How I Lost £2 Million: Confessions of a Gambling Addict | DEEPER

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If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling addiction, you can get free help 24-7 at https://www.gambleaware.org/ or 0808 8020 133 We spoke to recovering gambling addict, Patrick Foster, about how addiction starts and how to navigate it. Patrick shared everything from his lowest moments, the ins and outs of a gambling problem and how he finally found a way out. Thanks to Patrick for taking part! You can follow Patrick here: https://www.instagram.com/patchfoster/ Buy Patrick's book 'Might Bite':The Secret Life of a Gambling Addict here: https://amzn.eu/d/bOwS13I 0:00 Intro 1:29 Background & Early Life 4:57 First Experience of Gambling 9:57 First Signs of Addiction 17:23 The Night Everything Changed 25:04 Addiction Grows Worse 32:34 Borrowing & Debt 42:33 Rock Bottom 49:58 Suicide 53:24 Coming Clean 56:44 Recovery --- Welcome to DEEP - we bring you incredible people with amazing stories from all over the world. If you've seen the team's previous work - Minutes With/The Gap/Agree To Disagree...then you know what to expect! Let us know if there's anyone in particular you think we should speak to - we love bringing you stories and want to hear what you like. Thanks and we hope you enjoy!