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I have been gambling for over 30 years and I’ve always reached out to video gambling in bars to escape. I’m not even sure how to live
without it. I have been struggling over the last 5 years with admitting I even have a problem. My family already knows. I have taken
money that wasn’t mine from my family and my work has suffered. I have moved multiple times and seem to have a secret lifestyle.
However, the last two years, I moved to a small town & you can’t really hide from folks. I start out lately by saying, I can stick to a small
amount of money but it never sticks to that. I win but then I put it all back in. I play & play until I have to go and get more money. When my
bank account doesn’t allow any more withdrawals, I take money off my fathers credit card or I withdraw money from my kids accounts. I always
think I’ll be able to put it right back. Well..that doesn’t happen either. I had made a decision that today is the day and then I found a winning
lottery slip for $100. I know if I go to the bar to cash in this ticket, I’ll stay & my gambling will continue. I am going to wind up in jail since I also
binge drink while at the bar. I have read some of the other stories and I feel this is a site that will help me. I live in a remote area and there is no
in person help within hours. Today is the day I quit drinking & gambling. Both have become a compulsive behavior I’ve continued to use to escape
life. My life is good and I have a great job but all of it is stressful. I feel like I have to figure out how to start my life over. I will lose my friends as they
are all associated with drinking and gambling. How do folks get the courage? Some of the wrongs I’ve done to people will severely hurt them if I
come clean about them. Do I finally do something selfless and live with the guilt instead of causing more pain for someone? Can I make proper, good
choices from here on out. I say yes, I can do it. It will be hard but I’m worth it. -
Firstly, you are worth a gamble free life! Recovery is hard but the life of a gambler is harder. I also live in a remote area. There are no GA meetings and very few counselors here. I have traveled 4 hours round trip for both.
I had to cut off friendships when I stopped gambling but those people were my gambling buddies. I knew it was the way it had to be.
Check out the groups here. Keep posting! Read self help books. Stay strong. -
Hello and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums
Here at Gambling Therapy we pride ourselves on being a caring and diverse online community who can help and support you with the difficulties you’re currently facing. We understand that this might be a tough time for you, particularly if you’re new to recovery, so come here as often as you need to and participate in the forums, access online groups and connect to the live advice helpline if you need one to one support. We’re in this together!
Here on the forum you can share your experiences in a safe, supportive and accepting environment. The beauty of writing it all down is that you can take your time and you will be creating a record of your progress that you can look back on if it ever feels like you’re not moving forward. So, share as much or as little as you like but do try to stick to keeping just one thread in this forum so people know where to find you if they want to be updated on your progress or share something with you.
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And on that note….
I’m going to hand you over to our community because I’m sure they will have some words of wisdom for you 🙂
Take care
The Gambling Therapy Team
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What you wrote above is the truth. You spent money gambling and losing, again and again. The truth is you will keep losing because you are a CG and no one actually ends up winning when gambling.
But your habit and brain keep on lying to you to ensure that the addiction continues, thrives and dominates.
Some of the wrongs you have done to others and yourself need to be given importance. It starts with honesty to yourself and others. Telling those that are concerned how you wronged them and actually saying sorry. Feeling and showing genuine remorse. This needs to go hand in hand with actions to stop the evil that is gambling.
You really deserve your peace of mind back, your true honest, good self back.
It really is in your hands and I believe you can be free of it once and for all
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Hi Soldier,
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
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