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safetyfirst posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago
I’m 64 been gambling since 92 and I am so out of control with my addiction. We just had to move because we lost our home due to my gambling. Our first payment is due on the 1st and I be already gambled it away so having to scramble to get the money so we don’t face eviction. I’m so sick of myself and my life. Need support and wondering does it really help to ban yourself from casino’s?
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It couldn’t hurt. I didn’t know you could do that. I joined gamtalk 3.5 days ago after gambling over a thousand dollars in a matter of hours. I’ve been having yo take it day by day, minute by minute. I went to a meeting today after another member on gamtalk asked me a couple times if I’d been to one. The last day I gambled I remember thinking in the casino parking lot, before I even went in (because I knew I shouldn’t be there) I wish I had someone to call who understands what I’m going through in this moment. At the GA meeting today they gave me a list of fellow gamblers to call if I ever need support, before you get out of the car or drive to the gambling spot. That may also help. Try and get to a meeting if you can. Wishing you stability.
Nothing would stop me from gambling when the thought popped into my head. Just thinking about gambling and I am already on my way to a slip. Only thing that worked for me was dealing with resentments, fear, got honest and help other gamblers. That is the only way. You have to do all 12 steps to stay away.
I am not in a position to argue with that. I know that for myself being in crisis mode after gambling Monday, I needed and still need deterrances. I’m hoping to soon find the strength in GA where I would no longer need them. I know I needed family intervention with control over my finances as a deterrent presently. To stay away, yes. I am putting faith in that GA, working the steps, and peer support will help me not gamble. I’m 4 days into recovery for my second time. Strength and stability, Sarah.