Hello there,
unfortunately I find myself on this site as currently I’m not sure what else to do. Last year I started uni, access to a loan lead to me gradually betting more and more thinking I had the money, why not?. Broke even up until a point where I won 1600 pounds off ten pound in one night, before blowing it all in less than ten minutes. That was the final straw and since then I’d say I’ve blown 500 pound or so, doesn’t sound a lot but for me it’s irreplaceable. I’ve worked my b****x off all summer to now be in the plus of around 2000 pound, however I’m struggling to resist the urge to gamble despite several short breaks or exclusions ect. Any advice on how to overcome specifically the urge of just trying to win a tenner here and there thinking it’s easy money, however then losing your stake and all your profits after not being able to withdraw your money through due to thinking just one more bet ect..
Hello Kezzatyke12 , I am glad you have found this forum. It sounds like you are wanting advice on how to stop chasing your losses and control your gambling urges. Hopefully some other forum users will have some words of wisdom for you, but in the meantime, please do consider giving us a ring on the HelpLine, if you haven't already it's 0808 8020 133 and open 8am until midnight. There is also a NetLine and plenty of great resources available through our website.
If you do give us a call we can talk though all the free help available which can support you in stopping and help you control your urges, including psychological treatment and support, and blocking software.
Hope to hear from you and wishing you all the best with stopping.
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