I started gambling again last year the odd occasion and now I feel on the edge of a complete relapse again.
It’s got worse recently to the point I just can’t stop anymore and the money I won just goes back on betting and I know it ends with me losing my money.
I’ve lost all my money twice and managed to rebuild myself to the point i’m trying to save for a holiday/house deposit. I can see myself betting this money but I can’t seem to stop :/
Was looking for any advice/tips as I managed to stop before but i’m really on edge atm and feel like I could go off the cliff at any moment.
How are you betting? If it's online, use Gamstop and download Gamban to your device too.
Could you hand over control of finances to someone else?
You need to take big action. Even though you might think you won't do it, you will. Do everything you can to stop the spiral. I know there were times I would promise myself £10, £10 only. Then before I even knew I'd done it, £1000s were lost as I chased my losses.
Take every step you can to stop for good.
good luck x
Pull the money you have and get the accounts closed and bans in place or you will lose it all.
Speaking from harsh experience, when you win you do not stop, so stop before you lose.
You can do it
Hi Trisk,
Some really good advice here about self-exclusion and limiting your access to money to gamble.
If you would like to go over the suggestions above and also maybe look at counselling/treatment support options available please do get in touch either on the helpline on 0808 8020 133 or the netline available every day from 8.00am until midnight.
Wishing you all the best,
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