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Lee sounds like your going through a really hard patch right now.  Are there any GA meetings nearby that you could think of going too? Even if you just sit and listen.  They won't make you talk unless you want too! 

Also what about signing up to MOSES to stop yourself from being able to bet in the bookies around you? I assume GAMBAN is also in place ? 

Another step to consider is to have someone close to you control your finances or at least have access so they can check up and hold you accountable. 

Your back here enough to show you do really want this Lee, now you need to reach out and make some of these more uncomfortable control measures to ensure this cycle of payday to gamble stops once and for all. 

Keep writing your story Lee I'm routing for you!

Hi Lee.55

I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling, but it's great to know you have made the decision to keep going! You're doing an amazing job, and it takes a lot of strength to talk about what you're going through. If you haven't already, I encourage you to reach out to one of our advisors through our helpline. They can help you understand how gambling may be effecting you explore the support options available. Additionally, if you're feeling concerned about your mental health or noticing changes in your eating habits because of the gambling, it might be helpful to speak with your GP for further support. 

Please don’t be alone with this – our helpline on 0808 8020 133 and or 1:1 live chat is both open 24 hours 7 days a week. 

Take care, 

Kaya

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Thanks dazza, I have gamban it's been a massive help, I can't do mosses as I haven't mentioned before incase people think of me as the enemy lol but I actually work in a bookies, makes this alot more difficult, I have handed my bank card over to my mother but I just use the get cash on my banking app or go into the bank to withdraw cash, I even transferred money to a friend to withdraw for me last week, I lie about what I need it for, I've got lots of things in place but when I want to gamble I find a way. I crave it all the time but almost as soon as I start I regret it and know I'm going to lose, it makes no sense, I don't enjoy it anymore, spend hours feeling sick. I've stopped before for about a year before, so I know I can do it, just don't feel like I have the strength lately, Im trying just obviously not hard enough!