Gambling problem

Hello like you mate I've lost a small fortune over time. It's only when you want to stop and you carn't you realise you are addicted. Go to www.Gambling therapy there are loads of people on there who have done the same and they will help you over come your problem, you no the saying a problem shared is a problem halved. Pluck up the courage and tell your wife and then tell her you want help she will understand maybe not striaght away but she will once she does she will support you and that will help also. Take care mate and stay strong. Mutley

Hi Jon

Have you heard about self exclusion? A lot of the bigger bookies have a form you can fill in to exclude yourself from the shop. Many of the smaller independents are starting to do it now too. Basically you are entering into an agreement with the bookmakers for 6 months exclusion from the premises. Some people find that it is useful to have that 'barrier' to stop them from walking into the bookies.

The manager of the bookmakers should know about it. They normally give you the form and tell you to go away and think about it for 24 hours, then come back when you are sure it is something you want to do.

We get some good feedback about it at GamCare. You may need some other support too but it might be a good place to start.

All the best.

I see this suggested and it's true that if you are finding it very difficult to manage on your own you have to take steps to help you.

Install Gamblock on your computer, self exclude - tell friends and family about your problem so they don't lend you any more money etc...

Try and find another route to the shops where you won't pass a bookies, don't buy a paper.

I think you have to employ all the tools you can.

The bookies, arcades and casino's are always going to be there - we have to see them in a different way.

I have found given time the edge goes off and the urge becomes less and less.

I hope you can devise your own strategies and with support can start your recovery.

L

Same proglem with me