I agree completely as i had previously one night it a very large jackpot ..five figures and continued winning for about 4 weeks. I had won over $68000.00 at which point i was ahead for the year. It was only April by June i was broke and started the chase. I banned myself September 25 2017 and havent gambled since then. My regular attendance at GA meetings help me alot. My admitted CG addiction to myself helps me understand the urges i still get and have at this very moment. My believe in a higher power along with prayer and remembering my despair the last day i gambled. I am a CG and will always be a CG keep it one day at a time ..remember your worth it so work at it. Stay strong but i am living proof of your statement. That money is gone but i am rebuilding and living again. I look at life differently and use money and save money different. I see the difference yet the urges that a CG has still raises its ugly head .i now recognize the symptoms and havent given in to them at this point. My greatest fear is i will fail.. I pray that fear never materialize. .one day at a time.
