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    bebita1971

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      From SLOWLYshrinking July 16

      I am sorry you are having to deal with this problem, but know there is many others, and know that it will most likely get WORSE before it gets better. I was convinced we were ok, no gambling going on, but I was wrong. It messes with your respect and your trust you have had in your partner. It will never be the same, I have dealt with this for working on 5 years, doesn't make me an expert, but I am so grateful we are not in the same situation as we were a few years back.

      You must continue to live for yourself, and not just for your husband, it is easy to say, BUT so hard to do. Mine swears he has not gambled since last Dec., but I am not sure. I will never be sure again. Just focus on your children, and yourself. It will either get better or BREAK! All my prayers~!

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      From SLOWLYshrinking July 16

      Hi, I know it is hard when your husband works away.I feel that this is where all of our problems started, my husband will pay the bills, and all that, but we have nothing to fall back on, no savings. He feels it is the issue of money that drives me mad! He doesn't realize it is the LIES!
      Stay strong dear friend.
      I think they are trying to fill something in their life that seems to be empty, just as any addict does with their drug of choice. I do know what you are dealing with. All my prayers for you and your family.

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      From Moyer July 16

      Praying for you and the kids. I'm so sorry this addiction is happening to your family. Do you work? Does your husband control all the finances? You have to protect yourself financially, that's for sure. But I know that's not as easy as just telling your husband to stop gambling, you might have to put your foot down by telling him you want control of the finances so the kids don't have to do without. Please don't give up hope, if your husband doesn't want to face the truth about his addiction, you still can. And the truth is you can't change him, but you can begin to change your existence by changing what you can. We're here for you, keep reading. Hugs

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    • Close Gambling Addiction & Recovery

      I am the spouse of a compulsive gambler. This has happened from 6 months now & has become worse. We are barely making ends meet for my kids & I. Now my husband is usung a credit card chash advance to gamble. The last expense was $5,800. I am overwhelmend do not know what to do. I am desperate. My husband is away for work in AZ & I live in Massachusetts with my 2 little kids. No family just afew friends.

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Post partum depression 7 years ago, on going depression on and off. Agravated for the past 17 months since my H left to work in another state. Been alone with my kids all this time.

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      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      I used when I had health insurance, 4 years ago.
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      No side effects. I had a few at the very beginning ( headache, diarrhea, upset stomach) Now I do not experience any SE.
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