u/Adventurous_Cut_7355

I started with loot boxes when I was a kid on video games, options trading stocks when I turned 18, sports betting online, now casinos playing table games and slots. I just really can’t help myself but gamble because I’m so desperate to make money and have the things I want in life. I have a fine job, good friends and family but I’m worried this is starting to take over. TRIGGER WARNING - but I have been profitable gambling at casinos, and don’t want to stop because of that. I almost can’t stop until I lose it. I hide my trips from family and friends, make excuses to go. I’m going to the casino about 3-4 times per week, I almost can’t help the compulsion and I know it’s only a matter of time before my luck swings and the losses crush me but right now it’s like riding a high and I need to keep going. Just feeling a lot of shame about my habits and I’m almost in denial about it because I’m not losing currently. I just need some people to give it to me straight and help me find a way to stop