I started gambling almost 20 years ago and spent thousands of dollars in a few months, instantly realizing I had an issue I confessed to family and friends and barred myself from the casino. I moved to a state with no gambling and had no issues all this time. Now online gambling gave me access again and I have lost so much. I told my husband and I know he was disappointed but supportive but I didn’t stop and he now has no idea the scope of what I’ve lost. I’m angry because I keep trying to quit but everything online floods me with more ads. It will take years to dig out of the debt and that’s a reality I can’t even deal with. Hoping my story gets it off my chest enough so I can breathe and maybe comfort someone elseÂ
 Dear Kkuens,
Thank you for sharing on our forum. Others will be able to relate to your situation. You took some good protective actions in relation to the casinos, but the online gambling is too accessible and there are triggers. It sounds really tough going. If you haven't considered it already, then try and involve your husband in the management of your finances/hand over financial control.
In addition to support from others on the forum, here are some links which might be useful to you.Â
https://www.gamcare.org.uk/self-help/links-to-other-support-agencies/international-support-contacts/
https://gamban.com/blog/does-gamban-work-in-my-country
https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/
Best Wishes
FionaÂ
Forum Admin
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