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I can’t believe I am in this dark place again. The casino once again tricked me and stoled my money. These establishments don’t care who they hurt. I get all of these emails that I have comp rooms and free play only to end up broke after going down there. How do I stop this cycle. I stop for a few months and now I’m right back at it. How did I get here again. I really hate myself right now. I wish these places will leave me alone. I get thousands of mail from them.
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Hi Lisa
Sorry to hear that you had a relapse.
Just wanted to share what worked for me when I crashed and was about to lose my family
home and job and almost ended my life in 2002
I joined gamblers anonymous and attended as many meetings as I could in my city.
Also found some group counseling and banned myself from all casinos in my area
and got them to stop sending me coupons and deals, And turned my finances over
to my partner.
Ken L YBIR
Thank you Ken for the words of encouragement. I can’t see any light at the end of the tunnel right now. Only darkness. I can’t believe what gambling can do to a person. On the outside it seems harmless, just entertainment. But that quickly changes.
This addiction will not go away on its own. What does your daily practice look like to keep gambling at bay? Ken L has described some great ones that work. If you don’t break the cycle, the cycle will break you. Wishing you much progress in your recovery.
You are right Diamond about the cycle breaking me. I feel that I am way past recovery. I can’t believe I fell for their lies and deception. The casino sent me mail stating that I can win up to 100,00 dollars and I’m entered into a drawing. I go to the casino after work sometimes to unwind. Now I’m hitting rock bottom again. It’s the darkest place to be in life. I wish I can redo my life. I would never step foot into a casino if I can do it all over again.
I’m so sorry you are hurting. Please don’t give up on yourself. It’s never too late to change. The dark place you are in is just trying to tell you that your way isn’t working. I’m rooting for you Lisa.
Thank you Diamond. I just feel like there is no way out of this mess. Gambling is so deceptive because it seems so innocent until you get caught up in the establishment. I guess that’s how they make money, off compulsive gamblers. So sad.
Believe it or not there is away out.
Once you stop digging the hole and not place a bet One Day At A Time.
When I crashed I was about to lose my family job and home.
Today with support of others in recovery I haven’t placed a bet ODAAT in over 21 years.
Celebrated 40 years with my partner own my home and I am retired.
And believe me when I stopped I never thought I would be where I am today.
Stay strong
Ken L YBIR
True, Lisa it is hard because we love to try to beat the casino at their game .At one time or another we had the idea we could beat them but there are many variables that are in the casinos favor.
Again…still…yes for me too…how do I keep ending up in the same place over and over again ..I swear I will stop…but I never do…I can’t seem to help myself…I have taken the credit card and dropped 10g in one night…it is a vicious cycle that never stops…
Don’t give up