Gambling
Dear
My name is Dan.
I’m 27.
I’m a gambler.
This illness has consumed my life. Since I could gamble at 18 I’ve lived in the red. Always in debt. Always looking over my shoulder.
I’m want to be free of this addiction and have made immense progress over the last few months.
The chronic urge to bet does come and go.
I’m now ready to move on with my life.
However I’m £15,000 - £20,000 in debt.
Nobody knows.
I live in constant fear and worry.
How will I turn my life around?
How will I find happiness in anything I do?
I want a family. But I feel my addiction will always put them at risk.
Whilst this debt looms over me this fresh start and new sense of purpose seems like just a dream.
I was wondering if anyone…anyone out there knew anything about financial support.
I know about all the organisation’s that exists that could help.
I just need a guardian angel. Someone to help…someone to put me on the path to freedom in the mind.
Please. Please. If anyone can help with finances get in touch.
Forever grateful for any advice.
Dan.
My name is Dan.
I’m 27.
I’m a gambler.
This illness has consumed my life. Since I could gamble at 18 I’ve lived in the red. Always in debt. Always looking over my shoulder.
I’m want to be free of this addiction and have made immense progress over the last few months.
The chronic urge to bet does come and go.
I’m now ready to move on with my life.
However I’m £15,000 - £20,000 in debt.
Nobody knows.
I live in constant fear and worry.
How will I turn my life around?
How will I find happiness in anything I do?
I want a family. But I feel my addiction will always put them at risk.
Whilst this debt looms over me this fresh start and new sense of purpose seems like just a dream.
I was wondering if anyone…anyone out there knew anything about financial support.
I know about all the organisation’s that exists that could help.
I just need a guardian angel. Someone to help…someone to put me on the path to freedom in the mind.
Please. Please. If anyone can help with finances get in touch.
Forever grateful for any advice.
Dan.
Your commitment to recovery is inspiring. Besides seeking financial support, you can create a budget, cut unnecessary expenses, and explore additional income sources. Focus on healthier activities, like exercise or hobbies, to find happiness. You can achieve a debt-free and fulfilling life.
You need to be your own guardian angel.
Anything posted on here is just words on a screen. It's up to you to pick up the phone and talk to people about help with your finances, though make sure they are legit and that you are not spending money on them, as there are free services availble. Also seek more with the gambling if you still have the urge to bet.
Anything posted on here is just words on a screen. It's up to you to pick up the phone and talk to people about help with your finances, though make sure they are legit and that you are not spending money on them, as there are free services availble. Also seek more with the gambling if you still have the urge to bet.
Original post by Jim188010
Dear
My name is Dan.
I’m 27.
I’m a gambler.
This illness has consumed my life. Since I could gamble at 18 I’ve lived in the red. Always in debt. Always looking over my shoulder.
I’m want to be free of this addiction and have made immense progress over the last few months.
The chronic urge to bet does come and go.
I’m now ready to move on with my life.
However I’m £15,000 - £20,000 in debt.
Nobody knows.
I live in constant fear and worry.
How will I turn my life around?
How will I find happiness in anything I do?
I want a family. But I feel my addiction will always put them at risk.
Whilst this debt looms over me this fresh start and new sense of purpose seems like just a dream.
I was wondering if anyone…anyone out there knew anything about financial support.
I know about all the organisation’s that exists that could help.
I just need a guardian angel. Someone to help…someone to put me on the path to freedom in the mind.
Please. Please. If anyone can help with finances get in touch.
Forever grateful for any advice.
Dan.
My name is Dan.
I’m 27.
I’m a gambler.
This illness has consumed my life. Since I could gamble at 18 I’ve lived in the red. Always in debt. Always looking over my shoulder.
I’m want to be free of this addiction and have made immense progress over the last few months.
The chronic urge to bet does come and go.
I’m now ready to move on with my life.
However I’m £15,000 - £20,000 in debt.
Nobody knows.
I live in constant fear and worry.
How will I turn my life around?
How will I find happiness in anything I do?
I want a family. But I feel my addiction will always put them at risk.
Whilst this debt looms over me this fresh start and new sense of purpose seems like just a dream.
I was wondering if anyone…anyone out there knew anything about financial support.
I know about all the organisation’s that exists that could help.
I just need a guardian angel. Someone to help…someone to put me on the path to freedom in the mind.
Please. Please. If anyone can help with finances get in touch.
Forever grateful for any advice.
Dan.
Hi Dan
Every journey starts with a single step, just one.
So, contact Gamblers Anonymous. They are specialists and will help you identify the triggers that make you gamble. You will be given a "sponsor" who will talk things through, since he/she was in the same boat. This will be your "guardian angel"
In terms of your debt, there is no easy fix to this. You can however put the foot on the ladder and start paying off the debt. There is no alternative other than saving, NOT gambling and slow steady consistent progress. If you can save £200 a month, then thats -£200 on the debt. In a year you're down to £13,000 debt. If you can save even more then great but this is about good habits.
Gambling needs to stop. Not cut back, not as a "treat" just completely cut it from your life. That is the first step and essential step. Otherwise, youll be in £50k or more within a few years.
Youre still young. £15k is nothing. Think about people who buy houses and see falls in house prices of £100,000 in a year! You will have many more ups and down in life to come, dont stress. Just cut out Gambling.
Dan, it takes tremendous courage to acknowledge your struggle with gambling addiction and to seek help. You've already taken significant steps towards recovery, and that's commendable.
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