Here I go again! Been coming back and forward on here for about 5 years but never managed to stop longer than a month, my problem is on line slots, I've wasted far too much money and time and now need to take real effort to stop forever. Saturday was the last day I gambled on line and haven't slept since, I feel sick at the amount of money I wasted over £300 which might not sound a lot to some people but is about a third of my wages!! I know the early days are easier as the sickening feeling is fresh in my head but I'm feeling determined and I think this site can help me to beat it once and for all. J
Hi Jaz,
In a very similar position with the online slots. Losing similar amounts too but when then are happening a few times over the month they add up to some large sums of money!
I gave up for nearly 18 months then got in to online slots, the worst thing that happened was that I won some money, not a lot but it all went anyway!
Try to self exclude any accounts that are still open, and invest in some blocking software. It was hard for me to part with £50 when skint but it is worth it as it keeps you away for a year.
I find keeping busy helps with the urges and I'm currently trying to think through the urge, trying to remind myself of the self loathing and depressed feeling that gambling always provides.
You need to teach your brain to understand that no money can be made from these evil online slots. Its no wonder they can offer 200% welcome bonuses and still make huge profits, what other company can offer twice your money to set up an account!
Keep strong, keep posting and keep hold of your hard earned cash
James
Thanks James, you've done so well managing to go 18 months without gambling and I'm sure you can do it again, stay positive, thanks for your advice I really appreciate your kind words. J
£300 is a lot of money to anyone. Well done for coming here. Keep posting!!!
Day 4 I'm still here, still feeling bad about the money I've blown away, but trying to look forward rather than dwell on the past, I'm having lots of urges thinking I could win the money back, but my head is telling me that it will never happen and to never gamble again if I want a happier stress free life!! I am feeling determined but taking it day by day.
Hi jaz well done on your recovery so far 🙂
Have you got some blocks in place? Blocking software? I paid for one but I'm sure I read that there are some free ones, maybe someone with a little more experience will pop by and let you know. Do you have any support? Maybe handing over your finances to someone you trust?
And day by day never does anybody any harm, those days soon add up 🙂
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