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claudroid
Joined:
2014-11-24
Hi im 27 .i used to play the odd fruity in pub but no more than maybe a score max.until last year i discovered online slots i would only bet very low and actually done ok the odd slight loss then before i know it im eating into savings ive worked bloody hard to build up since i were 18 before i know it the savings all gone and the bank overdraft maxed out.have a partner of 6 years n mother to my 2yr old daughter.they r my world yet i still have not kicked this habbit.fortunately no major debts YET! Hence why i have come on here to stop it before it gets to point i lose everything.as im not at rock bottom i think its a different strategy i need.its helpfull to see so many fall in same trap i have when at the time u feel your the only one with the problem.really hope everyone acheives wat they want n need from this site.
Dear Claudroid,
A very warm welcome to the forum!
Glad you found us, you can get a lot of help and support from others here.
If you want to talk in private with an adviser, feel free to get in touch on our Freephone Helpline 0808 8020133 or on the NetLine http://secure.gamcare.org.uk/netline/ . We can explore your options and talk to you about the help that is available.
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Wish you all the best and keep posting.
Warm regards
Catarina
Hi claudroid,
I'm the partner of an addict and I can tell you it's great to see that you understand that you have a problem. That's the first step. My partner came clean to me last week and to be honest (although it was bad) if he wouldn't have done it it would have been worse. I can only encourage you to speak to your partner. Especially if you have kids!
I wish you all the best.
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