Hi everyone cant believe im acctualy writing this well my gambaling is starting to get out of control and only way of keeping my self from it is taking money of my account and have cash as I do online gambaling and Im not happy about it especialy when no one knows about it its hard as I got no one to talk to....Im to ashamed so im keeping it secret from everyone just thought maybe talking to people here would help me as I had other addiction about a year ago and I did had counselour and that hellped me get over it .I would gamble anything from 10-50 pounds per week and it is a lot when you are on 140 pounds per week and excpecting a baby in 2 weeks time....Its not like its completly out of control cus I allways put money away for my bills but then i havent got it for anything else like instead of buying some nice shoes I just gambelled 20 away and now i feel guilty.....and i dont want it to carry on like this when baby isgoing to be here...so people plese help
Dear Signe,
Thank you for your post and a very warm welcome to our forum.
It is important to get as much support as possible and joining this forum is a good first step.
If you haven't done so already, do get in touch with one of our advisors on our freephone Helpline 0808 8020133 or on our Netline http://www.gamcare.org.uk/netline. Both lines are open everyday from 8am to midnight. We can offer you more help, support, information and we can also refer you to one to one counselling sessions. We provide free counselling for anyone who is experiencing difficulties resulting from a gambling problem throughout Great Britain.
If your problem is online gambling it would be useful to install a blocking software on your computer and/or phone to block all access to online gambling sites. You can get more information here http://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-advice/what-can-you-do/blocking-software#.VguvwflVikp
Wish you all the best and keep posting.
Warm regards
Catarina
Hello there. I am new here too. I am quite shy but feel that I needed to be strong and say hi. I hope that by making this first small step I can start on the journey to recovering from this wicked gambling behaviour. I wish all the best for everyone else here with your own journey, no matter where you may be and hope we can each help one another become free from gambling. Godspeed, OtterLady.
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