Just wanted some advice speak my mind!!!
I’ve had issue on and off say 6 years started off small would bet more than 1 pound on a number or more than 20 per spin if lost 100 or 200 I would leave or if I win 100 I would leave would play now and then for fun
fast forward 3 years I was vip member at all top London casino given free drinks free food and so on losing so much much taking out loans trying win to pay back debt lying to parents that need money to clear debt then talking it to gamble I’ve blocked myself from casino I’ve blocked myself for 5 years online
but I seem to have people around me who account I can use
I’m currently in 11k debt I earn around £3100 each month For the past 6 months I’ve lost all my wages within first week of pay day from gambling had to borrow from parents
im So sick of doing this to my mum and dad they both had good jobs and I’ve taken so much of there savings over the years it’s not fair it’s disgusting and selfish
over the years been pars for example 3/4 months where I don’t gamble so proved I can live without it but always seem to go back to it I’ve had enough over the 6 years I’d say I’ve gone through over 100k I could had new house new car I’ve wasted all the hard work I’ve done in life
I’ve set up direct debit so my wages go to my partner and my dad and they will send me bits as I need
I really want to quit why do I always go back
I’m hurting my parents my child and partner so much
roulette is such a crazy games make think I can win all time but you will always end up in minus I know this
just same advice I don’t want anymore of this starting think I’ll some sort of level of gambling the rest of my life
how do I stop for good I just want my normal life back
When i gamble or play roulette I don’t even know why I’m playing why am I even trying to win money for
sick hurting people not fair
You need to be really upfront and hoenst with the people around you who are letting you access their accounts..if they were good freinds they would respect that and not encourage you or allow you. Otherwise you really need to consider who you are hanging around or having contact with because look what harm its doing
You have the blocks..if your gambling online get gamban..gamcare can offer a link for free to it and downloading that will stop you having access to the sites. Also get a banking block on your debit card although i did read youve set up your direct debits to go to partner which is good.
I recommend you look into treatment and further support to deal with your thinking and urges around gambling. Some people find joining GA helpful, some find counselling helpful,
Personally i found an online cbt course with online modules helped me so now when i get an urge i dont act on it. Its worth a look the course changes your thinking. The links below:
https://www.gamcare.org.uk/self-help/gamechange/
Lou x
Hi Chris100,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Remember that the power of change starts of with a single thought.
Xoi
Ps keep the monkey at bay
You have to get sick and tired of being sick and tired of gambling all your money away. It will always be hard controlling your impulse to gamble but it can be done. You earn a great wage and it's such a shame that it's bring gambled. When I think of the money I gambled when I was on a 50k salary it makes me feel sick. Its bloody hard. You have to want to stop. Giving financial control to dad and partner is great. I always think about the triangle. Time, Money and Opportunity. Take one of these away and you can't gamble. I have urges once or twice a week now and I just remind myself of the trauma gambling would cause to me. Its not worth it. Hope you do well buddy
Hi Chris how are you doing today
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