Hi guys,
So firstly I'm new to the site didn't think i would ever write about it but I realised my addiction is something I have only recenlty admitted to my self and I feel I need to talk about it as I would never ever say out loud or tell anyone about this addiction, I'll try to write about it instead!
I have been online gambling for about 3 years I have been broke for the last 3 years I pretty much gamble every penny I have. My issue is I get paid and with in 2 days I have spent all my money so I never really accepted I'm a gambler because I suppose I don't do it often I just do it for few days till I have nothing left then as I'm broke I guess I can't gamble till next pay day. My weakness is slots and bingo and even if I win I never withdraw I just keep playing greed kicks in till every last penny has gone.
At the moment I got paid 2 grand 2 days ago instead of paying bills or doing Christmas shopping I went and spent it all I have 100 left to last me a whole month. I guess you guys understand the feeling you get after binge... I feel so angry upset and depressed. I'm so ashamed I haven't ever told anyone I gamble, people always wonder how I'm always broke when I work and they never see me spend money. Sad thing is I keep thinking if I put in that 100 I might make my money up again 🙁
So I have decided to exclude my self from all the sites I use, first day of actually having £100'in my account and not gambling it, regret is killing me slowly for the binge I did and what I could of done with that money I got paid.
So questions for you guys is their anyone you tell about your gambling too ? If so does it help?
Thanks
Hello Cookies69
Welcome to the forum.
Well done admitting your problem - very important.
Writing things down can be a big help. As you write you 'feel the need to talk about it' perhaps giving the GamCare helpline a ring or using the netline might be the next step in the right direction.
GamCare can also provide free counselling which has benefited many.
Good work on the self-excluding.
I've done the gambling every penny I earn for over ten years. How different things would have been if I had stopped after three.
I've felt what you describe. Slots have been possibly the most damaging form of gambling for me; there's been bingo binges too. I started with horse racing and finished with virtual trotting, gambling on near enough everything in between at some low point or other. Gambling is a progressive addiction for most, almost always by raising and chasing the stakes.
Have a good read of the forum to see how other people deal with their gambling addiction and try to apply anything that you think has any chance of helping you.
Regarding your question, if you go over to the 'Debates and discussions' part of the forum you will find Oldhamktf has gone all Shakespearean and started an aptly named 'To Tell Or Not To Tell That Is The Question?' thread which has a lot of good content from a good mix of people on the topic.
Best wishes
Glint
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