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We are all on the same path but there are many detours that we need to watch out for and for me I have taken many of the detours justifying my actions by saying I will only bet a little or I know I can control it now look I have been clean for such a long time now I must not have been addicted after all or I have seen my friend control it surly I can do the same now there are many reasons we can give to go back but only one reason to quit and that is because we are addicted nothing can change that if we go back we end up at the same spot every time, sorrowful and full of regret and anguish the pain will just manifold until that is all we have left is pain. If slipping is a problem for you it is for most of us you are not alone I have slipped for over a year now I am back on the horse I feel good now but I know it is just one bet away to going back to how it has always been, visiting my pain.
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You have shared exceptional awareness, and it is an excellent example of how this addiction will try to “talk to us” in our minds convincing us to change our “thinking” that we have control over our gambling. So once you cross that line into uncontrolled gambling and the losses begin to pile up? Unfortunately, there is no going back… It’s why they say, “Eventually, The HouseAlwayss Wins.”
Why is that?
Because the more you gamble, the odds are not in your favor. It’s like with many other things in life. The more eat? The more weight you gain. “Gambling” is just the preference; addiction or becoming an addict of anything is part of the DISEASE of addiction.
The only way to stop the triggers, cravings, and urges? Is to refrain from gambling. They will go away the longer you obtain.
Then? Do the workaround “Changing” your thoughts and thinking.
It is the only way I know to make it into long-term recovery… Cat
Thank you for your words of wisdom we can do this we are a lot stronger together sharing are thoughts.
Very well said and yes hearing it from others makes me aware how our minds can twist things to justify our gambling actions.
Stay strong and thank you for your comments. I’ve been in a similar place lately as well. Slipped that is. Such a cruel addiction, knowing the outcome isn’t going to change, but going anyway. I just keep reminding myself of all the bad consequences afterwards, and damage to my mental health, and just get through a day, and then another. You have to fight for it, like anything else you can achieve.
Thank you for your encouraging words we will make it together unity and sharing will get us through
AMEN! Sharing is caring and unity is a MUST. We need to know we are SUPPORTED. xoxo
Cat
Sharing so helps because i am one that doesnt talk about how i was gambling and a pastor said if u csnt talk about it it has become a deep problem that is why i feel safe sharing here with others that get all those feelings and emotions that went with this disease! I appreciate all of you for yr words u help so much! Thanks
I do understand all of the above!
And Joyce, many don’t talk about the “gambling” due to the heavy guilt, shame, and seems stigma holds many people suffering in SILENCE back. That is why I enjoy coming here to help if I can, and it keeps me fresh, knowing where I have been. THAT helps me not become complacent while maintaining my recovery.
I remember what I heard the comic “Robin Williams” said in an interview when asked about his addictions; he said, “Addiction of any kind is always lying in WAIT”… That hit me like lightning! Gambling addiction is always lying in wait. You need to build a Relapse Prevention Plan for when life comes at you!
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