04-02-2010, 10:11 AM
hi mike,i relly feel for you mate, youve got the same illness we all have, we are compulsive gamblers. the important thing is not to panic. try and get all the help you need. meetings phone lines etc,talking it through is a massive positive. your story is very common. ive gambled for twenty years, and ive done things that would make the devil blush to have a bet. i recently have had to silips, having been cleaned of gambling for over a year. ive been hanging on to the coat tails of my addiction. you must put every barrier in place to stop,any money hand over, ban yourself from the bookies or casino and block on line betting. try and attend meetings and really listen, i know youve got it in you mate to stop. god speed and may you remain bet free.