For some gamblers, the addiction mirrors narcissistic abuse — same intermittent reinforcement, same trauma bond. Research shows healing the abuse can eliminate the gambling urge.
For some compulsive gamblers, the addiction is not about money, dopamine, or even escape. It is a symptom of something deeper: an abusive relationship that trained their brain to crave the exact cycle the casino reproduces. When the abuser is removed, the gambling urge can vanish almost overnight.
By Kate Mosley, Gambling Recovery Coach.
The Link Between Narcissistic Abuse and Gambling Addiction Nobody Talks About