Not sure where to start or what to say other than the title.
I'm a gambling addict and the truth I'm finally facing is that I have been for pretty much my whole life.
This addiction and my weakness to it has left me crippled financially and with barely any relationships left. I have barely any social contact anymore.
My mental health is in a bad way and getting worse. I've been seeking help for depression, anxiety and panic attacks for years but it's not easy to get.
I take responsibility for the situation I'm in and I want to change it I'm just not sure how or if I can.Â
Thank you for reading and much love to anyone and everyone struggling with similar things
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Hi Faithless21,
Well done for posting on the forum, and thanks for sharing some of your story.
You mention how gambling has contributed to social isolation for you; hopefully sharing peer support on the forum can help you to feel some social support, and you might like to join the chatrooms too, so you can benefit from a live group chat with forum members.Â
You mention that you have been seeking help for your mental health too. If you are based in Britain, please call us on our freephone 0808 8020 133, so we can let you know about local services that offer free support for recovery.
Take care,
Adam.
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