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I am a young male who is a compulsive gambler. Since I have been in full time employment, the urge to gamble larger amounts has worsened. I am in control of online gambling as I have shut down all accounts, my main problem is going into betting shops to use the roulette machines. I find myself unable to walk past a bookies without going in and having a go. I have tried not taking any money out with me but there is always the danger that something will come up that I need money for. I have tried to stop several times but do not last long at all. With a new year approaching, I have moved out and I am getting married in the new year. I will be unable to save for this if my gambling continues the way it is going. I need to regain contol but this is easier said than done. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Check that link out. It’s now possible to exclude from all bookies in a particular area without even going into one
You can also get excluded from all gambling sites nationwide without having to contact each one individually.
I’m a compulsive gambler and would say I found the FOBTs (roulette machines), to be the most destructive form of gambling I’ve ever come across. They are frequently referred to as the crack cocaine of gambling, and I would agree with that.
People can and do get their lives back from gambling, but it isn’t a quick and easy fix.
I would go back to not carrying as much cash about. Yes of course there is the danger that something might pop up you need money for. But that danger is outweighed by the danger of being lured back into the bookies.
Self exclusion will not cure you of your gambling problem, in fact nothing will, but you can learn to say no to it.
Is your fiancée aware of your gambling problem?
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