Hello my name is Daniel and i have been an addict for gambling since I turned 18 4 years ago. I was constantly playing online casinos and since I was living with my mom I did not care to gamble and just never thought about how it was destroying me. My family always thought I just had a bad job and did not make a lot of money which is why me struggling financially didn't make them think I was gambling. Around 4 months ago my mom and brother intervened and asked if I had been gambling, this is the first time I ever said I was in almost 4 years to anybody. My brother mom rightfully made me feel shame and guilt and at that point I actually stopped for 3 months. My life was actually better and I ended up falling into that abyss again and lost all my money that I had worked to save. Now just today my mom texted me asking if I had been gambling. I wanted to throw up when she asked me and my brother said he will no longer speak to me anymore. My mom is still wanting to help me and I honestly have no idea why. The main thing that just makes me feel horrible is that my father was a gambler for 25+ years and I witnessed him destroy his life. I do not know why I still gamble and I am really just not knowing what to do. i do not know how I am supposed to get my brother back or to get anyone to trust me again. I cam to this chatroom hoping that someone has something they can say to help me. Sorry for the long post. If anyone has anything that can help me not feel so miserable and lonely I would appreciate it.
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