Gambling since I was 16 ! Now 19 - I WANT TO STOP

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- 2 December 2018 at 10:40 pm #48136
  
  Sloppy21
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  So I’m wanting to start this journal today and I hope that everyone will support me. Gambling is more than trying to win money for me – it’s like gambling is my friend and kinda takes the pressures of everything. I work in a remote area and I’m really bored all the time. I enjoy it but I am wasting my life away. I have been gambling since 16. I used fake aged accounts to gamble and I would sometimes spend upwards of £600 A month at a measly age of 16. i started to win and thought this whole gambling thing was great. I got to £775 wanting to get to £800 – within 5 minutes my balance was gone. Because I wanted that extra £25 I lost over £700. At this point I knew there was a problem. That was only at 16. As years have progressed I’ve gambled quite a lot , the odd £20’, £50 but no major deposits. I have had decent wins and withdrawn then. It’s strange because a £100 win is nothing to me now , even a £400 win , I just wouldn’t be satisfied. I have reveresd withdrawn a lot of money in the last 2 years and lost a lot Because of this. Also I can see my stakes are getting higher and higher. 1 £100 bet would not be abnormal to place in my circumstance. I spend roughly £100 a week now and I have to win over £500 to feel any sense of accomplishment. I have a really good job and I really dont Want to go down the real windy road of a gambler. I believe deep down I have a small issue. I have signed Up to GAMSTOP and I can’t access any gambling site in the uk but I have found ones from abroad that i still manage to use and deposit on. I feel like today the 02.12.18 is the day I will stop online gambling as I want a life off my phone. A life with More money. A life with more social activities. i Do have a problem and I’m counting on this site to help me and I know our guys will help. I’m now coming in 20 and don’t want any future job plans to be ruined because of this harsh activity. My mum keeps all my money in her account and she tranfers to me when I need. Does anyone have any tips for me ?
- 2 December 2018 at 11:21 pm #48137
  
  i-did-it
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  Hi Sloppy
  Well done on starting this thread and seeking help .
  As you gamble online I would advise that you get a gambling blocker for all your online devices. There are several to choose from such as betfilter or gamban but you could also download a child’s browser for free like k9 and get someone to se the code on your phone .
  
  You are taken many steps already – most of us on here are all to familiar with reverse withdrawals .
  Keep posting and keep using the support on here – here are groups tomorrow where you will get more advice .
- 3 December 2018 at 12:24 pm #48138
  
  velvet
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  Hello sloppy and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums
  
  Here at Gambling Therapy we pride ourselves on being a caring and diverse online community who can help and support you with the difficulties you’re currently facing. We understand that this might be a tough time for you, particularly if you’re new to recovery, so come here as often as you need to and participate in the forums, access online groups and connect to the live advice helpline if you need one to one support. We’re in this together!
  
  Here on the forum you can share your experiences in a safe, supportive and accepting environment. The beauty of writing it all down is that you can take your time and you will be creating a record of your progress that you can look back on if it ever feels like you’re not moving forward. So, share as much or as little as you like but do try to stick to keeping just one thread in this forum so people know where to find you if they want to be updated on your progress or share something with you.
  
  As well as the forums New Members are invited to join Charles in the New Members Practical Advice Group On Mondays at 21:00 (UK) and Thursday at 19:00(UK)
  
  And on that note….
  
  I’m going to hand you over to our community because I’m sure they will have some words of wisdom for you 🙂
  
  Take care
  
  The Gambling Therapy Team
  
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- 3 December 2018 at 4:23 pm #48139
  
  Sloppy21
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  Feel good not losing money , still have that little urge but I’m going to beat it. My heads focused – thinking of those savings 🙂 , I’ll keep you updated all tommorow ! Thanks for being there
- 4 December 2018 at 10:10 pm #48140
  
  Sloppy21
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  Hey guys ! The gambling urge has settled down , in trying to keep my mind on other things and it’s working .. I hope these 2 days eventually turn into 2 weeks then 2 months then 2 years so on so on ! – deleted all the apps and got gam block on my devices – onto day 3 – good night
- 4 December 2018 at 10:39 pm #48141
  
  vera
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  Well done, Sloppy. Change of lifestyle works!
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