Gambling addiction

Hi @Miss_Anonymous welcome to the forums, there can often be a link between different mental health issues and addiction, and I know many have experienced that. Glad you have reached out for support, I am sure you will find its a supportive environment with great knowledge and experiences to be shared. All the best and once again welcome

Hi @Miss_Anonymous ,

Welcome to the forums

I have not personally developed any addictions/obsessions living with my depression, but I have a friend who did with alcohol. I'm wondering what the impact of online gambling has had on you?

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Hi @Miss_Anonymous ,

I have heard of this happening with some medications used to treat schizophrenia. I've not had it happen myself- I am treated for schizoaffective disorder- but I used to have a big problem with gambling, mainly pokies. But that pre-dated this current diagnosis and treatment, and is thankfully well behihnd me now.

Not sure of advice, but wanted to reassure you that you are not alone. This forum is a good environment for support and info, I have found.

Have you spoken about this with your mental health supports, if you have them?

Hi @Miss_Anonymous - gambling addiction is a side effect of some schizophrenia medications. Have you asked your pharmacist or psychiatrist if that is the case with your medication?

What kinds of supports do you have access to?

I spoke with my doctor ( the one who is my current treating doctor at mental health centre) and she said she never heard of it.

@Miss_Anonymous

How is this going?

Hey @Miss_Anonymous I'm sorry to hear that this is continuing to impact you so much. If you feel it would help to chat about what's going on for you, I'm here to listen.

@Miss_Anonymous

Bugger

Wish I had more advice. Here if you want to talk about it