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Similar situation – I have lost about 15k in 2 years. Recently married and my wife doesnt know. I could probably pay it back in two years if I was disciplined. My wife knows nothing either. How are you doing now? How easy was it to stop in the first place. I blocked all gaming sites but recently started nipping down to the betting shop for a ‘sure bet’ but obviously losing. Would love to chat more so let me know if you need to chat. go the same feelings you have at the min and know exactly what you’re going throughWhat is your financial situation? How much debt are you in… be brutally honest and don’t kid yourself (I used to do it) I will help if you explain your financial sitaution
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I have taken a loan out to clear a car finance on a better rate. Suddenly thought I was rich. Lost 3/4 of it in3 months – suicidal (considered) running away (considered). Best advice I have read on here is to take each day as it comes. You feel like this at this moment in time. You will be in work for over 40 years earning a staggering amount of money – I earn £26,000 per year after tax, pension etc. x that by 40 years and its more than 1 million – put that into context with what you’ve lost – money will come and go. make sure you have food, a home (you don’t have to own one) and you have a hobby that keeps you busy or that you enjoy – excercise based is the best. It feels horrific, trust me I know…I am 4 days into hitting rock bottom and I am £16,000 in debt from gambling – I am recently married and my partner knows nothing. What has made me realist that if I continue – I will lose it all and not the money but her, my family and everything. With every day that passes you’ll feel better. Come on here and post – I’ll help if you need to talk.
Stay strongYour post has helped me. I have lost over 17K gambling in the space of about 2years. I actually don’t enjoy gambling but find myself doing it. Today I gambled my help to buy ISA money for a house. I need to know it gets easier Adam otherwise what’s the point. I believe impatience is a huge factor. I want to rectify the mistakes I made and want to do it now. I have only told one person about my problem and only said it was half of what I actually owe. I am ready to stop and want to stop. I need a clear 6 months and I’ll be right back on track with everything. Keep posting, it helps so much to know others are out there.