My terrible confession. I feel so ashamed but it's gone on too long.

jellybean39

Hey were all here to help you. i understand the gambling loved online bingo hardly do it anymore! it got to stage where i spent a fortune. prob some of my debt. no is some of my debt, i still enjoy it but have closed most accounts and have a limit now. other was shopping hence the rest of my debts. But hey look making headway in just a month(because no bingo!!) u will be ok keep your chin up stop the accounts some have silly limits and 500 quid can be gone in 5 mins. you have to be strong nut u will be fine. keep coming here plenty of friends xx

Oregon

thank you. I dread to think what i have lost over the years. started in about 2004, it must be at least 100k.

even now as i type this i'm thinking "ooh i could just have a little flutter..... it could be just the ticket to solve all my problems"

it's awful really

happy_bunny_2

Don't be scared of facing the world about your issues. I have never really gambled much, but spend way too much on other things that I wish i didn't. The folks on here are great and help each other out.

Fayeola

If you are actually going into a bookmakers to gamble they are able to help you stop. There are such things as self exclusion forms. you provide a passport photograph and fill in a few details. once you have done this and signed and dated it is actually illegal for you enter the premesis (you can usually name a few shops in the area) It is your duty to remember to stay out but the staff can also (politley) ask you to leave if they see you. I do emphasise that its your reponsibility and not the staff though.
Also Gamcare are a company to provide support.

well done for taking the first step though. I have seen that there are a lot of supportive people on these boards.

misskaytee

Dont be Ashamed, you are not alone here.

Come and join us over on the EX AND WANNABE EX GAMBLERS THREAD for support and understanding.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1090463

clemmatis

I'm another (ex)-gambler, Oregon. I wish I'd found this place before I stopped gambling, I'd have stopped sooner. Welcome to the boards.

jammother

My huband ran up a six figure sum (of my money) and it was scratch cards (£5 a go). He's been 'clean' for just over four years and we got through it, are married and have a child. It is possible but takes a long time.

He didn't really like GA but found it useful for some to be accountable to in case he gambled.