Hi there,
Just wanted to say that it is possible to get a hold of your gambling addiction. Ive just completed 1 month without a single bet and im feeling so good. Im happy,working hard,organising to do sociable things with family and friends. March 17th was my last bet on a stupid europa league acca that didnt win im happy to say. Made me realise that my addiction was making me miserable. Gambling pretty much everyday for 6 plus years.Â
Constantly gambling in secret,avoiding family and friends because i was in a bad mood after another loss. Never knew when to stop even in a winning run. Banned myself on the regular sites a few years ago, but still continued on foreign unregulated sites and onto crypto sports bets. Several times over the years id worked out how much id lost and was really upset with myself. But would still go back to it. Looking back over the years id lost all appreciation of the worth of money. Im disgusted at the fact that I didnt even blink when putting big money on a bet. Ive had to sell things to make up for losses,got into debt.Â
A month ago was my last bet and I can happily say that i have zero urge to bet. Not even interested on what footy matches are happening,whether it be the premier league or the crazy obscure leagues that id bet on. I downloaded the app recover me which asks you each day if you have gambled and your current likliehood to gamble. I feel that being accountable to something is positivley helping me. It keeps a running total of approx how much money you have saved from not gambling which is an eye opener.Â
From not gambling ive planned for 2 holidays that i have to pay for each month,so if i gamble then no holiday for me and my wife. Having goals of holidays etc.. is a big help as you deserve to reward yourself for continuing on the path to being gamble free. I know that i never want to place another bet in my life as i know that im an addict to betting. Feeling so positive for the future. You can do it!!!Â
Congratulations mate I am on the same path 29 days gambling free today by my own willing not to do so.
Simple as that like you said
This sounds so like me, I’ve just applied Gamban to my phone which is a great tool and I’ve now cut up my bank card so I’ve no access to money. I had another relapse this weekend where I blew £150 on football and felt awful when I lost it all again. I’m now 2 days into being gamble free again and I’ve realised I now have to take it one day at a time. I’ve also got a holiday booked this year and I’m so determined to pay this off than gamble.Â
Thanks mate much appreciated. Wish you all the best!! Keep it going. You can do it!!
One day at a time is a great way to look at it. As each week goes by you will be stronger for it. Im at day 32 currently and feel great. The app recover me estimates that ive saved already £1600 by not gambling!! How much money I have wasted on gambling!!!
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