Rock bottom…….again.

I know exactly how you feel I am 20k in debt not a penny to my name all savings gone. I started a new job i really have had enough I have blocked all my betting accounts and gonna really try to stop its not gonna be easy. but it can be done keep trying mate just remember you will never win its a complete mugs game.Set a savings target before Christmas.Thats what I have done you can do it enough is enough everything will be ok if you stop gambling it can be done.

Thanks for the reply. It’s nice to know I am not the only one struggling. 

Sorry to hear of this I have been exactly the same.I have lost everything gambling in the end i at to put blocks in place. I realise without Blocks I an a sitting target for this addiction. I gave up for 14 months and my Gambling addiction. I saved up alot of money and blew the lot 7 days ago. I remember walking to the Betting shop shaking with excitement couldn't wait to have a bet .I literally was running along the road to get to the betting shop howw sick this addiction has altered my brain.Never no more block all my life now, taking no chances no more.

I'm so sorry to read this. There are no magic words but your post is quite powerful and probably relatable for so many.

I too have seen the quality of things I buy for me and my family suffer in order to have money to gamble and you're bang on about how easy it is to spend money gambling but feel guilty about buying something actually useful. Its a curse this addiction, an illness but beating it is the most valuable victory.

In the last few days I have felt in control, thought I cracked it. I came back to the site and forums, saw your post and it's a  welcome reminder not to think that way and to stay true to yourself about how hard this is no matter where you are in your recovery. 

To me, your post is clearly something for you to use as a reminder everyday not to take for granted the control you think you have. It's a reminder of how negative this horrible addiction is.

You kicked gambling for 7 months. You therefore have the tools and experience to lean on and go again. To me, that shows you can do it and you should believe in yourself! 

Start again, it's the only way! 

Wishing you all the strength you need right now! 

I’m in the same situation. Gambling is the most miserable addiction that I have ever known. 

Just to stop then start again. Addicted to the dopamine rush and the big bets. Hoping for the 10 fold Acca to bring me riches which never arrive.

I read an interesting article. Most gamblers that win big jackpots are still lifetime losers overall, or pump there winnings straight back into casinos.

Why do we do it? We are addicted to the rush. 

I have realized I don’t just gamble because I want to win. I gamble because i want to make enough money to be able to gamble tomorrow. 

It’s time to stip and take control of our lives.

You can do this.