New member. Finally want to give up on betting

Hi.its my 1st day aswell but i should of done this years ago.i can so relate to the things u put.my biggest problem is horses.i started off with the odd 20 pound and before i know it im putting hundreds on.its the thrill of winning quick cash in 5 mins or so that got me so hooked.i bet on football aswell but i dont enjoy watching it without a bet on it.its not the same.that needs to change.im making myself ill,im getting deeper in debt and i cant sleep,eat or think properly.i now ask myself is it all worth it? The answer is definitely no so im here to try and do something about it.it wont be easy i know that coz ive gambled nearly all my life

I know how you feel. I started in the bookies and then online took over. I’m putting £1000 on just to win like £70/100 sometimes. I know it’s wrong but it’s the buzz of it the fact you picked a winner. But I’ve had enough I’m literally skint and I neve spend anything on myself I’m tight as anything now days but won’t think twice about putting thousands on a bet

Hi SM8. You ve come to the right place. Have you self excluded online using gam stop? Would highly recommend for an online gambler. I was mostly an online sports gambler though it was a big loss on online roulette that was my final straw 23 days ago. It will be a relief for you not to have to sweat over the football results while pretending that everything is ok. Been there many times! I wish you well my friend.

Hi sm8
I'm on my 2nd day well done for joining and trying to get help
Have u used gamstop to block most UK betting sites online? It's a big step but worth it
I'm 31 too and like u I would gamble have a big loss move money around and do the same thing the next day till all my money ran out! I would also sit there on my phone while my bf was oblivious I've come clean and asked him to help me luckily he was understanding but disappointed too
I hope we can keep this up good luck x

Thanks Paul. At the minute I feel like I can do this. But I’ve done all this before and then I’ll just relapse all over again. I’ve seen a few people mentione game stop. What is this and how do I go about doing it? I haven’t watched the game tonight so felt I didn’t need to bet tomorrow I know I will be fine to. But then in a month or two that will be my big test as I know I can go a few weeks without betting as I have before. But it’s long term that I am more worried about. And betting was my hobby I don’t have any hobby now. And I know boredom will get to me.

Hi

I've been gambling for years and I mean years. This year I used gamstop for the first time. Today is my 100 days gamble free. It's tough at the start, but stick with it. Don't give what you've done a second thought and be proud every day you're gamble free. set small challenges to yourself... 1 week...1 month...50 days. It gets better and there is evidence all over this site showig you its possible. Joining is the first positive and brave step. Well done

Getting a new hobby is also crucial in my opinion. Mine is the gym, cooking, chess and listening to audio books. believe me when i say that some of these would suprise a lot of people....but its working and I feel so much happier. i'm also financially better off and allowing myself to enjoy money again.

Lynie wrote: Hi sm8 I'm on my 2nd day well done for joining and trying to get help Have u used gamstop to block most UK betting sites online? It's a big step but worth it I'm 31 too and like u I would gamble have a big loss move money around and do the same thing the next day till all my money ran out! I would also sit there on my phone while my bf was oblivious I've come clean and asked him to help me luckily he was understanding but disappointed too I hope we can keep this up good luck x

Hi thanks for the message. Before when I’ve wanted to quit I’ve closed all my accounts but I always find a way to create a new account or make an new email address. When your watching a football game betting sponsors are everywhere you can’t get away from it. I need stronger will power this time thou. I literally can’t lose anymore money. I know I’m like 4K down within this month that will eat away at me until pay day then I’ll start to feel better still won’t bet. And then I’ll start all over again. Forget about the 4K lost last month and in my head start fresh again. I’m always chasing the money and a big pay day. Unfortunately it just never come.

Hi sm8.sign up with gamstop and u will be blocked from using most online sites.also ask an advisor at gamcare for a link where u can completely block ur phone from going on all sites.ive just done this myself and feel a big temptation has been removed already.im only just starting out myself but feel these forums are a great help.ive yet too exclude myself from all bookmakers but will do.im trying to take as much temptation away as possible.also giving control of my finances to my girlfriend so i have to go to her for money.i cant be trusted and have racked up thousands of pounds of debt through payday loans.its gonna be a hard long road ahead but im willing to turn my life around for the better.i have a 3 year old son so if that aint enough motivation i dont know what is.i dont wanna be away from him and be a weekend dad but i will if i carry on.this is why im doing all this.im trying not to think about my previous losses coz its gone now and it wont help.1 day and 1 step at a time is what im telling myself when i wake up in the morning.i also have contacted stepchange as ive been told they can help with my debts so i dont feel the need to try and win back my losses.hope u all have a better gambling free life

Thanks for the help mate. Today i havent started so well. Im already thinking about trying to win my moeny back what i lost on sunday. The thing is i dont want to bet and i dont enjoy it anymore that sinking feeling in your stomach once the bet has placed and your sitting there worrying everytime the other team have the ball. I know i dont want to do it anymore and the buzz of wining a bet last for about 5/10 mins and i sleep well for that one night. But when i lose the feeling stays with me for days/weeks. Im saying to myself this morning if i could just win £xxx that will help. if i have to spend money for any reason i always think if i can win the momey that will pay for it.

Like i say i dont want to bet anymore but i feel i have to im always chasing the money. Problem i have i wouldnt go to the bookie and get my wallet out and hand over £xx to place a bet but online i dont even think about it im doing it stright away without a second thought. its all online for me. One thing i have started to do is if im watching a live game i have to put my phone away from me so i dont start checking the odds and looking for a bet.

Hope things work out for you mate and your son too, Betting adverts are everywhere betting logos are on everything they chuck money into tv adverts and to sponsor the boxing they are making so much momey its stupid let not let then ruin ourlives anymore.

Posted by: SM8

Hi all. I’ve just joined and already feel this was a great decision. So my story..... I’m 31 years old and I’m a gambling addict all online sports betting manly. This is about my 30th time I’ve tried to give up but I always have a relapse or I say to myself I’ll just have a quick £5 Accra. Then you know what happens £5 turns into £100s then £1000s. I’m a silent gambler I sit in the living room with my girlfriend betting on my phone without her knowing putting thousands on a bet without her knowing while I’m sitting there watching the iPad eating myself up inside but acting like everything is fine on that outside. Well last year I said that’s it I’m giving up and that lasted about 6 weeks. Then I lost big money in January this year and I said that’s it definitely calling it a day and I had another relapse 4 weeks ago well yesterday that was it I lost my months wage and I just can’t go on anymore I’ve had enough I don’t enjoy it anymore. But I just can’t stop the urge of the feeling wanting to place a bet I literally can’t watch a live football game looking at odds and wanting to back something anything goals corners cards. I’d always have a bet got into the stage off minimum £1000 and say it it loses I’ll be ok I’ll just change some money about. Well guess what I have no more money to change about. I’ve lost everything again. I’ve felt it all can’t sleep stress illness shakes everything. But I HAVE to stop and here I am trying to day 1 thanks for reading

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