Its nearly 3 weeks now since my last bet when i lost nearly all my money (£6,500) in one day! I've had the odd urge one day looking at betting but managed to stop myself, even went into a betting shop this week as my mate put a bet on and felt no urge just glad i wasnt betting.
I've tried before to give up and have then start again and manage to just break even till the next time and the cycle repeats untill finally i lose it all. Thing is im glad when i dont lose saying don't let that happen again, then it starts with one small bet again and the CG in me takes over and this time i must stop.
Spend months and months saving get some money in an isa, just sitting there could use it for a holiday or renting my own place which i was going too but now cant. Think the money having no set purpose meant i was more willing to use it on gambling, and now its gone.
Determined this time im never going to gamble again, its held me back in life and made me have feelings i never want to experience again. No money or savings and living at home at 26, i have one last chance at making a life for myself and i will take it.
Gambling has won a few battles with me, but i will win the war!!!!!!
Tnsk
Tnsk wrote: i have one last chance at making a life for myself and i will take it. Tnsk
Hello Trisk, Do not limit yourself to just one last chance. This is a constant war as you mentioned, and some days you may lose a battle. The key of course, is to win the war. Keep up the fight.
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Hi Joydivider,
I have recieved some counseling over the phone and will keep on with it see how it goes. I have told my family and they are very supportive and helping me through it. I find i'm very up and down at the moment, some real good days and some darker times but have resisted the urge to gamble so far. Slowly feeling better and never want that feeling of the gambling low again, as you say money can come back, feel better that i'm fighting this. I know i can't gamble again, sometimes that saddens me but i will find tangible things to enjoy in life instead. 23 days free and counting, each day is a triumph 🙂
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