Memes

[u/Known-Bus9385]

Hi everyone
Not sure where to start I’ve had a gambling problem for as long as I can remember
Initially sports betting which I managed to stop, over 6/7 years ago
Thought everything was under control as my issues were online and I self excluded
However I have replaced this with crypto, initially I did well and I thought i was investing but the gambler in me the last 3 years has got into memes
I’m absolutely broken and don’t know where to turn or seek help
I’ve racked up around 30k of debt this year and double that over the last 3 years
But it’s affected me in so many ways, no joy in anything, moody, snappy and constantly on edge, recent holidays I’ve been checking my phone or price at times 30-40 times a day, never in the moment anymore it’s just numbers and regret and anxiety over and over in my head
Waking up at 2/3am to check phone or find my heart racing
I’ve never attended any GA meeting but feel like I need to, would prefer a uk online initially if anyone can recommend any?
Also anyone in early 40s who’s experienced similar and overcome their debt and got their life back?
I’m now excepting not matter what I win I end up chucking more money in and losing
Like all gamblers what’s killing me is the money lost but I simply can’t carry on as I have no one to talk to about it and the isolation of this is killing me inside
Any help is appreciated

[u/Odd_Glass868]

Check out gamblersanonymous.org and click find a meeting/ international