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Keep going Liz.. it is so crazy how a lack of money turns us to gambling which in most cases is what caused the lack of money in the first place. You’re doing great! Just think how much better off you will be in Spring than Summer etc without gambling. Time flys! Hang in thier. We can do this. If nothing else we can do it today.
Maybe 25 years myself.. I could of comfortably retired at 45. I am 47 now. I will probably have to work the rest of my life and with my luck I will live till I am 95. Lol….. Who knows what’s to come. Things can change. One thing I know for sure…… they will never change unless we change. We deserve better lifes And gambling does not offer us that. I know it will not be easy but we can do this Faye.
Hi Candleluv! When we are compulsive gamblers we never win. Even if we win a manage to leave/quit, we always return only to end up worse off. It’s a never ending cycle. I don’t have the best track record to offer advice however I too have had enough. Sick and tired of being sick and tired. I suggest working on recovery, weather it’s going to meetings, seeing a Counslor, coming here, reading etc. and putting as many barriers as you can to prevent gambling or to lesson the damage if you slip. I know things seem hopeless but I also know life can and will improve if we find our way out of the living hell gambling offers. All we have to do is make a decion not to gamble today and soon the days will add up and we will find ourselves in a better place.. Do you have a support system?? A plan? Anyone to talk to? Thinking of you and wishing you well.
Glad things seem to be moving in the fight direction. Happy your check was deposited into the bank and not a slot machine. Keep going strong. Slowly but surely good things will come.
Hi Faye! I been thinking about you. Glad you posted. Sorry you gambled. You can do this. Keep coming here. Put things in place so you can not gamble???? Try to get in chat later if you can.
Hi T! It sounds like you are already off to a good start. Great job being honest with your family and seekin support. I can relate on so many levels. I too made the 6 figure salary for many years, sold properties etc. The only real difference is I have lived this nightmare on and off for well over 20 years Unfortunately we can not go back in time, the damage is done But we can have a better future. Things can and will get better without gambling. You will be surprised how fast things improve when we put gambling behind us. Do they offer Celebrate Recovery meetings where you are from?? Might want to read about them on-line. If that’s not for you there is GA. Also I recommend a few books…. How to stop gambling Easy by Allen Carr and Beyond addictions by Jeff Rudd. Not sure if you believe in a higher power but if you do Beyond Addictions is an excellent book. I wish you the best. I know things will turn around for you. I just know it.
Sorry we were cut off in chat. Hoping your ok and we catch up soon. Take care. Feel better!
Darn we got cut off in chat. Just want to say I was laughing so hard. I know our life’s are really not that funny but it feels good to laugh. On a serious note I am glad today is behind you. One less thing to stress about.
It was nice chatting. Hopefully we get a chance to do it more. I am glad you feel better. If we keep working on being kind to ourselves and not torchering ourselves with gambling eventually things will fall into place. Life will never be perfect but it will be much better. Have a great week/day
I agree with Steve. I wanted to respond sooner but I was kind of annoyed with your post. It almost sounds like you were looking for advice to keep gambling vs to stop. It’s reqlly not about how much we win and loose because in the end we all loose if we continue to gamble. If that was not tire we would not waste our time on this site.
Have a good day& be kind to yourself.