Hi everyone.
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I've wanted to do something for a while about my gambling, but I always just think "I can just stop it" or "I can just do it on a Saturday with the big races and rhe football"Â Â Â I can't.Â
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I don't know when to stop, I'm constantly looking for the buzz of a win and to do what? To gamble again and lose more cos I've got it. I find myself even more looking for a lift when I'm feeling flat or low and it just ends up making me worse.Â
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I've got a brilliant girl there and 2 kids and I fear telling her the extent cos I'm embarrassed. I've got a 5 month old son there and my bank is in -£200 with 2 weeks still til payday. I don't know what to do, I'm lucky I've got a cousin who's bailed me out numerous times with loans and let's me pay back when I can, but still debt that I don't really need.Â
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I love watching the racing and the football anyway, but the gambling just gives it that edge. You can't just relax and enjoy watching like that though and it's no way to live. I dread to think how many thousands I've lost over the years and I need to start somewhere to stop. This is the first step i hope.Â
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Dear Mike,Â
We are sorry to read that you are struggling. If you need support with your gambling we encourage you to talk to us by calling 0808 8020 133 or via livechat in this same website.Â
We can discuss what support is available for you and also for your family and we are here 24/7.Â
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Hi mate, interesting to read how you consider yourself ‘lucky’ that your cousin has been bailing you out. In reality that’s the worst thing he could have been doing, as this gives you a back up plan if it all goes wrong. Does your cousin know you have been using his loans to recover gambling losses?Â
@km94 im in abit of a pickle as gambling loss couldnt have come to me at a worst time i have had to spend money which i havent got on a day out and i have got a birthday do i have to attend and buy a present which again i dont have all this couldnt have come at a worst time for meÂ
I feel your pain, ive been through all the same thoughts of - ill stick to a fiver on the football, or different bets. It never works and we all end up in debt and pain. The thing that has made me want to change now is my family. You mentioned yours, it makes me feel sad when I cant take my niece out because i have gambled my money, these are moments that will one day only become memories. I don't want to look back anymore and say *I missed out on her youth because of gambling*Â
Do this for your son, make moments with him rather than chasing a few quid that will never come, In the end mate we all lose. I can help you as much as I can, I am also seeking help, but i am ready for change, I have lost too much already to carry on
@xrljs3otba its tough relapses can happen any time some have a relapse after few month some after years not gambling it scary how it all draws u back inÂ
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