hello
I've been gambling several years now. The longest I've ever quit is 3 days! Feeling like I've lost all control of my head and my finances who ever said when you've got nothing you've got nothing to loose needs to be ruined lol. I'm here because I've had enough enough of feeling like the only way to deal with my stress is my worst enemy and best friend, gambling! I don't want to be this person anymore and I'm ready to give the lot up As I have a lot to loose. The last time I gambled was yesterday and then it hit me like a thousand knives at once. I'm stuck in a vicious circle. I'm broke because I gamble I gamble to get more money to spend, i sat and thought about it that £300 a week is a lot of money to get £20 more or £50 more then loose £600. I've been such a idiot, I'm in masses of debt and considering bankruptcy. And for what, a bit of a thrill. .I confided in a close friend who said to me last month, just stop. Well that's like saying just stop to someone who is overweight because hey can't control they're eating. A joke right! Until yesterday when it hit me, I'm gonna change, I feel very very strong and this is it. This is my second day, I'm ready for the urges when they strike I'm ready for when I have a stressful days and feel the answer is on a roulette wheel, that's rubbish. I'm not sure if your allowed buddy's on here, not sure how it all works just needed to vent to like minded people.
Hi Sweetie.
Not long on site myself but there are loads of stories that you can relate to. Lots of inspiration to be got from how other people have dealt with this addiction and alot of tips to help.
I wish you all the luck in the world it's a great first step you have taken
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