• Dardar posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 10 months, 2 weeks ago

    I’m new to this group and I’ve hit rock bottom. I feel alone all the time and don’t have anyone to talk to that can relate or care to understand. I used to be able to stay afloat with my gambling debt but now that I don’t make as much money as I used to. I have really gotten into a deep hole. I’m willing and want to stop but I’m not sure how. It seems like when I’m at the casino. That’s the only time I feel joy and if I stop. I won’t feel anything anymore

    • You posted over a week ago, but hope you read this anyway. You’re 35 and I am 77. I only started a couple of years ago. My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and I started gambling online as a distraction which then became an addiction. Admitting you have a problem is a good start. Gambling pulls you in… and it’s hard sometimes to think of how to quit. You say you don’t have anyone to talk to that would understand. I didn’t think so either. My greatest fear was that my family would find out and disown me. They did find out but they helped me instead of judging me by arranging a debt consolidation. Not everyone has to do that but I had built up a large debt. You do need to confide I think to someone …. family or a trusted friend. Gambler’s anonymous of course could help also. If you could find something else to replace the time you spend gambling it would help. For me I paint… for you it could be something else. There is life beyond addiction. If you really put your mind to it… you’re young and won’t be facing this issue when you’re my age… take care Lindy