[Devilmark]

a 35 year old male who has been gambling since i can remember. Have a steady job but nothing in my bank account actualy make that -0 in my bank account and no savings. Most my money goes on gambling my bills get paid but have borrowed alot of money off family which i am so ashamed of i am sick and tired of it and at an all time low. Ive also ran £7000 in credit card bills.Im depressed and grumpy and im sure terrible to be arround. I have thought about how much easier it would be to just not to be here which is so unfair.I just want to give my family what they deserve and to have some money saved for them 🙁

[stilltime]

Time to break the cycle Mark. You have a long time to live to make up for your past. You can do it. One day at a time. Chat on the helpline here, it really helped here. Make the decision that it’s not your money anymore, it’s the casinos money and you don’t get it back. Keep journaling, it helps.

[amz]

I read something which made a lot of sense in gambling. You never win any money. You just borrow it before giving it back.

My only advice is to really research into gambling and how it works. How it manipulates the mind and takes everything from you. It’s financial murder. The industry is murdering their victims financially. Once you start realising this remove gambling from your life. Gambling is not your friend.

[Devilmark]

I really aprecicate the replies. I know this isnt for me anymore, ive been in this mind set before but this time i cant do it anymore. I should have savings i shouldnt be living from wage to wage. Its also turned me into an angry on the edge person, i cant remember life without gambling but im sure it was better than this. Thanks again i think this is helping

[stilltime]

Wow do I know the feeling of “angry” and “on the edge”. I was having a good day today and then all of the sudden snapped and yelled at my son, and then felt bad. As others on this forum have pointed out to me, Gambling takes much more than just money, it robs your character as well Good luck to all of us.

[Devilmark]

Thank yous all i will keep you updated. Hopfully this is the first big step i needed to take.

[charles]

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[Pea]

I know its hard, I’m struggling too. Just keep thinking i will not gamble today, just this day. Im trying to just stay busy, make a little plan for the day put a few things in it.

Pea

[Devilmark]

Thank you pea. I hope your day goes well. I got up this morning feeling a bit better that i hadnt gambled yesterday although i wanted to. Ill hold onto that feeling

[stilltime]

One day at a time Mark, it will get easier on your emotions.

[Devilmark]

Thanks for your support stilltime

[stilltime]

If you get a chance come into group today in 2 hours. I went there for the first time a few days ago and was very helpful.

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