News of Gambling Addiction Forum

It is absolutely dreadful to admit that I have been addicted to stock and option “trading" for more than 20 years. It all started in 1992 when I made my first "trade" and made $1400 buying and selling a stock that moved up quickly over the course of a week. At the time, I was in my early 20's and it felt better than sex. I supposed the addiction was in me even as a ...

Hi I am from overseas and after surfing so many sites, decided to try this one with hope that I am able to gain some support for my new addiction to gambling which started last September. I have been going to the casinos on weekends and addicted to slots. I have read so many stories and the more I keep reading the more anxiety I get because of the guilt. I am usually fine during ...

got hustled out of all the money I worked hard for in the last month, $1000 (yes I only made a thousand, I know, Im broke) that was supposed to be towards paying my debt off, and in reaction to that I took the few hundred I had left and went to the casino after being clean for 5 6 or 7 weeks, and lost it all then overdrew my bank account $1200 more, so ...

Ohh boyy what have I gotten myself into? I am in such a mess...

Ok well I'll give u my history before I talk about my addiction.. I live in LA (25 years old) and have been gambling since I was 16. When I was 16 it was just here and there with friends but at 19 I had some hair to grow a beard so I decided to go to a casino. I kept ...

Hi Everyone,
I did it I walk in the Counseling Center and told them I needed help for my gambling addiction. They made me fill out a packet of papers and when I got to the question about what my immediate need was I wrote "Gambling Addict". I felt a sense of freedom but felt like throwing up because I never have admitted it to myself I have this addiction. Seeing my name next to ...

Hi, I just want to say Im so thankful I came across this forum. I have read many posts over the last couple of days and for once Idon't feel that I am out there alone hidding my dirty little secret. I would like everyone for your sharing all the trouble gambling has brought to your lives and hope of gambling free life.
I am taking the first step today I'm walking into a counseling ...

Hi, I just want to say Im so thankful I came across this forum. I have read many posts over the last couple of days and for once Idon't feel that I am out there alone hidding my dirty little secret. I would like everyone for your sharing all the trouble gambling has brought to your lives and hope of gambling free life.
I am taking the first step today I'm walking into a counseling ...

Hi, I just want to say Im so thankful I came across this forum. I have read many posts over the last couple of days and for once Idon't feel that I am out there alone hidding my dirty little secret. I would like everyone for your sharing all the trouble gambling has brought to your lives and hope of gambling free life.
I am taking the first step today I'm walking into a counseling ...

Background...
I am a married woman with two kids. I live in a state where tribal casinos are abundant. I am a stay-at-home mom that also goes to college full-time.

The Winning Phase...
My gambling addiction started when I went to a casino with friends in Biloxi, MS during my week-long vacation. Everyone was gambling and having fun. I preferred to watch and enjoy the atmosphere. We had a couple of hours, so I decided ...

Hi all....

I am new to this forum....i have been gambling now for 2 years and 6 months.....this has gotten way past out of hand.....

I listed all the things I have lost....

I am sure we were all good people at one point and still have that inside of us.....

I am a single mom and had a really good job and supported 3 kids on my own with no help in all the ...