Okay so this time last year I decided to stop gambling, i was doing so good for myself from where i had been. I had lasted around 120 days, then i let it get me again.
The past few 6 months my gambling has spiralled again. Back to having debts, socially non existent and miserable.
I have the belief i can do this again and I’m ready too.
Heres a little bit about how it all began.
I have been gambling since i was 16/17 roulette/horses/football in that order from worst to least. I dont know how to stop, infact i dont know why i even do it. I thought maybe i was doing it for the money but then around 7 years ago i won Big payed of all my debts and booked a holiday which left me with still a huge amount which i gambled back.
Then last year I chargedback £12,000's worth of debit card transactions to online betting companies and said they were fraudulent (knowing they werent) so i could get the money back to try and win (which i never). I now have these debts on a payment plan and this was the reason for me stopping last time.
“I have been to GA meetings before but i found them to be very god orientated so stopped, but i need help now as im in self distruct mode, i find writing these posts help as a sort of therapy”
Hi, Bop5times,
Welcome to the Forum.
I am glad to see that writing here helps you. It can even be more helpful talking to someone about your gambling. Counselling can help you understand your gambling behaviour so you can begin to replace it with healthy alternatives. We provide free counselling treatment so, I would encourage you to get in touch with GamCare either by calling the Helpline or through the Netline.
Best wishes,
Forum Admin
I didn’t even go 5 days. I hate this life
What is so awful about GA being God oriented if it gives you a chance for recovery? It's not like you have a better solution.
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