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gamblers anonymous and debt?

i have a gambling problem and have just recently began 2 admit it 2 myself. first i started gambling sports through bookies and would only bet a few hundred as i didnt make that much at work. then i started 2 gradually up my bets 2 the point where i would win and owe thousands. i then moved onto another bookie and my gambling has started 2 become compulsive. i would call everyday, bet every game, and focus hours of time trying 2 pick a winner. i would gamble if i win and gamble more if i lose. if i win 1000$ and lose $100 i would risk it all just 2 win that $100 i lost back. now i find myself completely strapped for cash and i owe my bookie $5000 which i dont have. ive borrow money from friends, applied for loans, and stole. i have told 1 of my friends who has lent me money i am going 2 start going 2 gamblers anonymous once i stop gambling. but how do i stop when i owe money that i dont have and cant get? i only make $500 a week at my job and i also have credit card payments 2 make and other expenses. im 20 years old, live at home, work 40 hours a week, have only had my credit cards for 1/2 a year (meaning my credit isnt excellent yet). are there any programs or anything that will help me pay off my debt and help/support me 2 stop gambling? i dont expect them 2 just give me money, i prefer a loan so i can pay them back slowly but as soon as possible. i want 2 stop SO badly, but it is just so easy 2 pick up the phone and call. and it seems like the only and fastest way 2 get rid of my debt. and please dont tell me im stupid and its my own fault because I ALREADY KNOW THAT

Public Comments

1. You just need to stop gambling. Unless your bookie is a straight gangster, you need to inform him of your situation and work something out. You cannot sustain profits sports betting especially if you are a degenerate gambler. Even the best handicappers only get it right 55 percent of the time. If your bookie is truly dangerous, you need to move away and start a new life. Also, consider asking your parents for help, it will not be your highest moment and they will be dissapointed but you live you learn. I bet you 5k if you continue to chase your losses, the hole you have dug for yourself will only get deeper and id be willing to give you 2-1 on that.
2. First of all well done for admitting you have a problem. That's the first step to recovery. Any addiction is really hard to stop and you really need to seek help now. Its tempting to try and put more on, sort of 'chasing the money' you lost- But don't do it just get the help you need to sort out your debt. I got myself in a similiar situation last year, but on-line. It took me just a couple of days to lose over £1000 which was on my credit card, which i'm still strugling to pay back. After that i stopped and just had an occasional flutter on the horses. I hadn't bet for weeks now and have done very well. But yesterday i thought i have to put a flutter on the horses as its the grand national. Well i ended up putting so many different horses, none of them won, so i've just wasted over £50 that i can't really afford, but i was sure i would win. Thats what gambling does, its the excitement you get, and then if you do win you'll think its your lucky day and you just gamble it all again. Its a losers game. Stay away from it and get help now.