What do you think about this week's episode? Do you think there is still a lot of stigmas attached to gambling addiction? Would you like to share your story with us? ♥️
This was amazing and this guy Paul merson I got so much soul and gratitude for him and for you to fern haha.. he's so honest about it all and ive had addiction problems myself and getting the necessary help but only just started. Peace ✌️
I live with some one with alcohol addiction, this has given me a massive insight into how the person feels and that it is an illness and not just a selfish destructive person . Thank you so much for this sending you all love
This is so so true..I a recovering drug and gambling addict..I have put down the drugs which I believe I can win the war against my drug addiction but gambling which is legal in my eyes is much harder and is much more a daily struggle..thank you Paul for your honesty and best of luck in your recovery
Only came across this yesterday... Such honesty from Paul Merson. Found it better to watch than the BBC Documentary. Could resonate with so much that was being said in relation to the gambling - it's so easy to hide gambling and the worry is when recovering how easy it can be to just start again and go into your own bubble where nothing else matters
Paul, you are helping an awful lot of people. With your book, videos and talking about your experiences with addiction. That can be the high place for you now. The satisfaction and buzz of seeing people getting better. His videos have helped me out. A lot . Much appreciated and many thanks.
This video was so powerful. I cried so much, more than I thought possible. I want to say Thank you to Fearne and thank you to Paul. Because of this content I feel more positive than ever about stepping out of this living hell and into a world where I can live again!
I really appreciate this and Paul Merson being so honest and open. There are many things I have to say. Regardless of who you are, addiction can happen to anyone and also, gambling is the worst addiction. You can hide it as it is stated in this video. It's absolutely disgusting that there are so many advertisements absolutely everywhere that encourage people to gamble and to get caught up in this. These people have no idea what could happen to them and it's made out to be glamorous. But it's not. I do believe that nobody can truly understand to the fullest about gambling addiction unless they have gone through it themselves. Again, I appreciate this video and the fact that people are trying to understand but it's impossible. I also think that there HAS to be more interviews done with the working class man about gambling addiction. I can understand absolutely everything in this video that Paul Merson has said and as amazing as it is that he can talk about this, as a working class man myself, even though this is all relatable, it's hard to connect on a personal level because Paul has been through the same thing as us but...he's Paul Merson. He is able to write a book. He is able to do a documentary. He is able to come on here and talk about this. A woman who worked for The Samaritans called me and she was doing her own project in her own time about gambling. She got in touch through GamCare and we ended up speaking on the phone. I spoke to her for two hours about the dangers and I kept feeling she didn't truly understand. The suicide rates because of it. The lives ruined because of it. I told her to clear her history and her cache on her laptop. I did the same. I asked her to type in ANYTHING in You Tube. I did the same. The first thing that came up on both of our searches...was a gambling advert. She seemed shocked and did the same thing and each time the first thing that came up again was a gambling advert. The government has to change all this. Even if compulsive gamblers somehow manage to stop, gambling is everywhere around us. You can't watch a sports game without a gambling advert. There were four out of five advertisements related to gambling on the last football match I saw. How on earth can gamblers stay away? And it attracts new addicts too. It's dangerous. It ruins lives. People are killing themselves because if it. And it's all legal. It's not right.
Yeah but I dunno if it should be illegal. people can in theory have £20 placepot and enjoy that, should the laws be changed for the percentage who have problem, the advertising was illegal I think, They brought in measures to change maximum bet reduce amount on those machines. I think if someone is betting and clearly has problem, the account should maybe be suspended, but people will try to get around that, and you could maybe have rehab available, and stuff, ideally, but it;s complex problem, because people probably have to hit low point, to come out of it, I dunno. You can get blocking software, I forget the exact ones, for computers,
I just found you today with the Dave Grohl interview and then I see this. I've been in GA for 6 years. Last bet was 3 October 2015. The 12 step program def helped me. Another great interview and now I have to get Paul's book. Thank you!!
Really enjoyed this podcast and I can totally relate with everything Paul says… I’m 4 months 5 days without a bet and watching things like this help remind me not to go back to my old ways. Keep up the good work Paul 👏
When i was lost thought of ending everything when i was in year 9 so about 14-15 i was self harming because of how angry at wveryone i was but now im 16 i am a completly diffrent person your podcasts help me alot and when i do relapse i dont say anything because its easier for me not to say why i do it
I've had my challenges with addictions all my life - sugar and alcohol. Listen to this has really helped me. I esp relate to the part about not having just a drink cause what's the point. Thank you.
Absolutely outstanding Paul Merson. I watched the James English podcast with you too. Only people who have been through this can truly relate. Nothing but respect for this. Amazing ❤️
Great interview. Being from Canada I had to look up a few terms such as Homebase and Robbie Savage, but we do have Coronation Street here :) He describes the gambling roller coaster perfectly: you’re either high as a kite or in the depths of despair, there’s no in-between. And it can all happen in literally 2 seconds. And as he also says, there’s no winning long-term either…the best a compulsive gambler can do is break even every day by sitting out. Obviously all addictions are problematic and have potential to ruin a life. But I don’t know if any other is as bewildering as gambling…because it constantly tries to tell its victim that it’s the best cure for itself, even as the hole of debt gets deeper and the desperation grows stronger. Anyway, thanks again, I really appreciated this video. Anyone who doesn’t quite understand from personal experience what Paul describes can consider themselves very fortunate.
wonderful talk! unfortunately temptation for gambling is everywhere! addiction must be hard for those to overcome, especially if tv adverts or gaming apps suggest gambling
So so true merse Can relate as someone of 40 years with the same illness just starting in recovery Nearly everything you say is my story And mode of gambling
And yet TH-cam algorithm still squeezes in a bet advert on this video. Quite ironic the world we live in. Well done Paul. I certainly understand even more on the alcohol one. It's a shame to even having to explain to anyone because you'll be looking all normal and the people around might actually cheer you for being a heavy drinker. Such a shame
Love the magic man Merse. Used to watch him from the Northbank. Im a recovering alcoholic and the rest. It is a daily battle and the only way to win it is one day at a time. Read the book twice. Some great advice. Hated Robbie Savage as a player but as a pundit he seems like a decent bloke. Cheers you legend Merse.
Gambling addiction really is a horrible affliction. There's a reason our ancestors made it illegal to gamble and why it's banned in both the bible and in Islam. It leads to nothing but human misery and it corrupts everyone involved in it to a greater or lesser degree.
British Government needs to close down all these Gambling shops there destroying peoples life, People lifes can be more better and happy, If the Government puts its foot down get rids of this problem, close these Gambling shops
All the governments allow it like alcohol cos it make lots ov money 💰 the twist it round and blame the person not the poison advertising it’s shocking 😢😢😢😢
It was never anuff for me I always wanted more alcohol drugs gambling help people give some thing back keep round like minded people it’s really dus help 👍
professional gambling is just another form of Labor. Going to the casino to make money is like going to a factory. The point of money is to make it without working.
It’s a means of earning money if your 1 of the tiny percentage who find a way to beat the casino but 99% lose their money , to what is nothing more than a giant Ponzi scheme where only the casino bosses have a chair when the music stops
fearne your still hot, met you years ago in bp petrol station near wandsworth bridge, you have aged lovely x as for merse always repected you and your honesty
No sympathy whatsoever I call a mug a mug. As the saying goes a fool and his money easily parted He only got rich by kicking a bladder about anyway ? Hardly useful I feel sorry for those who've lost their life savings through no fault of their own though
If he’s so bad and such a mug then why are you watching?? You willingly watch a video on someone you profess to hate?? The mind boggles. You have too much time on your hands. Is your name a shot at irony?? Maybe you should show some eh??
@@mrkipling2201 oh. Months later and can't you think of a better comment other than trotting out the same old saw repeated by umpteen yt Fun fact. One needs to WATCH to comment and I don't even know him . BTW I only watched a couple of minutes of this boring pity party
What do you think about this week's episode? Do you think there is still a lot of stigmas attached to gambling addiction? Would you like to share your story with us? ♥️
Merse is amazing. Keep up the good work 👏
Gambling should be the same as cigarettes - these companies shouldn't be allowed to advertise it.
Loved this. Eye opening and a brilliant guest.
I think you shouldn't waste airtime with this fool. Definitely not give him money. You can still do anti gambling videos and self help
This was amazing and this guy Paul merson I got so much soul and gratitude for him and for you to fern haha.. he's so honest about it all and ive had addiction problems myself and getting the necessary help but only just started. Peace ✌️
I live with some one with alcohol addiction, this has given me a massive insight into how the person feels and that it is an illness and not just a selfish destructive person . Thank you so much for this sending you all love
My ex-partner is an alcoholic. Al-anon helped me so massively 🤗
This is so so true..I a recovering drug and gambling addict..I have put down the drugs which I believe I can win the war against my drug addiction but gambling which is legal in my eyes is much harder and is much more a daily struggle..thank you Paul for your honesty and best of luck in your recovery
Only came across this yesterday... Such honesty from Paul Merson. Found it better to watch than the BBC Documentary. Could resonate with so much that was being said in relation to the gambling - it's so easy to hide gambling and the worry is when recovering how easy it can be to just start again and go into your own bubble where nothing else matters
Paul, you are helping an awful lot of people. With your book, videos and talking about your experiences with addiction. That can be the high place for you now. The satisfaction and buzz of seeing people getting better. His videos have helped me out. A lot . Much appreciated and many thanks.
This video was so powerful. I cried so much, more than I thought possible. I want to say Thank you to Fearne and thank you to Paul. Because of this content I feel more positive than ever about stepping out of this living hell and into a world where I can live again!
I really appreciate this and Paul Merson being so honest and open.
There are many things I have to say.
Regardless of who you are, addiction can happen to anyone and also, gambling is the worst addiction. You can hide it as it is stated in this video. It's absolutely disgusting that there are so many advertisements absolutely everywhere that encourage people to gamble and to get caught up in this. These people have no idea what could happen to them and it's made out to be glamorous. But it's not.
I do believe that nobody can truly understand to the fullest about gambling addiction unless they have gone through it themselves. Again, I appreciate this video and the fact that people are trying to understand but it's impossible. I also think that there HAS to be more interviews done with the working class man about gambling addiction. I can understand absolutely everything in this video that Paul Merson has said and as amazing as it is that he can talk about this, as a working class man myself, even though this is all relatable, it's hard to connect on a personal level because Paul has been through the same thing as us but...he's Paul Merson. He is able to write a book. He is able to do a documentary. He is able to come on here and talk about this.
A woman who worked for The Samaritans called me and she was doing her own project in her own time about gambling. She got in touch through GamCare and we ended up speaking on the phone. I spoke to her for two hours about the dangers and I kept feeling she didn't truly understand. The suicide rates because of it. The lives ruined because of it. I told her to clear her history and her cache on her laptop. I did the same. I asked her to type in ANYTHING in You Tube. I did the same. The first thing that came up on both of our searches...was a gambling advert. She seemed shocked and did the same thing and each time the first thing that came up again was a gambling advert. The government has to change all this.
Even if compulsive gamblers somehow manage to stop, gambling is everywhere around us. You can't watch a sports game without a gambling advert. There were four out of five advertisements related to gambling on the last football match I saw. How on earth can gamblers stay away? And it attracts new addicts too.
It's dangerous. It ruins lives. People are killing themselves because if it. And it's all legal. It's not right.
Yeah but I dunno if it should be illegal. people can in theory have £20 placepot and enjoy that, should the laws be changed for the percentage who have problem, the advertising was illegal I think, They brought in measures to change maximum bet reduce amount on those machines. I think if someone is betting and clearly has problem, the account should maybe be suspended, but people will try to get around that, and you could maybe have rehab available, and stuff, ideally, but it;s complex problem, because people probably have to hit low point, to come out of it, I dunno. You can get blocking software, I forget the exact ones, for computers,
I just found you today with the Dave Grohl interview and then I see this. I've been in GA for 6 years. Last bet was 3 October 2015. The 12 step program def helped me. Another great interview and now I have to get Paul's book. Thank you!!
Really enjoyed this podcast and I can totally relate with everything Paul says… I’m 4 months 5 days without a bet and watching things like this help remind me not to go back to my old ways. Keep up the good work Paul 👏
When i was lost thought of ending everything when i was in year 9 so about 14-15 i was self harming because of how angry at wveryone i was but now im 16 i am a completly diffrent person your podcasts help me alot and when i do relapse i dont say anything because its easier for me not to say why i do it
I've had my challenges with addictions all my life - sugar and alcohol. Listen to this has really helped me. I esp relate to the part about not having just a drink cause what's the point. Thank you.
I think we all have to appreciate that we can’t have it all in life. The most important thing is appreciating what you can do and being grateful.
Absolutely outstanding Paul Merson. I watched the James English podcast with you too. Only people who have been through this can truly relate. Nothing but respect for this. Amazing ❤️
Great interview. Being from Canada I had to look up a few terms such as Homebase and Robbie Savage, but we do have Coronation Street here :)
He describes the gambling roller coaster perfectly: you’re either high as a kite or in the depths of despair, there’s no in-between. And it can all happen in literally 2 seconds. And as he also says, there’s no winning long-term either…the best a compulsive gambler can do is break even every day by sitting out.
Obviously all addictions are problematic and have potential to ruin a life. But I don’t know if any other is as bewildering as gambling…because it constantly tries to tell its victim that it’s the best cure for itself, even as the hole of debt gets deeper and the desperation grows stronger.
Anyway, thanks again, I really appreciated this video. Anyone who doesn’t quite understand from personal experience what Paul describes can consider themselves very fortunate.
Great to see him in a better place. The addiction isn’t everything you are.
wonderful talk! unfortunately temptation for gambling is everywhere! addiction must be hard for those to overcome, especially if tv adverts or gaming apps suggest gambling
Amazing interview thank you so much
A legend u will always be with or without ur addiction I have the same addiction gambling its un bad thank you
So so true merse
Can relate as someone of 40 years with the same illness just starting in recovery
Nearly everything you say is my story
And mode of gambling
Never judge a person until you've walked a mile in their shoes. Then you can say what you like because you're a mile away and he's got no shoes
Amazing interview.
And yet TH-cam algorithm still squeezes in a bet advert on this video. Quite ironic the world we live in. Well done Paul. I certainly understand even more on the alcohol one. It's a shame to even having to explain to anyone because you'll be looking all normal and the people around might actually cheer you for being a heavy drinker. Such a shame
Thanks Paul, wonderful!
Love Paul, hope he keeps well.
I'm not a bad person I'm not well best words I've heard thank you my friend
Love the magic man Merse. Used to watch him from the Northbank. Im a recovering alcoholic and the rest. It is a daily battle and the only way to win it is one day at a time. Read the book twice. Some great advice. Hated Robbie Savage as a player but as a pundit he seems like a decent bloke. Cheers you legend Merse.
Great interview. I've spent time in a gambling rehab and can relate to everything Paul has said. It is sole destroying 😢😭😱☹️🙏🙏
Feel like very addict is just trying to get through the next hour, it is upsetting but reality. Keep it up and see someone if it gets to difficult
Nothing you say is sad, Merson your a legend
A great man to tell people he life story
Paul Merson will never forgive himself. Amazing how honest and open he is
Gambling addiction really is a horrible affliction.
There's a reason our ancestors made it illegal to gamble and why it's banned in both the bible and in Islam. It leads to nothing but human misery and it corrupts everyone involved in it to a greater or lesser degree.
What a Great interview
Gambling and alcoholism is self inflicted.Once hooked you have to get out of the habit,not easy but definitely possible
Do not dwell my friend ur best player I seeing
Im listening to this and the ads just inadvertently interupt as per usual and the advertisement was a gambling ad, oh the irony.
Nice♥️
Wow this woman knows alot about addiction. Boredom is definitely the biggest problem!!!
British Government needs to close down all these Gambling shops there destroying peoples life, People lifes can be more better and happy, If the Government puts its foot down get rids of this problem, close these Gambling shops
All the governments allow it like alcohol cos it make lots ov money 💰 the twist it round and blame the person not the poison advertising it’s shocking 😢😢😢😢
It was never anuff for me I always wanted more alcohol drugs gambling help people give some thing back keep round like minded people it’s really dus help 👍
professional gambling is just another form of Labor. Going to the casino to make money is like going to a factory. The point of money is to make it without working.
It’s a means of earning money if your 1 of the tiny percentage who find a way to beat the casino but 99% lose their money , to what is nothing more than a giant Ponzi scheme where only the casino bosses have a chair when the music stops
Love Merse, even if he did play for the Gooners.
0:42 lying straightaway. Only wrote it for one person lol. Come off it you wrote it to make some more cash
Bore off
@@whatisourchildrenlearning he doesn't deserve respect
You bore off the man lost 7 million he's done this book to help people as he cares that there is other people out there who are ill!
Fearne cotton is a ex smoker
fearne your still hot, met you years ago in bp petrol station near wandsworth bridge, you have aged lovely x
as for merse always repected you and your honesty
You done well not to touch yourself on camera talk to her merse
No sympathy whatsoever I call a mug a mug. As the saying goes a fool and his money easily parted
He only got rich by kicking a bladder about anyway ? Hardly useful
I feel sorry for those who've lost their life savings through no fault of their own though
@@whatisourchildrenlearning get with the real world. It's not all rainbows and unicorns
You are obviously so perfect and dont understand that not everyone else is as strong and fantastic as yourself. You are the mug.
@@ciararespect4296 ciara must be a kid or a very silly Little person. Pathetic comment
If he’s so bad and such a mug then why are you watching?? You willingly watch a video on someone you profess to hate?? The mind boggles. You have too much time on your hands. Is your name a shot at irony?? Maybe you should show some eh??
@@mrkipling2201 oh. Months later and can't you think of a better comment other than trotting out the same old saw repeated by umpteen yt
Fun fact. One needs to WATCH to comment and I don't even know him
. BTW I only watched a couple of minutes of this boring pity party