Hi Jen, well done on looking for help.
You have been reading the other stories here so you know you aren’t alone with this problem. You will aslo have seen the success stories. Well done on self excluding and getting that blocking software. What other things have you read, that you can apply to your own situation?
Does your Mum know about your gambling? or that is is a problem? She could help with other barriers, accountability.
Do you gamble anywhere else? Or just online? Stopping the £20 – £300 a month is important. Stopping any gambling is important, even small bets just keep the addiction ticking over.
Filling your gamble free time is important as well, your studies will help with that of course but find other things as well.
well done on not blaming it on shit! Shit will happen sometimes of course but we can deal with it without gambling.
Keep reading, keep posting. You will achieve your hopes and dreams and I look forward to reading about it.
Maybe see you in one of the support groups here soon as well.