[Jon81]

Finding it very hard this week not to restart betting with it being Cheltenham races.. Keep having the urge just to try and win some money back and maybe win this months card payment.

Must remember, this is why I’m in this mess!

[Jon81]

It’s very hard! I am finding that avoiding everything is the best way right now. Today at work I had two people telling me about certain bets I could have had.

[Jon81]

Well it’s been another few days without gambling, still don’t have an urge to either which is good. Went to the doctors and and discussed my gambling and how bad I felt, declined the antidepressants offered. Later that day more bad news as I am now being made redundant – another reason for me to be angry at myself for being so stupid

[Jon81]

Hi guys, I think I meant not ready to own up to the position im in sorry I didn’t make that too clear. I’m at the point now where I actually can’t gamble as i have exhausted all available funds.
I always make sure I have enough to pay the rent etc which is why it is so easy not too think about the consequences if your just sticking money on the credit card but eventually it has all caught up.

I’m in the uk Charles, I did speak to a finance agency who suggested an iva, I would prefer to try to pay my way out myself if I can without doing further damage not sure if it’s possible but will let you know.

[Jon81]

Thanks for the advice Vera, not sure I’m ready for any of it but guess I never will be. I would and should have gone to ga a long time ago but for having to explain it. I was only bailed out by my dad a year and half ago and he told me to get help, I said I’ll be fine, I’ll be fine – how wrong I was.

[Jon81]

I feel so bad right now that I don’t even want to bet, just makes me more angry that it has took this long and hitting rock bottom to make me feel this way. Why could I not have stopped..

How did you tell your wife? I am trying to find the courage but as of now an really just trying to enjoy time with them. Im also now avoiding friends as have I no money to live on. I can’t imagine life being worse right now.

[Jon81]

I feel so bad right now that I don’t even want to bet, just makes me more angry that it has took this long and hitting rock bottom to make me feel this way. Why could I not have stopped..

How did you tell your wife? I am trying to find the courage but as of now an really just trying to enjoy time with them. Im also now avoiding friends as have I no money to live on. I can’t imagine life being worse right now.

[Jon81]

Well done Adam, your story was how I found this site keep up the good work

[Jon81]

Thanks Guys, it gets worse though we have a very ill son and I practically gave up on life which made me gamble more. If I tell my wife I will never see them again. I already borrowed money from my dad to clear debts the first time which I’m still paying for. I couldn’t face the shame of telling him it was a waste of time.
Definately didn’t think I was so stupid to carry on but couldn’t control it. It’s only the fact that I have ran out of credit that has stopped me. my only thoughts were the only way I’m going to get out of it is by winning money back.

It’s now been 28 days since I last had a bet so at least haven’t lost any in that time.

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