Hi im new.
I can't believe a simple game of online bingo back in 2014 would lead me here 3 years later. i have a bad gambling problem. I can pour in 500 or 600 a month and it doesnt matter what i win, i just keep playing.
I play online slots online, fluffy favourites is my downfall. I spent 20 quid and got it to 4000 only to spend it all.
I was having to wait 48 hrs to confirm account and then 48 hours for each 1k to be withdrawn.
I shouldn't have touched it but i thought it could be made into something bigger then chased my losses.
Funny thing is when IV cash in hand I'm so careful with my money.
I could've done so much with it but realise it's not even about winning now but just a crutch for me.
I started gambling when in 3months my son was diagnosed as disabled, my fiance left me and my grandad was jailed.
I'm really lost and felt suicidal last night. Iv banned myself from everything tonight and can only pray i can get better
Hi Cigarettesandalcohol,
welcome to the Forum and well done for posting and taking action. It sounds like you have been through a very challenging time over the past three years. Sorry to hear you have been feeling really low last night.
Please do get in touch with our Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or the Netline here. GamCare offers one-to-one counselling, and it sounds like you would benefit from this form of additional support.
Keep posting and well done on taking action again.
All the best,
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good evening everyone, this is my first time in here. I have been gambling since my 2012 when my second child was born and I was stuck at home bored with no one to talk to it started with online bingo then progressed to slot machines. I have spent all our savings over the past 5 years plus have taken out loans to cover the losses. I am around 15 grand in debt I have started working to clear some debts but it has just made the problem worse. I need help to stop, I dont have anyone to talk to my friends and family know nothing about my problem. I want to stop but feel compelled to continue to win back the money I have lost.
well done for coming clean im like you been doing it few years and hit a alltime low but you have to think of pain you will cause for others if u do something silly
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