Gambling Addiction & Recovery Support Group
Compulsive gambling is an urge or addiction to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. A preferred term among many professionals is problem gambling, as few people described by the term experience true compulsions in the clinical sense of the word. Problem gambling often is defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others rather...
I have lost more than just money gambling, I have lost three wives 7 kids and my family barely talks to me. I got sick about 13 years ago and it only fed the gambling addiction. I never cared about money, but I know I need it to survive. Everybody needs somebody and I have nobody. My mom stills talks to me, only just because shes my mom. I don't know were I'm going to be in a couple of years. But I know I will graduate in one more year. I'm 49 and the gambling has kelp me in school because of all the student loans and grants. A lot of people have lost different amounts of money and some their lives. God bless all of you, because those that have the problem need no explanation on how hurtful and lonely it can feel. I don't wish for a lot of money, just a woman that understands me and wan't to love me for me, and not just what I can do for her. That is when I think I can quit gambling.
I used to think I could meet someone and they could save me. Help me. Rescue me. Stop me from destroying myself with the gambling.
But they can't. You need to love yourself first, as clich as that sounds, and you need take care of yourself first. That is the only way you are going to attract someone who is wonderful, loving, and loyal.
Think about it this way: By gambling for so long, you have given up on you. In turn, you have attracted spouses, friends, and acquaintances into your circle who have given up on you as well.
In order to find people who are going to love, support, and stick by you, YOU need to stick by you.
I recommend finding a good therapist, starting in a GA group, doing a self-ban at the casinos near you, and putting your money in the hands of a good financial planner who will pay your bills and manage your money ASAP. Do this, and you'll find someone who loves you and will help take care of you, because you're loving you and taking care of you.
Wish you all the best in your journey.