How do I stop ? Need advice

Hi everyone. 

Im new to this and have recently accepted I have a gambling problem

its hard talking about it as I didnt want my family to know as I was embarrassed

im 24 work full time and have 2 sons. I started gambling at the age of 17 and lost my first big amount when I was 18. Spent over £300 in the space of 10 mins on the roulette

it’s funny how I used to put on over 10 teams accas for 25p to £1 and recently put £600 on one team which lost. 

I used to play £1 stakes on roulette to putting £1000 on one colour. How can it go from a small amount to a ridiculous amount so quick

Roulletes away and now I’m on black jack and I don’t want to think the amount I’ve lost it’s sickening 

my problem is when I’ve wasted a chunk of money on a night out or something I try win it back I know this isn’t a way to make money but after a few big wins you think you can get it back again

i am probably the tighest person ever when it comes to money splitting everyone and always counting my coppers. And would never tap someone £20 but happily stuck £400 on a deck of cards 

today I’ve had it spent my last £75 on blackjack which has made me sick to my stomach. I’ve went on GamCare or another website to try block me but it keeps coming up saying they can’t identify me 

this is the first time of me opening up. My family and ex partners have had an idea of my gambling but never pressed on about it but I know talking can be a good way to help so try and give this a go 

I’ve tried the live chat but can’t get anyone so feel like I should post on this

sorry for rambling on as I don’t know what to write I’m just looking for help and advice.  How can I stop this for good. I need to keep my money for my family but every penny I have I waste and then regret it and when I get money again it’s all the same 

thanks