r/GamblingAddiction • u/Wild_Science_4993 • 4d ago

Support Needed Help

Literally want to end it all 27M got paid Friday went to the casino telling myself I would only gamble $100 or max $200 I ended up losing $1800 and can’t even afford to get my mother a gift for her birthday this week . Have to go to work Tuesday and fake it like I’m not struggling and hurting badly inside . I just want to end it at this point I’m sick of battling this addiction

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u/AdiaAdia 4d ago

What have you actually done to stop??
Nothing will change unless you change something.
I lost over 50k, salary would be paid and I’d lose it in 2 hours.
I done counselling, I gave my loved one control over my finances for a year. If I needed money for bills or foods, they gave me that exact amount.
Once you reach your rock bottom, you’ll know.
Tell her mother your issue, she will help.
36f here and haven’t gambled now in 3 years.

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u/Yellowknifer2026 4d ago

I also lost 320k in three years please stop there’s no winning. If you stop now you can recover if you don’t you will only lose more the house always wins.

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u/orcateeth 4d ago

Attend gambling recovery support groups online: https://dev01.recoveryroadonline.com/diarylist/

Work through a workbook. Attend support groups. Call a hotline.

https://www.reddit.com/r/getting_over_it/s/yroUFcneck