Hi Adam. I am also just starting my recovery. I’ve been gambling at casinos and on line hard for about 3 years now and I’ve finally reached out for help. I’ve got myself into about $50,000 of debt because of it. I also have a son about your age who got into trouble with foreign exchange trading which is still gambling. He’s in $35000 of debt too. So he’s moved back home with me for a while.
It’s hard. I want to play all the time. I use my phone a lot too. It’s easy and convenient. I’ve banned myself from the casino twice now and I got myself back in recently and find myself going again.
I’m in a woman’s group program and we meet once a week. I come on here and read and reply to others, but it’s a constant struggle. You really have to really want to quit and I’m trying to find my motivation to do so. Weekends are hard for me too. I completely understand how you feel.
