Failing the year, didn't disclose extenuating circumstances.

Hello everyone, I find myself in a pretty horrible situation right now where I havr completely messed up my first year. The first semester went great, but around February I started to gamble away more and more of my money and suddenly it became a massive problem. At the time I was like most and was in complete denial about it but the fact was I'd blown pretty much all of it. This messed me up and I became pretty depressed, I couldnt talk to anyone as like I said I was in denial and I wasnt thinking straight. Anyway it comes to exam times and Im still gambling away and I become so guilty and angry and upset I cant find it in myself to revise or even get up to go to Lectures, and I mess the exams up and fail miserably (I didnt turn up to 1 or 2 as I felt so bad). I couldn't bring myself to even tell my family as they have been through the same with my father and I couldn't put them through it again. I am currently seeking help to help me through all this, but I am wondering whether University will kick me out as I didnt disclose the extenuating circumstances? If they do will I have grounds to appeal if I go speak to my doctor and counsellor about my problems? I really was enjoying Uni and the degree is what I've alwayd wanted to do, I'd be heartbroken if this oppurtunity were to be cut short due to this problem. Any advice would be fantastic, please dont judge, trust me this is the last thing I expected or would of wanted I cant help it.

I am not sure what your university will do. It is normally better if you disclose such things before the exam.

If I was you, I'd speak to your GP and personal tutor as soon as possible, and explain what your circumstances were.