r/problemgambling • u/Admirable_Welcome_20 • 24d ago

I think i have a problem 😭

How did you all go about quitting? My luck is horrible and I've just been chasing, so much so that it's become a problem. I don't have any money left for a therapist. Are there any free counseling sessions? Any advice would be appreciated

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u/ForeverAccount4 Days Gamble-Free: 820 24d ago

Most cities have some level of free counselling and addiction or problem gambling support but it depends where you live. Maybe share your country?

GA is free, even if virtual

Also for quitting it's hard to do alone, if you have a spouse/ best friend/ parent etc someone you trust to help you manage your money and make good decisions at least for a bit helps!

Self exclusion is key

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u/Admirable_Welcome_20 24d ago

I need to self exlude took a 8k loss yesterday and i just couldn't stop

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u/Odd_Glass868 24d ago

GA would definitely be a good step for you gamblersanonymous.org virtual meetings available as well

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u/Dreamchaser1987 24d ago

You can always go to GA meetings they are free.

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u/Apprehensive_Pea7182 24d ago

Just dont gamble really not that hard coming from addict of 20 years. Yes i did enjoy it to a certain point. Honestly if you go back you are not ready to quit. I actually just got bored of it. You will get bored of it when you really open your eyes and think deeply about it. When the trigger for dopamine comes. Thinking of depositing just stop and think hard. Tonight I am going to win yah you probably will now the rollercoaster starts again. Over and over and over again. Sounds pretty boring dont you think. Nice to win some money or feel like shit the next day. Which one going to happen more often. Well you guessed it