LG posted an update in the group Community1 years, 2 months ago
I know I have a super addictive personality and I know I have a problem with slot machines. I play until I have used all my money and then just take more out. It’s like if I start I can’t stop and then I always feel guilty afterwards.
Hi LG
Most of us have had or have a similar situation as yours.
Not sure why it happens to some of us it just does.
What a person can do is to take measures to stop. Self exclusion, for casinos I breathed a sigh of relief when I did that. I was scared of the control gambling had over me and tired of losing money.
Stopping for me has been a process. I wish I could have just hit a switch and the desire to gamble be gone. But that’s not how it works.
I found the best way to stop is not to start. I’ve used nearly every measure available to stop.
I have stopped and in the moment am very happy that I have.
Gambling wasn’t improving my life. And I’m pretty sure it’s not helping yours.
If it’s on line gambling you do there’s Gamban that works 100% the first week is free and it’s approximately $50 for a year of blocking it blocks many sites and adds also.
There is more too it joking gamblers anonymous there’s in person or virtual. May help it’s good to share. Seeing a councillor may help. I did for a time and the things she helped me with still resonates in my mind.
Also this site. We are here and you are not alone.
Hi LG
Most of us have had or have a similar situation as yours.
Not sure why it happens to some of us it just does.
What a person can do is to take measures to stop. Self exclusion, for casinos I breathed a sigh of relief when I did that. I was scared of the control gambling had over me and tired of losing money.
Stopping for me has been a process. I wish I could have just hit a switch and the desire to gamble be gone. But that’s not how it works.
I found the best way to stop is not to start. I’ve used nearly every measure available to stop.
I have stopped and in the moment am very happy that I have.
Gambling wasn’t improving my life. And I’m pretty sure it’s not helping yours.
If it’s on line gambling you do there’s Gamban that works 100% the first week is free and it’s approximately $50 for a year of blocking it blocks many sites and adds also.
There is more too it joking gamblers anonymous there’s in person or virtual. May help it’s good to share. Seeing a councillor may help. I did for a time and the things she helped me with still resonates in my mind.
Also this site. We are here and you are not alone.
Joking is a typo 🙂it’s no joke
Thank you for your reply 🙂
You are welcome.Welcome too the fight against gambling🙂