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Community 1 years, 7 months ago This is my first time reaching out. I have talked to family that deals with the same situations. I find myself explaining to myself how to be better, goals to not run back to gambling and it works, for a bout a week. But I’m tired of being stressed and drained and feeling chained to habits that I feel I can’t shake. I have “nightmares” and “day terrors” of “bonuses” and bright light and specific sounds and images that trigger my feelings of excitement. The feelings I used to have towards hobbies and social events. I found this site from doing some random research. I have looked for help before and I was immediately referred to GA. I have anxiety, and don’t do with with others. It was the only option I was giving, I am hoping maybe expressing myself here and getting feed back and hearing others will help me without having to be in person
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Hi Seeking .Freedom.
You are not alone in the need for finding strength too stay away from gambling. It’s been awhile since I really thought about what really helped with stopping gambling. It can be frightening, and physiologically challenging too a degree. It’s part of your name. Freedom, freedom from the pull. Self exclusion and where ever you gamble that you can do that. And for as long as is offered. Because the truth is you don’t really want to go back. The longer the better then you will find interest in other things.
A site such as gam talk. Sharing with other people really does help. I also seemed out a person I could trust too confide in.
psychologically Challenging.
I’m glad you quit and are starting a new life. Come here and go on recovery chat. You got this. Keep reminding yourself that you made an adult decision to quit gambling and pat yourself on the back. You made the right decision to get off that roller coaster.