[JessicaLP]

Hi everyone. I’ve decided to come back to this site for support. I  going through a hard break up, which led me to relapsing after 2.5 years of casino free. I don’t know what made me do it, driving to the casino, There were many times where I knew I could text people for help, ask people to redirect me. This time I just kept on driving, I wanted to see how I would feel and how I’d do after 2.5 years Away. I knew gambling would not make me feel better about anything that’s happebkng in my life right now, but I forgot whst was going on… because all I was focused on were the cards, chips, and numbers I was playing with. I have not had the courage to go to a GA meeting yet, but I’m hoping I can do that soon because I cannot let my life get out of control. My heart is broken, losing a love you thought would last is extremely hard, definitely triggering for a Gambling Addict. 

Any thoughts/guidance/advice would be and is greatly appreciated. 

Jessica

[finding_laura]

hi Jessica, welcome back. I’m sorry for the occassion and the break up of your relationship. Breakups can most definitely trigger gambling thoughts and urges. I think even though you knew it wouldn’t make you feel better you were hoping that it would. But you are so right. It won’t make anything better. It may help you forget for a brief period to distract but you’ve been here before and you know what happens next. It will spiral out of control. It will continue to get worse until you lose yourself in the addiction. I’m glad you came and posted Jessica. It helps to get it out. Your GA group will be so glad to see you. No judgement. I’ve been where you are. Don’t waste time reaching out for support. Counseling if possible may be beneficial during this time to help sort feelings of the break up. I pray you find the strength to fight this. Laura

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