Wow, I cant believe it, neither can Anyone who knew me 6years ago believe I could be addicted to sports betting, But yeah I am and its not looking good..
I am a doctor and Christian, every reason not to gamble but my curiosity 6years ago has landed me here..Initially It was just small amounts and then boom, I was gambling huge sums and blowing away my savings ans shortly afterwards was in Debt..
Me in debt? How could I...but Here was I, seriously in debt and struggling.
I PRAYED, set goals, deleted apps soo many times..But that didnt work at all. I WAS still back in it and now I am in huge debts...I am fed up, i feel depressed and low self esteem and just want it to stop because I know since the day I started betting, my life has turned upside down and its the source of all my problems....
I have started using gamban on my phone and self excluded my self from betting apps..this is the third cycle I always got back into it again via someones laptop or a laptop without blocks when ever I had costs to settle or debts to pay , always ending up with more debts and depression.
Indeed I deviced a plan to make money out gambling and that made it hard to stop.
.I know i need support and a community to help with this journey..I want to be gamble-free and better serve my family and friends...
Hipe this cycle ends
Ive been through the cycle many times over. I remember times when I was "short" or worried I wouldn't be able to pay the bills. Smash a bet or play some games and get even more in a mess when I lost it all.Â
I spent many years in denial - Deep down I knew I had a problem just I never thought it was that bad. This year has kind of been a make or break year. I couldn't carry on the way I was going.Â
I've been clean almost 7 months. I know that gambling can't be part of my life anymore. Since stopping I've began repaying my debts a lot quicker and getting my life back.Â
The cycle for me has now ended - It does happen!
I wish you the best, I personally found Gamban and talking therapy beneficial which significantly helped me understand my addiction but what works for me may not work for you.
Be strong, my own little solution I found that worked would be to quickly do something that would keep my mind occupied. Whether its listening to music, walking or reading a book. Remember the urges will pass you need to ride it out and life will get better.
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