How do I stop????

Hi Adam,

I too have lost well over 125k through gambling. First of all you have to WANT to quit, I have said it many times that I will quit for after a few weeks return to lose thousands more. 
I am 10 days in on another journey, but a journey that has to be my last. 

You have to put every ounce of determination, dedication & discipline into it or another relapse will occur. 

Forget about the losses, that’s the past & you can change that, what you can change is your day to day steps for the future. Take one day at a time & beat this before it takes your soul. 

We are all here to support you 

I have a serious problem i make good money work like horse and spend money like a idiot. Today i spend all my money even i dont leave any cash for food and really i am tired of this. I start taking drugs to stop think about that but everything get worse. Now i borrow money from friends and lie them i need for anything else i am really feel shame of me…

To @adam92, 

You have received fantastic insight and encouragement from @c170rt.

Peer support such as this forum is a great tool to help you build a recovery from problem gambling. From this post alone we can reflect that you are not alone on this journey and there are others walking the same path with insights and support to offer. 

Can I suggest that yourself and @Boris1997 consider contacting the GamCare Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or Netline to explore the additional support available to you. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you would like to talk to one of the GamCare HelpLine advisers.

Warm regards,

Helen

Forum Admin

Best one I heard so far was a therapist who told me that I was alone on the football field with my ball. I could run to one goal or another. everybody else were only spectators watching on. 

It is ultimately your call. You need to take the decisions to stop what you do or seek help to stop what you do. No one else is going to do it but you.

The pull of the game is your brain lying and the chemicals (dopamine) calling. You have a need for a dopamine hit and you are being called to go and get one.

You need six weeks to get your balance back. CBT is a great therapy form that help you think straight when it really matters. Ask the staff here to help you find the right contacts to take.

I wish you well!

/C

Hi there mate what do you like in life? What makes you tick? 

Hey,

We have all been there, spending money on gambling rather than buying essentials hoping to somehow win in all back. It has been 2 weeks since I made the first steps to recovery. Restricting all avenues that will enable you to bet is a must. I went to the doctors and got out on antidepressant. It doesn’t fix the problem but for me it has definitely helped me see a bit clearer. It might help you figure out your next steps. When I first spoke to someone on the phone about my gambling problem I just cried the whole time I was on the phone. It was such a relief so I did encourage you to get some sort of therapy, which can be organised through the chat on here. Stay strong and don’t let this take any more of you!!! You are worth more xx