hey
It’s kaskade. I’m writing on here because I want to be accountable for my actions. The past year has been a terrible time for my gambling addiction. It all began when I used my sisters account to bet on the grand national. She let me use a few of her accounts cause she could see what I was spending. Forward a year I’ve created a multitude of accounts in my partners name and now I’m finding it so hard to stop again. I feel this dreadful remorse for 24 hours and fast forward 2 days I’m back at it again.
i have a stressful job and suffer with anxiety quite bad but I’m not medicated. It’s funny because when I’m struggling is when I am worse for it. But I know this only adds to the stress.Â
when I don’t do it I think about it and sometimes miss it. Crazy huh? I’m just a 31 year old woman sitting in front of the screen asking for a little guidance/friend to talk to about itÂ
over and out xoxo
Plenty of friends in here who’ve done the same, or worse, than you. Accountability is key when quitting. Have you told your partner everything? Have you told someone else? Being open and honest really is the hardest but most important part when quitting. Gamblers lie to themselves far too easily and this is how we fall back into it. Your partner could put blocks in place. Take your finances. You’ve shown you can’t be trusted. Maybe if you’re not ready for that someone else could take financial control? Take away the money, take away the gambling. Then you have to sort your mind out.Â
I have a super stressful job too and my escape was to gamble. I now long to finish work and destress by reading a book or watching a film. It’s amazing how quickly you can change your ways, but that’s the key. Gambling is an easy escape, but we both know it only makes things worse in the long run. Time to explore new ways to relax and unwind. The urges will pass, and you will be a happier less stressed person. The gambling adds to the stress so with it gone things do get allot more manageable.
Goid luck and keep us posted. A diary is a great start in being honest with yourself.Â
Stay strong 💪Â
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I'm on my 4th day this time, iv got GAMSTOP in place too & I feel a lot better that when I log in, it tells me I'm banned!!
Yes it's fun & sometimes you win but we will lose in the long run.
Iv decided to start putting away what I'd spend & hoping for a gamble free future!!!
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