Hi everyone, I finally admitted that I had a gambling addiction only when I had nowhere else to turn, I had been transferring small amounts of money from one of the joint accounts that my wife and I have, to my own account and she found out, when confronted I confessed what I had done and why, let's just say she wasn't best pleased and I can't blame her. Although I had an online betting account for a few years I wasn't placing bets every day, however, over the last 6months or so it has been daily. I'm a proud serving member of our Armed Forces and have been for more than 30 years, I am getting help from within my establishment which is a big help and more importantly my wife and family are supporting me as well.
 Hi BusterBairn,Â
I just wanted to welcome you to the GamCare forum. I am sure you will get a lot of support and advice from our other members here.Â
Well done for confessing to your wife when she confronted you about the transactions. That is a really positive step forward and it is great to hear she is able to support you along with your family.Â
It sounds like your employers are able to offer you some support throughout your recovery too which is fantastic news. It really sounds like you are moving in a good direction.Â
I see over the last 6 months your gambling has become more frequent and wonder if you might find it helpful to speak to one of our advisers about this. They would help you look at a plan going forward. Including steps to block yourself from gambling and some free one to one treatment. You can contact them on our Livechat option or our Helpline (0808 8020 133).Â
Keep posting,Â
Rebecca
Forum Admin.
I am new and right now I am o far in debt that it hurts to the point of suicide.
I know there is hope. I take on day at a time. I was chasing my loses and truly I hate the thought of being in the casinos. I am just so ashamed and the lies. I have come clean with my son's and boyfriend but continued to lie and go anyway. Now I reap what I sowed. I am done. I need support and hope.
Welcome to the Forum Mitten,
We are really pleased you've reached out, you are not alone when you mention feeling so ashamed and living with the lies. It must have been really hard to tell your sons and your boyfriend about the gambling and you did so well to be able to have that conversation. I am sure when you had that conversation with them you were sure that you weren't going to gamble again, but the addiction did take hold again and left you feeling worse.
I want you to know that you are not alone in this, there is a lot of support to help you to recover.
One of our advisers would love to go through all the options available to you and provide some extra support for you. You can contact them on 0808 8020 133 or via our NetLine if you find it's easier to type than to talk.
I am really sorry to hear that you have been hurting to the point of suicide, no one deserves to be left feeling this way and we'd really like to ensure you have all the support you need to help you through this. At times gambling can be an escape from how we are feeling, I am not sure if you have done so already but I would recommend having a chat with your GP about how you're feeling too.
Kind regards
ChrisK
Forum Admin
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