im 18, and i am down bad

Dear @ra823iv9ts,

Thank you for posting on the forum, I can hear how hard this is for you right now and hope you find support and understanding from others in this community.

Many people can relate to using gambling as a way to escape from difficult and painful emotions but with the right support you can get through this.

I have emailed you with some details of support services available in the US and wish you all the best in your recovery.

Do keep posting and reaching out, gambling can affect anyone and it takes strength and courage to talk about it. You are not alone.

Take care

Rachel

Forum Admin

Posted by: @ra823iv9ts

hi.

i am a 18 yr old boy from the US and in the past 5 months or so I have lost a lot of bitcoin in gambling alone. I have been struggling with depression and some other stuff these past few months and have have been drinking a lot and smoking a lot to ease the pain of things. Last night I lost more money and i wanted to die. i am currently employed which i mostly use to pass time during the day as i work 8 hours.  I smoked and drank so much which made me feel like even worse about myself. I am motivated to get over this stupid addiction, and i will work hard to get my money back, and one day ill laugh at all this. but for now it hurts so god d**n bad. i am going to college in like 2 months as a freshman. 

anyways, i hope you all goodluck with getting over this, and i wish you all success in life <3

Hi Jack

As bad as you feel until you begin to take some ownership unfortunately nothing will change. All the help in the world wont help anyone that doesn't want to help them selves. Bet on your self!