Hello again Panterix
I don’t know if this helps but I am in the UK so possibly not so far from you as you thought.
The addiction to gamble is depressive, the owner of the addiction is destined to always lose and therefore feel failure, it is a roller-coaster and it will not stop until it is accepted and action is taken.
He might want to feel more normal, but he is not abnormal and he is far from being alone with his worries. The future need not look black.
He is pouring these sad thoughts into you head which isn’t helping you or him – would he be willing to come on this site and open his heart to those who can support him and understand him but who will not carry the burden of his pain, as you are doing.
He can change Pan but it is so important that you do not lose yourself. Do you have friends to talk about different things with, or hobbies and interests that you enjoy? Any time spend not worrying about gambling is good for your soul. Never lose sight of how unique and important you are.
Tomorrow evening’s group is at 19.00-20.00 hours UK time, I would love to ‘meet’ you there.
You are not alone
Velvet