[problemgambler99]

Its been over two weeks since ive last gambled. I have self banned myself from the local casino.

I know longer feel the urge or rush to gamble, the thought of gambling sends me into depressions now.

However, the financial distress my addicgion has currently put me in is overbearing.

I dont know How I am going to pay my bills. Rent, utilities, car note, etc. 

I am at my lowest of lows and I know that since Im here posting this,

If anyone could offer any form of financial support I would be eternally grateful.

Im currently out of work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I was considering a gofund me or asking for venmo donations.

Anything would help. I need it terribly. I hate myself for being at this point.

God bless,

 

[i-did-it]

Hi Problemgambler,
I don’t think this is the right place to get financial help. Almost everyone on here is either trying to stop gambling and is completely skint or has stopped and is trying to get their finances sorted after messing them up for years. Most of us have been where you are though , so we understand .

It sounds like you have hit rock bottom and the only way is up from here. You will survive this – can u let your bills slide for a month or ring them and ask for them to be spread over the rest of the year ?

Maybe you will find a job of some description to tide you over – many people on here have had to take on extra work (including me) . Try everything and everywhere and you might be pleasantly surprised .

Really well done on your gamble free time . It tAkes a while to get back on your feet but you will get there. Keep strong

[charles]

Hello Problemgambler, I did it is right – this is certainly not the place to ask for financial help. I see your previous post is on page 2, it would be better to keep that thread running. You can tell us about the things you are doing to aid your recovery and fill your gamble free time. The finances are part of recovery of course. These days there are a lot of options avaialble; from bankruptcy through to repayment plans, with a lot in between. My advice would be to get proper local financial advice so you know your options, there are a lot of free financial advice agencies around. You could also go to your local GA meeting. You won’t get financial help there either but you will certainly meet a lot of people who have gone through the same sort of things that you are now – you can see where they got their advice from at the same time as helping you stay gamble free.

 

Again, i hope you revive your previous thread and keep posting there.

[finding_laura]

hi problem gambler,

The weight of all our debts once we stop gambling (which is usually when we have completely run out of money and credit) can be overwhelming. I’m not sure what country you are from but would suggest you look for a non profit credit counseling agency that can perhaps look at your situation and offer your advice. Many members contact all of their creditors to renegotiate payments. You are not working and are dealing with a health condition (compulsive gambling is classified as a mental illness in a lot of countries, you wouldn’t be lying). If they see they may not get anything they are usually easier to get a new payment plan out of. Keep posting for gambling support. Perhaps use one thread though as Charles suggests. I know this can be very depressing, realizing what we have done. But one day at a time you can get through this period.
Laura

[kin]

 

Hi PG, I was reading your post and recall what happen to me. How many times have I tried to borrow money in the past and promise never to gamble ever again. But after I receive the money, everything change. The head tell me to use part of the money for repayment and living expenses, and use the rest to gamble for more money, I could win back some money to reduce what I borrow partly or fully. My intention was good. In the end, I lost everything and make matter worst than before. I always tell myself this will be my last time. Unfortunately I have many last times. These are painful memories.

 

[Johnny B]

As much as I hate to admit it, I was in the exact place Kin just described. There was never a time that I got a loan to “help” me that I didn’t squeak some, if not most of it to feed the gambling urge. The quick win is always so close!!! (yeah right!) How about the emotional devastation that follows a loss of money that you shouldn’t be using in the first place…or possibly psycologically worse is getting a run, winning some, but then pissing it away. Praying for a good win and blowing it again….Living with that misery, no thank you.
Maybe this is “rock bottom” and a very good point to start figuring out how to move forward. It might seem, but is not, impossible!

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