Hi everyone I have came to the conclusion that I have a gambling problem although I have known this for a while. I have tried repeatedly to stop but never gave it a proper try and would be back gambling within a day or two.
I live with my fiance and we have 3 kids one of them.are disabled and I think that's part of the reason why I gamble as the house is.so hectic.with life at work and at home.
I'll use any excuse to leave the house to go to bookies like taking kids to nursery as bookies is right next to nursery.
When dealing with money I will cut down money towards.bills so.I can have more money to gamble.
Yesterday I had an appointment in town and only had 15 pounds in my pocket. Jumped.into bookies lostnit and then the 50 pounds due to electricity. I deal with the finances so my dianve doesn't really know much but I know she is getting suspicious. I don't understand why I can't take the 50 Pounds and spend it on my kids because once I lose I always feel so guilty. So I am 100 percent giving everything to stop gambling. Not had a bet today so far but I always found the first day the easiest.
Wish me luck
Hello Tom and welcome to the forum! You are NOT alone in this fight....you need to be strong because it's not an easy fight....we are all here to help and support you. You should start a recovery diary and keep reading others - keep posting and watch your progress.! Excludenuiurself from any gambling sites (and the bookies)! Concentrate on your children - keep chin up! Helen. X
Hi Helen thanks for the reply. I was on the chat there they have set me up for councilling and said to me to self exclude from my local bookies.
Today has been okay but I'm very determined today tomorrow will be a test taking my kid to nursery right next to bookies.
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