UC review

Hi Lozza, I don't think anyone is here to judge anyone as we all have been in similar situations, if not worse. I honestly don't think they will stop your money but they may work towards getting you help. If they ask, just be honest with them. I don't know what else to say but I have been there, and nearly lost my kids. I lost my friends, my home, my time, my thousands and my pride.

All the best

Hi, just wanted to try and reassure you. Myself and my sister have a gambling addiction. My sister has just had her review. She was spending every bit of money she had on gambling, her child benefit, universal credit, pip, most of it was going on gambling. She had hundreds if not more transactions to gambling sites, money coming into her bank that she had won, then most of it , if not all off it going back to gambling sites. The reviewing officer she had was so nice. I was with my sister supporting her when she had the phone call, she broke down, told them she had a huge problem. The officer reassured her that her money wouldn't stop, and encouraged her to get help, he advised many things to her, these are just some

*blocking gambling sites with her bank and bank card

*getting help from gamcare

*signing up to sites like gamban

*getting advice from stepchange and citizens advice for the debt shes got herself into

*making an appointment with her gp and admitting how depressed she is and asking about therapy

He said you would be very surprised with how many of these reviews have showed people struggling with gambling addiction, that the figures are shocking, apparently ever 1 in 5 reviews they do show a gambling addiction.

You are not alone so please don't be scared. I'm expecting my review soon, and mine will also show countless gambling transactions, I too was terrified but after supporting my sister with hers I've calmed down abit. 

Remember your not alone and there is alot of help out there.

All the best

Stace x

Hi stace 

thank you so much for replying. I am terrified I feel sick I can’t eat and I’ve got a terrible stomach. I really hate myself, I feel deeply ashamed of myself and what I’ve done. I’m just scared of the outcome and having to talk to them. I’ve closed my account, installed gamban and going to put a block on my Monzo card. I’m done with it now, I hate feeling like this and I don’t want to feel like this ever again. I just hope things will be ok. I didn’t know I could ask the gp for help, I don’t want to go back on anti depressants if anything g they made things worse. Thank you for listening and good luck with yours too x