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Not sure if I’m allowed to be here. Not in recovery. Thought was open chat for everyone. Well I just keep messing up. Lost job in November and in financial difficulty to say the least. Every penny I get from anywhere iv gambled hoping I can get out the red, in reality only deeper in debt. Owe cash to everyone around me. Can’t stand myself. Officially got new job day after lost old job, perfect job, went through 2 months of screening for job offer to be withdrawn 2 days before starting. Last interview 2 weeks ago today stil no word. Losing ma mind, not got a penny, and every penny that has came my way, iv through away, then lied to me loved ones. Coz I’m a scumbag.
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I’m not sure why but with gambling a lot of common sense can go right out the door. Plus the value of money.
Recovering from any addiction is a process.
A person needs to want to stop badly enough.
Possibly consider GA meetings and or visiting with a councillor.
You are here and that’s a start. Pretty sure you are upset about gambling.
Recovery is a personal journey and very hard to do on your own. Seek help if you can.
Stopping in one day at a time try not to look too far ahead.
Try to find interests that make you happy visiting family and friends taking up a hobby. Exercise a walk in the park.
Every attempt to stop gambling is a step forward
Don’t be so hard on yourself, im not on the same boat as you yet but im struggling with my addiction to gambling, I think serenity’s advice is sound, I saw a therapist last week and talked about gambling, im seeing 2 therapist right now both free from the government of bc Canada, one is rec therapy and the other is gambling therapy, maybe you can find free counseling where you are. There must be help for gambling in your area. I’d like to hear more of your story.