Need help guys this is getting ridiculous

Well i know how you feel. I went to day 6 yesterday feeling quite proud. Gambled last night up to my overdraft limit so ferling sh***y. Its always the same the weekends get me all the time, sorry this is not helping you but you are not alone

You aren't alone and I went through this c**P for years. It got worse and worse until I had to ask my dad to borrow money.

I had nothing but debt. Payday loans, credit cards, overdraft and loans.

I couldn't stop even tho I tried. I only stopped when I told all to my wife and dad and promised I won't bet again.

3 months on I wont bet again.

Basically tell people and ask for help. Its too hard to quit on your own.

Mba

Thanks

Hi, agree with the above, if the iPad does not support blocking software, get rid & get something that does unless you can turn your finances over to someone?! It is is important to break the Time-Money-Location triangle @ this stage of recovery. I would also say that in the grand scheme of things, you are not in as deep as many of us fall so get out now while you still can before debt & fear becomes part of your life!

You have come to the right place for help, we will all support you! You can do this - ODAAT

I'm another who agrees to get rid of the Ipad.

Of course the trouble is that unless you are serious, you will just move to another device to gamble.

I know how you feel, as for years, the offline and online slots were my addiction and most months, I'd gamble at least 70% of my wages on them.

You need to do, whatever you have to, to beat the addiction, if that means selling the Ipad as part of that (and yes it is only one part), then you need to. Time to get serious and that is your first step, to a much better life.

I did the same. My computer broke so didn't gamble online as much. (As the mobile versions online don't have the good games). Then temptation takes over and before you know it you've signed up to another site and spending a fortune! Also been gambling 7 years! Today I decided enough a enough! Good luck jack. Your not alone mate.

Yep,

If a person is serious about quitting. Then all appropriate measures have to be put in place to ensure that if tempted they cannot gamble.

It's the only way.

Cheers

Again Mr Stop no truer word has been said. Its tough but it has to be said. I've found people saying harsh words to me here on these forums but it is was i need right now a good kick up the ***!

I feel your pain jack, I started gambling last year after suffering from depression and since then I haven't been able to stop, I sold my laptop, my iPad, my iphone to stop the habit. I told my family about my addiction although they do not know the amount as id crush them, ive maxed out my credit card, stuck paying off a one year payday loan and owe family money. Its hard I no, I got paid on the 26th and all I have left is £100 to last me the month, although I did pay all my bills which is a positive!! I agree with the others sell your iPad and give the money to a family member! I'm still trying to quit even tho temptation is still there I am getting better as I pay bills and have payment plans for my loans... No harsh words off others will help after all they don't know the feeling... I know this hasn't helped much but tomorrow I going to doctors to help get this sorted! Good luck!! 🙂

Thanks for the response Poblwc and Best Wishes.

Hi Leah 1991,

I appreciate what your saying about your depression and that does look as though it possibly triggered your behaviour. My latest heavy gambling was trigged by a bad family situation which is still ongoing. If you are quite depressed generally then of course it's a good idea to see your doctor. You have shown some guts and determination in getting your bills paid and as you say this is a positive. Stay strong and stick to your guns. I'm on day 15 free of gambling and this site and the people who contribute have helped me greatly. I'm in a similar situation to you in that after the bills are paid I've very little left but at least I know it is mine and not earmarked for the devil. I've found that being in the 2015 challenge on this forum to be very good for me. As each day goes by I am finding it easier and the pangs have not been that bad. Having the blocks on gambling sites has helped me and betting shops just seem to be places I can ignore. Never used them much anyway in the last few years as latterly most of my gambling was done online. I don't get cocky though because because I know what the pangs can be like. I can be totally distracted from gambling and a thought about betting can flash from nowhere into the forefront of my mind.

I'd just add that my stress levels have subsided a good bit over the last couple of weeks. I'm not constantly preoccupied with the lack of money and the hope of getting more and planning my next betting bout. I can see things a lot clearer now and even with the debts I have I can begin to really enjoy life.

Anyway hope your doctor visit goes very well for you.

mad, 2 years ago tomorrow i posted that and where am i now... exactly the same 🙁 back off work with depression, gambled all my wages in 5 days, i paid no bills and DOUBLED my debt... its crazy looking back on what i wrote and im ashamed i havent bettered myself.

Hey Jack, chin up mate...I, like the others above, have been in the exact same postion: Staying up all night senselessly depositing until i can deposit no more.The sinking feeling, the nausea, the shame, the feeling of not being able to stop... yadda yadda yadda.... Dust yourself off,start again, and keep fighting! We are going to balls-up from time-to-time, but let's not beat ourselves up 🙂

I am £33,000 in debt,now unemployed, and will probably end up bankrupt, but i will not be defeated by this!!

Keep up the fight guys, and good luck to you all 🙂