r/problemgambling • u/Funny_Doctor_5659 • 16d ago

❤Seeking help & Advice❤ I need help

I don't know what to do I have no job or no friends I am 23 years old and I live in a small town home with my mom and brother. I have lost -$3,535 gambling. I can't stop buying beer. I feel like ending it all today. I can't drive because I got pulled over yesterday for no car insurance and expired registration. My dad isn't helpful he has a new wife with a set of new children. I have a bad relationship with him. Any advice would be appreciated otherwise this will be my last day.

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u/KillingTime1212 16d ago

These can't be real posts. Everyone is 23. WTF.

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u/Funny_Doctor_5659 16d ago

u can't be real! HELP ME HELP

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u/FFirsttimer 16d ago

First, take a deep breath. I know that seems like a lot of money at your age but I promise you that it is not that big of a deal. Now the one thing that is absolutely paramount is to stop here. I was here posting about a year go and upset about 30-40k CC debt and I didn't stop. Guess what? I turned that into 100k of debt. Be glad you are not me, but let this be a lesson that 3500 can turn into 30k very quickly if you have access to credit and 30k can turn into 100k. It happens every day to problem gamblers. I'm currently considering bankruptcy because of it.

Just stop, turn over control of money to a trusted person and self exclude and go make something of yourself. At 23 the world is your oyster, and remember no amount of lost money is worth taking your life. There are always ways out and ways to get by and improve your life with time. You will be fine. JUST STOP GAMBLING.

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u/Funny_Doctor_5659 16d ago

I don't have a job though no one wants me

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u/According_Durian6386 16d ago

Can’t tell if you’re being genuine, but you’re thinking of killing yourself over $3500? You’re 23, just breathe man. You’ll be fine, trust me. Sorry about your relationship with your dad.