Gambling has pushed me into Depression now Depression is making me Suicidal

[SurvLive]

I started gambling at the start of this year 2024 have tried to quit gambling but I have relapsed twice, the second time I lost all my savings causing me to be supper depressed.

I feel no zeal to do most of the activities,I am never motivated as I once were. Today I have talked to a psychologist who has guided me and has promised to follow up bi-weekly.

I pray that this addiction of compulsive gambling becomes a thing of the past. Since it has wasted my time, money and affected my relationships.

Anyone reading this please let me be a lesson to you avoid gambling it can become a disease and destroy your future. No one is immune. If you learn this behavior you become hooked and you have to unlearn.

[Dolphin14]

SurvLive

Gambling, like other addictions, gives that self soothing high. It's a way to fight off your depression.

Hopefully with the help of your psychologist you can overcome this.

Wishing you the best

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[SurvLive in reply to Dolphin14]

Thanks, I hope that everything will be okay living as a gambler is draining emotionally, mentally and financially it's basically hell.

[Dolphin14 in reply to SurvLive]

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[SurvLive in reply to Dolphin14]

Thanks Dolphin14

[Dolphin14 in reply to SurvLive]

You are welcome. I hope you can conquer this. I think you can with the right help.

One of my brothers was a gambler. I've watched it taking over someone's life.

I wish you the best

[Shnookie]

I am so sorry that you have gone thru this. I have had friends who were addicted to gambling. It ruined their lives and negatively impacted their family members. Do you have gamblers anonymous in your country ? U R brave to have reached out here. We are a supportive group. Wishing U only the best. Hugs 🤗 S

[SurvLive in reply to Shnookie]

Thank you very much for your advice. In my country I have not heard of any Gamblers anonymous meetings. I have no option I have to stop the addiction.

[Shnookie in reply to SurvLive]

MR U on any medications ? R U seeing a therapist? I know the temptation is great. Wishing you good luck. See if there is anything online for gamblers.

[SurvLive in reply to Shnookie]

I started talking to a psychologist yesterday, he will be guiding me regularly. I am not on any medication at the moment. I think I need some due to the mood disorders.

[Shnookie in reply to SurvLive]

So happy to hear that you are taking positive steps to help yourself.

[SoberDrunk1]

I see some have already suggested gamblers anonymous. Thats a great start. Powerless over Gambling, what does that really mean? Its not that once you put coin in the slot machine, you cant stop. You dont have the ability to stay away from these gambling joints thats the true powerlessness. Our mind gets blank or comes up with a grandiose idea how its going to be different this time and you act on it. And unmanageability of life is that, the state of mind you are in. Its a hopeless state of mind.