I am a compulsive gambler. At one point in my life I felt what you are feeling. I would venture to say most compulsive gamblers, if they are honest with themselves, will admit to being there too. You have connected with people here that understand how you feel right now. We’ll listen to all you have to say or write – lending in some advise on how we made it through times like that.
One thing is for certain – for me at least – compulsive gambling is my illness. It can never be cured but can be arrested. For my recovery, I go to Gamblers Anonymous (a 12 step program) and I lead an all members welcome group chat here on Gambling Therapy.
By sharing with others, listening to what they say and what they are going through, I am able to not gamble today. One day at a time – each day is the same – I choose now not to gamble today. One day at a time – I placed my last bet on September 13, 2006.
I also know I am just one bet away from disaster. If I do go place a bet, it would be easy to place a second, third, etc. Then all of a sudden, I am back at the bottom of the hole in chapter one above… only this time it’s too deep to get out of… I can’t take a chance that I would be able to dig out again…
So, I will not place a bet today and choose to make it a great day. Keep sharing here – in the group chats, your Journal and replying to other’s posts too…
Welcome – you are in a good place and the right place for a compulsive gambler!
Stay strong today – one day at a time!!
Lee