I managed a month and a half without gambling then got trapped in again, over £700 gone, and now I owe people. Why do I do it!?!?!
Hi angie... I totally understand that feeling.. Why do we do it? That's a very complex question... I tell myself I'm stupid or blame it on my depression or relationship breakdown.. But I guess the truth is its an evil addiction... One that has us in complete denial sometimes.. I personally have lost thousands on online slots and fall from one month to the next throwing money down the drain... I also owe monies and reduced to Foodbank for food... But I've think I've had an awakening this weekend.. And realised what a problem I have and most of all the effect it has on my children... I like you am sick of the feeling of emptiness it leaves you with and effect it has on our emotional and physical health... I'm dredging up all the fight I can and gonna beat this... Do you mind me asking how you gamble? Is it a particular kind or anykind? Mine started as online poker then more recently online slots but have now blocked gaming sites using software you can download.. But of course that's just the first step..
Thanks for the comments. Again today I have gambled :-(. Trying to find local counselling now. I gamble on roulette online, this has been a problem for 6 years. I'm only 25 and currently pregnant with twins, which should be my motivation to stop but I just can't help myself. I hate it so much, the feeling afterwards, defiantly not healthy. Determined that August is going to be a gamble free month! Here's hoping xx
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