I work in the gambling industry, they introduced me to it. Then I got sick and spent all my savings. Then I did it again and now have loans. I've not gambled since January but now I want to. I don't even know why. And no one I know is awake. I made so many online accounts before that I thought I wouldn't be able to play but I've found a new site. They checked for closures and said I can play. I managed to self exclude it as soon as I made the account but I'm struggling now. I know I could win a bit and clear some debt. Even if I don't win, what's an extra few hundred down when I'm already 13 grand down. This is one of the best jobs I've ever had but it's introduced me to an activity that's not healthy for me and the more I get paid, the more I want it to go away. Just wish I could talk to someone now. I've even had responsible gaming training this week in my job, by gamcare! The irony.
Hi, hope you managed to make it through the night OK? Well done on being gf since January! My husband and I aren't together anymore but he was the CG and I know and i'm sure you do that a bet of a few hundred pounds would open the floodgates and you'd end up deeper in debt.
You may be 13 grand down now but with hard work you can pay that off and put all of this behind you. Best of luck!
Hi Shouldnowbetter
Sorry to hear thing are such a challenge for you at the moment. Please do consider using the freephone to speak to an Adviser to talk things through. Freephone 0808 8020 133
You can also use a blocking software to prevent you opening new sites online. I have made a link for you to check out some software http://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-advice/what-can-you-do/blocking-software#.VCA52fldXww
Kind regards
Cade
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Hi , i am 15k in debt because of gambling. I stopped fews times before for few weeks before i got back into it and everytime i got further i debt. I am 1 week without a bet and next week will be my first payment to reduce my debt. Plz think positive and try not to bet , it must be really hard for you as you work in the industry. Goodluck
Thank you for your nice comments and encouraging words. I managed to make it through and I'm trying to feel positive about that, rather than feeling ashamed about having the urges again but it is tricky. Thanks again for the support x
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