hi, I'm in need of support at the moment. I'm an emotional wreck right now. I'm just wondering if there are any people on these boards who suffer bipolar alongside problem gambling. I'm sure I'm not the only one but feeling so alone right now.
I've been found out by my partner and have come clean to Mum and dad and I feel like such a disappointment to them. I've blown thousands in the last month and nearly got evicted last week due to my problem. I've took out loans in my partners name to pay for gambling or debts due to gambling. I can't even look at my kids I hate myself so much.
I've had C*****e addictions, weed addictions, spending addictions but nothing compares to the grip that this has on me.
I'm not blaming the bipolar, I have to accept some responsibility but surely it makes it harder. The highs are higher and the lows are lower than low.
Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.
Hello Linz,
I feel like i have a similar issue, i have not been told i have bipolar but many have told me i show extreme signs of it to which i feel my mental state is some what todo with why i gamble. Depending on the happiness level depends on if i gamble and this is something i aim to tackle.
As for your issues you are not a bad person, yes you have done wrong we all have no doubt everyone who is righting on this site has been dishonest, told white lies or doing something somebody would disagree with. For me this is the start of my journey today and i know my biggest challange is to get myself back on the road and out of this dirty hole i have crawled into. I am sure you can do the same thing. I know this doesnt answer your question but you are not on your own and hopefully this website can do you and me some good.
Wishing you the best
Thanks for your reply. Having a really bad day today and need support. I've left us with literally no money to live on. I just don't know when to stop anymore gambling just has such a grip on me.
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