Quit Gambling
You have finally admitted to yourself that your irresistible urge to gamble cannot be controlled. How could you let it get so far in the first place? Did you wanted to feel the excitement and a surge of pure adrenaline? To chase away boredom and loneliness? Solve financial problems? Whatever was the reason, it's time to regain control of your life.
Your family and friends are ready to help. They will support you all the way until you get your gambling problems under control. But if deep down you are not absolutely sure that you want to give up gambling, you are highly likely going to continue. It is crucial to commit yourself 100% to quit gambling.
With this resolved, the next step is to push irrational thoughts aside. Thoughts such as: "I have a good feeling about this bet. I won hundred times and I will win again. I was close this time." will only increase the agony. Remember all those times you hated yourself. When you had some money in your pocket and lost it all even though you knew that the chances that you will lose were 99%.
At the beginning, it's very difficult. To overcome the frustration, try to imagine the future without giving up gambling. Picture a person who has lost everything, not just the money but family and loved ones too. This person is depressed, hopeless, cries often and even thinks about suicide.
Your weak point is that you gamble despite the fact that you know that you will probably lose. But even if you win, it won't make you feel good. Gamblers usually feel euphoric for a day or two. Then they start to feel weak and want to gamble again. Very soon, all the money that was won is gone.
When you overcome the urge to gamble, you will feel better about yourself and slowly but steadily win back control of your life. Gambling is not a solution for your problems or your friend. It brought you down and keeps you down. But it doesn't have to be this way. Also, remember that you don't have to fight your gambling problems on your own. Accept help from your family and friends who sincerely want to you to succeed. And if necessary, seek professional help.
Keep in mind that seeking professional help doesn't mean that you are weak or unable to deal with your problems. It means that you are aware of the seriousness of your gambling addiction and willing to do whatever it takes to overcome it.