Good evening, iv started 3/4 of these threads, kept them up for no longer than a fortnight and just slipped back into my old ways. But this time is differnt. I had a massive loss exactly 7 days ago and really put things into perspective for me. I came completly clean to the other half and have started taking action with both my gambling and to resolving my debt.
Abit about me -
Im 23 years old, living and working in south London, im an assistant manager at a pub and have been in the pub game more or less all of my working life (around 8 years), I love the social aspect of it and just love being around people. Iv been gambling since I was 18 and would say its been a real problem more or less from the off. Iv accumulated lots of debts - both with creditors and friends and family. I have been gamling on just about every form during my addiction, but most of the problem has been FOBT's and online casinos. Iv had enough of the constant worry and guilt that comes after a massive loss. Its time to say enough is enough and to sort myself out, as i genuinly believe if I dont stop soon itll be beyond a point I can return from. Before telling my girlfriend last week nobody knew about my problem - of course my friends knew i gambled but it seems in society at the moment you are considered the weird one if you choose not to gamble. Theres one very close friend (who is also a compulsive gambler, but is on this site now i believe) who knows the full extent of my problem.
Im already a week in so feel like iv almost got a head start, looking forward to the help of others and helping others in this battle against the worst kind of addiction.
Al
So happy you've finally taken some proper measures, you seem more determined snd level headed than ever before, I genuinely believe deep down this is the time you going to beat this horrible addiction. All the best for the future, I'll be keeping an eye.
Your pal Chris
Come on here everyday if you can. Just for 5 minutes. Just before bed or just as you wake up. I credit this website for abstaining from gambling as I have done. I promise it will get far darker and far worse it you continue to gamble. Its over now. The past is the past. Look forward to your furture and forget of the lies that gambling tells us. I worked in a betting shop for 5 years and all i ever saw was people winning. In reality they were losing but I couldn't see that. Gambling really changes your perception on things.
Put some blocks in place. And be prepd because you will get urges again.
Ul also get thru them if you want it bad enough!!
Wishing you all the best
keep us posted!! Split!
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