Hi, I originally posted this on someone elses thread late last night. Only just saw the option to make my own thread im not really sure where to start, talking to someone about my addiction or even admitting& I have one has never been something ive warmed to. I guess I feel like Im struggling more than ever lately. Im feeling at such a loss at the minute, ive tried so many times to stop by myself but nothing works for me. For the first time ever I opened up and admitted all to my partner last week about my gambling and how it has a hold of me, she is trying to help but just doesnt seem to understand. I know I need help, Im only 24 and want all these things (marraige/home) but everything I have goes on online gambling. I hate myself everytime I do it but I just cant seem to stop. I feel so low, I just dont know what to do 🙁
Good morning Zoemay,
You have come to the right place great start and you have admitted you have a problem. Just need to put all the blocks in place so that you can't gamble anymore, there is blocking software for your phone and computer install them,self exclude from all betting sites, cancel your debt card and order a new one give it to your partner, go get counselling and find the route cause as why you gamble.
There will be people better placed than me to give advice get the blocks in place and stop gambling things will be tough to start but you will get there.
Stay Strong Stay G/f
Malc
What is the best block for an android phone?
Hi Zoeymay
You have mad the first two big steps, admitting you have a problem and telling your partner. Next step is to get some advice in the chat on here on the best blockers etc. Then head to get some councelling. All these things are the start of your recovery. Keep posting here, I will keep an eye out. Getting your thoughts and feelings out always help.
I wish you all the best.
Matt
Thank you. Its strange I seem to be feeling better already by having it out in the open! I will have a look at this software now. One of my big problems is gambling using my phone bill so im trying to sort that too 🙁
2nd Day without Gambling. Its Saturday, my big betting day, and Grand National day. I know todays gonna be hard, it is already. I woke up in an instant mood. I'm having to stay away from the family home today as my dad and brother love a bet and i just couldn't deal with that. Its everywhere today.
Hi Zoe! Hope the weekend wasn't too hard on you. I'm sure it tested a lot of people :/ just read your comment about the phone bill depositing. I was a sucker for that too. Still trying to pay off my bill as it's £400 YIKES!! However if you go on the boku website you can ask them to block the services from depositing using your number. It's a must and has stopped me from doing anymore damage!
J xx
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