Big respect for writing this post takes some guts to acknowledge having any type of problem. I’m sorry you’re now in this position but I really hope that this will be the push you need to kick it in for good.
I really would suggest talking to someone close to you, someone you trust and cares about you. I honestly think you need someone else in the know to truly get into recovery.
Don’t worry about Christmas it’s about more than what money you can spend it’s about being with the people you love.
We’ve all been there more than once doing our bollocks in trying to make a quick profit but it so rarely pays off.
Good luck with it all matey, stay away from the bookies! X