I’ve done it… down to the last pennies of spending my savings since December 2022 and it’s been the worst gambling year of my life.
I registered with GameStop in January after blowing half my savings. Found a site that wasn’t regulated straight away and slowly month by month I saw my savings dip lower and lower. I’d have breaks in between.
Got counselling and came here after each loss. But I always found myself trying to chase the first initial loss.
Roulette and Slots were my poison after banning myself from my true love of poker. Oh how I miss them days when £10 was enough for a deposit.
These days it’s been £200 a go… and it would go… very fast.
I’ve finally blocked myself from that god awful site and I hate that they have my money but it’s done. Partner has my card and I’m getting a new one on Monday.
Went to my first gamblers anonymous meeting the other night but I had to have once last attempt.
it’s done now, the site is gone and I can only hope this is now a sign of a new start.
I left my job in June due to health and gambling. Couldn’t stand working every month just to blow it all.
it’s so hard to live this life but Gamcare really does help.
Hope this wasn’t too long!
It's horrible isn't I feel the same my next year will be paying off debts again. No social life just same every month working for what?? Can never have anything nice always f**k it up. Hang in there though and eventually things will turn around. One day at a time
Gambler’s Anonymous will work for you if you put the effort into it. That means regular attendance, being honest with yourself and others in and out of the room, and having had enough.
In GA they ask that you give them 90 days and then decide what you want to do. Stay in there and continue getting well or go back at it. Gambling won’t ever go away so just try for 13 weeks to see if life improves. I guarantee it will get better, if you want it.
Chris.
I’ve done it… down to the last pennies of spending my savings since December 2022 and it’s been the worst gambling year of my life.
I registered with GameStop in January after blowing half my savings. Found a site that wasn’t regulated straight away and slowly month by month I saw my savings dip lower and lower. I’d have breaks in between.
Got counselling and came here after each loss. But I always found myself trying to chase the first initial loss.
Roulette and Slots were my poison after banning myself from my true love of poker. Oh how I miss them days when £10 was enough for a deposit.
These days it’s been £200 a go… and it would go… very fast.
I’ve finally blocked myself from that god awful site and I hate that they have my money but it’s done. Partner has my card and I’m getting a new one on Monday.
Went to my first gamblers anonymous meeting the other night but I had to have once last attempt.
it’s done now, the site is gone and I can only hope this is now a sign of a new start.
I left my job in June due to health and gambling. Couldn’t stand working every month just to blow it all.
it’s so hard to live this life but Gamcare really does help.
Hope this wasn’t too long!
Yes I completely relate to this I also quit my job because of gambling.
@garydav5 horrible addiction, soul destroying. I dont know how to have fun nowdays.
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