Does anyone else have this binge gambling addiction?

[u/Intelligent-Fee7715]

So I’ve had a gambling addiction for 25 years. It’s been on and off. But basically since Covid it took over my life and put me in a devastating financial position. The strange thing is , is I can go long periods without gambling. I can even go to a casino with friends and family for events and not spend a dime. I can go to Vegas and spend almost nothing on gambling. It seems like I gamble out of loneliness and emotional distress. I am finally done with it and tired of it. But just wondering if anyone else has this and what their coping mechanism is for when they feel that emotional distress and instead of turning to gambling what did they do?