Need a change

Hey welcome, 

i also gambled to try and block out the negative thoughts that was going through my mind but in the end the bad stuff was always there when i wasn’t gambling so it didnt really go away, worst thing was the losing part just added to it. I hope you find comfort in these forums and chat room is also good company and allows you to express how your feeling and what your going through 

just remember your not alone! 

Dear @chezzer78,

Welcome to the Forum and well done on coming on here.

Sorry to hear how low you have been feeling over the years. Like yourself, many people have used gambling as a form of escapism, a way of coping with difficult thoughts, feelings and emotions but as you mentioned in the long term causes significant harm. Glad to hear you are wanting to change your life around and coming here is a step in the right direction. Hope you continue to post on here and get support and encouragement from forum members on here.

Please do not be alone with this. I will encourage you to contact our helpline on 0808 8020 133 or Livechat to talk things through with our friendly advisors and get some support.

Warm wishes,

Vanessa 

Forum admin.

Best of luck on the journey, I do the same mainly at nights. I enjoy the thrill and wins you get especially when they aren’t expected but it comes at a price and it’s easy to fall into a habit. 

Keep doing the best you can and you will fall into new habits, better habits.

I think boredom is a trigger for a lot of gambling I know it is for me try and keep yourself busy but also take time to chill gambling feels like an escape for all of us but although seems a short term fix long term is slowly eats awaat us take care