Hi guys my name is jay I’m 26 and struggling with problem gambling.
the topic title says it all just need to write my feelings down and what’s happened to kind of vent to help my mental wellbeing.
january 18th was “my last bet”
I done fantastic for almost a whole month then bam hit a wall.
No bets for almost a whole month, downloaded anti gambling software for my iPhone was going great, then I started to get internet problems due to the software and found a way to disable it, still didn’t bet.
But then I saw an email from a gambling site “free cash just for you” boom I logged in and 300 pound later feel disguised with myself like I wasn’t clean and felt sick at myself.
So here we go again, I really do believe in myself this year I have huge ambitions for my saving I really do want to do this !!
I’m staying positive it was a bump in the road and yes maybe back to square one but a more positive outlook I done Almost a month so why not 2-3-4?
I can do this..
Evening jay and welcome to the forum! You will get some solid advise on here.
You’re right you can do 2,3,4 or 100 months!
If your vice was online I would strongly recommend signing up to Gamstop for the maximum 5 years. I found this a powerful tool in My recovery.
Although I myself am in the infancy of recovery at 130 days gf I can honestly say I nevertheless want to do it again.
I have given all financial control to my partner, entered a dmp for my debt, attended counselling provided by Gamcare and I have taken on board what people have advised on here.
It’s a rocky and long path but I am seeing the positives in a short space of time.
I wish you all the best in fighting this horrid addiction!
Take care,
Sarah
Hi Sarah thanks for your fast response.
That’s great to hear I hope you continue to stay away well done you !!
I will defenitly look into Gamstop however it’s on my phone on slots all my gambling is done I’m not sure if they have the ability for it to work I will defenitly look into it though.
I felt I was doing so well then one minor slip up led to my worse enemy once again.
I am honestly feeling very positive about this compared to December where I felt very down and in a bad place I will defeat this demon!
Take care thank you for your advice!
Update.
I looked into gam stop after going to the gym and clearing my head. I’ve now signed up for 5 years this is brilliant for me as my previous software stoped me from gambling until I found a way to remove it. Fortunately I know I can’t remove gam stop feeling extremely pleased
Onwards and upwards!!
Hi Jay
Aint no freebies with gambling sites they just want to suck us in. Learn by this and remember this lesson next time you have urges.
Stay Strong and Good Luck Mate
AL
Well done jay!
Gamstop is brilliant in my opinion. It removes the ability. I haven’t even tried to access a site at all since I joined up. I used to use my phone too.
It’s a great move from you, well done!
Hello everyone
Been really good since I’ve signes up to gam stop, gambling hasn’t even really crossed my mind
Finally had the courage to open up to my mum and sister about the problems I faced they’ve been super supportive I feel so good and my bank is stacking up faster than I imagined
One very happy lad here!! Goodluck everyone!!
Edit: just realised it’s almost a whole month already, over the moon !!
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