I have gone back 2 square 1 betting on roulette machines horses and football! It is now the only thing Iam thinking of!! Can't believe gone back to this. How do and we're do I get the strength to stop again because I don't feel like I have it. It is ruining my life and relationships with the people close to me!
Hi - this is a real shame.
Tell me, if you can choose to gamble why can you not choose not to gamble.
It does seem you are choosing gambling over your friends and family - bit surprised as gambling is all about take and family and friends just want to give.
Best you put some barriers in place for when your gambling urges come along and start making a proper effort. You are giving in far too easily.
Best wishes with whatever you decide.
Dave
when I weren't gambling I didn't even consider goin in the bookies now I can't seem 2 walk past 1 with out be lured in! So disappointed in meself because thought I was past all this! Feel like I will never get over this gambling addition.
There is absolutely no excuse for not self-excluding so best you do that.
Get some photos and self exclude from all the local ones and keep some in your wallet so if you come across new ones you can add them to the list.
You need to at least put some effort buddy. There is no magic wand that can be waved to make the urges go away but you can put barriers in place for when they occur.
Dave
I agree. You need barriers. Self excluding is part of that.
I've used self exclusion and limited my access to money, so even if I do have an overwhelming urge it'd be very difficult to find the means to gamble. Not impossible, but harder.
I talk to my mum or partner if I'm feeling I really want to gamble and that helps.
Good luck.
And remember, gambling only controls you if you allow it to. You control you.
Brilliant post Pinky - well done.
It's refreshing to hear that someone is making a proper effort and reaping the rewards.
Giving up takes effort, it takes resolve and it takes the person to take accountability for their actions and not keep blaming this or that or simply giving in and sulking back here, not because they have gambled but because they have lost!
People think I am too hard but I managed to stop playing the roulette machine 3 and a half years ago so know what it takes. Urges don't go but they do subside but if like you the barriers are in place making it almost impossible to gamble then you probably won't gamble.
Really well done and again thanks for a fantastic post.
Dave
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