Hello,
Back again.
Iv been on and off this addiction train like changing at every tube stop on the London underground.
Iv had therapy, It was useful at the time but it sadly didnt have any lasting effect.
Currently I suppose I am still deeply embedded in the addiciton (50% of my salary gambled tonight as today is pay day). In a way, I dont really care becuase I hate money. I literally hate it. Like I have to get rid of it. Even during the months where I have been able to abstaine from gambling I just spend money excessively on other things. Or I can save money and become obsessive about that and living 'frugally'.
I have no doubt that my gambling addiction has had a negative effect on my relattionship with money but I also think my recovery is hindered by my odd relationship with money.
I suppose I am curious as to whether any other problem gamblers have had this same issue?
Would be really interested in hearing how people may work with this,
(Please no comments about handing my money/ salary etc over I dont have anyone that is willing to do that).
Hi Xenedra,
I totally agree with you here, I hate money and dread payday because I know what will happen month on end.
After 2 years problem gambling, this is my first GF attempt.
Rightly or wrongly, I don’t really agree with handing over salary as i think it only creates a dependency on other people. Maybe if there is someone you could show your bank statements to each month for validation and explanation?
Again, just a suggestion but have you thought about focussing your energy and money in a more constructive way, like (some risk associated) investments or stashing away in ISAs? I plan to save like crazy once I’m debt free, but I guess if you restricted your readily available cash each month then your relationship with money may change and help improve your future?
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