Hi Everyone
It has been over two years now since I last posted on Gamcare and what a journey it has been. I believe my addiciton came from wanting to do more with my life, wanting to travel the world and buy nice things. I always gambled to get more, to buy more and to get more out of life. I just kept saying myself "Next time I'll get that big win," but of course it never came.
2 years from the gambling and I've never been happier. At the time of gambling I could see no end, I was working at Nandos and basically spending my wage every week (as we got paid weekly) on gambling. I didnt see the point in quiting as I couldnt see the end. Suddenly one day, I'd just had enough. I took a step back and really looked at my life "Is this it?" I would say. "Is this what im going to be like for the rest of my life?" Stealing money from my parents little piggy bank in the kitchen was probably my lowest point, The happy smiling person from before had gone and been replaced by this lonely pit of depression.
I believe that the true change has to come from within yourself, it has to come from deep down inside you. True, everyone can give advice and give you a hand, but it has to be you that wants it. 2 years on and I have travelled the world with my own money, and I'm also going to South Africa in August (cant wait!). I am the marketing manager at a successfull company and its funny to think I've achieved all of the things that I wanted back in 2014 on my own. I am also just starting the process of writing my own little "how to stop gambling" book, which I hope can inspire people to give up this crappy addiction and discover their true purpose in life. Im not saying these things to show off, I am listing these things to show you that you can achieve your dreams without gambling.
Anyone can beat this horrible addiciton. Believe in yourself and you can get anywhere in life. Stay strong and peace out!
Dale
Hi Dale,
Thank you for sharing your story with us here. You have turned your life around and proven to yourself that this is possible. It really is great to read about your achievements and the insight you have gained on your journey.
"I believe that the true change has to come from within yourself, it has to come from deep down inside you. True, everyone can give advice and give you a hand, but it has to be you that wants it."
You now believe in yourself and that often is the key to moving forward, making changes and feeling better. I am sure that your story will encourage others to start believing in themselves, too; to take a close look at themselves and maybe discover that deep down they too are strong people, competent and that they too deserve to feel good about themselves.
All the best to you. Keep walking this road of discovery and stay strong!
Kind wishes
Gabriele
Thankyou so much Gabriele
I really want to give back to the community and help anyone I can. I am currently thinking of some new ideas to help problem gamblers, if you have anything of interest I can take a look at Id be very grateful.
All the best!
Dale
It's great to hear this story but I'm in deep trouble with gambling and can't really see a way out. This has knocked my confidence badly and has made my depression worse..I've done counselling and I always said..one more time to earn some back but as always it's a lie!!! I don't know what to do now....lost all hope
Can I ask how much did you lose? Were you struggling financially every month?
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