You have already done good in your life to overcome the problem of gambling addiction. Gambling addiction is the toughest problem for a gambler but unfortunately, they don't know how to solve it. You are lucky to have friends who care about you and can advise you to make a bold decision finally.

It takes courage to admit we have a gambling addiction problem and tell our friends and family. We should respect people who are addicted to gambling and should be helped to get out of their problems.