Hi,
I am so annoyed at myself....I had installed Gamban and during the 7 day free trial I was fine, no urges to gamble knowing that I couldn't access any sites on my phone. When the trail ended, I cancelled the subscription feeling like I couldn't afford the £25 annual fee I had opted for. Now I have added another £2k debt to my £40k gambling debt just to save paying £25. I have just signed up again and determined to stick to it this time.Â
I am aiming for 3 years to become debt free which is a long time to live like I am having to do but equally a daily reminder of why I have to give it up.Â
Good luck to everyone who is on this journey!
Hayley
I'm sorry to Hayley, I also reverted back to gambling yesterday after a month free. I had 2 accounts that were on cooling off period which elapsed yesterday and I gambled all the money in my account. I don't even know how I will cope. My employment to an end in June and I've amassed over £15k in credit card debt. I'm upset with myself, and I need to overcome this phase of gambling.Â
Im on 2 years bet free after many attempts to curb this illness and still havent been able to cure it one thing works has long as i dont give into the tempations and not giving into the urgues life becomes bearable the blocks are only a start because if i really want to gamble i can always find ways so i have learnt blocks are just a start to my recovery i honestly do not want to go back however this addiction is unpredictable so even though from past experiences i have learnt my own triggers i have learnt has am not cured and i will be always an addiction i can be caught out at any given time for variety of reasons it about making the right decision each time am tested has long has i continue on this path i am less likely to relapse i am also more aware how a relapse could happen and i am greatful gamcare has services available if and when i ever may require them having this peace of mind has put me at ease as if could have it my way i would never placed my the first bet had i known what could happen
How do I get off this merry-go-round of gambling, I'm so fed up of this terrible addiction. Such a waste of money and time. Time to start up one to one therapy again, losing money just the worst feeling and makes me feel distraught. I gotta stop this once n for all but I need helpÂ
Hi Jenny, you are no alone. I'm working on my self too. I believe you will overcome this addiction. Speak to someone, help is out there 🫂
Hi Jenny, you are no alone. I'm working on my self too. I believe you will overcome this addiction. Speak to someone, help is out there 🫂
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