Hi tonybellew1
Well done on reaching out and starting this thread. It appears you are aware you have a problem and you wish to change in order to better your life, this is an important early stage so well done.
Ask yourself what you are willing to do to stop? I hear you are at somewhat of a fork in the road by this comment…”The thing that gets me is that I enjoy betting, but know I need to stop or it will get to the stage where I can’t continue anymore.”
Steev has provided some very sound advice there.
I am a recovering gambling addict aged 27 and my last bet was 03/04/18. Believe me change is possible even when you within yourself think it is not.
GA is a great place to start because you can get face to face support with people with exactly the same problem as you.
One step at a time. One day at a time.
I look forward to hearing of any updates/progress you make.
Final thought – you are young, you are able to change.
God bless