Told my family last weekend was the end after I lost everything I had left, then got paid the following week and relapsed and lost it all and some. I have been gambling since I was 16, when we still somewhat needed bookies because of how non accessible sports books were. I now find myself at twenty three with -300 dollars in my bank account after working my ass off for the last five years making somewhat good money but using every paycheck to sports bet. I have come to the point again in this 7 year cycle where sports betting is the only thing in my life giving me happiness, I go to bed thinking about it, I wake up thinking about it. It is in my head 24/7 and I’m not sure what to do. I have now lost everything I have made and saved and somehow I could still try and go more negative in my account to chase the losses. I have ruined relationships with girlfriends and when I’m out with friends I will be on my phone placing bets on anything I possibly I can. I feel fucking helpless but it’s my fault and only I can change it.
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Gambling is not giving you any happiness. It’s bringing you sheer misery. But you are 100% correct saying only you can change it. Gambling is holding you hostage and you are sympathizing with your captor (Stockholm Syndrome). Break free. This is not the way!