Hi guys,
Ive been reading posts on here for a few months but this will be the first time i commit my thoughts and feelings to written words.
Bit of background on me:
Successful job, great relationship but i possess one horrible secret. I am a problem gambler.
I used to just play poker and was quite successful at this for a number of years. I would then put small stakes on football bets with larger ones around payday. This gradually over time turned into large bets with huge bets around payday.
Over the years i have won and lost more money than i wish to say and yet i keep going back to this horrible past time as if this time will be different. This isnt the first time ive attempted to stop but hopefully i can stay strong and commit to this and enjoy the rest of my life.
I want my normal life back, ive racked up a huge amount of debt and have started to deal with this but the impact on my life and well being is greater than a set of numbers on a screen to me.
This is going to be the hardest thing ive ever done. Ive blocked all online accounts but any support and feedback is welcome. Questions, advice and even a stern word are all more than welcome.
dont just block the sites mate block the devices you use to gamble on.
you can get a blocker for free if you search the net
or if you want a really good one (but it will cost you ) use betfilter i think its about £50
i used it and its great.
Thegreatpanic, I'm in the same boat as you. Ive got some free counselling, you can get it through this website. I've told family and friends (but not work colleagues). I'm not looking at anything to do with gaming, even if it's free. I'm not watching gaming adverts, just turning my head. I'm turning my compulsive nature to looking at this site to find like-minded people who genuinely want to stop. The only way to stop is to permanently stop. I only joined this site yesterday but already am united with two or three fellow gamblers who are going to stop. So I'm not alone. There is do much support, wisdom and genuine good feeling and empathy for us. I'm going to use that support plus help others. We're all in this together. I hope my thoughts help you.
Hey guys, thanks for the replies and advice.
I just need to get through a few days then weeks and hopefully I will have strength by then.
I look forwards to seeing you guys about.
K9 blocker is a great free blocker. Couldn't get on online gambling sites now even I'd I tried, well....not behind these four walls anyway !! My partner has the password and email alerts. I have on many times before self excluded with all of the best of intentions. In reality I just found other sites to play on.
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