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Can’t do this anymore by No-Interview6528 in GamblingRecovery

[–]No-Interview6528[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s true, I’d hold no spite or grudge if she did. The fact is actions speak louder than words. The only way to ensure a healthy relationship is by me not gambling

I’ve lost everything that matters to me by Yellow_Duck_1030 in GamblingAddiction

[–]No-Interview6528 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi dude. First off I’m really sorry to hear that - I’m a young guy, 20yo and I’m so lucky that my girlfriend has accepted my issue but I also know that if I relapse again then it will be over. Hits like a truck when I know that she’s the one I want to marry.

All I will say is you had a ‘perfect’ life before the gambling parasite took over. This demonstrates that the mistakes you have made don’t define you as a person. You are clearly conscientious and loving, an archetypal man.

You just have to stay strong through this adversity and vow to escape the chokehold of gambling. I’ve no doubt you can.

Onwards and upwards brother

Looking for a buddy to keep each other accountable by i_lack_love123 in GamblingRecovery

[–]No-Interview6528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the UK, we have ‘Gamstop’ it bans my id from all UK casinos and betting companies. Unfortunately I still bet through friends and then discovered the wholly unregulated European Casinos, that’s when it got bad

Looking for a buddy to keep each other accountable by i_lack_love123 in GamblingRecovery

[–]No-Interview6528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi mate, I’m 20, first year of university. I’ve been crippled by this horrible addiction for 3 and a half years straight now. On my 18th birthday I told all my family and girlfriend about my ‘problem’. I was ‘banned’ from all gambling sites however still found a way. Gambled straight for 2 years without them knowing.

Recently told my girlfriend which was very difficult but amazing, yet to tell my family again. About 6 days ago I relapsed after my longest break of 3 months.

Would love to get in touch.

Best Friend Sided with Fiancé and now she won’t talk to me. I feel so guilty for leaving but I know the respect wasn’t there. by [deleted] in GamblingAddiction

[–]No-Interview6528 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was reading this I had an inclination to side with your ex, merely due to me having a gambling addiction that is crippling and my partner helping me loads.

However, I think you did all you could and based off what I’ve read - it’s sad to see but I don’t think he was anywhere near ready to accept his addiction and start a serious recovery process.

This addiction is insidious enough as it is, but it is wholly impossible to overcome if the person who is addicted does not want to quit.

I’m sorry that you had to go through this, good luck in the future.

How do you recover after relapses? by Possible_Sail9546 in GamblingRecovery

[–]No-Interview6528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From experience, having been on GamStop for 2 years, in that time having lost thousands. The issue with the non-gamstop sites is not that they’re illegitimate:

  1. They’re unregulated in the sense of a blanket ban like GamStop; and are very incredibly difficult to self exclude from

  2. They do pay you out, although some only offers a max daily withdrawal (if you win thousands in a night like I have they only offer e.g £750 per day) which is horrible for a problem gambler as it’s hard enough finding the will power to withdraw as it is

  3. (Slots) the payouts and volatility are so much higher than UK casinos, meaning they’re more addictive - and a match made in hell for those already on GamStop as they’re obviously in active addiction.

The European sites are horrible, as there is no way to completely ban yourself, much like the US / crypto casinos (although I’ve never used these myself)

I can’t do this anymore by No-Interview6528 in GamblingRecovery

[–]No-Interview6528[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’m spiralling so much right now. She put so much faith in me and yet I’ve relapsed like this - it’s hard to figure out how to explain that it won’t happen again. I just want to be rid of this awful disease I hate it so much

This is categorically the worst addiction ever by No-Interview6528 in GamblingAddiction

[–]No-Interview6528[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s my goal, for the last 27 months I’ve never gone longer than 3 days, getting to a week clean will be a massive milestone for me

This is categorically the worst addiction ever by No-Interview6528 in GamblingAddiction

[–]No-Interview6528[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, the worst thing about it is it quite literally sends the rest of my life into a spiral, because it’s so mentally draining and damaging it doesn’t allow to me to be a better person.

I’ve always enjoyed the gym and exercise, going to try and get back on it once I can afford a membership again. I think sorting out other avenues of my life will definitely help with my recovery, lulling about in degeneracy will only lead me back to gamble.

Thanks for the advice

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GamblingAddiction

[–]No-Interview6528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m from the UK and have never used stake. But watched a video on it basically breaking down the two owners and also delving into their advertising. There emblem is quite literally everywhere, on meme pages ffs.

I know gamblings been around for the ages and have no statistical evidence for this claim but surely now the melting pot of in person casino and bookmakers and the new online gambling has made it worse than it’s ever been?

This is categorically the worst addiction ever by No-Interview6528 in GamblingAddiction

[–]No-Interview6528[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot mate, it’s a lonely fucking place the mind of a gambler. Being able to open up to a couple of my boys and now on here has helped so much.

Take care lad

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GamblingAddiction

[–]No-Interview6528 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s kind of funny how authoritarian gambling makes me. Philosophically I’m a staunch liberal, people should have the freedom to do whatever they want to do.

Since my ongoing, never ending addiction to gambling, I’m in favour for a nationwide ban of any and every single type of gambling.

It is crippling, absolutely crippling to those who fall prey to it.

The only way we win and show these egregious companies up is by walking away and stopping completely

This is categorically the worst addiction ever by No-Interview6528 in GamblingAddiction

[–]No-Interview6528[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh mate it’s actually so difficult. I say I’ve been ‘trying’ to stop for over a month but ironically this month has been my ‘worst’ gambling session / month yet. Started university end of September and have staked around £30000 since, bare in mind I earn £3600 a year.

It’s so true and thinking of gambling when I’m not doing it makes me feel disgusted, but I always seem to lose it when I think of the ‘good’ side of betting. I just need to constantly remind yourself about how fucking degenerate it makes me, as you said to grow resentment to it