I've come to terms with my addiction to gambling... mostly lottery tickets (scratch off, draw games). It's been months building up, and I had no idea what I was getting into. I took a good look at my finances, and I am at the point of no return! I've been searching for the right counselor, and found out thru my work we offer Employee Assistance Program (EAP). I found articles on the internet, and all of my symptoms and actions diagnosed as a mental disorder, Pathological Gambling, I can deal with the difficulty of getting better, but my major problem is how I've kept it a secret from my spouse, friends and family members. That was one of the key factors to my illness. I am taking the first step in getting help....but how do I disclose to my spouse the mountain of debt we're in? I am prepared to end our marriage if it comes to that. But honestly, I feel my spouse will be supportive in helping me recover, and we would have to start over (most likely have to file bankruptsy).
2006-12-06 13:27:55 · 6 answers · asked by LARGE MARGE 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
Unfortunately you've encountered an addiction that costs money, and leaves you and your family in a rough situation. If it makes you feel better, everyone has an addiction. whether it be gambling or alcohol or sex or religion, people end up with a crutch to help them get by. People even get addicted to help groups.
If you're prepared to deal with it whatever the cost, and you're in a position in which you understand your problem, you are well ahead of the greater majority. Good luck and i hope things work out for you and that the next one isn't so costly.
2006-12-06 13:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i just want to say that I knew a guy who had a friend that actually pulled an armed robbery on a newsagent and along with money and ciggarettes, they also stole a huge roll of them scratchies (they probably wouldn't have been able to collect the winnings anyway) but they scratched them and out of about 10 grande worth of tickets they wouldn't have even got $700.
2006-12-06 13:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by miss2sexc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i assume you should be uncomplicated together with her and permit her know how you experience....asking her to alter her password is the the terrific option element of do. She then has some significant suggestion she would be able to act upon. Will this cut back her believe in you? in all probability no longer when you consider that your honesty is obviously examined.
2016-10-14 04:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not addicted to anything as serious a gambling but i am addicted to anything that has sugar in it....i really do go through withdrawl and everything.
2006-12-06 13:33:07 · answer #4 · answered by Retarded Genius 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SCRATCH SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD LOL ..I AM ADDICTED TO EATING TOO MUCH PIE , NOT TALKING ABOUT THE STORE BOUGHT , GIVE ME ABOUT 10-12 RIGHT NOW , I WANT BE A MALE SL*T !!!!! P.S. NEVER NEVER ATE PIE , THATS THE BAD PART !!
2006-12-06 15:05:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I smoke!
2006-12-06 13:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋