ex and would be ex-gamblers support thread

GeorgeUK

Cantcope
I use a free child lock K9 which you can get someone else to choose the password for. My dad set mine and i know he won't EVER give it to me.
http://www.k9webprotection.com/

Riquelme suggested Newlife
Can't find anything about this though.

netnanny, cyberpatrol, betfilter and gamblock or not free, but might be worth looking into.

Looks like the K9 web filter gets a good write-up on the download.com website too.
Hopefully that will be of use to you.

cantcope

Welcome to the thread and well done for self excluding already and using the free trials.

If you have someone that can choose the password for K9 i can definitely recommend it. I've been using it for about 2 years now. It never runs out and can only be removed by the password holder.

It's totally free and really quick to set up xx

xgingerx

Hi, ive installed K9 and just tested it for myself and ITS PERFECT !!!! THANKYOU, THANKYOU, THANKYOU!!!

Now im going to get my daugher to set the password and keep it from me

Thanks Guys

cantcope

Excellent news. Well done ginger xx

radley1974

I am carol and a compulsive gambler

I just want to say thanks for making this thread - I am only at the start of my battle but determind to get through it.

I am going to call cccs in the morning, I have a dmp but have not paid it for a few months, going to look into the relief order or even br - I will of course let you know what I decide.

Kind regards

cantcope

Hi Carol and welcome to the thread. Well done no admitting you have a problem. Thats the hardest bit.
Don't feel alone in your battle, we are all here to offer advice and support. Definitely make the call in the morning to CCCS. I am sure they will offer guidance and would appreciate the call more than you just not paying.

Good luck and come back and let us know how you get on x

xgingerx

hey carol, ur in the right place, im also with cccs which has taken pressure off, i have a big problem with online poker, i asked for help and got it in the form of a software blocker, am sure as a group we will be able to help each other, take care

cantcope

Sorry to hear that newlife. Can you think of why you did it? might be good to know a warning sign. well done for coming on here and posting. It's easy to stay away when things aren't going well.

Try and post at least once a week. if you can see how well you are doing in writing in will help. x

xgingerx

hi guys, since i installed that k 9 ive not gambled since 27/11, thx all

GeorgeUK

Nice one ginger.

Good luck newlife. Don't forget about the internet blocks you can put on to stop yourself from doing online gambling.