It already cost me a lot, not only money but my family. I haven't seen my son for a long time because of this addiction. I dont know what to do, I have been spiralling from this problem.
Hello Dowardoo,
Thank you for sharing here and Welcome to our GamCare Forum.
It sounds like you are reflecting a lot on your gambling and you’ve been through an exhausting time due to the impacts it has had on you and your relationships around you.
You are not alone and there is good support available in helping you navigate through this to help you with your recovery journey. Please do contact us through to our helpline to speak to one of our advisers for a debrief, a space to open up and talk through support options. Our helpline is open 24/7 and you can contact us via call on 0808 8020 133 or go through our website and live chat to someone here: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us-now/
Best wishes,
Brielle
Forum Admin
first step, admitting you have a problem, second step wanting to stop, step 3 accept those losses, you wont get them back.  Step 4 block block block, self exclude, get on gamstop, put a gambling block on your card anything and everything you can possible do to stop yourself from gambling. Finally be honest with your loved ones and let them help you, all of this is really hard it wont be easy but it will be worth it.
Hi I have had a gambling problem for decades, I wasted thousands of pounds within 2 weeks. I am now struggling to manage.Â
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