Hi Goodman. I really wish had all the answers to help you beat this but I’m struggling to find answers to. What i do know is that whilst ever you are spending time in betting shops the temptation will always be nearly impossible to resist you have to take yourself out of that situation before that 5000 doubles and doubles again. Can you be honest with your friend and tell him that you have a problem with gambling and want to stop? Maybe you could do something else together if not maybe he can go to the betting shop and meet you later to spend time together. You never know, he may also have a gambling problem but it will only get worse for you if you carry on. I have wasted 21 years on gambling and i have only just admitted to myself that i can’t control it. If i gamble, it consumes me and owns my life. You don’t make friends through gambling, you lose them. Stay away from the bookmakers and take your friend to a social event where you can meet new people together. Let me know how you get on
