I am 38 years old and gambled my whole adult life.
From slots in my teens , to fruit machines , to horses , to football and then the dreaded roulette.
My addiction is based around upset and unrest in my life which triggers me to escape and the best way to do that was seemingly gambling.
Unfortunately since the introduction of the roulette I have lost an absolute fortune , begged , borrowed and had sleepless night.
I am chasing the dream , the one big win on the lottery , that big scratch card win or my football coupon , the truth is I cannot ever win , even when I win a few quid it just turns me into a greedy monster wanting more.
I have closed or blocked all my online betting accounts so I do not have the ability or ease of placing a bet on my phone or computer , I live in the middle of nowhere so would have to drive miles to gamble.
The first day of the rest of my life with a determination to build on the days.
Hello john040886
How is the new week working out for you? Routinely updating your diary may help you maintain your focus and motivation, and keep you in the orbit of others in recovery who can share support with you. You've already had some helpful replies to your thread in the 'New members' section: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/forum/road-long
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