Dear Tyguy33
Well done for posting on this forum which is for recovering compulsive gamblers. As you may know, tyguy, compulsive gambling is a progressive illness and only gets worse. Thankfully, you have not hit rock bottom but I think even you can see the progressive nature of the illness. I too hit rock bottom and spent my rent money and everything in my bank account which I had never done before. The repossession order on my home woke me up to,do,something about this. Your job is a blessing, believe me. Don’t let it get so bad that you ,owe your job. When we are addicted to gambling things happen to shake us out and realise what we are doing to ourselves. Your girlfriend in the longer term or your aunt in the short term handling the finances is a good idea. You have time on your side and you can stop this addiction for good. Compulsive gamblers never win, it just goes back until we are left with nothing. Is there a GA where you are or any addictions counselling? You do need to get some support as without it it is almost impossible to quit. You also must self exclude from any local casinos or on line sites. This addiction will destroy your life, no doubt about they. You have time on your side to rebuild your life. Oh, and tell your girlfriend. Good luck!
