My son is 22 and a compulsive gambler. I have bailed him out before and he still owes me money. The trouble is I can see and feel his depression and I just feel I want to take it all away for him. I know in my heart that lending him more money is not the thing to do but the mother in me wants to make it alright. His girlfriend has stood by him and me but he feels he should end their relationship as he keeps on hurting her. He has finally referred himself to the nhs gambling clinic as his girlfriend and I have too but he is awaiting assessment. It's like he can't cope with having just enough to manage on and just chases more all the time. I am worried about his mental health and ultimately tell my own. I could go on and on pouring my heart out. I am aiming to get him some hypnotherapy or counseling as well
I replied to a very similar thread here. http://www.gamcare.org.uk/forum/index.php?tid=299981
I am not a mean person but a recovering CG myself but sometimes you just gotta say STOP !
Andy
I find myself in the exact same position. It is so difficult but one thing I have learnt is that lending my son money just prolonged the inevitable and ultimately made the debt more. Be strong.
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