Yes ive posted my story. I started to fight gambling addiction in 2013 and after a big win in 2015 i started to take it under pressure however i could never control it. Things i have done;
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n- self excluded from almost every casino
n- self excluded from almost every well known websites
n- had new hobbies
n- gamblock software
n- and sworn many times
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nHowever, this thing beaten me all the time, but in 2013-2014 i was going to casino everyday and smoked weed to ease pain after every loss. During that time i lost my friends, lost thousands, got weight + 20 kilos, and my mental health was almost gone.
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nIn 2016, i decided to take therapies and started to continue my education this helped me a lot. During that period of two years,
nI smoked twice and played 4 times but all was limited and didnt had any financial issues. After all;
n2018 played two times (2 days)
n2019 Played 3 times (3 days)
n2020 played 2 times (2 days)
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nThe most important thing is that in the last 3 sessions i lost a lot and depression that i faced was so high. After all i admitted myself that i have a problem.
nI dont play often but in 2 days i play with high amounts and facing severe emotional effects.
nOn july 1,2020 i said to myself that is enough and now i decided to join weekly GA meetings, contacted a therapist and closed all bank accounts except one.
nEven i stopped weed for a year, i never drink and smoke and as a charachter im a strong one but against gambling i am defenseless..
nSo my advice is that if you play again you will probably lose becaue for a gambler money is not the priority.. besides odds are favor of the house.. if u dont feel like this again take the first step.. by the way i reduced and controlled this habit with help of 12 steps guide.
nMy last advice is now enjoy the recovery and wait for good days, i know u can do it and we can heal only by time.
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