Hi Trish, welcome to the forum. You are definitely not the only one that seems to have problems with money disappearing after just one more bet. Sometimes I would mentally fight with myself as I added a little more money and as I placed each bet. I wasn’t really enjoying it due to knowing I was spending my grocery money or bill money. Unfortunately I kept getting worse and it wasn’t until I had borrowed every possible cent I could that I had the courage to ask someone to help me by taking care of my money for a while. I also started GA meetings and went for gambling addictions counseling. Do you have a partner or sibling that could help you with your money? Is there free counseling services where you are? Can you find a GA meeting near by? Drastic measures can be taken to end this cycle. I hope you continue to let us know how you are doing.
Laura
