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Online sports betting has been a problem in my life for the last 2 and a half years. Problem being it’s close to costing me my marriage date 70 days from now. I’ve lied countless times about not betting and that I’m clean from it but would always slip back in. I’m here typing this out because I’m at a loss of how to fix my self, and don’t want lose the most important thing in my life(my fiancé). Losing the girl I love is not worth it to me but my addiction said other wise. I don’t know if this is the right first step, but I’m trying to do whatever I can to get rid of this addiction. I hope to be posting on here more often showing my progress/journey to a clean life of sports betting and to help anyone else in my shoes.
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I like the nic you chose. There’s a few people on here that do the sports betting as yourself.
What one person said really is working for him was installing Gamban. It’s a really powerful app it will block gambling sites in addition it blocks ads. So that’s awesome
The urge to gamble is unfortunately more powerful than our desire to stay away during the onset of stopping gambling . Something like Gamban which is about $50 a year is a necessity. At least until a person has been away long enough to sort out life priorities for one self.
Self exclusion was the only way I could stay away once I realized I didn’t want to gamble anymore. And to be honest it’s a process for most people.
This site helps reading about other people’s experiences.
I’m nearing a month free of gambling. And Dec 22 I decided no more. I had one slip so really once in three months. But it took awhile for me to get here.
You are in good company ❤️
Rewind, ive been a problem gambler for 20 years. Sports betting being my “drug of choice”, you could say. You coming on here and reaching out is a great first step. Its a day by day grind man. For me, meeting with a psychologist to work through some grief has been important. Learning how gambling has been my way of escaping from dealing with stress anxiety, and just life in general was eye opening. Installing gamban app on devices was good as well. I havrnt attended GA meetings yet, but i will be going next week for my first one ever. I feel that regular GA meetings will be important. Not trying to tell you what to do at all. Just sharing what has been helpful for me. Things like mindfulness and even reading up on Stoicism has become a daily routine for me. Ive been through a suicide attempt and was admitted into the hospital. Gambling can lead to a dark place. Be kind to yourself and stay strong.
Show your fiance your posted message.