Lost 30k in 3 Weeks

Hi Darren, I was caught in the trap of chasing my losses thinking I was onto a winner. Gambling had taken over me in such a short time and filled a gap that was missing in my life..was rather stressed at that time..no excuse though. I've now stopped for good and only have regrets. Please see my recovery diary. All the best on your recovery as the first step is to admit you have a problem. We are all here to help you get through this. Stay Positive.

Hey Guys.:had received a bonus email today..£1000 offer..quickly played it and lost. Closed this last account..felt bad but no urges to bet.

Hi Raj,

Watch out for bonus e-mails; you never get anything for nothing, there are usually onerous terms and conditions (like multiple playthroughs) as you well know. All designed to tempt you back.

Keep aware and don't forget, Raj - gambling is very dangerous for your health and wealth. A few years back, a bookies gave me a voucher for a pocket dairy but I had to go the bookies to pick it up. It was quite nice, I suppose - real leather, I'd say - but I couldn't just leave the bookies could I - they'd given me something for nothing Upshot? I gambled £70 on the FOBTs. Didn't intend to - and walked out a £5 diary richer but £70 poorer.

The same with these bonus offers. I hate to be a party pooper, Raj, I really do. But the best thing you can do is stay clear. In a funny sort of way, gambing isn't a 'choice', because you know it leads to absolute misery. So think of gambling, by all means, but celebrate that you aren't doing it anymore, and have a total sympathy for those that still do. My goodness, you want want to be a gambler, would you? If only they were free, like you, for this addiction. You'd help them, wouldn't you? KEEP GOING RAJ !!!!

Hi Raj

Hi raj hope you are doing better today, you can do it. I suggest you erase all of your email addresses and start a fresh with a new one then you will not get any offers from anywhere.

Hi Guys..these are wise words. I suppose nothing is for free these days. I don't know why I read and opened the account. I felt no urge or pleasure to bet..which I suppose is a positive thing though I still need to keep my guard up though.

HI Raj,

There is no doubt that you are a compulsive gambler, have you attended any GA meetings? The fact that you have not told the people close to you about this problem is not good in my view. The fisrt step in recovery is realising we have this problem and it controls us rather than the other way around so we have to put up barriers to protect ourselves, telling loved ones is not easy as they are angry and hurt by our actions. But they deserve the truth and you will need the support of family and friends to battle this compulsion/addiction. Also now I have come clean I have taken the finances out of my hands which is a big step, my partner has full access to my accounts and my wages go into our joint account so their is no more hiding or lying. You and your family will be better for it. I wish you courage in your recovery.

Thanks Joe..I do not feel the urge to bet at all..no urges or getting up at night to bet. I felt this was a test . I've sorting my finances out which I've now got a plan for. I'm not afraid now of these adverts emails etc though I need to keep my guard up at all times.

I havent told anyone either(I'm emarassed by the amount) and I know the road ahead is long, especially as spare cash is involved. But altough dim very very dim, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I know what I done and since the day I joined here I havent gambled, more than any other time i want to stop, i feel checking in here and posting helps a lot. I used to read these forums for years thinking I was ok I was in control and 3 weeks ago I realised gambling truly had me. I never want it to touch me again and will have the memories of what it has done to me. Watching you Raj im sure if you check in here daily or whenever you feel **** it whats the point remember August 2017 it had us both, but not amymore. Have a good weekend.