[cmbasil]

Yesterday and for two days before that I had the urge to gamble after almost 9 months gamble free. I got in my car and started driving to the casino as though I never left it. On the drive I was speaking to a g a friend and my phone went dead and it was really down to me and God. By a miracle I turned around and went home. After reading posts on this website tonight of newcomers I really reminds me of where I come from as well… I sold my house and spent the proceeds I’ve been homeless three times I’m still $16,000 in debt I almost lost my mind. It seems so insane that I wanted to gamble and I thought I could do it just one more time…

[velvet]

Hello and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums

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[finding_laura]

It doesn’t just sound insane it is insane!!!!

Hi cmbasil and welcome to the forum. I know how you feel. I’ve been there. And continue to struggle. I’m glad to hear you are involved in GA and have some support and accountability. The line may have gone dead but the advice and support still helped you and gave you the back ground you needed. In the end it is up to us but we need to hear those sane voices regularly to realize gambling for a compulsive gambler IS insanity. I find keeping in touch here also helps me remember what it is I’m afraid of when it comes to gambling. The out of controlness, the aftermath. I’m glad you posted. Keep in touch with the forum.
Laura

[Steev]

Another day without a bet. That’s an achievement. Any idea what your trigger was? Yesterday I drove to a strange town where I was due to stay overnight to break a journey. It was bleak and foggy – few people about and I had two hours to kill before I could check in. I felt uncomfortable and soon realised that this was a dangerous situation for me. I passed a bar – it had a fruit machine in. So did the warm tempting Portuguese cafe. Apart from some charity shops and hairdressers, the only places open seemed to be betting shops and arcades. I decided to go back to the car and read for a while – then I checked in early – they were fine about it. I like to think I can now be like a non-gambler, go anywhere any time. It’s days like yesterday when I realise I am still only one bet away…

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