Gambling addiction

[user20386]

Hi, I have a bad gambling problem and about to lose everything from it. I want to stop but feel powerless at the moment whilst my mood has dipped. I feel so guilty on my kids and I can't sleep at night due to money worries. I have bipolar and always seem to be addicted to something.
I don't know what I hope to gain from writing this I guess I just need some support as too embarrassed to speak out in real life.
Anyone out there come through a gambling addiction with their life still intact? Where do I start 😫

Anybody??

My husband was addicted to gambling years ago. He did swap one addiction for another for a good while, just a lesser one until he kicked them all. When he thinks back now, it's like it happened to someone else.

So there's hope, but you need to get some help if you can't do it alone xx

Hello, I have the same problem. Feeling really disgusted with myself. I stopped for years,was fine and started again.
Maybe if you can pm we can chat further.
It is possible to stop with the right mindset. Stay focus on the kids in the mean time. I know how hard it is.

I too have the same problem. I am about to have my first child and I worry that I can't control myself. Have you been to GA or a counsellor to talk about it? I find that this helps. There is also a chat room on the GA website so you can connect with other problem gamblers x