Hello everyone. Sorry if i wasn't supposed to make a new topic, i was a bit unsure about what to do. It's really strange coming on here after not having spoken to anyone about my problems, and realising so many people are in the same boat. I wondered if anyone has any advice - i've been really struggling for about a year now. I'm 20 (female) and my troubles began at uni. I kind of feel ashamed that i succumbed to these stupid betting sites that you see everywhere. I think that winning was the worst thing to happen to me. I've now spent a lot of money that was essentially an inheritance gift, i feel so guilty and i feel like my only option is to win it back. I know i cannot win it back and i'll just end up losing the rest. On really bad days i'll just end up spending loads on horse racing, and on others i can sometimes control myself to smaller football bets. I can't tell how i'm going to feel each day and i've got no idea which direction i should take. I've suffered from various problems before and i had counselling for a long time but i was wondering if anyone has been to their doctor and been prescribed anti depressants? I feel like it may help me in the short run. I'm at a bit of a loose end. I feel like i'm the only 20 year old female in the world with a gambling problem and i can't even admit it to myself properly. If anyone has any advice i'd really appreciate it. Thanks for your time.
It sounds similar to me. I lost on football and horse racing and my instinct was I just want to get the stake back ASAP and walk away. 100 quid turned into 20k in one day. Horses getting beat on the line and football teams scoring last minute making me feel even worse. 20k of savings and a bit of inheritance gone just like that. I feel angry at myself and guilty about it even though it was my money. I now have next to 0 in the bank and no job, but luckily no debts yet. It's still the only thing on my mind after ten days. You are not alone quit now you are young.
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