Hi guys,
As you can see from the title I'm new here... I joined because I need help. Gaming has been a really big issue in my life. I am only 20 but I feel like gambling has taken over my life.
I started gambling 4 years ago on a on an on and off basis and lost tremendous amount of money. I have gambled from my wages, student grants and borrowed money.
I have weeks or months where I promise myself that I will stop gambling but I get the urge and just relapse. It has affected my relationships and my life completely.... I want to change so badly but I feel like it's a never ending cycle of me relapsing and wasting my money which I should have in my own pocket.
I relapsed again last night and gambled a few hundred euro away from my student grant... I feel terrible and ashamed. I want to change but I can't. I have self excluded myself from the websites and wish to be better....
Hello Salvatore99 and a warm welcome to the Forum
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I encourage you to contact us so we can discuss the best way for you to overcome the gambling issues you are currently experiencing and move forward in your life - one day at a time.
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