[Blondie53]

Thanks so much for your reply it made a lot of sense!

sometimes I feel that this will never end but I do have hope that together we can overcome this I will take your advice and try not to be so anxious about it sometimes being involved so much that can be difficult but I will try

i find exercise helps me de stress so I need to get back into my routine

your absolutely right about my sons self esteem and confidence is low it always has been he needs to believe in himself more

im seeing him tomorrow and will have a talk with him, I know he feels ashamed about his gambling and doesn’t like how it makes him feel he feels rubbish gambles again and feels even worse

will post in a few days time see how this week goes

[Blondie53]

Aah ok I did think I hadn’t done it right thankou 

[Blondie53]

Hi I am brand new to this site but looking for support and advice! My son who is 26 has always gambled had a really bad episode a few years ago we bailed him out financially things seemed to settle for a while or we didn’t hear about any issues. Them he has escalated it again, betting hundreds of pounds that he can’t afford and having debt problems, and can’t see that he has a problem, I have been so stressed about it and his behaviour has been quite irrational at times. His marriage broke up last year partly due to his gambling issues he has 3 children and in a new relationship but his habits are harming that too. Did move back home last year after his marriage break up and he used to stay with us at the weekends with the children and this lasted until very recently 7 months in total.he still owes me money but doubt I will get it back, I just want some advice about how to handle it to make sure I’m doing saying the right thing Told him he needs help and some CBT but all he says is he is fine

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