***** Lynsey and welcome.
What you say is true for all of us. The good news is that there is a lot of help out there these days. Here and other sites like this one, Gamblers Anonymous, other self help groups, counselling, residential treatment centres and more.
Keep posting. If you tell us a little more about your situation you will get a lot for feedback and support from the other members here. Let us know what help you are using and the positive steps you are taking to tackle this addiction.
