I'm struggling with my gambling and only now I have realised what I've done, I've been kicked out, had to spend the last of my wages on rent for a house share, just so I've a place to stay, no money for food until the next pay day, starving, no food banks near me, can't out petrol in my car to go there anyway, can't get a loan, I've self excluded myself from all the bookies within ten miles and started to realise the value of money more now I can't buy food, any advice welcome
I feel your pain acorn. I've been in your position many times, no money to buy food, no money to go anywhere. Can't get loans, Had my house repossessed. But you'll get through it!
It's taken me 20 years to realise what damage this has been doing to me, living with this everyday is a nightmare.
I've been stopped a month now and I find coming on here, reading stories like yours really helps me. It reminds me of that feeling you get when you leave the bookies with nothing having spent a fortune in no time at all.
I'm sure there are loads of people on here can give you more advice than I can but coming on here everyday this has helped me so far.
I'm in a bad state at the moment I really can't control what I'm doing I have no idea how to control myself I'm struggling to control all this can anyone help me with advice before its to late!
Hi kitbag and acorn83,
Just to remind you both that the HelpLine is available from 8am to midnight every day, should you like to talk this through with an advisor one to one.
0808 8020 133 or the Netline http://www.gamcare.org.uk/support-and-counselling/frontline-services/netline#.Ve1Tyy1wY3Q
Take good care!
Gabriele
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