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Hi . New to the group, I recently admitted to myself and couple close family members that I have a huge gambling problem and need help. Iv struggled with this addiction a very long time so when I say admitted to myself it was no surprise to myself that I had a problem but I just now finally realized I can’t do it on my own and this addiction is bigger then me. The early stage of recovery I am at is not that I have any thoughts or urges to gamble. Not saying I won’t struggle with them urges later on on my recovery but right now my struggles are the feel of guilt and shame I feel are tearing me apart. Thankfully I have q amazing fiancée that was floored by my admittion but still supports me fully in my recovery. But the guilt and anger I have towards myself is so strong day and night . I messed up so much
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good for you i hope you do well
Thank you !!! Just taking things one day at a time or least trying to . My mind has other ideas and likes to jump ahead of me .
Hi Jason
Welcome to Gamtalk. Am glad you are reaching out.
Takes lots of courage. I would like to invite you to tomorrow’s session at 9 pm est that is moderated by counselor from BC.
Several folks working on recovery from our addiction attend and share their thoughts and feelings surrounding recovery.
Also if you are interested I send out two daily recovery focused messages to start the day. If you would like to try them send me
an email at ken.lambon@rogers.com and I will send them to you each day.
Ken L YBIR
Thank you Ken . I haven’t figured out this site yet but if I can find the 9pm session I’ll be here .
Hi Jason,
We have all been there. For me it was the love my sons expressed towards me as well as my family. They knew but I always was hiding the extent of my loss.
I soaked up all the love as much as I could. I lost my husband and it went downhill from there. Thankfully I lost all desire and it will always be regretful. But it is a new wonderful beginning. Shame and guilt is absolutely part of the recovery. You are not alone. Hugs and kudos to yiu
Thanks so much for the reassurance and encouragement!!! The love from kids and family are also what keeps me focused on pushing forward. The money means nothing compared to the trust iv lost . Day by day but I know I have everything to look forward to in the future and nothing to look back at in the past .