Hello. Planning to start see in a therapist to help me with my gambling problem. Seeking advice on how to make the best out of it.

25F, been gambling for around 3 years now. I am not that much in debt (around 1k) but I realised that lately I rather save my money to gamble instead of eating.

I had a violent childhood (not an excuse, by the way) but I grew up with little to not interest in life. And of course, this addiction made it worse.

I have a very obsessive personality as well. I self excluded myself from every casino I have access to. But there are some that are easy to log in again with a different account.

I will see a therapist for it. I would appreciate if you can tell me things I should definitely tell the professional, tips, whatever you think would be useful during this time.

I noticed sometimes that people post their experiences here and others tell them “you don’t have it that bad, there’s people going through worse” and I know that, but please do not make that comment here, it will destroy me.

Thank you, and I hope you’re doing well. Tight hugs.