Jamie Salsburg
Jamie: Compulsive Gambler
GSS 011: An Episode to Share with Family, Friends or Your Significant Other
GSS 011: An Episode to Share with Family, Friends or Your Significant Other
GSS 011: An Episode to Share with Family, Friends or Your Significant Other
Tuesday 13th March 2018
Jamie Salsburg offers advice on talking to loved ones about gambling addiction, highlighting the need for support and professional help in recovery.
Explicit
18 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Hopeful
Authentic
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Jamie Salsburg
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Building Bridges: Talking to Loved Ones About Gambling Addiction
I hope that this lays the groundwork for what can be a foundation, that's a stable foundation between you and your loved one to create a program of recovery in which they can live a very happy life, because gambling addiction is one of the number one addictions when it comes to suicide, suicidal thoughts, and it's just one of those things we don't see any other way out and we don't want to hurt those loved ones.
Opening up about a gambling addiction can feel like an insurmountable challenge. In this episode of 'The After Gambling Podcast', Jamie Salsburg, a former compulsive gambler, aims to make that conversation a bit easier. Jamie knows firsthand the shame and isolation that come with gambling addiction. He shares his own journey, revealing how he struggled to come clean until he was caught.
This episode is crafted as a resource for problem gamblers and their families, providing a path to understanding and healing. Jamie dives into why delaying financial help can be crucial and stresses the importance of professional support and groups like Gamblers Anonymous. By sharing his personal experiences, Jamie offers practical advice on how to communicate effectively with loved ones who are struggling. His insights are designed to foster a supportive environment where recovery can truly begin.
Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode provides the tools and encouragement needed to start those tough but necessary conversations.