Dear all
I wanted to post up a message to maybe give others hope that problem gambling can be controlled.
In July of last year I decided to self exclude myself as my gambling had spiralled out of control over the previous 2yrs. I was at the point of looking at bankruptcy if things did not address themselves pretty quickly.
I knew if I had just self excluded myself from the bookmaker that i used the most that I would definitely continue to use other websites. So gamstop was the only way to go.
It was hard to begin with, the gambling urges were there especially if other parts of my life were not going great.
However 6months down the line I dont miss gambling, in fact I am so angry with myself for putting me in the financial contraints that I now find myself in. My debts reduce each month as I am now not wasting money and although it will be a few years before everything is paid off it is now something that I can control.
If you are lost, don't know what to do to break the addiction, the drug whatever you like to call it..........Please please please self exclude........I went to gamstop and they put it all into play. It does work as once activated you will not be able to log onto any gambling sites.
GL
self exclusion does help... since I have reinforced my life time self exclusion from the most local casinos , its harder to get to a venue. I have to think about a long drive and by then hopefully I'm exhausted before I would go. I look to 6 months slot free. It'll feel good. tara2
Well done GL, I registered with Gamstop in June. It’s a real game changer if you’re serious about stopping. It’s helped me no end.
Hi,
Excellent news! You must be on cloud 9 at the moment! I'm 43 and I've stopped about 6 times up to 4 months then I relapse. My advice is to never believe you're beaten your addicition. That's dangerous. You're doing so well! I wish for you what I wish for myself that we never gamble again.
Keep posting to let others know it can be done.
All the best .
Stuart
I am in exactly the same position as you. Self-excluded in July, no slots since them ... and don’t miss them one bit. I have debts which will take years to clear, but, I now keep a record of them, and seeing the total amount going down every month is great. In 3 years I will be debt free, and gamble free for the first time in 10 years ... can’t wait
It's refreshing to read this - I only seem to visit this forum after a loss and I need to make more of an effort to check in when for encouragement. I have self excluded from so many websites but always seem to be able to find a new one that most people won't know exist. Tonight I have signed up to GamStop. Hopefully in 6 months I'll be feeling like you are right now!
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