I'm tired of Gambling but is hard

Hello "Fello"

Thank you for taking the time to write on our Forum today. 

It takes courage to share so openly the struggles that you're currently going through, struggles which highlight the destructive and unforgiving nature of gambling. 

It can be so difficult to focus on moving forward when there's immediate issues that are affecting you throughout each day. Here are some resources which hopefully can point you towards local support with finding temporary accommodation and a warm meal: 

https://foodcycle.org.uk/free-food-locations/

https://www.gov.uk/if-youre-homeless-at-risk-of-homelessness

https://www.depaul.org.uk/nightstop/

You deserve support and you deserve to feel like there is a way forward from all of this. Please don't be alone with your mental health and try reach out to services if you can: 

https://giveusashout.org/ - Text SHOUT to 85258 (24hr)

Call Samaritans on 116 123

If you can, consider reaching out to our advisers who are available 24/7 to help. They can explore additional resources with you, help you access ongoing support with your gambling and give you a non-judgmental, supportive space whenever you need it. 

Our Helpline - 0808 8020 133

Our Live Chat and WhatsApp options - https://www.gamcare.org.uk/

Please continue to check in on our Forum and reach out to the helpline if you can.

Kind Regards,

Steven

Forum Admin

Oh Fello!!! 

I hope you are making it into work right now. I’m heartbroken to read your post and wish you so much strength, love and light to get you out of the relentless cycle that so many of us are in.

I am presuming you have a phone and internet;. 

1. Try to install Gamban (software for your phone)

2. Sign up with Gamstop (restricts you playing/ opening any accounts on any online sites registered in UK)

3. Go into all local bookies/ casinos etc and self exclude.

4. Sign up to Sense (self excluded land based casinos).

5. Close any EWallet accounts (PayPal Neteller etc).

6. Call Gamcare, they have 24/7 support and lovely advisors that can talk to you and help you come up with a plan.

7. This has really helped me. Make a video recorded message on your phone to your future self. Show your current situation and living conditions. Cry, scream pour out whatever you feel right now and whatever you want to say to future you. Make it as raw and real as your situation right now and make sure you say in the video that if you’re watching the video, it’s probably because you are thinking about gambling… And then beg yourself not to. This has helped me no end. I did mine a week ago and I must have watched it 5 times already. It brings me to tears everytime I watch it and I decide against gambling. 

I truly am so sorry you are going through this and I hope you choose life! This is a blip Fello and it doesn’t define you. Don’t let those greedy guzzling casino bosses win. Please keep fighting! There are so many of us here fighting with you.

Em x