Hi Louise
It is a sad fact that without treatment the addiction to gamble will get worse and certainly in my experience GPs are no more help than a chocolate fire guard when it comes to this addiction – I repeat though that this has been my experience.
The right support is available for your partner as I have mentioned before – GA; the Gordon Moody Association; this site with all its different CG support groups and a terrific Helpline. What has his reaction been to these suggestions?
Does your partner know that you are seeking support? Often CGs do not think that those who love them need support and it can be a wake-up call to hear that they have sought some. In my view it is good that he knows that you are taking his addiction seriously even if he is not.
If he is now stealing to feed his addiction and it becomes a criminal matter your partner is in danger of losing his freedom and prisons are not designed to help CGs. The Gordon Moody Association rehabs are residential but in them your partner would be free to get the support he needs to control his addiction.
I hope you are getting support from family and friends and keeping up with your own hobbies and interests. As Worried Mama has said, Gamanon will give you support and suggestions and I believe it is important to take all the help that you can get.
It would be great to speak to you in real time this evening
Velvet
