I can't do it anymore

Hello,

Yes, I agree with your last statement, they deserve so much more.

So how are you going to change it? It's time for tough love! Believe me, I have been where you are and would have loved all of the sympathy in the world but simply that means nothing! Do you want to stop? See my new ex gamblers thread!

There are a million reasons why we gamble yet the effort and time put in could be diverted elsewhere. It does not mean you are a bad persons, you just need to divert your time elsewhere. I used to feel sorry for myself, not saying that is what you are doing it did I need help. Procrastinating reasons why, where and when meant nothing! The problem is here so sort it out! I gambled as I broke off with my fiance, spent a shed load of money on pointless stuff like a new car, pointless things and a new car and ended up in a load of debt! Oh, gambling is the answer, let's give money to greedy immoral people who couldn't care less who we are and our position and then give them something properly to worry about. Then let's get them addicted and take more money. That is how they work, prey on the weak, the people who think they are a mess and take them for every penny they have. Then go for the next one, and the next! Do you realise you are using a forum and support network to ease their conscience? Everything is reactive against major losses, not preventative to stop would be gamblers dipping their big toe in to give it a whirl?

False economy, creates liars and cheats out of good people and should be abolished by our government yet they claim a huge tax profit on the people who they are there to govern, yet should be to protect! The whole industry is a wage of time and any ethical government would dismantle it stop causing major issues to us. Yet WE decide to do it, maybe it's readily available but also it is designed to prey upon a specific kind of person! Wise up, don't be a gambling loser! Easily done!

Welcome 25
And well done for facing up to your addiction. ...my story is very simular to yours....and sadly the same as many ladies on here. ..found the bingo/slots sites. ..but of fun...good wins....and so the process of addiction begins...
Firstly I would really recommend ringing the helpline ...it's easier to talk through initial plans on a one to one basis....they will explain ways you can start to fight your addiction...they won't judge you ....or be shocked. ...theve heard it all before....read diaries on here....youll find plenty of stories just like yours....have you spoke to anybody about this....it really helps if you can open up to family...you can self exclude from sites used...block internet from gambling sites..hand over cards/ cash to someone...arrange free counselling....start a diary on here..get debts under control with a payment plan....lots of posative things to help you...so it's really not the end of the world....it just feels like it at the moment.....come on here as often as you like...ask questions...read and above all. ....keep away from those sites....good luck

Thanks for your post.

I am definitely not feeling sorry for myself, and want to stop hence why I've joined this forum in the first place. I am utterly disgusted with how much time and money I have spend over the last 3 years on gambling. I have been in contact with my doctor who has referred me for counselling and CBT, I have gone through the list of casinos registered on the U.K. Gambling commission and emailed every single operator to ask for self exclusion (if I'm not already excluded) I am definitely determined to beat the gambling addiction this time for good.

Loxxie wrote: Welcome 25 And well done for facing up to your addiction. ...my story is very simular to yours....and sadly the same as many ladies on here. ..found the bingo/slots sites. ..but of fun...good wins....and so the process of addiction begins... Firstly I would really recommend ringing the helpline ...it's easier to talk through initial plans on a one to one basis....they will explain ways you can start to fight your addiction...they won't judge you ....or be shocked. ...theve heard it all before....read diaries on here....youll find plenty of stories just like yours....have you spoke to anybody about this....it really helps if you can open up to family...you can self exclude from sites used...block internet from gambling sites..hand over cards/ cash to someone...arrange free counselling....start a diary on here..get debts under control with a payment plan....lots of posative things to help you...so it's really not the end of the world....it just feels like it at the moment.....come on here as often as you like...ask questions...read and above all. ....keep away from those sites....good luck

Thank you, that's helpful advice. One of my friends knows and is very supportive, I get daily texts of positive advice and encouragement.

I am off to the bank today to close my current account, and set up a basic bank account. I'm also looking at internet blocking packages, although I can't afford to buy them just yet. I will also give the helpline a call, it will be good to talk to someone.

Great...posative steps...I set myself a goal in early days. ...sort one problem a day...
Also...may help you...I blocked my internet under parental cotrols...
I'm with bt ...you can choose to block gambling sites. .works a treat. ...get your friend to set password....and well done for the posative start to your day one of not gambling....have a good day love 🙂

The biggest step to overcoming a gambling addiction is realizing that you have a problem. It takes tremendous strength and courage to own up to this, especially if you have lost a lot of money and strained or broken relationships along the way. But many others have been in your shoes and have been able to break the habit. You can, too.