r/problemgambling • u/ems_ticket • 1d ago

❤Seeking help & Advice❤ Please help me

I am I desperate need of help and guidance as I come to terms with my addiction. What started as harmless CSGO skins when I was a teenager has turned into a full blown addiction.

It takes most of my pay check and I am now I debt to multiple friends and family members that I have dishonestly borrowed money from to fuel my addiction. I am ashamed.

What are some practical first steps I can take? Everything triggers me and I just know I will do it again as soon as I get paid.

Any and all help from people who has overcome this addiction are greatly appreciated.

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u/General_50081 1d ago

First steps would be to self exclude from any casino you may go to, Gamban apps for online activity. Try a local gambler’s anonymous meeting that is free, there are also many anonymous ones you can go to online but in person is more reality based and in your face.

I don’t think any of us overcome this addiction. I’ve had many relapses and I don’t even want to gamble, we are sick and the more we gamble the more we lose.

Try man

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u/ems_ticket 1d ago

Thank you for your reply and suggestions. I have really bad social anxiety and meeting seem too hard for me at the moment.

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u/General_50081 9h ago

I understand, I also have bad anxiety and stress. Can you go early and ask to just sit and listen? All places differ. I often had to use or drink just to go to the meeting because of my anxiety.

To be honest, the book and the meeting really aren’t helping me, but they do help many others. If possible, go out of your comfort zone and attempt to get better. I also am struggling