Not very good with free time. Any advice?

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Hi, I've just signed up to here as I know my gambling is starting  to get out control.

I have always liked fruit machines and then a few years ago got into online slots and other games. Nothing out of control and easily stop. When lockdown started  I had a £3,000 win and before I knew it I had put it all back in and more. Out of anger I did not play for 2 months. Started playing again 23rd June and when I'm finding myself bored I end up playing. Put cool off periods on my accounts but then finding new accounts. It's only 1 slot game I play now.

For the last 8 years i have worked 6 or 7 nights a week and use the money for holidays and festivals around the world but since lockdown overtime has been cut so only doing 4 nights a week and where I've still got time booked off I'm having to much free time. I have an awful sleeping pattern and usually awake midday until 8am. I live at home with mum, sister and her boyfriend. I used to be joined to a 24 hour gym so I could go at random times but even that's not possible at the moment. This morning I'm sat watching a film at decided ill have a play and within an hour £1,200 is gone.

Any suggestions on things I could do at silly o'clock that will keep me occupied?

I'm lucky enough to not be in debt from it at the moment but I can see myself spiralling.

Thank you

 
Posted : 19th July 2020 5:17 pm
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Dear @peterreu, 

Welcome to the Forum and thank you for sharing your story. 

Well done for realising that your gambling is starting to get out of control and taking steps to address this. 

I am sure you will get some brilliant advice and suggestions from our forum users, but if you would like to discuss some of the options and support open to you, give the helpline a call on 0808 8020 133 or reach out on the live chat and speak to one of the advisers. We are here 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. 

Take care

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