Hello everyone,
I'm Michael and I'm currently making my final project for Uni - a documentary exploring the reasons people may hide their secrets and what effect it can have on people. I would very much like to speak to people who have/previously had bad expeirences with gambling addiction because I want a range of secrets to explore. Once such secret is about hiding epilepsy, something I have experienced for a number of years.
If anyone would like to get in contact with me about their experience with gambling addiction then please do comment. Any conversations will remain anonymous and will only be involved in the documentary with a signed approval form from yourselves.
I must stress that this documentary is for my education and GamCare are in no way involved in the project or responsible for it.
Please do get in touch 🙂
Michael
Hi Michael,
I am happy to help you with your final project and am open to questions so fire away if any more will help.
I have not yet told anybody about my problem and am doing everything i can to avoid it. The main reason i haven't told any of my family is because my brother also has a gambling problem and they receive enough stress from trying to get him back on his feet, so i don't want to burdon them anymore than necessary.
Not telling my friends is more from shame, i know what I have done is stupid and I don't want their image of me to be a gambling addict. They're good people, but i feel like a lot of people my age (I am in my final year of university also) wouldn't understand how easily becomming an addict can happen.
I hope this helps with your project!
Hi Student7
That's quite a story you've got there, and it's incredible to hear you're in your third year of university too. The documentary I am making would require people with a story and advice to offer to speak on camera. Of course any person on this documentary would be given full anonymity if they wish.
It's a busy time for both of us, but I feel your story would be great to hear. Would you be interested in appearing in this documentary? I am based in Manchester but I am more than willing to travel. Thank you 🙂
Michael
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