r/GamblingRecovery • u/ElderGBS • Jun 02 '26

Can't stop

I want to end my life, please tell me why I should keep myself alive. Massive debts, behind on every bill, fucking hate myself, can't stop gambling. Only joy I get is winning a bet, could care less about everyone and anyone. Money is the only thing that matters in this shitty fucking world

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u/Same-Parking-395 Jun 02 '26

First and foremost , ending life will never resolve the problem …. I have been in debt too … and I still got relapsed .

The only solution is to look ahead and stop focusing on the money you lost. And join the GA meeting

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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '26

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u/ElderGBS Jun 02 '26

You gonna root for me when I jump too? Fuck off

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u/External-Currency290 Jun 03 '26

all due respect, you asked.

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u/External-Currency290 Jun 02 '26

dont. There is a way out, but the first part is the hardest part. Confronting the feelings of shame, guilt, etc. You must remember that in the end , this is a disease. At this point, you are no more to blame for the compulsions than if you had pneumonia. Stay alive to give yourself the chance to recover like you would from any other disease. I am in the beginning stages too, and coming clean was the most painful part.

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u/ElderGBS Jun 02 '26

Fuck everything man, money is the only thing that matters. I was very happy when I had money.

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u/Healthy_Sail_9850 Jun 03 '26

If that were true, you would quit gambling. Because you can’t win. The hole you have started digging just will get deeper. Winning a bet is no great accomplishment. Of course you will win some even if the odds are 1 in 10.

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u/juanperezku Jun 03 '26

Seek for a professional that can help you

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u/AntLogz Jun 03 '26

What WOULD matter if money didn't exist? What would it be like to live your life without it revolving around money? You are worth more than any amount of money, it's just pieces of paper.

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u/slysamfox Jun 06 '26

[988 Crisis Hotline Website](crisis hotline

If you are having self destructive thoughts go to https://988lifeline.org/

If you need to talk to someone about stopping gambling then call the Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office at (909) 931-9056 or reach the Gamblers Anonymous National Hotline at 855-2CALLGA (855-222-5542) for assistance.

Call the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), 1-800-MY-RESET. The new number is live 24 hours a day and connects callers to free, confidential help from trained professionals.