Hi again ALew.
If you have been reading someof the other stories here you will have seen how accountability can help. Is there anyone you could talk to that could help you with this? There are lots of accounts out there where you money isn’t quite so accessible.
I used to stagger my money with varying levels of access. You are planning on buying somewhere in the next year? Then how about an account where you have to give a few months notice to access your money? You need some savings more readily available? Then a Building Society account where you have to visit the branch to withdraw money. No ATM or Internet access. Even the £50 in your wallet? Do you really need to carry that much on a daily basis?
We put a lot of time, effort and thought into our gambling. Put the same thought and effort in now and I am sure you can find a way to keep your money safe.
Keep posting.