[smartt]

Im new here.
I never knew I was a compulsive gambler until this moment…
I use to gamble when Ive some money until one day I lost all my feeding money for the month and for other things..I promised not to gamble again…but I still went back when Ive some money it continued like this until I decided to stop for a while.(It wasn’t easy I was tempted so many times but each time I see my self on the verge of gambling I quickly call my brother whom I confided in,it help a lot)
But recently some one gave me her tution fee to keep (about $200).I used it to bet hoping Ill get some money from it but unfortunately I lost everything….
I called everybody I could to help me out of this debt but no help was coming.Finally two friends borrowed about $60 and $40 msjing it $100. I was tempted to bet and raise it to $200.
I lost everything again..Now Ive ran out of home..shes has been calling me Im not picking her call…Im really frustrated I feel like killing myself…Pls I ned Help…
I need to pay off this debt at least her tuition fee.. Someone should pls help me out.

[janey1]

Hello and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums

Here at Gambling Therapy we pride ourselves on being a caring and diverse online community who can help and support you with the difficulties you?re currently facing. We understand that this might be a tough time for you, particularly if you?re new to recovery, so come here as often as you need to and participate in the forums, access online groups and connect to the live advice helpline if you need one to one support. We?re in this together!

Given your low feelings at the moment, it might be an idea to contact https://www.befrienders.org/ to talk through some of the difficult emotions you’re facing. As horrible as you feel right now, these feelings will pass….feeling overwhelmed will give way to being able to cope and figure out how to deal with the issues you’re facing when you’re further away from your last bet. Everything’s raw right now, but it can and WILL get better if you engage with the support provided here and focus on your recovery.

Here on the forum you can share your experiences in a safe, supportive and accepting environment. The beauty of writing it all down is that you can take your time and you will be creating a record of your progress that you can look back on if it ever feels like you?re not moving forward. So, share as much or as little as you like but do try to stick to keeping just one thread in this forum so people know where to find you if they want to be updated on your progress or share something with you.

And on that note….

I?m going to hand you over to our community because I?m sure they will have some words of wisdom for you ??

Take care

The Gambling Therapy Team

[micky]

Hi Smartt sounds like you have hit rock bottom losing someone elses money and feeling suicidal . You have to be honest and tell your friend what you have done and tell them you will re pay it as soon as you can. I hope this is the start for a new life without gambling for you don’t leave it too late like i did and lose almost everything . Use the advice line on here or call samaritans if you must i have in the past , hope this helps ??

[Succesful]

Welcome to the forum. Good thing to come over here and get some advice.

I know how you feel. You gambled away someone else’s money. Then borrowed from 2 friends and lost that amount as well. That must feel very depressing and not knowing what to do. You’re still in the modus of gambling thrill, as I would like to call it.

So the most logical way out seems to get money as soon as possible. You need 300 dollars, that’s not an easy amount to get fast. When you have smaller amounts in reach, the most obvious thing to do is gamble again, hoping to win it all back. That saves you from not having to confess or make up excuses. Please don’t do that. The odds are against you and your friends most-likely have to wait longer to get their money back.

It’s a hard thing to do, but the easiest way out is to confess and tell them truly what happened. There are no excuses. If you don’t like to tell your friends, then you need to tell your parents or brother. Maybe they can help you out.

In the meanwhile earn the money back, seek help, visit a doctor and pay them of whenever you can.

Wish you the best, good luck!

Dave

[smartt]

Thanks micky Ive told her

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