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One day at a time is the best way to approach it 🙂 I agree with the blockers in place…it will act like a security cushion. A lifejacket 🙂
I’m happy you have 9 healthy children, though that must be overwhelming at ***** too. Don’t hesitate to find someone to talk with about all of this. It’s always complicated why we get into gambling, so it’s complicated coming out of it too 🙂
I’m on Day 2 myself, so I’m a newbie too…happy to be here though. Already I feel better just reading and sharing posts. Not one person can save the world, but we can help the people who cross our paths.William,
I hope that you are getting the help and support you need.
I know doctors face a lot of addition pressure to be ‘good boys’, making it even more difficult than others to reach out for help, but I hope you find it.
Raising your story really touched me, and made me realize that I face a problem as well. Like you, I don’t feel ready to give it up…yet I know I need to. The time has come to let it go.
Like you, I’m tormented by the fact I do win some money gambling sometimes–me, it’s poker. Like you, I always find a way to give it away. I could just save the winnings, it would be ok…but alas, it’s not ok. I’ve lost probably more than 250k. That is not an exaggeration. There are people starving in this city who be thrilled for a free meal and a roof to sleep in.
The hardest part for me, is the release from stress it brings me. It makes me feel free.
Quitting smoking was really hard as well, and finally one day I just decided I had had enough with being slaved to needing a cigarette.
The time has gambling as well.
I hope you are recovering. I was born in Ottawa, though I live in the states now. If you need to talk on the phone, I’m here.
TaraNot one person can save the world, but we can help the people who cross our paths.