I started gambling online in September last year. Started small and now I’m thousands of pounds in debt. Credit cards, loans, friends. It’s got a bit better. On occasions I’ve gambled at lunch or in the bath. Each pay day I gamble my money away and live on nothing after I’ve lost it. I stop until the next pay day. It’s prob more than that if I’m honest with myself. I gamble when I drink. I drink when I’m with friends and come home and gamble. Or a bottle or two of wine alone mid week. It’s like I can’t be trusted to be on my own.It’s I don’t cash out, I never win. Last night I did it again and won. I thought id clear the debt and then stop. Turns out it’s a scam site and I once again have lost all my money. I can’t talk to anyone as they think I’ve already stopped. I’m lying to people who are helping me survive and I hate myself for it. I’ve blocked the credit cards and I’m on gamban. I did gamstop but I’m resourceful so found a way around it. I just don’t know how to stop. I want to stop life was better when I didn’t have this addiction. I’ve thought about joining GA but im scared and don’t know how to do it. I’m so low. I just found this forum and wanted to talk to anyone. Maybe it will help.Â
Hello, thank you for sharing! You put all the bans in place which is great and I know there are certain sites, but remember they will take your money and it’s not worth it.Â
Have you called Gam Care for 1-2-1 support? I had my first session today and I feel so much better and stronger.Â
What have you put in place to keep you occupied? Like what do you enjoy doing?Â
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I need more bans. I’ve blocked my credit cards but the sites outside of the uk let you do it.  Facebook floods me with ads even I’ve tried to hide them all. The gambling sites call my phone and message all the time. I don’t know how to stop it. I feel hounded by them all the time.Â
I have seen people talking about the 1-2-1 and maybe I should give that a go first.Â
I haven’t put anything in place yet. It was Sunday morning I knew I needed help and found this. So here I am starting for real and recognising I need help.
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I need more bans. I’ve blocked my credit cards but the sites outside of the uk let you do it.  Facebook floods me with ads even I’ve tried to hide them all. The gambling sites call my phone and message all the time. I don’t know how to stop it. I feel hounded by them all the time.Â
I have seen people talking about the 1-2-1 and maybe I should give that a go first.Â
I haven’t put anything in place yet. It was Sunday morning I knew I needed help and found this. So here I am starting for real and recognising I need help.
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