Hi, I am new to the forum. I am a ‘problem gambler’ having gambled around 20k in 2 years. First dipping into savings and then 10k debts. My partner has no idea, and I’m so ashamed. I am riddled with feelings of guilt. Thinking my son and partner deserve better than me. I think of all the money I gambled and what opportunities that money could have provided my family with, and I feel physically sick. But the strange things is, that feeling alone isn’t enough to stop me. I have done all the usual stuff, self excluded, Gamstop registration of which I am an active member, and I went about six months without gambling. Last night I opened an account and to be honest I didn’t think I would be allowed to, but it turns out I was. £800 later, and 1 hour of chasing a win that the operator wouldn’t have even paid out if it had had happened, am I back to that dark place, feeling ashamed, guilty, hopeless and helpless and in utter despair, full of self hatred. Will this stop me from doing it again, probably not but I don’t want to keep doing this to myself and my family. What can people suggest?
Hi Sophie,
Welcome. You’re in the right place.
id suggest have a read around this forum and find the common patterns in advice. Have a look at some of my threads if you like and talk soon. Well done for being here.
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