Posted by deempc Tue 29 Jul 2014 20:32:30
"hi
i am new to this forum and in a way cant believe i have had to find myself here saying i am addicted to gambling...help! im the same jason, lost so much but keep thinking the next time i will win and as we all know gamblers never "win". my biggest issue is i just cant find it in myself to tell my family about it i have lost so much money and if only they knew but know it is going to come to light soon and i will lose the trust and faith they had in me so guess this is rock bottom, help me stop?"
Hello deempc,
I’ve moved your post from the tail end of another thread, so it is more visible to other forum users.
It is good that you’ve joined the forum and that you’re willing to use this space to begin to open up about your gambling problem. It sounds like it has been very difficult for you to open up to those loved ones closer to you so far, but perhaps finding your voice here is a starting point.
You’ve shared how you’ve recognised the futility of your gambling and you’re not sure how to talk to family about the amounts of money lost; you feel very wary of how they might regard you in the light of your gambling problem. Please feel welcome to tell us more about your gambling if you like, and other forum members will share support with you.
You can also talk with a GamCare adviser on our Freephone 0808 8020 133 or our Netline.
Take care,
Adam.
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