Great to know
I have just self excluded myself from online casinos, betting companies and bingo halls. Self exclusion from high street bookies is next on the list. I know I'm still in the s**t money wise but I do feel better already.
Self Sufficient Stephen wrote:
I really liked that post Mixer. I think it is very informative and will be particularly useful for newcomers to the diaries.
It will be interesting to see what feedback you get.
Thanx for this post dear!
I think that this post is a very cool post!
Registered with GamStop but was easily able to open an online account with xx?? xx at fault maybe?
Hi,
I’m trying to register to this:
but it seems to constantly being redeveloped? Is there another site to use in the mean time? dont fancy going in to my local casino...
Hi all, im new hear i just joined 5 minutes ago ive hit the ground i know enough is enough and i need help before something really terrible happens! The first post had some good reading in it and im thankfull for that im trying just to occupy myself by reading other folks stories and trying to keep my head off of gambling ill post this for now but i have a lot of detail i can go into to fully explain how this horrible addiction has ruined a good 5-8 years of my life so far and will continue to do so untill i receive some very much needed help!! Thanks for reading my post, Del.
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This is a good post, I’ve only just recently got to a point of realisation that I have an addiction. I’m looking at what support is out there and how I can stop being such a sneaky liar.... it’s become a default behaviour- I’m not even sure if I’m honest with myself most of the time! 1 day at a time - this is day 6 for me
GamStop doesn't work completely yet so I wouldn't rely on that.
If anyone wants to know how to overcome Gambling and Stay Off, suggest you read my post "25 years off, one day at a time" at the top of the Success section.
Great original post, only joined up today and yet another loss. I've known for a long time I've had an issue and tried self exclusion, banning for bookies and hypnotherapy but keep going back. I feel like my life is a horrible film like ground hog day but with Gambing and losses keep adding up.
I feel a let down to my family and myself, not having the power to stop and hate myself for it. I've always kept things to myself and made sure all bills paid (I pay all bills) but majority of my disposable income goes on gambling. I almost feel numb and don't like the person I become when I don't of a fobt, I know I look like an idiot paying for a win to come in or getting angry when I'm losing.
I WISH I could just turn off the switch in my brain, I struggle to find other things in life enjoyable anymore and I know I should.
Sam
Keep trying that's all we can do Sam I keep trying again one day I'll hit the 100. I keep relapsing and feel like..... Everytime. Ihave just had a bad day spent 200 pound just like that. Now regret it
I know the feeling chorister, it's after a period we get complacent and have a little gamble that starts the horrible circle all over again. Day 3 GF for me and I'm really trying to commit myself signed up to gambloc blocking online gambling site and blocking app on phone for double protection. I need that complacency never to end always each day start off by saying to myself I won't gamble today and Me and my family will be better off for it. Emailed local gambling support also and they calling me up for some one on one discussions I hope. Good luck just start again mate its the only thing we can do after 16 years is hard!
Sam1987 wrote: I know the feeling chorister, it's after a period we get complacent and have a little gamble that starts the horrible circle all over again. Day 3 GF for me and I'm really trying to commit myself signed up to gambloc blocking online gambling site and blocking app on phone for double protection. I need that complacency never to end always each day start off by saying to myself I won't gamble today and Me and my family will be better off for it. Emailed local gambling support also and they calling me up for some one on one discussions I hope. Good luck just start again mate its the only thing we can do after 16 years is hard!
Keep going. When you're low, remember why you stopped. You'll find that spark elsewhere. For me, it's coming from the pride of not gambling and proving to myself that i can do it. I have regrets, i have debts, but i'm not going to be beaten. Take that desire to win and pit it against your habit! I'm only 61 days GF...but thats a 20 yr record and once you're invested, you don't want to let yourself down. Keep going mate.
Thankyou you two for your advice. I'm on day 3 my next challenge is I've just bn paid and I have a busy month so my money I have to be carefull
Thanks b dog, just been paid withdrawn 100 and left debit card in draw and gone and only carry 10 pounds and credit card so that temptation of having easy access to money is gone day 6 GF for me my record is about 60 days previously then I got cocky thinking a small gamble wouldn't hurt then ended up back to square one and bets and loses got bigger. Going to see breakeven on Thursday for some one to one therapy hopefully that will help to. Good luck guys ill post once I've been
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