You posted: “After hearing some of the horror stories from other compulsive gamblers i wonder if i have yet to hit my rock bottom as is talked about.”
I was / am addicted to slots and I hit my own personal rock bottom when I realised that if I kept betting I would not be able to afford to service my credit card debt and that I might default on my mortgage and become homeless.
I didn’t wait until I BECAME homeless to take action – I knew there were further “rock bottoms” out there – but that was my red line. Like you GA was a big part of my recovery and once I was aware of what I needed to do I kept at it, despite having many “slips” along the way. I was still paying of my debts 20 years after first seeking recovery and 10 years after my last bet – but I was never homeless.
There is no need to experience further “rock bottoms” – work your recovery. 50 days is a great achievement – keep it going ODAAT!