Problem Gambler for 20 years

Hi... well gamstop (is that what you meant when you said gamestop?) should stop you gambling at online casino's. I guess if your still zoning out to free games and other things, then that's not the end of the world in this coronavirus crisis. Put some practical barriers in place to stop yourself wasting your money... that's what ya want to keep hold of.

Read and write and educate yourself about gambling addiction.

All the best

Thanks. Sorry I did mean gamstop. I defo want to keep hold of my money especially in this crisis. Xx

Hi addicted.

Its a drug addiction and you need to start looking at it that way. You need to be ready for a born again moment of openess and honesty.

Its more than just putting electronic blocks on. You will need help and there is no shame in reaching out for help. Family monitoring and control of your cash will help stop you. Its an addiction that gets into your bones so you wont be comfortable with those thoughts of change.

You need reality check after reality check. Those "games" are designed to hook you. The reality is far more sinister because you are ignoring the odds blinded by the flashing lights, reels and dopamine rush...next time next time in rapid fashion is a powerful drug which you will over time become more numb to

Its a progressive addiction which drives you to take more risks to get the same feelings. However as an addict you have no control and cant stop when you should

They are the crystal meth of gambling because the format is so deregulated. They will tease you and con you. Its a mugs game and you well know that hundreds or thousands can go in the slot for no result. They are not designed to give every gambler an income. Random or nor the odds are long which is why the machine designers and owners are never worried.

They take a fixed percentage so are guaranteed a profit as long as they attract punters. Every machine takes around 25% every year so the gambling dens are not bothered what happens to you. All the risk is really with you...They arent risking their holiday and food money...you are!!

You know all this but you are hooked with a complex addiction. Your body has come to crave something that is destroying you.

Its not about just clicking your fingers...reach out and tell more people, You need help and you can never be complacent again.

Best wishes from everyone on the forum

Thanks so much for advice totally agree. 

Let these two years paying it back be the last lesson you need to tell u its best to stay well clear of gambling.

I totally will. The amount of money I have wasted is awful. But i cannot think about that now. I have done this and i need too completely stop. I cannot win my money back. I need too move forward and take control of my life again with no gambling. 

I have put measures in place. I have told partner. He is very understanding as he releases it's an addiction.