Hi all,
wanted to introduce myself. I’m new to this. Realised I had a problem a month or so ago, only started online gambling in September this year (never gambled before) in the space of three months I have managed to rack up almost 15k of debt on my credit cards. I was doing the whole trying to win money back to get my debt down before my husband found out. Well now he knows, and it’s nearly cost me my marriage and my two children. Fortunately he is supporting me with the addiction as well as financially. But I cannot relapse and if I do this will cost me my family. I’m feeling very ashamed at the moment. And to be honest now he knows the extent of my credit card debt I don’t have the desire to play any more because I know we can try to get this sorted out between us. I’m just hoping that this continues and I don’t feel tempted to relapse. I’v booked some counselling sessions as I think this issue is deeper rooted. I’m constantly in self sabotage mode no matter what I have going for me. Anyway, that’s it from me, nice to meet you and I hope we can support one another.
abi x
Hello Abip86
Welcome to the Forum and thank you for sharing your experience with us. I am sure you will receive great support, advice and encouragement from the other members.
It's great to hear that you have booked some counselling sessions. Please also remember that our Advisers are available on the Helpline, 24/7, 0808 8020 133 and may be able to offer you some advice around self exclusions and barriers to gambling.
I wish you all the best for the future, and keep posting..
Best wishes
Elaine
Forum Admin
Welcome Abip.
Respect for the honesty, courage and understanding you have shown. It is good that you have been honest with your loved ones and I am impressed to see you are making a determined effort to stop the gambling before it gets any worse.
It saddens me that you suffered so much but I am happy that you have joined us on our journey of recovery.
Best wishes.
Aum.
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