Hi, I am gutted that I lost nearly 30k in 4 year period of this evil gambling. It ruined my health n money situation. I am in soo much debt now. Not sure not to handle it. Can't sleep for days now. Always, I am thinking about my losses. I want to come out of this and have peaceful life with family. I hate living in London because of this gambling. I want to come out pls help!!!
Hi Rama welcome to the forum. Tell us more about your addiction so we can share our help and support.
Hi Rama,
We did talk on chat last week. Have you spoken to Gamcare, looked into Counselling (through Gamcare), looked where your nearest GA meetings are. Looked into self exclusion. Handing finances over.
There are several things you can do. The money has gone and any chasing will only increase those losses. If debts are high contact Stepchange.
I want is possible but you do need to take some action yourself.
Best wishes
Hi Tilly/ Bal,
thanks a lot for your comments. I've self excluded all places. Balvarid, yes we did, I relapsed to chase my losses n lost more. I am gutted. Huge debt, I contacted National debt line. Sent application not sure how long will they take to process. I am running out of money. What's the benefit of DMP n how much can be the debt pls guys?
Well done on taking some steps.
Each persons DMP will be unique to there own circumstances and you will be left with enough for monthly running costs and a bit left over
Bal- tx how can I talk to you pls??? I need help? Not sure how?
Ok
Am happy to give advice on this platform as others are but not outside the forum.
Rama, if you have a look at either Stepchange or Payplan they are both government funded and are free to use. They will be able to help and advise about your finances such as a debt management plan. I myself have used a DMP and they really do help. As for the gambling you need to accept the losses and move forward. You can recoup the finances over time but you will never get the time back that you have lost through gambling. There are much better things that you can spend your time on such as family , friends and hobbies.
Tilly/ bal,
thanks a lot for your help. Will check the finances and stop gambling from today. Cheers guys
Rama, you're welcome. You really ought to remove your phone number for safety reasons. This a public forum.
Hello Rama
The forum users here have given you great advice which is to wait to hear from National Debtline, or if you wish, to contact Stepchange, or Payplan. They are in the best position to advise on your debt options. You can find contact details here:
http://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-advice/what-can-you-do/finance-and-debt-management
Regarding posting your mobile number on this forum. We do allow people to post their contact details if they wish. But as Tilly said, this is a public forum. Anyone can see it without having to register. Here is our guidance on posting contact details: You may want to consider deleting the number from your post.
http://www.gamcare.org.uk/forum/exchanging-contact-details-other-members
Best wishes
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