Activity – Jed

Jed posted an update in the group Community 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Hi, just joined in. I have a problem. I have stopped for 2 years and I failed this time. I gambled a lot. I felt so pressured from my upcoming marriage this end of year. I unfortunately gambled money which wasnt the wisest decision. I feel so bad and irresponsible
- kenl replied 2 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Hi Jed
  Glad you are reaching after a slip/relapse.
  Not sure how you what you were doing not to gamble.
  I found counseling and started GA meeting.
  When I crashed the bank was about to take my and I nearly lost my job / pension
  With those supports today I own my home still with my have my wife of 40 years
  and One Day At A Time have not place a bet in years.
  If will send me an email and if you like will try and answer them
  Ken L YBIR
  - Jed replied 2 months, 4 weeks ago
    
    I’m happy for you, good to know that support group worked. I have my fiance with me that helped me throughout. Now I dont know how to tell her.
- Skinner replied 2 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Hello @Jed,
  
  Try to see if you tend to gamble/have more urges when you think about or need to arrange relevant matters of the upcoming marriage. If so, see if you can come up with other ways to cope with anxious mood besides gambling. Chances are, you gamble to escape from the anxiety provoked by the upcoming event.
  
  In case it is of interest, I am a psychotherapist who has had experience working with patients with gambling disorder in the hospital and I am building a self-help app for people with gambling addiction that includes content such as coping with urges and relapse prevention. Here is the website to know more, feel free to sign up to express your interest so that we can make it faster: https://skinnerapp.wixsite.com/helloskinner