Just put 500 in the bank and within an hour had lost 400 back in the dreaded fobt. I need serious help with my severe addiction. I'm so scared of opening up to someone about my addiction even thou I know it's what is needed. After yet another relapse it's back to day 1 tomorrow, feel so pathetic and low at the moment I can't see a light at the end of the tunnel. Never have I felt so alone than I do now even with a loving family that I let down constantly even thou they don't know it yet.
Feel for ya and yeah think It's time to turn over your funds to that loving family so ya can sit back and relax a bit.
Never give up trying Balfour you know it's wrong the penny will drop eventually take care
The bear
Don't know how much more I can take, circumstances dictate that I can't tell my parents at the moment I just have to grow up and fast!! Can't keep writing the same old story's on here.
Hi Balfour I`ve just relapsed today for the umpteenth time & like you I`m at the end of my tether but what choice have we got than to keep trying. Nothing ever good comes out of walking through the bookies door, we just need to get it into our thick skulls.
Right day 1 AGAIN today, put money in bank don't draw it out. Seems so easy if only non sufferers only knew the truth. Only I can change myself which is vital that I do. Need to start listening to the angel on my shoulder and not the devil.
Hi Balfour,
firstly good luck to you on your journey i hope you can find the help you need to beat this.
You say you have relapsed a few times when trying to give up? If you dont mind me asking what support have you had in place when you have tried in the past?
Your right only you can change yourself but it doesnt mean others can aid the support to get you there, doing something like this which will totally change your lifestyle and all you are used to is hard but god doing it alone must be harder.
Good luck
jess
That angle on your shoulder is telling ya ya cough up control of your money to your parents. Just that simple. The devil on the other hand wants ya to keep that cash and play again. Just that simple. Don't make it more complicated than it is.
Hi jess, only I know the seriousness of my addiction I can't bare to tell someone at the moment. Was tempted to gamble today but I have so far resisted. I have a job were I have access to a lot of money on a daily basis so the temptation is always there. When I do get tempted I have to just think of all the stuff I need to buy with my money instead of having tunnel vision that leads straight to the bookies
i was the same the 1st times i tried to stop didnt tell a soul many people still have no idea of what is going on but i relapsed every time, for me it was knowing i "wasnt" letting anyone down except myself as no1 knew , gambling makes you deceive even yourself, scary huh.
im not saying go out and shout it from the roof tops but stay close to this site get in touch with gamcare i did and when i opened up it was a huge relief its day 31 for me today (not a huge deal for some) for me a person who gambled everyday it is a massive achievement and you know what im bloody happy,
honesty is the best policy you need to make sure you are being honest with yourself and ask am i doing everything i can to have a happier life. good luck hun 🙂
Day 2, was so tempted today but managed to resist. Il take this as a positive and move on to day 3
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