It's time to give up. I have been a gambling addict since September 2010. I do not have a penny to my name and I'm in 7000 worth of debt. I am only 23 years old, and I do not want to be the person I am for the rest of my life. I have stole from loved ones, I have lost the value of money, I hate who I have become and I have days when I just want to end it all. My father thinks I have given up a long time ago, I just sit on the laptop or my phone for hours and hours playing on games until I have nothing left. I just had 700 in a game and I played till it was all gone, why? I have no idea. My confidence is at an all time low, I want to escape this vicious circle. I want someone to grab me and say everything is going to be ok. Only I can do this and I know I can it's just so easy to fall into this trap. I hate gambling, and I wish it didn't exist. Any support is welcome. Thankyou.
Hi angie90
Welcome to this forum where you will get plenty of support from others
Well done on saying its time to give up it is hard to come to this decision but now your your new life without gambling can begin
You are not on your own we are here for the same reason to stop gambling
Take one day at a time it does help
Use the triangle which is time location and money take one away and it's impossible to play
Think you cannot win bacause you cannot stop
Use this forum to express your feelings it helps to release all the different feelings we experience
One day at a time you will fight this awful addiction it can be done by YOU
Wishing you well
Suzanne x
Hi angie,
Deciding to quit and sign up on here is a huge step, it was for me anyway, so it looks like you are now on the right track.
I'm only 22 and have also only been on this forum for less than a month, I still have days where I have really strong urges to gamble but I've been reading a few really good inspirational books that have helped me to recognise the value in saving and of money itself. I'd recommend The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson, it can be used for other areas of life as well such as health and relationships.
Being of similar age and deciding to stop at the same time I hope we can help each other through getting over this problem.
All the best
Hi Angie
Thanks for sharing your story. You have made the first step and it's a positive one .
Everyone on this site has a gambling problem and all seeking support and advise , I can tell you it's all here so keeping coming back.
Put the past behind you and start again, take one day at a time and keep your chin up.
I'm on my 5th day with out gambling , it is hard but I know I have to do this to get my life on track, you might not realise it but when you put your struggles on here it helps other people, your not alone.
Good luck and hopefully speak soon
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