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It is scary the power of an addiction to gambling has over a person. I was just sitting watching the news and the urge to gamble swept over me. It brings a happy feeling….. unfortunately not the depresssion that comes after going to the casino……
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A person has to remind them selves of the unrest that gambling brings.
It sounds like you are doing well.
I’m hanging in there also.
I think about gambling much less now. But I still do think about it. The urges have softened to almost nothing just a thought that comes for a minute and leaves just a quickly once in awhile.
It’s been just over four months free of placing a bet. I know I’ve saved myself a lot of grief and money.
Congratulations on being bet free for over four months. You’re an amazing person and deserve to be happy.
Thank you Dan, you are very kind!
You’re very caring and I appreciate you. Thank you for being you 🤗
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It is scary. I’m happy you are aware of it though. Many times in my life the urge would come and I wasn’t aware enough to recognize it was even there. It was all so automatic.
I pray all of us can stay away for good but knowing me I typically give in to my urges so never gambling seems unrealistic for me but I hope it will not ruin my life
I’ve been told by therapists that the best way to look at it is you can gamble but you choose not to. It takes away the power of the addiction and gives you the power to decide if you want to continue gambling. Just a different way of thinking. I hope it helps
Jenny there are different stages to stopping it seems. At one point I felt as you do. Now instead of telling myself I may go back. I think why would I want to.
This takes time and I don’t think any of the effects of abstinence can be skipped.
I appreciate reading your thoughts and your experiences.
You’ll figure it out Jenny.
Sounds like you have some really good people in your life. That’s beautiful!