have you looked into getting help before???
There are a few things you can do right of the bat. These barriers can prevent you from further financial failure and stop you from gambling at least until you can stop yourself from gambling. At least that should be the goal.
First if you go to the casino you ban yourself from going. 2cd tear up credit cards. and have debit set up to only use to pay for what you need. 3rd if you feel safe enough talk to your wife and give her info on this addiction. Get involved in meetings, find a support person. My biggest urges hit when I have extra cash on hand I find. Most of my money is tied up so that I can’t do any real damage anymore that takes the pressure of. I talk to my hubby alot and he has been a big supporter. I had a very bad urge the other night and I had told myself that I was going to go no matter what my hubby had to say about it. For the first time doing what I had done many times before changed and I listened to him basically telling me what I knew to be true. We argued for an hour and then I felt the urge begin to weaken and let it go altogether. That was real progress for me and now I can remain gamble free for another while. I have 31/2 months in recovery and have decided I didn’t want to let my hubby down after all the support he has offered me. I have gambled 16-17 years very heavy at times and lighter at other times and none at all at times. I have had 5 sessions of hypnosis this time and do believe it has made a difference and it may even be why I was able to prevent myself from a slip , if not completely at least partly. hope this helps you and i hope the job will work out for you too. FG
