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Last week I posted about living with someone who had a gambling problem. I was surprised by how many people contacted me and said they had a story that involved gambling. One of those 'I thought I was the only one', type situations I guess. We need to be talking about this more, so that more people know the signs!
I guess I'll never really know why Fred was so addicted to gambling, we're not exactly on speaking terms these days, but I think he really did believe the next big win was around the corner. Perhaps he thought money was the route to all happiness? Perhaps he just liked the thrill of the 'win'? Maybe it was the flashing lights that sucked him in?
I really do hope he admitted there was a problem and got help.
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The Gambler's Help Significant Others series highlights how speaking with a gambler about their problem isn’t easy, so before you talk to them, start by talking to
Gambler’s Help. 1 in 4 people who contact Gambler’s Help aren’t problem gamblers at all. They’re just friends and family who want to help someone with a gambling problem.
Visit GamblingHelpOnline.org.au or call Gambler’s Help on 1800 858 858, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It's a bigger problem than most of us realise. Get talking to friends, and it's incredible how many know someone who has had a serious problem. Evil stuff, just like any other addiction. Help should be more readily available. Great post.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It really is worrying just how common it is.
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