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Haz40 wrote:

Don’t open an account up in your partners name whatever you do.

Oh no that’s no even an option! My partner would kill me ?

I just don’t understand why all of a sudden they have closed hers. I’ve been registered with Gamstop for over 6 months so not like I recently did it

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Seyahkram1977 wrote:

Could also be ( from another thread on this forum ) that your gamstop has alerted them that two people have an account from the same address… some casinos only allow one account per address

Yeah I guess that would make sense. But also strange as we have always both had accounts with them, both deposited and withdrawn but never had a problem in the past

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Seedy wrote:

Good on yah zoe stay strong and only you then can benefit from this.

Haz cheats and watches my smexy self stream puter games one cos he likes looking at me and two cos I’m an idiot. Works for everyone

Thank you! ?

Haha what sort of games do you play? I’m a PS4 gal myself but have been slacking with playing recently. Hopefully I’ll have lots more time now !

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Haz40 wrote:

Get in there zoe. I stopped bookies online and arcades nearly 4 months ago. It’s the best thing i ever did and i promise the best thing you’ll ever do. Well done on your first week it’s takes some courage to do what you have done. It does get easier with time and you will feel a million times better if you don’t already. Good luck in your gambling free journey.

Thanks so much! Not going to lie it’s still very difficult at times. But knowing I can’t physically gamble is just a huge relief. I’ve never been strong enough to exclude myself before so this was a huge step. I do feel massively relieved and am looking forward to having some savings! Thank you again ?

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Thank you everyone for the great advice!

Today I signed up to Gamstop for 6 months. It’s going to be a hard few weeks adjusting as I have gambled every day for 3 years, but I already feel a sense of relief. I can’t wait to start saving up all that money I was wasting on gambling! ?

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casinoang wrote:

Hi Zoe I’ve been with Gamstop 1 year I recommended to friend also, I’m guessing like me you had few big wins n think gonna keep happening, there’s only 1 winner ……but you know that . Good luck Hun and I used to draw all my wages out in cash so couldn’t do it ( bookies are not nice places for ladies) and I used envelopes each week for housekeeping  bills etc when you see the cash it makes you think.

Hello!

Yes you are exactly right. Ive had a couple of decent enough wins. A £1000 win a few months ago and a few £300/£400 wins also. But I have probably put 10 times that into casinos in the last year, and I always end up putting all the winnings back in. I’m so scared of signing up to Gamban because gambling has literally been such a huge part of my life for the past couple of years. I gamble every day, and if I try and stop I literally feel like I’m gonna die of boredom. I know I need to make a drastic change but I’m worried about life with no gambling! How was it for you when you signed up? Does it get easier?

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Stevie25 wrote:

Hi Zoe…. Hope you’ve had a gamble free day today for your 2nd day in total. 

Hello!

i got through a second day with no gambling and surprisingly I feel amazing for it! Today was much easier and every time I thought about gambling I tried to distract myself and it actually has worked. Thank you for checking in that’s really kind ?

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Haz40 wrote:

Just reading through the posts and wanted to pick up on one of your replies. Your looking a week ahead don’t. Look at today. Then when it’s tomorrow it’s only tomorrow and the next day as so on. Remember you only have to stop for one day and that’s today. Tomorrow will be the same. You’ll will only have to stop for that day. Each day you wake up you say today I’m not going to gamble. Just today and say the same thing to yourself everyday.

That is great advice. I will defo take that on board. I guess a day is much easier to achieve then a week ? thank you!

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Stevie25 wrote:

One day at a time, Zoe and remember to accept the things you cannot change, the courage to change the things you can and the wisdom to know the difference

Wise words ? I definitely don’t feel as awful as I did this time yesterday, here’s hoping that things can only get better ??

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andywilliams1187 wrote:

Well done on getting through the day.

Like eight says, the time soon goes and soon it will be weeks, then months, then years. What will give you more motivation as the months go on is seeing a healthier bank balance; the debts will reduce over time and your savings will increase.

If you ever feel the need to gamble, if people around you are not aware of the problem, then open a thread up on here. Theres always someone on at all times day and night and I know a good few members on here who will happily chat with you (including me) so you can vent or talk through any difficulties your having.

You got through today – do the same tomorrow.

That is so kind, thank you! Opening this thread has helped a lot already, it’s like all the thoughts I’ve kept to myself for so long I’m finally sharing, even if it is with strangers on the internet ?

I’m not going to lie, I’ve thought about gambling probably 50 plus times today, the urge is huge, but there is a small relief that I’ve managed a day. I really hope I can look back in a week and say I’ve lasted a week!

Thank you for listening to my rants!

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Thank you so much everyone for your great advice. I already feel much better in the fact that I’ve admitted my problem, a tiny weight is off my shoulders! And for the first time in 2 years I’ve managed a whole day with no gambling ?? I know my journey is going to be incredibly difficult, the next few weeks will be the toughest, but I’m going to follow everyone’s great advice and look into exclusion software

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McSplooger wrote:

Honestly the best thing you can do is tell your partner, the longer you’re allowed to do this in secret the longer it will continue. If you have big problems with gambling then you’re obviously lying to cover up your tracks. I’ve been there and been in a much worse situation than you to the point where I was contemplating suicide. Dont be like me and dont let gambling consume you. Beyond his initial disappointment I’m sure your partner would want to help and not see you miserable from losing another months pay. You’ve got to break the cycle somewhere. Sign up to gamestop as others have said, it could literally be a life saver.

Thank you for your advice. My only worry with telling my partner, is that it would be breaking point and she wouldn’t stick around. If I end up alone I’m more worried my gambling will get much worse? I think she would be deeply angry that I’ve lied to her, I just don’t know if she would stick around. But part of me knows I need to take that risk ?

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Haz40 wrote:

What people don’t realise is what you’ve said takes so much courage. I have total respect for you for saying that. Your already half way there without knowing it just by admitting you have a problem. Your only 27 and with next to no debt everything is in your favour. My advice as english guy rightfully said use the gamstop facility. Find a way that makes it impossible to gamble. If your at home make sure even if you wanted to gamble you can’t. You say about the money you have spent and could of saved. No consolation but at 41 I think I’ve lost at least half a million in my life. Please don’t do what I did between 27 and 41. I’m currently on gamstop and have been for 3 months. I won’t lie it’s not easy but I feel million times better. Hope this post helps and good luck.

Thank you so much for being kind. This is the first time I’ve ever admitted it to anyone. Literally every one in my life has no clue how bad it is for me! Gambling has taken over my life for the last couple of years, I gamble at work, at home, even on holiday. I guess it’s taken away my hobbies which makes it so difficult, my hobbie is gambling. So when I’m sitting around on my day off or evenings at home I just feel lost if I’m not spinning the slots. I have gambled pretty much every day for the last two years, even saying that sounds awful?!

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thunderball6 wrote:

10 pound deposit to 800 pound . And no withdrawal . Is a big red flag .

Oh I agree a million percent. All I remember thinking after I lost the lot was, I’d just booked a holiday to Portugal for me and my partner, £800 would of paid that off. It was definitely a low point. I guess I’m just addicted to the thought of winning more and more

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EnglishGuy wrote:

Zoe, if you feel you have no control, then register with Gamstop, and set it to 5 years.

Gambling is crazy addictive, Your actually not in a bad position right now.. but you could be a few years down the line, it has literally ruined people’s lives. imagine being 60,000 in debt, and being overdrawn.. Register with gamstop, and move on with your life.

Give yourself a goal.. ”I’m going to save £3000 and go to Thailand”/…. whatever it might be that you fancy doing.

I will definitely look into this. Over the last couple of years I’ve excluded myself from many casinos, but I always find a new one to register with! I know deep down I’m not in the worst position, but I can’t shake that feeling of what I could of had by now, I have no savings towards my future and that’s the worst feeling. Thank you for your advice

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