I'm 36 - i have been a compulsive gambler for around 7 years and i have debts of around 70k.
Last October i self-excluded for 6 months. It was a great 6 months where i actually had money in my account.
After it came to an end the demon came back and told me that I could earn extra money if i just gambled a little. I thought if i just earned £10 per day it will be £300 a month. Anyone, as anyone can guess ... that didnt work. Since Fri to sat i lost £1,100. So, saturday night i used gamstop and i have self excluded for 5 years. It felt so good at the time but this morning i wish i hadnt done it because i want to gamble again. i know i cant do this myself so im so glad i have put the blocks in place.
Blocks are the best action that can help prevent disaster… it should help in you’re recovery.
keep working on you’re recovery and reading the forum
dave101
Hi @helpme34,
Thank you for sharing your story with us today and well done on taking those first steps again with putting the blocks in place.
Just so you know we do also offer other forms of support should you wish for it, such as one to one support and free gambling website/app blockers.
Please do contact us on our helpline 0808 8020 133 or feel free to speak with us via WhatsApp or our online chat. Our helpline advisers will be happy to help and go through other forms of help we can offer to further support your goal of being gamble free.
Kind regards,
Tommy
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