Hi all,
Creating an account on here alone was a big step. A little about me, i started gambling around 12 months ago. I have lost all of my savings and i feel as if i can not stop! Each month as soon as i would get my pay packet, i would lose the lot within a couple days leaving me punching the air and feeling extremely depressed.
I sometimes can not sleep at night, i fear i may suffer from depression, i currently live alone and work intermittent night shifts.
I just can't fathom why i keep doing it. The instant flush of depression when you realise you've lost your monthly pay yet again.
I have now got £900 in savings and i'm scared i will lose it!
Any suggestions are welcome, i am tempted to report my debit card lost, wait for a new one to turn up and give it to a family member, limiting me to £100 a week for food etc.
Thanks all,
T
Hi T letting someone look after your cards is a small step. If you think you're depressed go to your gp, honestly it will help. Call gamcare and get some support. This is progressive and the nets get bigger along with the debt. Getting help now is the best thing to do. Do not be ashamed or embarrassed as you can see from the forum you are not alone. You can download online blocks such as k9 and gamban. Good luck!
Hi
Definitely speak to a close family member about how you are feeling. Cancel your card and self exclude from everywhere you have gambled. Speak to Gamcare helpline and most important thing is go one day at a time.
Take care
Iain
Hi all, i appreciate the help!
The card has now been cancelled and i am in the process of arranging face to face counselling session near me!
Hopefully this will be the change i need!
Best,
T
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