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This disease is a silent killer. I am so stressed out. I’ve done it again. As soon as I get money, I spend it up. Just got my taxes and paycheck. Spent over 2000 dollars in three days. I hate myself for this. Back to Guilt, sleepless nights, and worry. How can I overcome this. I want my life back.
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Hi Lisa
I can identify with you. Not that long ago I had little to no control when to stop gambling. I’d win some money then lose a lot more because I’d keep playing. Like a yo-yo until the string was broken.
The only thing at first when I knew I should stop was banning myself. Self exclusion.
That helped a lot I had a sense of freedom and peace knowing I couldn’t throw more money away.
That’s not the only answer but it’s a good start for staying away. It is an addiction but it’s still your choice about what you do about it.
Counciling may help GA meeting speaking with people that face the same struggles. This site has helped me also it’s a check in point and I know I’m not alone.
You are here trying to figure out what will be the best way to go about stopping. That’s a good start.
It helped me to find enjoyment in things/ people other than gambling. Visiting more hobbies anything you feel you can enjoy.
One day at a time for staying away. At the start one hour at a time it seems. It really does get easier with time.
I’m thinking about self exclusion. I have zero control once I start gambling. I can feel my brain chemistry changing. It’s actually quite scary. I’m in control of everything else in my life. I feel that I’m in too deep to stop. I have to recoup all the money that is lost. I get so much mail to entice me to go down there.
Don’t think about getting your money back you can’t just self exclude and listen to serenity’s advice. Counselling, groups and hobbies other than gambling
Hi Lisa
It is scary what gambling can do to a person.
I’m still not sure why during gambling reason goes out the door. Possibly part of it is desperation to have our money back. It’s gone but you can make more and use it to live and pay bills down.
I’m still paying for my gambling actions. And will be for a time. But there will be a day that will be cleared up.
We very innocently made had an error in judgment. A hope for easy money and it turned out to be the opposite. I hope you are able to chose staying away.
We are here for you. Hugs.