• Durr posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 15 hours, 26 minutes ago

    With the 1-2 habit, we write down 1-2 key things from an article. To triple its effectiveness set an alarm to review these key items every 30 minutes. Obviously, this only works when you are more alone and can review the key things for a few minutes. But, those are the times when temptation ramps up.

    Second, Galatians 5:1 ESV “For freedom Ch…[Read more]

  • Serenity posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 days, 10 hours ago

    From my favourite trauma recovery coach

    In my quest for recovery, I stumbled upon a profound realization: my false belief; that strength meant keeping my emotions locked away – oh how wrong I was. You see, I feared rejection, criticism, and abandonment, believing they would shatter me if I dared to expose my vulnerabilities.

    I reached a…[Read more]

  • Durr posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 4 days, 15 hours ago

    Prayers
    Yesterday was bad. To fight back I prayed the following prayers back to back repeatedly:

    “Lord, help me to love.”

    “Father, help me to be tough.”

    “Father, help me to turn from sin and gambling.”

    “Father, show me Your will.”

    Every time I started to think about bad stuff, I started to pray these prayers again. When we fight back, pro…[Read more]

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 6 days, 16 hours ago

    Today I’m grateful for everything I have in my life, im thankful for my mom who is more than supportive, friends who are present and work for keeping me busy. Life is good. My addiction to online gambling has stopped, but I still think of gambling, I just can’t and that’s a good thing.

    • I’m feeling great full because my money went to other things besides gambling for a change. I got to pay my bills, pay for a movie and bought lunch for myself 2 days in a row

  • frog2255 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week ago

    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……

    • 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 ove…[Read more]

    • Dan replied 1 week ago

      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.

    • Jenny replied 1 week ago

      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

      • Dan replied 1 week ago

        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!

  • Durr posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week ago

    Spiritual Ideas
    The Bible says to think about things that are noble. Noble thoughts are majestic, awesome thoughts. Today we can think: God has a plan for me, or, God has a great plan for me, if I sit around thinking about problems, triggers, money… I may miss the majestic plan He has for me.
    The Bible says, “For although they knew God, they d…[Read more]

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week ago

    I really hate losing money so why do I still keep buying scratch and win tickets?

    • Buying scratch tickets after stopping slots.
      There’s still the excitement of a possible win.
      I had bought the odd one after stopping playing slots. I also had no luck on them I stopped with the scratch tickets right away as that wasn’t where my true addiction lyes. And I didn’t want another problem .
      it’s a dream ,a hope for some quick money.…[Read more]

  • Dan posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 1 day ago

    If anyone needs to get together in Washington or Oregon to meet in person before or during a meeting let me know. I hope everyone is doing well. Remember it’s just a day at a time. We can do this. I promise 😉

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 1 day ago

    I plan on going to school in Jan 2025, therefore I need credit to pay for school. The bank says it’ll take 6 months of consistent payments to see if I can apply for an increase in my credit card. I just have to be patient and pray my plans of paying off my visa comes true.

  • Steve posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 1 day ago

    look at the car the person has who runs the store you buy tickets from…it helped me think about not-gambling a little…everyone wins but me

  • Steve posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 1 day ago

    had to come today i have been able to not bet for 4 weeks and this day too so far. I have been checking pick 2,3 4 nunbers to prove to myself that itrs only a loss…but today i saw numbers I always chose come up for a good win and i didnt bet!! its an evil trick I know as before i quit numbers came up soooo often just one away.to trickme back…[Read more]

    • I know how that feels, I pray you stay away from gambling. For me if I win I play again and lose all my winnings so I don’t really win, I end up betting more, is that the same for you? If so abstinence from gambling is better than gambling

    • I hope you made it another day! Good for you on your one month. That takes a lot of strength!

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 1 day ago

    I just wanna fast forward time to when I’ll be debt free

    • I say that all the time. Time flies when you don’t think about it. But I wish it was 2028 right now.

      • Good for you bigheart, 2028 is when you plan to be debt free? Good for you, I just started planning to pay off debt I haven’t started paying off my visa yet, im only making interest payments on my loan so no real payments yet on March 20 I plan on putting a chunk of my pay towards my visa

        • I spoke to the bank they say it’ll take 2 years to improve my credit score where I stand huh I wish it was already 2 years sigh

        • I keep falling off the wagon, I said I was going to quit going to casinos 3 years ago, I’m at the end of the rope in debt now. I didn’t have self control. So mad at myself. I wish I was getting better.
          Are you from Ontario? Looking for somebody to go to GA meetings with.

          • you are a good person just you gambled….
            have a shwoer and go for a coffee in a pace where there are no scratches of casinos and writer how much you wills ave by not going and the load off your mind it will be after you realize in 2 month youll have 1000’s more to spend on real things I have 700 in bank right now which is more than I’ve had for…[Read more]

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 1 day ago

    I don’t know why I keep buying scratch and win tickets, it’s like throwing money away

    • gambling is like financial cancer

      • Jernny hang in there i stopped for a month so far…..i was so eager to buy then my mind would take over and id buy more and more all afternoon. We lie to ourselves. I have for eyars.
        But you are important and loved find a thera[pist that can work too. Im seeing one this week,

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 1 day ago

    I took out another $200 loan just to get by till payday bout a lotto ticket and a $3 scratch and win ticket so spent $13 on that, after gas of $75 im left wit $125 so I bought lunch with $20 now im left with $100

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 3 days ago

    Yesterday was hard I ended up leaving my house to go to the casino but my card was not working so I couldn’t pull out any cash so I ended up sleeping instead. Today my brother brought up a topic I forgot, homeownership, so I started looking at my bank account I have less than $30 after bills from loans and phone bills plus gas. I gave $200 to my…[Read more]

    • This is hard, I can’t even save, I need to pay off my debt from gambling

    • Hi Jenny
      I’m sorry you had a difficult day. I’ve been there also where I wanted to continue gambling and my card wouldn’t allow it.
      It’s a blessing in disguise.
      On the upside you were able to pay down some debt. That’s got to feel good.
      I know having a small amount of money left makes things difficult for you. I’ve been there also.
      All on its…[Read more]

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 4 days ago

    I’m holding off tge urge to put my shoes on and walk to the casino. Delay and distract

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 4 days ago

    It’s payday and I usually go online to gamble, I hate the slots and table games are never enough for me but I really want to gamble

  • Durr posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 4 days ago

    Can Anyone Quit Without God?
    Quitting addiction without God is impossible. We either quit addiction and do what God wants or we change addictions. Some quit by a complete dedication to sports or hobbies. But in these cases they simply have a new addiction, one that is way better, and less destructive. However, finding their full God given purpose…[Read more]

  • frog2255 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 5 days ago

    It is an insidious adiction that nobody but addicted gamblers can understand……I mean as if we really understand why some people are addicted to gambling. It is the hardest urge I have ever had to deal with and I am not a spring chicken. It has ruined my life. I am not going to gamble again…..These are the words I have to hang on to. I…[Read more]

    • Hi Frog I share your thoughts on just having to stay away. I’ve fallen into that trap many times thinking I can just handle it. And usually when I go back at first I can but I quickly slip into if I just spend some more money I’ll likely hit.
      Then when I don’t and I’ve spent all this money depression sets in for me. I literally hate myself…[Read more]

      • Serenity you truly are an amazing blessing to everyone who is here on this site. Thank you for your time and support.

        • Hi Dan you are welcome. I wish none of us ever had a gambling problem and from my years of trying to find help. Good support caring advice at times has been hard to find. And it’s needed. And it means something when it’s given.
          I’ve noticed your kind comments and really good advice along the way. Your advice and encouragement without a doubt…[Read more]

  • Serenity posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 week, 5 days ago

    A message from a recovery coach that I respect.

    “𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐲. 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞.” We are not responsible for other people’s emotions. And guess what? They’re not responsible for ours either.

    No longer blaming others for any of my feelings and accepting per…[Read more]

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