Still can’t kick the habit

hi morrison23, 

Thank you for sharing your story with us. It certainly sounds like you've done all you can to block your easy access to the gambling and it's positive you sought alternatives to replace the gambling. 

Please feel free to contact our live chat or helpline (24/7) so we can discuss further options to support you with your recovery journey. 

kind regards, 

Tom (forum admin) 

Hi mate I am also 36 unfortunately due to gambling I have no longer a wife.Keep that in mind that you don’t want to end up alone,depressed,no friends,nothing to look forward,no hobbies and much more because I can guarantee you that gambling will give you all this no doubt about it.When I am working I don’t really think of gambling,but once it’s my day off ?God be with me,every second of the day thinking of gambling and telling myself should I go ?Shall I not?

it’s only this time,or you know what I am not going and it’s a constant battle every minute of the day.I wish I never had this sickness in me but I have to live with it.

currently 5 days gamble free but not sure if for much longer

@wbr9jcpn3y thank you for your reply 

I haven’t told my wife about my latest visits 

I know I should but I don’t want to lose her as last year she made it very clear that I was on my last chance and it was very upsetting to see her in floods of tears 

i am going to try one more time to quit on my own to pay off credit cards before I tell her.
Xmas will be tight  

it seems when I have week off work I spend too much  or even get into argument so I can ‘get some fresh air’ and go to casino 

day 3 🙂 

Posted by: @morrison23

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I’ve been gambling since I was young 

I’ve always done it    When I got married and kids it went away for a bit but now because my time is limited I just do bigger stakes 

I’ve tried Moses but there are so many places that have machines, as you said I’ve even ended up in a few Wetherspoons 

When I go back I think I will just have a flutter or on low stakes but it never ends up like that 

I am 36   I’ve never had any savings so never had a holiday

im lucky my wife is good with money 

I feel extremely guilty and selfish 

I try and keep myself busy but that is only masking the problem

Hello morrison23

thank you for sharing your life story.. you can still continue gambling but you must first set yourself that gambling must be disciplined so that you don't lose money again and you must learn you should also make a budget or you have a budget before playing if you really can't afford to stop it, you need to first consult with those who have experience to handle money financially while gambling

by the way you must try to play the wannas because they have a promo until nov 5
and you have a chance to win big