Welcome. Everything said during this chat will be treated in the strictest confidence.<div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Teresa</strong> :  I have a problem with bingo and online slots and I can't control it<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  Hi Teresa, how can I help today<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Teresa</strong> :  I'm not even chasing anymore its just a really bad habbit<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  Ok, is your gambling on your phone?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  How long have you been gambling for Teresa?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  There are apps you can get on your phone and laptops that can help as they block sites <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Teresa</strong> :  On my phone<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Teresa</strong> :  But the app I've downloaded can be switched off <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  There is gamblock and gamban but your would need someone else to set it up as you can switch it off. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  What area are you from if you don’t mind me asking?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Teresa</strong> :  Glasgow in Scotland <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  Ok, have you considered getting along to a meeting to help you stay stopped?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Teresa</strong> :  No one in my house knows how bad I've become <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  I am in Livingston <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Teresa</strong> :  The local one to me runs 10 to 4 and I work full time<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  I was the the same, my partner had no idea. We have loads of meetings every night and some during the day<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  What is your local one as o don’t know one that runs for that time, most are 2 hours max<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Teresa</strong> :  I'm in blantyre, are there any u could recommend near me? <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  What I could do is get a local member to make contact and get a chat with you if that would help?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Teresa</strong> :  Yes please I need to do something as this morning alone I gambled 300 <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Tam H.</strong> :  I would need a contact number Teresa, it would only be passed onto the member making contact, would you prefer text or a call and when next to make contact?<br></div><br>== This Chat Has Been Closed ==<br>Press "Exit Chat" to return to homepage.