hello all new here tonight after just being paid and blowing every penny I "had" online. Can't believe I said last week that this is the last time yet it's 2.40am and I've done it yet again, sounds awful but had to come here so I know I'm not alone on this one and hoping we can all help each other out here. I am sick of feeling this way and it's become a massive problem for me so that's why I'm here.
Hi Annavanzan,
Sorry to here about this episode, sadly many of us on here can relate. Have you tired using blocking software or even removing thr internet from home for awhile? The long term solution can only be control but right now anything that prevents this sounds like it would help.
Best of luck and you can beat this my friend
Thank you I am not like looking for sympathy as it is my own fault just can't under stand why I never learn I make myself sick to my stomach thinking what I could have spent my money on im just grateful I still have a home and job although if I carry on this won't keep up, it's the first time I've actually admitted to being a addict and I can't keep it up my children are also suffering its the holidays and again we have to sit in as we have no money. I can do this I know I can!
you can do it and you will. Next time you get paid withdraw all the money so you cant gamble on line or self exclude yourself from sites you have open and give your debit/credit card to someone to look after if you can?
You might be able to speak to your bank who may help to limit your money. you can also install gam blocking software or get rid of your internet for a while?
I hope it helps, I am just starting on this long journey myself and it will be a lifestyle change I've been up and down this road soo many times but have decided enough is enough. I wish you all the best of luck.
So as I've still not been doing to well after coming on here after just having my very final blow out before 2016 can safely say 2016 will be my year I hope to get all my finances back on track and start to build my happy life again where gambling ruined it all for me 13 years ago, hope everyone els is doing well let's all doing it together feeling very optimistic this time around 🙂
Hi Anna, theres a lot of people can come on here for a few weeks get bored and stop coming on. Or they think they are cured and again stop coming into this site. I've been gambling for over 15 years and I'm only 34 years old. I'm on day 47 with no gambling and I can honestly say that this forum has been a massive help. All i can say is that you need to stick at it and keep logging in, keep reading other people's stories and keep a diary of what your feeling. Trust me it really helps.
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