Question by LARGE MARGE: I hope to find someone with some professional knowledge to help me find a solution. Financial advise please?
Here I am after admitting to, and understanding my problem. I cannot say how long ago I started this HORRIBLE addiction, but I know it’s been a few years. I have a gambling problem. I fight it urge EVERY single day. Being diagnosed with “PATHOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL GAMBLING”, I found out I have most ALL of the symptoms. I’ve accumulated a MOUND of debt (thousands by now), and have kept it from my husband (of 3 years ). I finally came out with it yesterday, and his reaction was nothing I expected….but now he is severly depressed, and I can say the same for myself. I am seeking professional help, but I am faced with this debt. I found a debt reduction plan I think I will go with, but what I want to know, is there any legal way to file bankruptsy to rid “gambling debt”? I have a doctor’s diagnosis to proove my diagnosis.

Best answer:

Answer by MadforMAC
You need to contact Gamblers Anonymous.

Answer by Sammy
I’m not sure, but since you have this problem every day you should really be having appointments with a psychologist. you could also ask the psychologist about your debt problem. You could always take up a hobby to replace gambling with.

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