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Hi D70 - Welcome to the site and a big 'well done' on realising what a destructive, futile and downright soul-destroying the gambling habit is.

I see you mention online gambling - so first bit of advice: self-exclude, self-exclude, self-exclude from every site you use. Then install some blocking software such as K9 (free), Gamblok etc. These two actions will go a long way to preventing you losing any more money.

Next, visit this site as much as you can to read other people's stories. You will soon see that you are not alone - we have all trod a similar path with the same feelings of self-disgust, guilt. You will also see that many of us have turned our lives around and are feeling so much better for it, as you will too, even after the first few days of being 'clean'. You will find a lot of advice, support and inspiration here.

Best wishes for your journey.

Joanna

Hi D70

Welcome to the forum.

Well done on recognising the problem with your gambling and for seeking advice. You will find a lot of support here and a community of people who understand your struggle with gambling please keep reading and posting on the forum.

Your gambling has escalated and you are in debt and you feel as if gambling has taken over your life. As well as self-exclusion and installing blocking software onto your computer, some of our forum users have described additional ways they try to limit their freedom to gamble online, by arranging their finances in ways that slow down how quickly they can access their money, or limiting their ability to spend money online. You might read forum posts here where members talk about changing their bank account to remove the facility to spend online, instead using a basic cash card that allows you to withdraw cash on the high street.

I would also encourage you to call our helpline and talk things through with a GamCare adviser on 0808 8020 133 or on our netline. The advisers can provide emotional support and helpful information as well as facilitate a referral to free one to one counselling appointments if you’d like to access that service.

Best wishes

Rachel

as it rains and it pours on a level made sure

scream i will never play with devil no more

time after time ive been severed like straw

i will never play with the devil no more

poverty mockery fuckery war

i will never play with the devil no more

gotta stand up tall pick ur heart from off the floor

i will never play with the devil no more

Thanks Joanna Rachel and axe replying to my post, the advice and support is much appreciated. I have put a block on my laptop so cant access any online gambling sites, and rang the GamCare adviser yesterday who was brilliant. I have been looking at my debt today and its 17500 not 10000, just shows when your in that frenzy of gambling how much you can lose, but your in denial even when checking how much your in debt and how much it is affecting your life, its pathetic. It should be called Russian roulette because its lethal, I just cant stop when I play, its doesn't matter how much I win I just keep playing until I lose the lot, then I feel ill and disgusted with myself. When I think over the years the amount of trouble I have caused myself and loved ones its madness. This site is great and I will keep posting as I have realised this is a battle and I need to keep strong.

thanks again.

or and its my 2nd day without gambling!!

Hi D70 - How are you doing? You must be coming up to your week of sanity soon.

Well done on self-excluding etc. - that will be a big help.

Joanna

Hi Joanna, I am doing fine thanks. Yes its one week today and I'm feeling more determined by the day not to have a bet.

D70

well done on getting to a week, I know how hard this can be.me also a roulette player most I managed last week was 5 days had a relapse and now hate myself, even before I played I told myself you would have no money in your wallet when you come out to go home.so for me back to day 1.

hope to see you still posting and celebrating the one month mark.

take care keep it up

Hi mjb, don't try to beat yourself up mate you will get there, are you playing online or in the betting shop, as I no since I have blocked all sites on my laptop I feel much better, like cutting out a cancer to be honest. Next time you feel like playing, burn the money you are going to spend because that's what we are doing with our money. I could not stop spinning that stupid wheel didn't matter how much I won, I would say right I will keep going to this number then another number, then next thing it was 0. Anyway take care and hope its day 7 for you next week.