Problem Gambler Guide - Reddit Community

Join our Problem Gambler Guide Reddit community where users can discuss their journey and progress on their recovery, share experiences, seek advice, and connect with others facing similar challenges. This supportive space is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their path to recovery and find useful information and resources related to gambling addiction.

Here is the list of Reddit communities where problem gambling is discussed, with clickable links, number of members, and quick summaries:

Reddit Communities for Problem Gambling

1. r/problemgambling

   • Number of members: 41.5k
   • Quick summary: This community is dedicated to discussing problem gambling, sharing personal experiences, and providing support for those struggling with gambling addiction.

2. r/gamblingrecovery

   • Number of members: 5.5k

   • Quick summary: This community is for individuals who are trying to overcome gambling addiction, sharing their experiences, and seeking support from others who have gone through similar struggles.

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3. r/gamblingaddiction

   • Number of members: 4.5k

   • Quick summary: This community is focused on discussing gambling addiction, sharing personal stories, and providing support for those affected by this issue.

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4. r/gamblingrecoveryresources

   • Number of members: 1.2k

   • Quick summary: This community is dedicated to sharing resources and support for individuals trying to overcome gambling addiction, including online resources, support groups, and personal stories.

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5. r/gamblingselfhelp

   • Number of members: 1.1k

   • Quick summary: This community is focused on providing self-help resources and support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction, including personal stories, online resources, and support groups.

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6. r/gamblingrecoveryjourney

   • Number of members: 1k

   • Quick summary: This community is for individuals who are on a journey to overcome gambling addiction, sharing their experiences, and seeking support from others who have gone through similar struggles.

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7. r/gamblingrecoverycommunity

   • Number of members: 1k
   • Quick summary: This community is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for individuals trying to overcome gambling addiction, including personal stories, online resources, and support groups.

These Reddit communities provide a platform for individuals to share their experiences, seek support, and connect with others who are struggling with problem gambling.

Here is collection of personal stories of gambling addiction:

https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2510hz/eli5_a_gambling_addiction/

There is already a lot of good explanation of this from the scientific phenomena perspective, but I'd like to answer from the personal "inside the head" perspective as the child of a gambling addict.

Personal Stories of Gambling Addiction

1. Fred's Story: Fred, a member of the Foundation Lived Experience Advisory Committee, shares his recovery journey from gambling and the positive changes it brought to his life.
2. Bayu's Story: Bayu, a university student, opened up to a friend about his gambling problem, which ignited his path to recovery.