Hi guys
I consider myself to have a gambling problem i this is probably the first time i've accepted it and the first positive action i've taken
When i was a student i used to play poker, alot. I can honestly say that during that time I actually made several thousand pounds ..... but it gave me a taste for the thrill of gambling.
Since i left uni and started working i don't have time to play poker but i buy scratch cards and i bet on sports to get my fix. I can go for weeks without placing a bet then it feels like i bindge and loose a chunk of cash, several hundred in a few bets.
I can just about get by financially when this happens but i'm worried that one day i'll do something really stupid. I haven't got into any debt but what's worst for me is that is affects my mood greatly, it makes me hate myself and I lie to my friends and people i love, if i've lost 200, i'll say i lost 20 or that i haven't bet at all etc. and it needs to stop.
I'm not exaclty sure what i'm expecting from this post but maybe someone can share some experiences or advice
Thanks
hi Tuesday your story sounds familiar regarding affecting mood etc anf thoughts etc, like.yourself I've not.accrued any debt through gambling. only.matter.of.time.if.carry on and worse.
let's kick.this horrible habit, we can do.it!!
we've accepted have problem and need any.help.can.get, that's hardest part in some ways
I'm only.online sportsbettimg, if your online too make.sure put.blocker on computer and restrict access to.any cards or.money.
I have no cards and will.just.withdraw pocket.money.each.sun.for.time being.each Sunday frm wife's card.... also rang bank to.put.block.on any.online.transactions if.ever do have card again... hope helps
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