Kelly - a gambling addiction story

Kelly Field from Merseyside began to gamble online when she was off work for an extended period. Within six months she got £10,000 in debt and was borrowing more and more. Kelly continued to gamble until she got help from the Liverpool-based Beacon Counselling Trust.
She said: “It was a real struggle for me to find the courage to speak to my GP about my gambling. Increasing specialist support is brilliant. We need to raise awareness about the ways gambling can have a negative impact on women as well as men so we can stop others going through what I have.”
If you’re struggling with gambling addiction or know somebody who is, you can get help from the NHS Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, email [e-mail] or visit www.northernga....

[@spanishmontana6121]

100% you forget the value of money when you start gambling, losing £100 a day is nothing for a gambler but you can actually do 2 weeks of food shopping with that

[@Christizm]

True I actually feel good when I only lose a few hundred it’s a horrible addiction

[@spanishmontana6121]

@@Christizm I went from 7k to having £800 in 12 days

[@Christizm]

I have done this many times sometimes i will get paid and within a week it is gone then other times I double and triple it only to lose it again I bet on sports and pokies and roulette it’s cost me over $100K in the 7 years probably more

[@spanishmontana6121]

@@Christizm how did you stop ?

[@Christizm]

Still battling it a daily struggle that I have

[@spleeeen4it]

tonight is my first night gambling free, videos like this are helping me through, i know it's a long road but i have to try

[@harryforster602]

I hope you stuck with it

[@yeshayem6274]

I do sports betting I make money dude

[@kimsaying9970]

@@yeshayem6274 bro my dad does the same..... became a compulsive addict..... there's no source of direct help or counseling here where I live..... we have been on and off..... but I feel like this time might be the very last time we ever get out of it.... ngl most ppl do make money.... but lose more

[@gaweindegraaf]

​@@kimsaying9970free bets and bonus abuse to get +EV. Can't lose on sports bets. U get banned one those sites but make a few 1000 pounds before they do😂 fuck em

[@terrencelove5096]

You can’t gain financial literacy while gambling moderately or intensively

[@joelbaynham2133]

Going through a tough time with gambling at the minute. It’s an illness and people don’t understand what it’s like if they haven’t been through it. I’m glad I’ve got an understanding family and fiancée who are going to get me the right support. Great to hear a story and there is light at the end of the tunnel

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction or know somebody who is, you can get help from www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/NHS Across the North of England you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, email [e-mail] or visit bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@peacemaker9572]

I wonder why her story is so similar to mine .that's how destructive gambling addiction can be

[@dannie5906]

Am currently Fighting addiction help me God

[@excelling4844]

Do not worry you are a tough guy and will out of addiction God bless you. You can do it

[@dannie5906]

@@excelling4844 am now 2months free and moving

[@rifle8745]

@@dannie5906 GG bro

[@isabelventura923]

Try to not even pass near a casino.

[@Mark-lj1dj]

I really hope she lives a happy fulfilling life now ❤

[@lewisdowsett8390]

This happens to me I have to stop NOW,I won 2000 2 days ago money cleared yesterday and I'm now back to 600 what I started with,when you step back and look at it I won over a month's wages and didn't think of it as real money once its scary

[@davidl8316]

Just caught you on Radio 4, Kelly. Heard much like it before of course, but rarely so well expressed. Thank you for your efforts.

[@josephbarber8719]

Two weeks ago watched the sheridan smith Now watched this I stopped gambling after 40 years of getting nowhere Nice to see and hear you getting on away from all that Keep going sending lots of superpower to help

[@kellyfield5475]

Well done to you 😊

[@robinacosta1698]

Gambling is a horrible addiction.

[@sicr7373]

Gambling addiction is truly awful, not only does it take all your money and put you into debt, it takes your time, it changes you into a person you don't want to be. I know, because I live it everyday. My heart goes out to anyone afflicted with this terrible curse, and I for nothing but peace and happiness for you all.

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction or know somebody who is, you can get advice and support from NHS Live Well, bit.ly/NHS_Live_Well. Across the North of England, you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, emailing [e-mail] or visiting the Northern Gambling Service website, bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@Ironheart73]

Learn about the Law of Large Numbers. Gambling is not gambling. You are giving away your money in a game that is designed to make you lose the more you bet. It is a mathematical fact. Nobody beats the odds of the Casino.

[@peterdzurik3666]

Can't agree more!!!

[@Christizm]

I have lost so much I come here to remind myself I’m not gambling I am throwing away my money it’s a difference

[@Ironheart73]

​@@Christizm Well I hope you are not doing that no more man. You gamble once in a blue moon during a vacation, MAYBE you will win. You gamble on a regular basis, you will surely lose. That is a straight up mathematical fact. Its like this. The chances of a coin landing heads or tails is 50/50. But it does not mean that if you flip it the first 10 times you will get 5 heads or 5 tails. It could be that all 10 can be heads. But try tossing it say 1000 times, then you will get a score of something very close to 500 heads, and 500 tails. Now imagine any casino game where in the chance of a favorable outcome for any player is a lot less that 50%. Eventually the more he plays the more he is just going to lose. That is the law of large numbers for you.

[@Christizm]

It’s a destructive pattern when I’m bored or got free time I will go there and even if I win big I end up putting it all back in gambling is a mugs game I just have to straighten up and realise this

[@marygracepilapil]

It’s really hard to avoid gambling. I lost everything because of this addiction and now more debts are filing up. I did try not to go back and gambled again but after a month or so my urgency kicks in and it’s hard for me to stop 😢 I do hope that I can overcome this traumatic and depressing addiction…

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction, you can get advice and support from NHS Live Well, bit.ly/NHS_Live_Well. Across the North of England, you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, emailing [e-mail] or visiting the Northern Gambling Service website, bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@christopherw3655]

Gambling is the devil Please help me stop I’ve lost everything within 45 minutes 😔

[@sabahmursal8477]

😢

[@Mark-lj1dj]

Speak to someone. Sooner rather than later ❤

[@davidscott5396]

Heard you on BBC Radio 4 today, thank you for sharing your story.

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction or know somebody who is, you can get help from www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/NHS Across the North of England you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, email [e-mail] or visit bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@richardignatowicz8900]

Its soo disgusting these companies entice you in with multiple free bets. Its only one winner its the company. If you want to make money just save your money in savings accounts or ISAs. Just ignore the adverts.

[@sevepatea9470]

Thanks Kelly for sharing hoping you're still doing well Alot facts you spoke i can compare with 👍

[@LY8YEAR]

May god bless you and may he lead you to right way

[@DavidSmith-oy4of]

Which god?

[@LY8YEAR]

@@DavidSmith-oy4of The almighty who created this universe, brother

[@DavidSmith-oy4of]

@@LY8YEAR I don't see any evidence for that. Let me know when you can show how god blesses anyone or does anything at all.

[@LY8YEAR]

@@DavidSmith-oy4of Evidence ? Even though if there is an evidence or not , how would you be able to know about it with precise information ? Are you a researcher or what ? And about the universe , how are you so sure about it ? Its still not defined and in dispute about the where abouts of Universe . When there are questions unanswered , there is no harm to depend on philosophy.

[@DavidSmith-oy4of]

@@LY8YEAR I'm not sure what you mean. Yes, I like to research everything. How am I sure about the universe? I don't know what you mean by this. How can I be sure the things I believe in are true? Is that what you mean? Sure, there are lots of unanswered questions. But to try and push a god into those would be dishonest without good evidence.

[@JabarHussain-iv7nl]

I am struggling alot from this disease God help me 😢

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction or know somebody who is, you can get help from www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/NHS Across the North of England you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, email [e-mail] or visit bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@Sarah-b7r3g]

If you come back to read this after 10 months: I want you to know that it is possible to quit gambling, but you’ve got to want it real bad! There is light at the end of the tunnel, get help, and start by cutting off the sources of your gambling

[@michaelhobbs3426]

God bless you at least you know what you did you pray and are forgiven.

[@mrslee7007]

I won $500,000 in 1 night and lost $500,000 the next night 😢help me lord giving it to a church or homeless person would have been better than giving it back to the casino I feel like getting rid of myself

[@spencerosei2616]

Wow 500k how did you manage to win that ?

[@teapea85]

It just proves that no amount of money is ever enough with a gambler

[@ajitbiswal333]

Hii. I lost all. I am adicted in it

[@nidocastlehill1620]

God bless I hope you should write a book . It be amazing

[@princempofu]

Gambling is bad news💯

[@emmanuelvacakis4463]

Casinos feast on people like this. I’d love to win their money. If I’m ever in a casino, I explain standard deviations and how they relate to games of chance. I’ve actually pulled players off these games, seeing them pick up their chips, cash out and leave. The casinos lose more money from this than they stand to lose to me by counting cards at blackjack.

[@Dessan01]

‘The Northern gambling clinic will be great... especially for people in the north” 🤔🤔

[@julielawlor5482]

How come Gambling Drugs and Alcohol is an addiction But smoking a habit all 4 are habits

[@traceybanting3952]

Anyone else on this thread been on a drug called Ropinirole or similar please? I have… and it causes obsessive gambling in a quite small, but still significant, percentage of people. The drug company have settled law suits in other countries. I’m interested in starting something here, is anyone else interested? thanks.

[@DuyPham-nz7oe]

I am very addiction for gambling and I need help ? God help me out or let me die , shame, suffer living like trash 🗑️, just lost $1600 last week now no money to pay rent and food ,,I don’t know why lose 10 years straight so sick , no control at all!

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction, you can get advice and support from NHS Live Well, bit.ly/NHS_Live_Well. Across the North of England, you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, emailing [e-mail] or visiting the Northern Gambling Service website, bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@drusillasarpong8370]

I need help 😢

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction, you can get advice and support from NHS Live Well, bit.ly/NHS_Live_Well. Across the North of England, you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, emailing [e-mail] or visiting the Northern Gambling Service website, bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@danieldobrosky8378]

please get to meeting and get a sponsor it will save your life

[@ajitbiswal333]

I lost all in gambling

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction, you can get advice and support from NHS Live Well, bit.ly/NHS_Live_Well. Across the North of England, you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, emailing [e-mail] or visiting the Northern Gambling Service website, bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@ajitbiswal333]

@@lypft I from India

[@ajitbiswal333]

How can I contact with them

[@lypft]

@@ajitbiswal333 Hi, we are a UK based gambling service, however please feel free to send us an email [e-mail] or you can also visit our website for more information bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@ajitbiswal333]

@@lypft tried too much but results Zero

[@msZarajerusalem4166]

She look alike scully (x-files)

[@patrickmorrison6253]

if i gamble its the money i lose and get back greed will make you broke on anything . i know a woman gamble to a rich man that had no money and dog her friends and i was nice and done her favor when i ask she refuse i refuse to even talk to her sence 1992

[@George-zx5dk]

Patrick - not sure what you were trying to say here mate.

[@patrickmorrison6253]

@@George-zx5dk that mean stop gambling on stuff you never get back

[@George-zx5dk]

@@patrickmorrison6253 oh in see - totally agree with that on many levels. Chasing your loses simply doesn’t work agreed

[@pugiman1895]

:viral interactive never paid my withdrawals 96 times fansbet a scam join gamstop smarkets groomed me as a child..