Day 0
Been gambling for 2 years now losing a lot, stopping chasing losing going round and round in circles.
But today I have done something i have not done before i put a block on to stop gambling sites, so can not gamble even if i wanted to.
My reason why I have not done this before, silly i know but it is the free bonuses the gambling sites give that lure you back in i think if i just win off it i may win some of my money back, but never works as it ends up going back in.
My vice is the awful dreaded slots i am so addicted i play the same 2 or 3 games waiting for a big win as everyone one knows rarely comes in. I am so fed up all i think about is playing slots, i do not work i have 4 children youngest being 2 i never go out much i do suffer from anxity and depression.
These last few weeks i have lost a lot of money i just can not afford to lose. I gamble today and feel that dread feeling when all you want to do is crawl in bed and stay there.
Now the block is in place i dont know what to do as i'm always playing free bingo or demo slots.
Ant advice will be appresiated and here to support anyone going through the same thing.
Gambled today so day 0 bring on day 1
Sounds like you are ready and determined, good on you and I wish you all the success in the world
Wilsy
Hello, SleeplessinSouthampton!
Well done on acknowledging your gambling problem and putting blocks on those gambling sites.
My advice to you is to find things that stimulate your mind. For example, I’ve started to read a lot and have settled into a box set.
I’m currently off work this week so I’m fluctuating between the two.
Nobody said this recovery was easy, but it does get easier in time. The more days you rack up, the better your mindset becomes.
Battle through these early stages mate. Minute by minute if you have to. That’s what I’ve had to do.
Keep updating your diary and make it part of your daily routine.
Best of luck, Dan
Thank you both so much for your messages of support really appreciate it.
I just wish i could fast forward a few weeks, hate that feeling you get after a gambling loss strong urges right now so reading storys on here to help
Urges coming in STRONG. Please let me get past day 1 going to busy myself have a clear out try sell stuff i no longer need.
I need to let go of the loses its all i am thinking about but have to remind myself if i deposit i lose that and more.
Hi Galaxy
Your mind is going to play all kind of tricks on you to get back into it. Try to think of it like this. Your hooking up (walking in) to an adiction factory to get zoned (not stoned, zoned). Money is only buying more time in this zone. You do not really care about money just getting the high or chasing the win but you actually get more excited by a near miss .The money is the excuse for the high (It gets you there) They (The industry) are selling you the win as an end to your problems. They are the fisherman you are the fish and the money is the bait. Dont take the bait.
Addiction means you need more of the same to keep on with the high=escalation
Now all of this is really hard to do in practice but it starts by unfixing those thinking patterns that need to be fixed.
Best of luck!
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