Hello
my names Jon an I'm 27 years of age an I'm a problem gambler. Iv just lost the rest of what I had left an now feeling dreadful. I've gambled for over 9 years now an can't stop even thought I wish I could. I'm probably in the region of around 10k in debt an always want to try to win it back. I don't know the answer but I'm hoping people can give me some advice on having done it for so long how to deal with it.
Hi jma2588 . Hi John I don't know if I'm the right person to give advice as I've just stopped gambling myself. But if it helps ! I'm 54 and have been gambling pretty much since my early twenties. it started as it always does with a bit of fun but the last couple of years have been really bad and like you lost about 10k . The one thing that has stopped me now is that I've finally LET IT GO ! The moneys gone , it aint coming back and for the first time in my betting life ,Idon't want it back , If I had won it back ,I'd just lose it again and again . Its like Groundhog day. every day the same for us compulsive gamblers and your the only one that make tommorow different from today , just like me ! So wake up tommorow and change what youve done every day for the past 9 years ! All the best Buddy and make the right choice !! I need some sleep right now but catch up with you soon ,
Hi alan
today I woken up for first time wanting to put my life on track. It can be done I'm sure. I just need to forget everything I have lost. The support from everybody off here will surely help me in my recovery.
Hi Jon Just picked up on your comment, well done mate for the positive attitude . I think thats the one thing thing thats held me back before , Letting go of what I've lost in the past but this time because I have , it feels much easier . And I totally agree with you about the support from everyone . Youre no longer alone buddy !!! All the best and keep posting mate !!
Its a bit of a balancing act I think, you shouldn't dwell on the past but you should learn from it.
Cheers Jon , Inspire yourself mate , you know you can !! Take care buddy .
It's a long road but one I know with the useful hints and tips and support one that can be done
I can't fault the support from everybody on these forums. It makes you read stories people that have had a worse experience in gambling an It makes you realise that if you don't stop today then you can end up in being in a lot worse of a situation
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