I just lost over £3000 and I feel completely sick. I gave myself a time out from gambling as I thought I was in control of it all. When I found out i could sign back up I jumped at the chance and I even kept going onto the gambling sites online chat to see when I could get back on!
I feel so sick to my stomach that I lost that money when I had big plans for it too. Now I'm so scared of what I am going to have to say to my family when they want to do this or do that when I can no longer pay for it when I told them that I would treat them to some things!
I feel sooo low!
Morning mjh87 I'm sorry for what's happened sadly we've all been there. I personally have had many a false dawn thinking I'm in control of this and I know when to stop but the truth is we don't. Sadly the money is gone and it's not coming back so please please do not go chasing it. I applaud you for coming on here looking for answers and advice so first things first start by denying yourself access to gambling. Self exclude from every site you signed up to and every bookies you've set foot in,time outs don't work and they only offered you a countdown and increased anxiety. I would always suggest honesty and transparency with your partner as the secrets and guilt will eat you up however I do understand how hard it is. If you go down that route show them you mean business by self excluding, maybe give them control of your finances etc keep posting on here because the people are brilliant and it's a great support in the early days.And finally call gamcare they are fantastic and do not judge and can give you advice on how to proceed. Hope your ok and good luck
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