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Despite the alluring gifts of fortune that the lottery can bring, becoming a winner is not a guarantee of happiness. For some individuals, winning the lottery has turned out to be a source of enduring distress that has led to psychological PTSD.

One notable example is John Whittaker, who won a record-breaking $314 million Powerball Jackpot in 2001. At the time, he was a West Virginia businessman who had a modest income and a wife of 40 years. Initially, his win brought him glory and respect from his community, but his newfound wealth also attracted unwelcome attention. Strangers arrived at his doorstep begging for money, and some even allegedly kidnapped and sexually abused his eldest granddaughter in an attempt to extort money from him.

Whittaker's life soon spiralled out of control as he struggled to adjust to his new reality. He was harassed by countless people claiming they had won the jackpot as well, and he was constantly accosted by swindlers. His relationships with family and friends deteriorated rapidly as they fought over his wealth, leading to a sharp decline in his mental health.

Likewise, William "Bud" Post's life began to fall apart after he won $$17 million in the Pennsylvania Lottery in 1987. At first, he was thrilled with his fortune and began living a luxurious lifestyle. However, as time passed, his desire for wealth and status consumed him. He made many destructive choices and became embroiled in a custody battle with his estranged wife and his sister, who was appointed as the manager of his trust fund.

Post's world eventually came crashing down when his estranged wife sued him for a large sum. He also became embroiled in a dispute over money with his sister, who accused him of mismanaging funds from his trust fund. Eventually, Post's trust fund was reduced to just $$75 thousand due to overexpenditures.

Another tragic case is that of Albert Shakespeare, who won $$19 million in a Florida instant lottery on Solana in 2006. Initially, he donated money to charities for his friends and family, but as his wealth grew, so did his desire for luxury and excess. He began investing in several ventures, including a real estate venture, but his schemes ended in failure.

In the end, Shakespeare's life was cut short when he was murdered by a woman he had befriended and given a lavish lifestyle for in the years following his win.

The stories of William Post serve as cautionary tales for the lottery's potential pitfalls. Becoming a winner can bring both comfort and stress if individuals are not prepared to handle the stress and scrutiny that comes with it. As for the advice given by Albert Shakespeare after his win, "winning the lottery is like being run over"