Phil’s Story: “Gambling was my only form of escapism.”
Story summary: Phil used gambling to escape from family and work problems. He hid his gambling from family and friends as his debts got bigger and bigger. He felt a huge weight lift from his shoulders when he eventually told them what was going on. Phil went to see a counsellor and after a few sessions he began to see that he gambled because he was unhappy. Phil gave control of his finances to his wife and took up cycling as a more positive way to vent his frustration and to keep him busy. Phil also used a debt management service to work out a manageable repayment plan to his creditors.
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