Struggling with gambling

Hi there. The only way to look at your experience is as a life learning time of life in the future you will be able to help others on the road to recovery and believe me it feels ten times better than addiction to risky financial behaviour 

From now on write a daily journal spending and where your money moves to share this with close family and partner just always remember that the past is gone learn and move forward to a healthy bright life. Best

The casino is simply deceiving us. I just played and lost a large amount of money and in this regard I can 100% say that these casinos are all scamming here in England. Their way of playing is to extort money from players and cheat them through these games. They adjust the programs in the game, thereby earning themselves a lot of money. This is 100% my statement, because I myself have been convinced of their fraud and mischief from my own personal experience.

The only thing that’s strange to me is that those bodies that are supposed to control the games in England look through all this happening through their eyes to the fact that they are engaged in fraud and judging that they are stealing money from the population, deceiving them and no one is responsible for it no responsibility.

I also wanted to say something about all these games.  They feel sick, the players don’t have any rights, they can’t file a complaint against the casino, or similar fraud. Their feeling on their part is that they are free in relation to the law and to people, because they do what they want and steal money from  deceiving people and it is strange that they do not bear any responsibility for this.  Where is the justice???

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Hello I’m Gabby, 21 years old, about 3 years ago I started gambling after getting a full time job as it brought me release when winning even if it was a little amount this made me happy winning and made me feel good about my self obviously winning also meant a lot of losses where I started struggling for money and started asking people for money, family members helped with this and contacted the gambling app I was using from then on I didn’t gamble as I couldn’t then I eventually got my self back on my feet. About half a year on from this I started gambling again and found new apps to gamble on this made me happy and made me feel good about my self once again but hiding it from my girlfriend an family has put a lot of stress over my head and upset, I took out loans and instead of paying them back I have just been using my money to gamble and gamble and gamble where now I am stuck. My girlfriend and family have now found out this time and I have put my self in a lot of debt and feel very down about this, taking loans out and taking money from my girlfriend in what we where meant to use to go away on holiday, 

 

i was advised to come on here an ls talk about my issues to see if it helped as I am unsure about speaking about anything in person, me coming out an opening up again that I do have a issue has helped a lot. Now on the road to recovery. 

Over 10 years ago I began the spiral into debt and misery by gambling. If I could go back and do it all over again I'd have chosen a very different path. The years of living with a secret addiction and the guilt and shame that came with it has been overwhelming. 

For me I found excuses to make it ok to be a gambler, I spent many years saying I'll stop but always went crawling back for another fix...When the reality was it cannot be a part of my life. 

I found talking therapy with a trained professional was very beneficial and if your hooked on online gambling blocking software was a game changer for me. 

Addiction is a very different experience for each of us but one things for sure its a very lonely experience. The fact you've sought help is a stepping stone. Im 6 months clean now, financially struggled for many years...The sooner you stop the better find the tools and get help to fight the addiction. 

Honestly im no preacher I've relapsed multiple times but this is the longest I've been clean and I've no intention of going back.

If you haven't already, go to a GA meeting in person. You night not want to but it's a better way of quieting imo 

I'm really sorry to hear that somebody here is struggling with gambling. Guys we have to think always that this is for entertainment only. If you can't control yourself you have to see a therapist or support group specializing in gambling addiction and I sure that they can help you and give some advice.

Hi Gabby, I'm really glad you reached out and opened up about your struggles with gambling. It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge that there's an issue and seek help.

It's understandable that winning in gambling can bring temporary happiness and make you feel good about yourself. However, it's important to remember that gambling also carries significant risks, including financial difficulties and the potential strain on relationships.

Taking loans and using money meant for other important things, such as going on a holiday with your girlfriend, can lead to mounting debts and even more stress. It's essential to focus on finding healthier ways to cope with stress and emotions.

I'm glad that you're now on the road to recovery. Recognizing the problem is the first step, and seeking support is crucial in overcoming it. Talking about your issues, whether online or with trusted individuals, can be therapeutic and help you gain valuable insights. It's also essential to consider professional help through resources like helplines or counseling services that specialize in gambling addiction.

Remember, you're not alone in this journey, and there are many people and resources available to support you.

Hoping for your full recovery!!