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I was on a online counselling session just now.My counselling advisor has put a new thought into my mind.Is there some emotion which we are hiding or afraid to face when we reach out to these gambling cycle?
For me yes …I’m going through a lot last 2 years.You need to think if there is something else bothering her to push her towards this addiction.I know it is hard for you especially when you are the one to be taken care of like most men are:)
Bring some positiveness into her life,maybe something you both love to do.I know you said she doesn’t want to take the planned family holiday which is sad coz this addiction puts you off many important things in life.
Is there work stress?Just a thought !I am new here and just started reading some posts.It is shocking to see so many similar stories.I always was having false perception of people having fun at casinos but now I realise.
I started going only to accompany my husband and because they offer free dollars to play I joined membership.Only recently after nearly 2 yrs when my husband is away on business I have started uncontrolled gambling.
I am afraid to face him and try to gamble more thinking I can win and replace the loss.It is getting worse and worse.
I win and gamble more.Its greed and something takes control on your mind.
My husband is not back another few days.I have very little money left and am totally scared.He is a gentleman and I know he will help.But ashamed of myself.
I have heard people loosing everything they have with this addiction but only started truly understanding now.
Please God help me fight this.
Jason you are very loving not to leave your wife in this crisis.As I would understand as fellow gambler about her is she is in denial as there is no financial strain.
Dont know if it would help if you cut off your financial contribution to the household?
First of all she has to accept to herself and then try to seek help.As I lost 2000 Dollars in one day I know I need help. I couldn’t sleep last night and cried through the night.
We all need lot of courage and patience to fight this demon taking control of our lives.God bless!Hi Rachael!
You have no idea how glad Im to be on the forum and be able to write about my problem without being judged and looked upon low.People have such similar stories here and you get unbiassed advise.
Coming to my story although not as serious reasons as yours I only discovered in the past few days my mind takes control over me and not the other way around.
Just yesterday I was at casinos and won huge amount like 20 times I put in.I was so happy and went out for lunch and treated myself with a pedicure.I was dreaming of never coming back again as I have recovered lost money in last few days with this single win.
It is hard to believe myself although it is about myself.I went back again as I had a few more hours to spend in leisure.I was planning to get my hair done and changed my mind to head back to the casinos.This time I won half of what I won last time.That was it ….I Iost control after that and now I’m disgusted even to think I put in the last dollar I had with me at that time.
I felt miserable coming back and cried all night .I got chills and rigor and still break down at the thought of it.My husband has gone on business for few days and he will be back soon.I don’t know how to face him.I feel helpless.
I keep thinking how could this happen to me?
Thanks for reading through this.Any type of advise would be great but I know it is me who has to take action.