A few years ago I was unhappy with the amount I was gambling Joined this forum, entered my details on Gamstop and it really helped. I managed to break the habit, thought about gambling less and had more money in my pocket. (I did still think about gambling but could resist the urge)
However, I've relapsed. Online slots are my downfall.
I think I've had too much time on my hands during the lockdown.
I don't risk gambling what I don't have. I pay the bills, have a holiday and have the trappings of a comfortable life. Nevertheless, I'm still gambling away my spare money and it's making me sick to my stomach. To be honest, I'm pretty ashamed of myself
I think writing on here is helping me so please excuse my self-pity. I'm hoping it's going to help me reset.
Maybe some of you out there can offer some advice and tips on how you've managed to break the cycle? I don't gamble on sports, horses, bingo or go into bookies or casinos'. It's online slots, the buzz, the anonymity, the chance of a quick win that keeps me going back.
Would be grateful to hear from those that have been in a similar position and have advise on breaking the cycle.
Cheers,
Shanks
U need to start thinking differently it’s never ever a quick win because u will always put it back in along with lots more, a win is keeping the money in your bank everyday then adding it up at the end of the month and from experience I am sure it will outweigh what you could of lost and not have that gut wrenching feeling when all your money is gone, I was the same I’d save my bill money till it got out of control and the bills went out the window as did food thankfully I am now 280 days gf x
I’ve used the time I used to spend gambling on more constructive things. Jobs around the house and long walks around my area discovering there is a lot more about then I ever would have been aware of when sitting at home gambling online.
i feel much healthier physically as a result and actually much healthier mentally (and financially too). I would suggest you’ve relapsed because you spent that lockdown time gambling rather than using the time for other things. You’ve still got time to fix things around my friend.
Also if you do succumb to an urge, try to record what you are gambling and your win/loss. If after a splurge you have the ability to read the pattern of your gambling and how quickly the spiralling losses add up afterwards in the cold light of day - well, it can sometimes shock you into reevaluating what the hell we are doing.
However, the most effective way to deal with this is to simply find ways not to gamble at all, easier said 5en done of course.
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