Roulette at the bookies

Hi Chrissy,

It is a good time to start. Writing down how you feel at the moment and reading it the next time you get an urge to gamble will remind of the way you feel now.

Like me you have missed out on so much. It is not just the money but the time. How about setting yourself a small target.

Like you about excluding the internet accounts can you self exclude yourself from the shops. You would get such a positive feeling and it would stop you from going in.

G

Cheers mate

Drove home today, no stopping off, trying to just block out any creeping thoughts. Will be back on here on monday to post a note saying that the weekend passed without me praying for black 11 and 29.

Chrissy

Great,

Keep occupied and you'll get through it. Have you started a diary yet?

Aint started a diary. U find it helps? Got through the weekend which is good, havent really been on me own though so its not so tempting. Just trying to keep occupied, i am finding the hardest part is to stop thinking about it. As soon as my mind wanders it ends up wandering there. Even been dreaming about it. I suppose its natural given the time spent on it over the years. Keeping strong though and just writing on here is helping organise my thoughts and keep my determination.

Chrissy

Hi ChrissyBoy

Have just read your first post.Your story sounds the same as mine, had been playing the fruities since I was 16(30 now)then I discovered Fobt/roullete these machines are pure evil the money can just go so fast! After spending £1600 in two days in June I found this site.I also self excluded from my two local betting shops it puts a real block in place.Try to fight it and Keep posting here. Ozzie

Wow. Been a while. Am ok tho. No fobts at all. Few silly footy bets but av moved on. Lifes hectic at the minute, more than ever. Still urging, still craving. Dont think thatl ever stop eh. Good few months now and its hard to remember the losses but the want to win remains. How much advertising for betting is there?! a*******s.

They are evil machines, you can't win on em, its all fixed percentage payout style, odds are so against you. They are the quickest death and leave u feeling the worst. They should be made illegal, they destroy lives, the world would be better off without them. Don't give up, ur not alone. Everytime u walk past a bookie and don't go in, think of it as money earnt. one day at a time. Forget the past as its easy to have a bad night's sleep and then wanna chase the next morning. Stay strong. God Bless.

Hi to all who read this,

Been on this site before and read peoples posts and thought that is just like me but i have never left any message. Today its different i need to stop and maybe this is the first step on what is going to be a long road. My problem is the same as alot of people i have a problem with the roulette machines in the bookies. Before these machines i was fine a wee punt on the dogs or a footie coupon but nothing big fivers and tenners if i lost twenty quid i was gutted but it was no big deal and if i won twenty quid i was over the moon, but not anymore now its straight to the roulette forget the dogs etc.

To get things in perspective and explain where i am at i got paid on thursday last week and by 3:30 my whole pay packet was in Mr *** pocket. Firstly i went down to the cash point and withdrew 300 and went to the bookies and started to play, i was down to my last £40 and at this point i was all or nothing, i got lucky and managed to win my 300 back but did i stop no i kept on playing thinking here we go my luck has changed, i was wrong i lost the lot. To try and make up the money i went to the bank and sheepishly went inside and withdrew another 300. With nothing left to gamble with i went home with that feeling that i am sure you all know. Its now monday and i have no money i would like to point out i also lost 200 that morning online. I have bills to pay and i have no way to pay them, i owe my mother 500 that she needs and i do not know how to tell her i dont have it. I dont know how i am going to get through another month like this with no cash. I feel a bit better having posted on this site and have alot of thinking to do but i have made a start. Thanks for reading this and good luck to all.

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waybehind: Great that you posted! Actually writing it down and seeing it in print for yourself does actually help. We have all done that; winning all of your money back and thinking luck is now on your side only then to lose it all, and more. I strongly suggest you tell someone close about your problem and get someone you trust to handle your money. The temptation is always there but if you have no money to gamble then you can't. Money is our drug of choice and we need to re-learn it's value. Keep posting and read lots of posts.

Thanks for posting RCG it means alot someone took the time to read my post and reply. I really want to tell someone i think it is the way forward, i have always been bad with money most likely to do with the gambling and my girlfriend(now wife) has always said i should let her deal with all the finacial stuff and she is right. I just feel that i would be giving something up, but i know deep down i would gain so much. you are right about money and its value i have no concept of the value of money anymore and this is possible a big problem and something i need to sort out.

Glad to help waybehind. Listen to your wife! My girlfriend (of 17 years) handles all my money and cards. I am giving up nothing by doing so. In fact, I am getting so much back in return:

1) Freedom of responsibility

2) Love and Respect from GF 😉

3) An ever increasing bank balance

4) When I get an urge to gamble, I can't!

5) Self-Respect

It would be a good idea if you both shared the responsibility of going over bank statements, etc and you should also both discuss your finances. I am sure this will lead you onto the right path in life and don't forget, that is the main aim. When you are stronger then, by all means, get yourself a bank account with limited funds that you can use without having to ask for everything, like money for a beer etc! What have you got to lose? Take control by giving up!

Thanks RCG, i know you are right i have to hand over control and that will start as soon as i tell her whats going on and has been for a while. I know she will support me so that is a good thing, the hardest part will be telling her.