Hi, I'm new here. I have realised that I have a gambling problem. I can go months without gambling and then I'll have a bit of a bad time, hit self district and turn to gambling. I have been quite lucky in the past and managed to get myself out of the trouble I've got into and promised myself I'd never do it again. And then I'd do it again. This time I have gone too far, I do not have an arranged overdraft with my bank and have managed to get myself 790 in debit! I am so angry at myself, constantly worrying about how I'm going to sort it out. Will the bank close my account? Will they help me being as I'm completely at fault. Can anybody here advise me? What would my next steps to sorting this out? I am looking into blockers at the moment as I do not trust myself. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you x
Hi Gac07 I have financial problems too,if your worried about speaking to the bank google step change and give them a call as they were a massive help and are a charity so won’t charge for giving advice , loads of advice and help on here , good luck
Hi Gac - well done for looking for help! As Dal has said step change good advice and support. As finances is usually the impact this doesn’t stop you gamble, so need to put barriers up / self exclusion gamblock / hand finances over to a friend / partner? Don’t gamble again and things will get better day by day!
Hello Gac07 welcome to the forum. There are debt advice agencies who can help you to manage your situation with your bank please see here for information on debt advice agencies you can speak with. https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-advice/what-can-you-do/finance-and-debt-management#.VBwEDvldXww
From what you say your gambling is online there is software you can use to block gambling websites and there is also www.gamstop.co.uk where you can register to self -exclude from a large number of national online gambling websites . It may help to talk with one of our helpline advisers the helpline is open 8am -midnight every day on 0808 8020 133 you can also contact us on NetLine https://www.gamcare.org.uk/frontline-services/netline
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