Hi Dayssiders
Anti-depressants work for depression and the addiction to gamble can/often cause depression but there is no magic pill to stop a compulsive gambler stop gambling. It is the addiction which causes the depression that requires treatment.
The addiction to gambling is like a snowball rolling down a hill – it gains in speed and size and becomes unstoppable without the right treatment.
Treatment for the addiction to gamble is to be found in GA, on this site, with dedicated counsellors, therapists and rehabs.
As you have a loved one with a problem it would be great if you started your own thread. You will be very welcome and you can find many ways to support your loved one.
I can’t support you on someone else’s thread so I hope you will start your own and/or join the F&F group on Tuesdays which is private.
Velvet
