So I’ve recently got into gambling at the beginning of November, this started when I clicked on the roullete table and won a few hundred and of course I then saw it as a good way to make money..how naive of me. So now I have lost all my money and have took out a small loan and have applied for another. I have never had to take a loan out before and this will leave me with a lot less money than I should have in the next couple of months. I have yet to tell anyone about this which makes me feel even worse, my girlfriend wondering where half of my money has went and I don’t have the guts to tell her. So I’m hoping this will be the start of my journey to never touch gambling again, although I will find it hard as I feel it is easy for me to get addicted to stuff.
Hi Mickginty
I am sorry you are going through a really tough time at the moment, you are not alone in the way gambling can occupy daily lives for people. There is plenty of support available to you and you have made a really positive step today by posting your story.
Please feel free to contact the GamCare Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or Netline to explore the additional support available to you. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you would like to talk to one of the GamCare HelpLine advisers.
It might be a good idea to speak with an organisation called step change regarding the loans - they offer free independent money advice and can help you build a plan . The number is 0800 138 1111
All the best
Kirk
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