March 2020 the peak of my addiction.
The shock of seeing over 4K of gambling transactions leave my bank within a 2 week period. I knew I needed change.
I signed up to Gamstop and told myself this is the moment I change. I opened up to the people close around me. However, I had done this hundred times before. I had bad debt I was borrowing money from friends and family. I was becoming this person I never wanted to be. I felt sly and I couldn’t beat the addiction.
after a blow out I knew I needed change. After signing up to Gamstop for 5 years I started my journey.
I struggled for years to beat this and never succeeded but I can say next month will be a year for me. Not a single bet on anything.
in the year I have bought my first house and bought a new car. Life is so much better I very rarely think about having a bet. I’m not saying it doesn’t cross my mind but I can push off the urges now as I know it’s just a waste of time and money.
maybe lockdown 1.0 2.0 and 3.0 were a saving grace for me. Casinos shut, bookies shut and then used Gamstop to stop the online gambling.
I can happily say I’m living my best life right now. Just need to shift this lockdown weight now.
I really believe you will one day find the willpower. But you need to search for it. There isn’t a magic pill to stop this it’s all down to you.
I can happily say I didn’t need much restrictions to help me. I signed up to Gamstop and that was it. I was in control of my own finances and within a year I got a mortgage for my first house. So it’s doable.
Good to speak to you all. Hopefully another year free after this one.
all the best and stay safe
Hi there,
What a great ,inspirational testimony that gambling addiction can be removed from our lives!
I’m on my 5th month of gambling free and as you said it can be done mainely with a Gamstop put in place:)
Hopefully someone in despair can see how wonderful life can be-it’s the first step which is the hardest.
I wish you another successful Year GF.
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This is a wonderful post to read and congratulations on almost an entire year. I’m so happy how good life is for now
Hi there
Really really well done on this. You may say lockdown has helped, and it will have done, but remember you have put a lot of time and effort focusing on your recovery! And the dividends have paid off, well done on buying your first home! I hope you've settled in and it brings years of cherished memories to come.
Best Wishes
S x
Well done - great effort.
Inspirational. Thank you for sharing.
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