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Hi John334, You came here and that is the first step. I know that you are feeling hopeless and full of despair but there is hope. Go to the help line here and talk to someone. I would suggest that you limit your access to cash. Give your cards over to someone you trust. There are support groups here and GA meetings you can attend. This addiction doesn’t go away by itself. We have to fight it! Don’t give up. Keep posting. There are many people who know what you are going through. There is a lot of support here. Stay strong.
I am so happy that you got the loan Smart move giving your husband the remaining cash. It’s good to have the weight off of you. It’s great that you have support. Keep posting and coming here for support!
Thanks Kin for your support and kind words on my thread. I have seen the Liz Murray movie. She is a very inspirational person! I guess we all have our crosses to bare. Mine is my family relationships. I do believe in God, so I pray for his wisdom to help me through these tough times. I need to focus on all the good in my life that he provides for me. Your post about meeting the man whom you had borrowed money from really was powerful. I believe that God crossed your paths. I am happy that this has brought you peace. Take care friend.
Hi, I find it helpful too to have short and long term goals. Keep going in your gambling free time. Stay strong.
Thanks Charles for this thread. It makes a lot of sense.
Hi Danielle, Welcome to GT. I am a CG and this site is very helpful. Your story moved me! I think that you are awesome. The way that you have reached out to your Mother and Husband. I know that was hard to do. You are putting barriers up so you can’t gamble and trying to rectify your money issues. Tomorrow will be a better day! Take care.
Hi Any size of debt is manageable. I have done credit counseling and it works. You just have to be patient as it takes time and you do have to make your monthly payments. Don’t give up! I agree with Spidy that you need to address your gambling first. Maybe the support groups here would be of help. It isn’t a easy journey but many of us have traveled it. Stay strong.
I think my gambling addiction peaked because I wasn’t dealing with other issues in my life. My Husband’s drinking addiction and both of my Daughter’s drug addictions. I was always the strong one, keeping it all together, picking up the pieces. Then I broke and started gambling until it was a problem and I couldn’t stop. My Husband passed away and one of my Daughters has been drug free for over 3 years. I have come to terms with being a CG. I have had a few slips over the last 3 years but gambling doesn’t rule my life anymore. I am learning to deal with my problems in a more effective way now. I now understand that I can’t control what anyone else does, I can only control how I react and I am in control of my behaviors. It is a hard life lesson but now I am more at peace than ever before.
I wish your Husband a great retirement and it’s great that you celebrated it with family and friends. It is a new chapter in his and your life. Enjoy!
Your words are so true! Gambling entails nothing but negativity for me. Keep on your journey. Take care.
Hi Flo, It is not uncommon to relapse. Remember that you have our support here! It is good that you came back and are moving forward. Any barriers you could put into place to make it harder to gamble? Barriers have helped me. Keep posting. Best wishes!
Hi Adam. It does help like you have done by setting up barriers to make it harder to gamble. I have had a few big wins and just put the wins and more back into the machines. It is a never ending cycle! Glad that you found this site. It has been very helpful for me. Keep posting! You have a lot of support here. Take care.
Hi Kin, It is hard to manage temptations. You are posting here which is very therapeutic. You can regain your focus and continue on your path. I know you can do it! Take care.
Hi kcc, I am sorry that you gambled and are feeling horrible. I know that feeling all too well. Have you put any barriers in place to make it harder for you to gamble? It really works and helps. Have you thought of going to GA meetings? It is hard at first to go but once you attend a few meetings, it does help being able to talk about gambling with others who know where you are coming from. Also, for myself I found that they were other underlying issues in my life that caused me to want to gamble. Keep strong and don’t give up! You can succeed.
Hi Courage, Don’t give up! Gambling relapses are common. You need to figure out what you can do to make it harder for you to gamble. Put up any barriers that you can. It is a battle that you can win! Is it easy? No. When I get urges I keep myself busy. Can you find any new hobbies? One day at a time. Take care.