Hello,
I don't know what is wrong with me and my mental state is suffering.
Over the weekend i've lost 400. Im sick of blowing £££ when i could use it for something good.
My skins gone to pot, my legs are shaking and i haven't eaten a full meal since thursday, im mentally and physically exhausted..i'm to deyhdrated to cry. I know for a fact im not going to sleep tonight either.
It's not only me it's affecting. My poor mum has to hear me grumble and groan when i relapse, its not often but when it happens its stupid amounts like that. I'm so fed up of disapointing her.
I know no-one has the answer but any suggestions on how to beat this would be appreciated. I dont think i have lasted more than 2 weeks completley gamble free...i always chose to 'regulate' my addiction and it was a bad idea (i would play a fruity now and again).
I'm obsessed with money as well...regardless to the gambling aspect. Constantly trying to save only to muck it up 🙁
Sorry to hear your relapse, all I can say is belive me I have had big wins upto 20k and it's never enough no matter what u win, all we are gonna do is gamble to its all gone, what's helped me stop for 18 days is to sit there and just think do I ever win and the answer is no because it always goes back no matter what, days weeks months later, it's a cone get out well u can and get someone close handling your money, no money no gamble
hi lost 2048 , sorry to hear about your plight , the money just seems to go so quick when your chasing big , if ur lucky there might be a point you can walk away , i had a massive stupid spree over the last week and did manage to escape with my money back otherwise i been proper in the P**P , but not all us CG can and £400 in the real world is a lot of money , people work hard from 6am all week to earn it , you have to start respecting your money so do 1 if and if you can,t pol right you will have to limit your cash avalaibilty bring enough for lunch and travel expenses only , cancel all cards andgive replacement to your mum and like you said self exclude etc...... but to be honest bud and it said all over this forum if you want to gamble you will so its going come from within , stay brave get back to me
Cheers for the reply guys.
Feeling a bit better today, probably as i haven't had a chance to think about it till now - busy day at work!
Took advice from you both so thanks. Mums got access to my bank account (changed password) and left be a bit of cash in my debit card account (rest into savings!) for my phone bill ect. As for option 1 it's not like i dont respect money, i know the value of it but the horrible part of me just wants to gamble from time to time...and in that moments i dont respect it at all. Rest of the time i would say i am fine and happy.
So i have literally a tenner for this week which will be for lunch ect.
Going to have to quit for good though, total abstinance theres no other way. Looking forward to christmas now that i know my money is safe and secure - dont want to know what christmas feels like with a gambling hangover.
Lost2048
Keep strong my friend and keep telling yourself you can stay strong. We are all fighting this daily, whatever you do, do not let your guard down as this illness will try and ruin you.
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