Hi EveryoneÂ
Been looking at posts for a while. I've registered with Gamstop and self excluded from all local bookies, but found that due to covid some bookies doing telephone betting and whats app betting that are not on Gamstop.
Like most people on here I've managed to stop longest period was two years. Life is difficult enough just now with the cost of living and energy/fuel prices never mind wasting any other money on gambling.
I'm fed up trying to win my way through life and all my time and focus on my next bet. I've been borrowing off family frequently to gamble to then pay it back and then do the same again.
Want to work hard and talk with others to make each day easier and gamble free.
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Welcome and thanks for posting.Â
Well done for accepting your gambling and trying to put blocks in place.Â
As you say, Lockdown and now the cost of living and energy price increases are seeing a large increase in gambling at the moment due to the stress and anxiety involved but we know that gambling causes more stress and anxiety in the long run.Â
Self care is extremely important and getting support from people going through the same.Â
Please feel free to contact the GamCare Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or Netline to explore the additional support available to you. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you would like to talk to one of the GamCare HelpLine advisers.
Take careÂ
KirkÂ
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