Woundedhealer

Thank you for posting this ! I am tired of suffering I have been suffering for years. Guilt, shame, self loathing all from gambling, losing money. Today for me is Day 2 of recovery, every day I will start my Day here, trying to ground myself and read something to start my day ! This was a beauty, thanks for taking the time to post ! Appreciate…[Read more]

Well done Serenity, this gambling addiction is day by Day. Was on the site awhile ago, quit started gambling again. Trying to heal, and find positive outlets. Day 2 of Recovery. Wishing you well in your recovery !

I have just came back on, after a 6 month fall of the wagon, gambling, hating myself, lying, hiding this addiction. I am exhausted, not sleeping, depressed and at a very low time in my life. This morning I woke up, looked at myself in the mirror and said you are an addict, Today is Day 1 of Recovery. Time to start again, this difficult journey of…[Read more]

Yes I am back to this site also after a 6 month leave. Recovery is very hard work. I am learning I need to make my recovery the most important thing in my life. Checking in her daily certainly helped, once I stopped doing that my life became a juggling act ! I am reminded of the old saying, How do you eat an elephant one bite at a time, a daunting…[Read more]

Sal, thanks for sharing your story, you are not alone. I hope as you said in your story an 18 yr old listens and realizes how destructive, and addictive gambling is. It will destroys loving relationships, reputation, businesses, friendships, and in the end destroy you. The only house that wins is the casino, because in the long run the house never…[Read more]

Very nice, thanks for sharing !

A lot of great messages there Kenl. ❤️ Just for today, will I try to live this day only, and not tackle all my life problems at once?
That is so timely & insightful

That is so insightful Ken. The 1st steps is a BIG one. Total Surrender.❤️

We are all given Free Will. Through Free Will we learn Life Lessons. Gambling is Ego driven free Will it is harmful, hurtful and destructive. Free Will that comes from the heart, is kind, caring and filled with Love. God is Love. At these moments of heartfelt Free Will, I am at my best and on a beautiful, divine journey ❤️

After years of playing online poker and losing, had to delete app and not even entertain the idea of playing online again.
Similar to you I was playing on gifted money, it really had no value to me, it was a means to gamble with. I was one of the few lucky ones, it wasn’t money needed to pay rent, buy groceries or pay bills. BUT after I lost t…[Read more]

One day at a time Adjs1. Healing, recovery takes time. Don’t beat yourself up to bad, we tend to loathe ourselves, and try to make ourselves feel really BAD. Make recovery your number 1 priority in life, your worth it !

Agree Ken, we need to leave our past habits for good and develop new healthy habits

Typo Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth !

Greetings GamTalk Community,
As I read Durr’s post I am reminded of Corinthians 13:1 , Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud ,It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does delight in evil but rejoices with the truth, Thinking of what Love i…[Read more]

Best laid plans, are successful ones. Great suggestions Durr

It’s a day at a time, stopping in here helps. I do it every morning coffee in hand read the posts and stories. IT keeps me grounded, aware of how serious my addiction is, how miserable it makes me feel and that it was destroying my life.
Read older posts for encouragement, help & suggestions and check out a local support group. Welcome here K…[Read more]

Great message Durr ! I do tend to have an addictive personality, so on to the next thing to fill the void of gambling…. A good message to moderate, everything done excessively can yet lead to more problems. Moderation and balance sounds calming and enjoyable !