I have been gambling for about 20 years I have tried many times to stop but just keep failing and in my mind I hate it and know I am self sabotaging. Sometimes I do ok and stay off gambling for a while than I go on a massive binge and blow all my money and some. I am currently paying off gambling debts and really don't want to take on anymore loans. I use gambling to escape and I have just been diagnosed with PTSD from childhood trauma from sexual abuse and I am hoping treatment can help. I held my childhood trauma from my parents until last night, that's 30 years bottled up anger and pain. I explained the reason I am depressed and use drinking and gambling as a way to escape is because of my past sexual, physically and emotional abuse, I need to Stop now and enough is enough, I want to take back control and get my life back. My day 1 will starts today and I am going to do everything I can to never gamble again.Â
well done for opening up and making it on here nathdomb, I am glad you are seeking help for the other issues you are facing during this difficult time. With regards to the gambling I use Gamban on my devices too prevent me going onto online gambling. It’s very effective. Keep coming back here and read the stories and try to connect with others with the chat room and forum.
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i wish you a strong recovery and I hope you get the headspace you need to heal.
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