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25 October 2015 at 8:55 pm #31319TeatoehParticipant
It all started about a year ago, I was a 2nd year in college then.Sat there on the couch reading a newspaper then I came across this advert of a local football Betting site promising millions(you know how they advertise).There I stopped reading,took my phone,opened an account, deposited 100 USD and in a few minutes my account was ready.Telling myself that it was easy money and I would make a killing out of it.At the end of the day I had slightly over 250 USD and it was such a joyful experience, you know it’s like being given money for free,no sweat. It continued like that, a couple of wins here and there and a bunch of loses which obviously we’re more than the winnings. I would lose everything I deposited into the gambling site then deposit again telling myself I am gonna bet with this to recover what I lost,which actually never happened, all I did was deposit never withdrew anything.It went like that,lost all my money then starting taking loans to gamble,lost then took another loan,a bigger one so I could pay the last and still remain with some amount to gamble with. It even went to a stage I used my college fee to gamble(crazy,right?) and still lost it,I was lucky I got to do the end of semester exam but through sneaking in since I was officially unregistered(you pay fee, you get registered) and up to now am yet to pay( currently looking for ways to pay it,any genuine online jobs you know of? Please give me a link and I will be grateful).I would have lived on the street if it wasn’t for that I live with a relative and he pays the rent,(would have gambled with it if it was me).Am currently trying to quit gambling and get a source of income(preferably online genuine jobs since I have to attend classes).Being. Broke after losing all my money, all my savings is actually helping with quitting, I lost couple of friends in the process,the ones I borrowed money from and never repaid, hoping one day will make things right.No one knows that I have this gambling problem,I really don’t know how to explain it to them. I really wanna quit completely and rebuild my life once again, This is the reason I don’t watch any football match anymore and no longer read newspapers(I used to be a big fan of Arsenal though,they surely miss me).I don’t really blame anyone bug myself,I messed up and I have to get out of it myself,any help will be highly appreciated.. Thanks for you time
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26 October 2015 at 12:26 pm #31320AnonymousGuest
HI Teatoeh,
Well done on recognising that you have a problem and taking this step to address it.
If you have not already done so you should put a gambling block in your phone. If you can’t afford a gambling block right now, get k9 (not as good) and get someone else to set the password.It does sound like you may have a gambling disorder.
It a sneaky and horrible disorder. I have found the most important thing to remember is not to let it define you. It is a small part of all that you are. It is not you. It is a disorder which you must manage and I guess that means avoiding gambling completely .I don’t know about on line jobs but I am sure there are some part time jobs near you.
You have done well to recognise that you have a gambling disorder as it is a progressive illness and will only get worse.You will find lots of support on here and you may find the groups useful ..
Keep posting . You are young . You will get out of this mess. -
26 October 2015 at 12:32 pm #31321TeatoehParticipant
Hi,can I get any of those apps on playstore?
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26 October 2015 at 12:44 pm #31322DuncKeymaster
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Hello and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums
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26 October 2015 at 5:22 pm #31323AnonymousGuest
Hi again Teatoeh , I’m afraid I don’t have very much technical knowledge about apps , but I simply googled k9 or gamblock or whatever and followed the instructions on the site to download.
If you are using an iPhone u will have to get someone to set up your restrictions and only use k9 browser. This will stop all downloads I’m afraid.
That’s all I know,. You could try the helpline. If Harry is on there , he understands google and apps and all that stuff!!! -
26 October 2015 at 5:27 pm #31324TeatoehParticipant
Thanks,I’ll Google it
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