“I Was Blessed With The Strength To Seek Help…I Am Not Alone In This”
In Episode 2 of The Comeback, Scott Describes His Personal Struggles With Gambling And How His Life Has Changed Since Seeking Help
In episode 2 of The Comeback, Craig Carton talks with Scott who is 9 months out from his last bet. A career day trader and avid golfer, Scott’s gambling did not become a problem until 6 years ago. Watch here:
Scott opens up about his struggles with gambling, describing how we would get caught in a cycle of delusional thinking and constantly rationalizing the next wager. He also shares his troubled history with alcohol, and the experiences and mindsets that have helped him in his recovery journey.
Key Lessons -
The Importance of Community: Connecting with supportive people – whether family, friends, or others facing similar struggles – can be a game-changer in navigating the challenges of problem gambling.
Define a Mission Statement: Scott shares the positive impact of having a set of guiding beliefs to constantly think about and remind oneself when experiencing urges or struggling with sobriety.
Take the First Step: Finding the courage to accept and face these challenges can be the beginning of greater control, clarity, and personal freedom.
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It’s no secret that problems with gambling can have repercussions beyond just the game, and can result in significant impact to one’s mental health. Here at The Comeback, we want to raise awareness of the risks of problem gambling AND shine a light on resources to help those struggling get the support they need.
That’s why we want to share information about a mental health service provider that offers an online therapy service for individuals and families, specializing in therapy and treatment for gaming and gambling problems. The company is called Kindbridge Behavioral Health, and can be found at kindbridge.com.
Kindbridge offers comprehensive care and accessible resources, and is committed to helping people take control of their recovery journey. They offer services for individuals struggling with problem gambling habits, as well as family members and affected others.
Support from Kindbridge starts with an initial check-in with a mental health professional to understand your needs, followed by a comprehensive assessment. From there, you’ll be matched with a care provider suited for your needs, and get set up with a formal care plan designed by you and your provider. On top of this, access to support groups is available at no additional cost.
Additionally, FanDuel has partnered with Kindbridge to make these benefits more accessible to their customers. Upon exclusion from FanDuel due to problem gambling concerns, customers receive an email describing the subsidized support services available from Kindbridge. This includes a complimentary initial mental health assessment, and access to a range of peer support and educational groups designed to support their recovery journey.
Whether you or someone you love is struggling with problem gambling behavior and related mental health challenges, it’s important to know that you don’t have to go through it alone. Please visit kindbridge.com or call the number on the screen (1-877-426-4258) to learn more about the support offerings available to you.