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Hello Paul

Well done for making the decision to use the forum and post today.

I can see from what you have written you are going through quite a difficult time. But you have made a good start by setting up your own diary. Hopefully it will give you an opportunity to reflect on how your feeling and maybe answer some of your questions. You also mentioned that gambling has put your marriage under a lot of pressure. Although it may be difficult, try to talk to your partner openly and honestly about your gambling. We can also offer you and your partner advice, guidance and encouragement.

It can be very quite frustrating to lose most of your salary in one day. There are self exclusion schemes you can put in place to help. Please call our helpline on 0808 8020 133 and speak to one of our advisers for further information support and advice.

Kind regards

Cade

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Hello Paul. I am new to this site too. I wish too god that I could stop playing slots. It has taken over my life. The worst part is that no one knows. I feel like I there is no help for me because I am ashamed to tell anyone. I hope that u can overcome this horrible addiction, and become the person u really want to be. Good luck

Gmac, it was very difficult to tell her. She was angry but thankfully her job means we can afford to bail me out this month. I've put K9 software on my PC now and got my wife to put a password on it so I can't work my way around it. THis is now day 2 and already a weight has been lifted form my shoulders that someone I love, knows and wants to help. Take that first step and tell someone. You'll sleep better, trust me...

U have an amazing wife. U are lucky to have that surport. keep it going and stay strong. It is time I own up and hopefully my husband will help me. Thanks to u I will make that move and do it. Good luck. Best wishes Gemma

Well how did you get on then Gemma? I hope you had the strength to tell.

Hi Paul, thanks for your comment on my diary.

Hows things going? The first few days are always a bit weird.

Going good, K9 software on the pc so I can't get on for a play on teh slots. Not bothering me in the slightest. I feel a weight has been lifted. Day 5 GF 🙂

contHey Paul , good for you to be on here now , I am new here too . I stopped for a few years and finally the junk mail caught me when I was weak and clicked and a few months later and lots of money later here I am . I found the best thing for me the first time was to stop beating myself about it . Pick yourself up and say right now it's different and it will continue this way . All good!! 🙂

That's what I have to do again aswell .

liIt's the d**n iPhone with the LIVE gambling that got me . It's like being at a casino in the convenience of my hand . Crazy addiction . And where does it go?? "0" no where at all!!! It's pointeless addiction . It just takes away your time and your money and your emotions . It's terrible . I say we are better!!!! Screw this way of living . Stops now!!!!!!! Bright days ahead. No regrets

Hi Mccawpa,

Thanks for the post on my diary, glad to see you are still going strong and getting good support from your other half. Blocking software is definetely a great blocker, I've had it on my laptop for a year now and its been the best investiment ever.

Keep up the good work!

James

Thanks 4 your post. So how's it going for you? Well I hope 🙂

Hello,

I am a compulsive gambler, I always have been and always will be whether I gamble or not. My debts are horrendous but I have learned to accept them and not worry about then too much anymore, I feel an emptiness inside me most of the time, I cancel things I have arranged to do with people regularly as I have gambled most of my money away.

I have previously attended ga and it was a good thing when I went though I ultimately started gambling again and felt ashamed of myself and didn't want to go back and tell everyone I messed up but I guess that is stupid really.

I am not really someone who seeks that much in life I just want a roof over my head and a car and to get along with people, maybe because of this I find life monotonous at times and I guess I am seeking some sort of escapism be it cinema, tv and oh gambling.