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    Steve posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 11 months, 3 weeks ago

    Trying again
    I just deleted a post by accident.
    That’s probably a good thing it was too long
    I am trying again to stop.. my inability to control work pressures and toxic environment. Offer me to much pressure so I’ve had three months of gambling.., not quite as bad as before, but still made a good dent in my savings. Last night I walked away from the regular $30.40 lottery tickets I just bought one and a couple scratches. Sadly they won like nine dollars so I kept on playing on wins until I lost 10 more. Lower losses but still gambling. . I am desperate to win is if I feel it’s owed to me, how arrogant and twisted. My work anxiety is through the roof I know where anxiety is a combination of work ano gambling. I closed off my online account and will try to do better.
    Hopefully I don’t totally lose it

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      Serenity replied 11 months, 3 weeks ago

      Hi Steve I think half the battle is figuring out why a person gambles.
      And yeah a good part of it like you mentioned a person feels like money is owed to a person.
      And even though it’s willing spent in hopes of getting some money back. It’s a vicious cycle. The winner being the government or the casino.
      The other half is figuring out how to stop.
      Know that this far and it can be so easy to forget. Gambling hasn’t made us any money.
      It’s a hard pill to swallow just letting go of what a person has lost. But what’s the alternative? 🤷‍♀️
      Thank you for sharing your post It really makes a person think.
      I’m out I’m not gambling again. It’s not worth it.