Help and advice needed

Hi @kjf12,

I'm sorry to hear you're struggling right now but you've done the right thing joining our forum and reaching out for support. You're not on your own with any of this, there is always someone out there to listen to how you're feeling. 

In terms of further support for your mental health we'd recommend speaking with your GP or listening services such as Samaritans (Call 116 123) or SHOUT (Text 85258). Please note if you feel you are at a crisis point it is essential you access more immediate support.

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Hi, my advice would be to speak to a Gamcare advisor. Gambling chasing losses causes depression and depression causes more gambling, it's a vicious circle. I secretly gambled for about 5 years spiralling down chasing losses. My wife eventually found out and it was like a release from the pressure cooker of gambling. On the very same day I contacted Gamcare and they were amazing, they understand without any judgement. They organised some free counselling sessions for me which were a great help talking about everything. I contacted Stepchange to get my debts on a repayment plan which also took away the pressure of trying to repay the debts, still paying monthly nearly 4 years later. The main thing is you have took the first big step in openly admitting you have a problem so well done. It's very difficult at first but with the right support life can get better. I am now nearly 4 years gamble free so best of luck. Hope this helps

👋 Hello,it's good to know you have assessed yourself and found out that you have a gambling addiction.Take one day at a time.The feeling of thinking its not achievable sometimes feels like there is no progress.

When you appreciate each day you are gamble free,the mental health becomes more robust.Do not worry about anything else but your recovery.

Wishing you all the best!!!

Hi you can do it just aim to not have to reset your gambling  free streak.

What you lost this year your guaranteed to have next year.so if you want to win don't gamble.i try visualise what will happen if I gamble and play it out.

Il start of in a rush then no matter winning or losing, I know what's coming eventually  losing it all then not been able to sleep,followed  by a sort of gambling  hangover and then feeling  no good.i play that out in my mind and then my urge goes.

Going a gym headphones on and work out for an hour . You will start to feel better  about  yourself. Just try one day at a time I wish you all the best you can do it