- This year was the year I had my worst betting experience ever I lost everything, I've sworn to stop many several times but to no avail , i can remember using the money i kept for my neccesity to gambling , i always send my mother money anytime to complains of food but since this year i haven't feed enough talk less of looking out for my loved ones and is eating so much , I've lost weight and am passing a lot of anxieties at this stage I need help from any angle pls , am also feeling like am a prodigal son right now , i see the needfulness to seek for help or a therapy to help me out , i don't even know how to wake up in the morning looks like because nothing is there to live
Hello Samuel
Thank you for sharing your experience. I can hear you’re going through a really difficult time with how much you’ve lost and the impact all this is having on your mental health.
It sounds like you have been supporting your loved ones but have found this more challenging recently and I imagine this has been hard for you. You’ve also mentioned losing weight and having a lot of anxiety as well as feeling you have nothing to live for. This all sounds incredibly upsetting and isolating but I wanted to let you know you’re not alone.
If you’d like to talk to us and you are living in the UK, our Helpline is available 24/7 on 0808 8020 133 or you can use the live chat service (also available 24 hours a day). You can find out more details about these here: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us-now/ . We can provide a space for you to talk about how you’re feeling and also provide you with advice on where to go for more support. Samaritans can also support you at any time if you’re in the UK if you are experiencing emotional distress: https://www. samaritans.org/ Tel: 116 123.
If you are based outside of the UK and would like further support for gambling harms online, the charity Gordon Moody offer this through their website here: https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/ and there is an international site for gamblers in recovery here: https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ .
Recognising you need some help is a good step forward and I hope you’re able to continue using our forum and can find the right support.
All the best
Claire
Forum Admin
@4f2wz6ygc5 Well done for the post.
Stopping gambling when you are a problem gambler can be an extremely hard thing to do by yourself.
Can you talk to someone close? Is there anyone who can help restrict you access to money?
Have you put blocks in place such as banning yourself from casinos/betting shops?
Can you talk to a GP about counselling or contact GamCare for help?
The anxiety caused by problem gambling is horrible. The first step is admitting that you have a problem, you have done this, well done. The next step to taking control of the situation.
Keep posting on here, it can be a great source of encouragement. Many of us have been where you are now and some much worse.
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