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FEBRUARY 4th Reflection for the Day
Rare is the recovering compulsive gambler who will now dispute the fact that denial is a primary symptom of the illness. The Gamblers Anonymous Program teaches us that compulsive gambling actually tells the afflicted person that he or she really isn’t sick at all. Not surprisingly, then, our lives as addictive gamblers were characterized by endless rationalizations and dishonesty and, in short, a steadfast unwillingness to accept the fact that we were, without question, emotionally and mentally different from our fellows.
Have I admitted to my innermost self that I am truly powerless over my compulsion to gamble?
Today I Pray
May the First Step be not half-hearted for me, but a total admission of powerlessness over my addiction. May I rid myself of that first symptom – denial – which refuses to recognize any other symptom of my illness.Today I Will Remember
Deny denial.
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Hope this comment was NOT directed towards me based on what I said in the CHAT ROOM!?? I am NOT iN DENIAL I accepted my gambling addiction I just explained that I CAN AND WILL overcome it. GA is not for everyone. Some people have their own way of dealing with their addiction. No one should be on here throwing shades at other people. I’m done with this group.
Lenor I went too a couple of GA meetings. I don’t know if it was my frame of mind at the time but I found I couldn’t relate. I didn’t truly give it much of a chance in saying that. It’s good that GA meeting exist it’s another avenue and in the back of my mind I know they are there which I find comforting. I am too date doing okay without the meeting but should I need GA it’s there.
Sounds too me like you may be having a tough day. I hope you decide too come back. But if you don’t I certainly wish you all the best.
Serenity thank you for your response..
I’m happy you returned ❤️
Lenor I think you mistook this. It’s from GA big book . It’s not directed at you personally. It’s for everyone on this site who has a gambling addiction. It is directed to each and everyone of us. I can tell you that the fact you reacted as you did you belong here with us. When we struggle with our addiction we sometimes look at everything helpful to our lives as an attack because our addiction doesn’t want to stop. I hope you do come back. Thank you for sharing and contributing to our community.
Love this daily reflection….. so true for me. Denial is such a comfortable place. Meanwhile I just kept digging the hole deeper to climb out of.