Hi everyone,
I’ve read through these forums for about 2 months or so but I’ve never actually joined.. they just resonated with me and my problem gambling and now I feel like I need to break free and let myself have a new start at life.
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I started to gamble at around 20 when someone from work walked into a casino on lunch and I went in too just to follow. I put £20 in and won (on slots) I could not believe it.. wow what a rush. 8 years later and I have a problem. I know I have a problem and I want to recover and give the loved ones around me what they deserve (not me constantly borrowing and blowing through wages).
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I feel like I’m ready to hand the towel in and take the losses over the years I just don’t want to lose anymore. I had some money saved over 10,000 and it’s all gone over the years. I feel sick thinking about it but I don’t want to look back just want to keep going forward.
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just looking for some moral support and put it out there in words so I know I can’t go back.
Self exclusion, Gamstop then Gamban.
It will be hard but you will do it. No if’s or but’s. If this is the first message to your post take heed. You’ll never win gambling not a £ nor thousands. It’s definitely not a money maker either.
Save those £‘s in someone you trust and in the long run you’ll be better off.
Ex gambler of 18 years and nearly debt free thanks to gamcare.
Thank you for your reply, feeling good and I’m so ready to kick the habit. I have Gamstop and will install gamban just taking this one day at a time.
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Thank you for sharing your story, and it's a significant step to acknowledge that you have a gambling problem and that you want to make a positive change in your life. You're not alone in this journey, and there's a supportive community here to help you. Breaking free from problem gambling is challenging, but it's entirely possible with the right mindset, support, and determination.Â
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