I’ve been a gambler for years. At first, it was online; I blew thousands on football, roulette, and anything else. I stopped for a good while, but now I have a bigger problem. For the last two years, I’ve been going into the bookies—it’s like a routine to start my day. I’ve won, but I lose more. I just can’t stop myself from going in, and I need help. I feel like I shouldn’t have cash because I’ll end up spending it in the bookies. I feel depressed and selfish. I work, but I look too far ahead, thinking about my next payday. I feel like I’m in a deep hole. I have a young family, and I just wish I could snap out of this downer and pressure. I’ve begged God to take it away, and He has, until my guard is down.
Welcome @Jay
Thank you for your post and welcome to our forum
I hope you will find the support from others beneficial, you are not on your own in this and the first step forward is engaging in support
You may find it useful to put in place a bookmakers self exclusion through the MOSES scheme - the details are here: https://self-exclusion.co.uk/
Do contact our helpline if you are in need of further support, we are open 24/7
Take care
Phoebe
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