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Shelleyw
(@shelleyw)
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Hello, 

I'm a mum of 4 and a wife I got into gambling 3 years ago it got bad when I fell pregnant with my last child. I thought I had control over it and ended up getting myself and my husband in 35k worth of debt. I managed to stop myself doing it.

But then the last few weeks my health has been deteriorating and I've started to gamble again. I thought I was in control but it turns out I'm not. It's affecting my marriage and I'm ashamed of myself all I can think about is how I could have spent that money on my children. I use it to escape my life as I suffer with severe depression and aniexty. I no longer get enjoyment from it I find myself doing it for no other reason than to escape the real world.

 
Posted : 29th July 2021 4:36 pm
(@stace)
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Welcome shelley, I can completely relate to you. I gambled to escape , also severe depression and anxiety. I found getting extra mental health support and learning coping skills and techniques helped me to stop gambling. Its just over 4 weeks since I last gambled and tonight is the first time since I stopped that I'm getting urges..I'm confident I won't give in. I too would feel guilty and think about what I could of spent the money on. I have 5 kids and the guilt was unbearable.

Do you have help for your depression, if not I'd recommend you see a gp .

And get some blocks in place. Gamstop and gamban are really good.

Take care, all the best

Stace

 
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