This is my first ever post I'm Carl and 24 years old , I've been a very addicted gambler everyday since I was 17 sneaking into bookies , before that was fruit machines , whenever it came to a really big loss I would get hypnotherapy , this happened on 3 different occasions all doing different lengths of time the longest been 1 year and a half 18 month , this time around I have changed my strategy as I don't ever want to bet again and going hypnotherapy route it does eventually wear off , so from Friday after my 9000 loss in 2 hours I have taken the steps of gamban on my phone and also barred myself out of every bookies in middlesbrough this takes away the temptation off betting known that I can't,Β while I wait for my face to face counselling session to start through gamcare , I really hope this strategy and control measures I have already applied work and I never ever bet again , this could in the long run be a very cheap lesson learnt for me as I'm still only young.Β Any help or comments on your thoughts will be brilliant , thanks in advanceΒ
Blocks are crucial mate, but you also need to commit to never gambling again.
Its tough as you know,but youβre young. I donβt know any rich gamblers.Β
I wish I was telling a 24 year old me the same thing. Stop now and youβll have a great life...even in Middlesbrough (joke - even in these dark times we all need a sense of humour).
Think of all the Parmoβs you can buy with the money you save. Lol.Β
Youve done a great thing by blocking and being there. Well done. Iβll be watching from a distance and wish you the best of luck. Loads of people here to support and keep you on track.Β
Hi Carl πΒ
Face to face cancelling is great, hope you get a date soon Gam care was fast with mine.Β
I thinking talking through and sticking in place some alternatives to gambling really helps just even a basic stretch or breathing activity get in the moment π mine suggested to put inspirational by my bed you see it every morning.
Stay awesomeΒ
hope you all the best π
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