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Hi Tina !
I hope you’re doing ok, this is the best place to be we all are struggling with our addiction here, we understand the feelings like our lives are over . But you are doing the right thing seeking help. Together we can get three threw this horrible disease.
We lose ourselves caught up in this addictions doing things we never thought we would ever do. This is a sickness and it totally destroys every part of our lives without us even knowing it . The fact that you are here and asking for help shows that you are in there and ready to fight this battle to get healthy again be proud of yourself for reaching out . Be strong you’ve got this and we are all here if you need us.

Hi Tina,

Good for you for taking the first step and seeking support for yourself by coming to this platform. Your self-worth will be gradually rebuilt as you stay gamble-free day by day. Self-worth is not made out of nothing, it’s usually based on what you’ve accomplished and what you believe you can do. Ask yourself what is important for you in life and if what you are doing right now is in line with what you value, that can be a good place to start. I’d be happy to elaborate more, hope it helps.
I am a psychotherapist who has had experience working with people with gambling addiction in the hospital. I am trying to build an self-help app that is a digital treatment program so that people can access effective, quality help they would get in a therapy room, for example. If that sounds like something you would want to exist, please check out the landing page (https://skinnerapp.wixsite.com/helloskinner) to know more about the app and sign up to express your interest so that I can make it happen faster. You are also welcome to offer your insights and suggestions.

Tina I feel just like you! My husband and kids work so hard and I just flush all their hard work down the toilette for a little rush and even smaller chance I’ll win anything back. I could’ve put my kid through college with the amount I’ve lost and every week I’m borrowing from Peter to pay Paul. When I think of what I’ve done I can’t believe it. I came clean to my family last year and promised I’d never gamble again … well low and behold a new online casino popped up and I said I’d just do the free bonus and thousands of dollars later I’m maxed out again on all my credit cards and not paying anything since I have just enough for our bills every week. I can’t tell my family because I’m so ashamed and they will not forgive me this time.. I’ve betrayed their trust so badly. My silice is just seeing that I’m not alone and that some do make it out.
I guess and plus is that we both came here. You are not alone! You could do this .. we need to have some hope and support . Feel free to reach out to me and much luck to you💜