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Hello,

I am currently rated at 70% for PTSD and have a gambling addiction due to my anxiety and depression and gambling numbs my emotions but is having a heavy toll on my family and life. 

I have blocked myself at casinos but online casinos are very easy to access  

I want to stop gambling and wanted to see if the VA offers this type of support?

Also, does the VA give ratings on gambling addiction?  I really want to stop but am so depressed. 
 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

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i doubt if the va gives a rating for gambling addiction it is a symptom rather than disability. you can contact your local veterans center and see if they have any resources for you. Join gamblers ano

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On 11/22/2020 at 5:10 AM, elijahdoe said:

Hello,

I am currently rated at 70% for PTSD and have a gambling addiction due to my anxiety and depression and gambling numbs my emotions but is having a heavy toll on my family and life. 

I have blocked myself at casinos but online casinos are very easy to access  

I want to stop gambling and wanted to see if the VA offers this type of support?

Also, does the VA give ratings on gambling addiction?  I really want to stop but am so depressed. 
 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

Hi !!!

I go to the Clevland VA Gambling clinic, one the first treatment centers established in the 70s. I see a therapist there remotely and attend their VA gamblers therapy groups.  I have been clean since 2/5/22

I'm unsure how messaging works, but I can send you the Drs email and you can mention me. 

Hope you get the help you need.

Sam

 

Link to a news article and Veteran podcast on gambling addiction.

 

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On 11/22/2020 at 5:34 AM, Tbird said:

i doubt if the va gives a rating for gambling addiction it is a symptom rather than disability. you can contact your local veterans center and see if they have any resources for you. Join gamblers anonymous and go to the meetings, its a terrible addiction but you can overcome it. you can sign up to block you from going to the casino, most casino's have something like this. if you go back on the boat they kick you off if you show up and they may even get the law involved you'll have to check with your local casino.

talk to your doc about it reach out and ask for help, like i said gambling is a symptom and you need to deal with the underlying problems. you have to really want to quit, its very hard but not impossible.

Thanks for this, I go to GA, and now they have zoom meetings 24/7 online > https://gamblersinrecovery.com/

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The thread is three years old and it's likely that the person has already sought the necessary support and taken steps towards recovery.
If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD and a gambling addiction, it's essential to reach out to appropriate resources for help.

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