Hi everyone

Dear @nozza11,

Thank you for your recent post and for reaching out so that we can all support you. You've taken a really brave step by posting on our forum and admitting you have a problem with gambling so well done.

I'm sorry to hear you're in a bad place and that the problem gambling is having a negative impact on your son and your Family. Things sound extremely difficult for you all at the moment, please remember that you're never alone in this and that there is so much support for you all.

There is also hope for the future, for you changing your relationship with gambling and becoming gamble free.

Five days gamble free is fantastic!

We would encourage you to make an appointment with your GP to discuss feeling in a bad place, it can really help to have their expertise and advice. There are also support helplines that you can call such as MIND, CALM and The Samaritans.

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

https://www.samaritans.org/

Have you tried self excluding from gambling so that you're no longer able to access it? There are other strategies and blocks that you can put in place too that may help including bank accounts that block gambling transactions and allow you to limit your daily withdrawal amount. 

https://monzo.com/about/

Also attending a local Gamblers Anonymous (GA) meeting in your area , you can find your closest group on the below link.

https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/

We can also make a free referral to one of our treatment partners for an assessment and some support sessions with them. If you would like to arrange this or you would like further help, support or guidance then please call our helpline on 0808 8020 133 or access our Netline (web chat) via our GamCare website. We're open day and night, if you'd prefer a call back then please email your contact details to Forum.Admin@gamcare.org.uk

Kindest Regards

Joanne

Forum Admin

Thanks for the post.i look forward to hearing your good progress continue.

Good morning all, thanks for your kind inspiring comments ,yes I've self excluded from all bookies ,online im using gamstop which by far is helping me ,to be honest when you self exclude from bookies I find you can easy return as the staff couldn't care less ! I am day 8 now of no bets but today will be a tough Day as it's Saturday and we all know how much sport there is on etc ! Have a great weekend all  and be strong 

 

Hello @nozza11

Glad to hear you're still gamble free - well done on 8 days! Well done also on self-excluding in the betting shops and online. As Gamstop doesn't cover all gambling sites, you may also want to consider installing blocking software to make it even harder for you to gamble online. 

If you find today difficult because of all the sport that's on, do please give us a call on the Freephone HelpLine on 0808 8020 133. We're here 24/7. You can also webchat with an adviser on our NetLine, also open 24/7.

Best wishes,

Forum Admin