21 years old and addicted

[Bobmarleyking]

Hi guys I'm new here after reading loads on this site I feel it's my time to get help.

So basically I deposited £30 into Ladbrokes online playing some online slots played for a good 3 hours and kept winning I got up to £1470 I decided to withdraw 1000 and play with the rest for fun as I o lying put in 30 quid now please don't judge me I know it's a lot of money to win off so little.

 

So I played through the 480 lost and curiosity got the better of me I discovered I could cancel the 1000 withdrawal so I did and guess what I lost.

I feel like Complete cr*p and so bad for my self.

I need help I'm 21 and always deposit at least 100 of my wages each month that's if I don't chase my looses!

 

Any help or kind words would help please don't judge me

[ValDes]

Hello there and welcome to AskGamblers. 

 

Well, what could one advise in this unpleasant situation... Maybe to read this one asap as a start: 

 

SOS, I am addicted to gambling - what to do?

[LeoDubbed]

21 , that's the age I started my gambling life also, I too made a few mistakes at the beginning, played blackjack with €500 a hand, which was too ridiculous for words, cancelled withdrawals etc but hey I learned from it. Addiction is something you can conquer if you're strong enough but if you think you're not that strong then I suggest to quit gambling asap.

[Afi4wins]

21 , that's the age I started my gambling life also, I too made a few mistakes at the beginning, played blackjack with €500 a hand, which was too ridiculous for words, cancelled withdrawals etc but hey I learned from it. Addiction is something you can conquer if you're strong enough but if you think you're not that strong then I suggest to quit gambling asap.

 

Once a player has become addicted, it becomes almost impossible for that player to quit gambling on his/her own will! The urge to carry on gambling becomes so intense that nothing will stop it. So...some very serious help is indeed needed from others. 

 

Reading that mentioned article by our Guru would lighten up some matters and offer possibilities on rehabilitation...but an addict would still need someone else's help to make it through successfully!

 

So Bobmarleyking here MUST get someone's help, preferably someone very close, to make it through! 

[LeoDubbed]

The odd of addicted to gambling is very likely if you're new to gambling and I believe most of us been there at least once, I know I was and life is a journey and this life is a hard one if you don't watch out. Once you fall and hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up! I'm glad that the OP only lost 30 quid and no more. Winning is a good feeling and that's why it can be addicted, happens always to newbies, that beginners luck.

[cocopop3011]

Hi Bobmarleyking I think you've already been given pretty sound advice, I'd just like to add we do have gambling guides dedicated to helping players like yourself. 

 

Use THIS LINK and scroll down to the gambling addiction section, you'll find some help there along with some websites that offer help. And of course if you need to ask us any questions please feel free. You could also take the steps of closing down any casino accounts you currently have open.