Hello everyone,
I don't know if I signed up for the right website but I could use some advice. My partner of nearly 7 years became addicted to gambling just after lockdown and was winning and loosing fair amounts but it became a big problem around 2 years ago where he would put on bigger stakes more often and he's at rock bottom, he's depressed, distant and not really with the world if you get what I mean. I really want to help him before it's too late and I don't want the gambling to come between us and I'm in love with him and he needs me the most right now. My question is, how do I help him? He has admitted he is addicted but he just doesn't know how to stop the urges from getting the best of him. He wanted to sign up and bet help but just couldn't do it as he wants to bet but stop betting as well. What can I do to help him and his mental health?
Appreciate you all in advance.
Hello @dee-_00
I'm sorry to hear that you are so worried about your partner.
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If you are worried about your partner's mental health and feel that he needs to speak to someone about this, the GP can help (if your partner doesn't feel able to call the GP just now, this is something you can do on his behalf). You can also call the NHS on 111 over the weekend or at night when the GP's surgery is closed.
I hope this information helps.
Best wishes,
Susan
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Hi Dee and welcome to the forum.
Sorry to read about what you are going through with your partner. You will receive lots of support here.
It's good that your partner admits he has a problem. It sounds like he's not yet fully ready to give up. A gambling addiction can get progressively worse and effect mental health. You say he appears distant and not really with the world at times.
It's important that you protect your own finances and keep them separate from his if you can. Try not to lend/give him any money. Look after your own wellbeing as living with a gambler is very difficult at times, especially if he is not ready to give up.
Take care and keep posting.
J
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