[Kathmandu118]

Hi Michelle,

I am a new member of this forum and I joined because I’m beginning to experience the harmful effects of gambling in my life. I haven’t had too many issues to be honest, but I realise I am compulsive and in the past few weeks have lost approximately $1500, which is a lot for me and well outside my normal behaviour. I can only imagine the effects of this if I had a family or dependents. I’m single so for me it’s a matter of recognising that there’s an issue and dealing with it decisively.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that I think you might need to get a mediator or someone who can help to ensure that you get the best outcome for your daughter no matter what happens as far as his gambling is concerned. He sounds quite far gone with the addiction.

It’s such a dangerous addiction because unlike substance abuse, you can go and go and go and you don’t pass out or get to the point where you are refused entry. It’s easy to overlook how much damage your gambling is doing and most people don’t keep a record of how much they’ve lost, so they are often unaware of just how bad their addiction has become. I felt great walking into a casino the other day, but so angry and frustrated by the time I walked out. It’s a vicious and crippling addiction in the long run.

Anyway, I think I’d get as much professional advice as possible if I were you. You sound like a wonderful person and I think you need to keep your strength up for your daughter’s sake. All the best.

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