Some moral support and advice please

Posted by: @0skdj7zme2

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Hi, I’m a 31 year old who has an average salary and job and is usually very sensible with money. Two years ago I started gambling frequently online with live games and it slowly has crept up on me and become an addiction. To date I’ve probably gambled about 3k. On the long run this hasn’t had a massive effect on my finances but I really want to stop today as it makes me so sad when I think about all the things that money could have been spent on and I’m scared it’s going to add up to so much more especially considering the current financial climate and how difficult life is getting here in the UK.

 

I’ve registered with gamstop but have even found work arounds. I gambled £300 this weekend which has made me feel terrivle and I want today to be the day I stop for good. Please can you share your success stories and help me stay motivated? I know if I am headstrong I can do it as I’ve even quit smoking years ago by going cold Turkey. I’m just really devastated about the irresponsible losses and don’t want to relapse. Thank you all.

Posted by: @0skdj7zme2

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Hi, I’m a 31 year old who has an average salary and job and is usually very sensible with money. Two years ago I started gambling frequently online with live games and it slowly has crept up on me and become an addiction. To date I’ve probably gambled about 3k. On the long run this hasn’t had a massive effect on my finances but I really want to stop today as it makes me so sad when I think about all the things that money could have been spent on and I’m scared it’s going to add up to so much more especially considering the current financial climate and how difficult life is getting here in the UK.

 

I’ve registered with gamstop but have even found work arounds. I gambled £300 this weekend which has made me feel terrivle and I want today to be the day I stop for good. Please can you share your success stories and help me stay motivated? I know if I am headstrong I can do it as I’ve even quit smoking years ago by going cold Turkey. I’m just really devastated about the irresponsible losses and don’t want to relapse. Thank you all.

Have u downloaded the gamban software to ur phone this will block all casino sites add blockers on ur banking too .. I’ve recently done this and I feel a big weight has been lifted 

 

 

After 30 years, only just admitted to myself that I have a severe gambling problem. So it's a fresh challenge for me too.

I won't have any money until end of month, so won't really know how I feel until cash hits my bank. I have self-excluded on my 5 betting accounts in preparation. It's just so easy to bet (on anything) online.

I'd suggest, given the addictive nature of nicotine, that going cold-turkey to stop smoking, bodes well. I have been thinking of those head-spaces which trigger the urge/desire to deposit and recognising them. Giving them a name, say 'cabbage'. and every time 'cabbage' appears, try to busy myself away from my laptop. I'm sure there are many techniques.

Many of my friends are making their summer holiday plans. I'm determined it's not going to be another summer of sat indoors clicking buttons.

I wish you luck on your journey. 

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Posted by: @0skdj7zme2

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help me

 

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