Hello,
I am new to the site.
I believe I have a gambling problem and I am hoping this site can help me and I will find some motivation by reading other stories how they learned to control gambling.
I feel the urge to gamble every day and I am constantly thinking about it, researching strategies on gambling and spending hours on working out from previous lottery results to see if the strategies work. I cancelled my direct debit on Euromillions because I hated wasting my money and not winning, but then after a few days I start playing again. I see lottery as the only way to be happy as winning means I will be out of debt and will not have to worry about money. I also want to help my family because they struggle with money, but I can't help them because I struggle with money myself. I want to be happy in life again and not focus on winning the lottery to be happy.
Thank you
Hi Egle. I feel the pain that you’re going through and hope you get through this difficult period. I myself have been gambling for a long time and would like to stop as I’m losing so much money and it is not a nice feeling at all. Dash
Welcome to the Forum Egle, I am really pleased you have joined the Forum as you will find a lot of support from people who have been in a similar situation you are in.
I'd like you to know that as well as the Peer support from our Forum that there is a lot of other specialist support available to you and Dash1981 too. If you'd like to reach out, one of our friendly advisers would welcome your call. You can call on our Freephone number on 0808 8020 133 or if you'd prepare to chat via text contact us via our NetLine.
I am sorry to hear you are struggling with gambling and seeing it as a potential solution to your money struggles. If you are not sure how to prioritise your debts or are feeling overwhelmed, you might find it helpful to contact the National Debtline on 0808 808 4000
In regards to your urges to gamble, one of our advisers would also be able to talk you through support that is available to help you with these urges, this could include free 1 to 1 support if you felt this may benefit you.
Please don’t feel you need to do this all alone as we are here 24/7 to support you.
Kind regards
Chrisk
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