Dawson S

Dawson S posted an update in the group Community 1 days, 19 hours ago

Hey all, I’ve had this account for a while now. I was 2 months clean, and just had a massive relapse. I was able to save up $4900 all on my own but ended up blowing it all tonight on blackjack and slots. I’ve tried everything to quit. Self exclusion, closing accounts, gamban, and basically every other strategy under sun. I’m losing hope here.…[Read more]
Dawson S posted an update in the group Community 3 years, 3 months ago

Hello Everyone. Its been a rough couple of weeks. Just lost my whole pay cheque to a casino. Only 400$ but Feeling pretty bad about it. After I did that I shut down all my accounts. It feels like I’ll never be able to shake this addiction. I want to get help but I never want to because I think I have gotten better. I wish I knew what to do. I am…[Read more]

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- mozzie55 replied 3 years, 3 months ago
  
  Hi Dawson S, I understand how you are feeling, as do so many of us who have been where you are right now. I am happy to exchange emails with you, offer support, guidance or simply listen, contact Ken L on this site for my email. Gambling is one of the most confusing, perplexing and misunderstood of all addictions because there is no substance involved.
- Ken L replied 3 years, 3 months ago
  
  Hi Dawson
  Email me at ken.lambon@rogers.com if you would like to exchange emails with Mozzie55
  Also let me know where you are from and I will see what resources there are in your town/city.
- Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor replied 3 years, 3 months ago
  
  Hi Dawson,
  I did send you an email week or two ago. You may want to look in your spam and I never heard back from you as I’m willing to talk by phone if you live in the USA? Let me and Email was from lyonmedia@aol.com
  Cat
Dawson S posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago

I am so glad you are getting it back on track! Stay strong and hang in there!

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Dawson S posted an update in the group Community 3 years, 3 months ago

I was Kicked out of school today because of my gambling problem. When I got my student loans I spent it all on Gambling and left none for books and other school supplies. I found myself gambling more then studying at times. Pretty much have lost all hope. As far as I am concerned, life is screwed up beyond repair for me now. Merry Christmas. If…[Read more]

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- mozzie55 replied 3 years, 3 months ago
  
  You are never alone with this problem, many of us have been where you are right now and felt the same desperation but, you are stronger than you think, you are young and you have reached out for help, that makes you special, not many do reach out for help. You do need help and with gambling problems you need to talk to someone who will understand…[Read more]
- Ken L replied 3 years, 3 months ago
  
  Hi Dawson
  If you are free tonight at 10 pm est there is a moderated session with an gambling outreach counselor in the chat room to the right.
  Just sign into the site and click on join chat.
  Ken L YBIR
- KC replied 3 years, 3 months ago
  
  Hi Dawson, I can relate. What is helping me is working the 12 step program. I was in denial of my gambling problem for over two years. I thought I could control it. Now I realize I am a recovering compulsive gambler. I am powerless over gambling and my life has become unmanageable. There is a good course at http://www.gamblerhealing.com that is…[Read more]
- Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor replied 3 years, 3 months ago
  
  Dawson, I sure understand how you are feeling. I have been where you are and that was almost 14-yrs ago when I ended up in the hospital from a failed (thank goodness) attempt to take my life. See, gambling for me was SO bad that in the end, I was gambling with not with money anymore, I was gambling with my LIFE. You may call me anytime!! Email me…[Read more]
Dawson S posted an update in the group Community 3 years, 4 months ago

I dont know how to quit. Please help me. This is my last chance before its not possible to turn around.
- resolve777 replied 3 years, 4 months ago
  
  I thought the same once. I am now 10 years clear of gambling. There is never a last chance. Keep trying, get support, set small targets. You can do this. The most important thing is to keep communicating
- Ken L replied 3 years, 4 months ago
  
  Hi Dawson
  Resolve’s advice is right on. Keep trying.
  Have you tried counseling / GA meetings ?
  If you are free tonight please join us in the chat room as
  we are going to have an online GA type meeting at 10 pm est.
  Hope you will join us
Dawson S posted an update in the group Community 3 years, 5 months ago

Its Nice to see I am not alone. I lost everything today. I cant pay rent on the 10th and I don’t have anywhere to turn. I spent my student loans on gambling thinking i could make a quick profit. I self excluded today for 3 years at my Casino in town. However I feel like I am too late. I have nothing. I have Nobody. I just want this all to be over.
- KOkano replied 3 years, 5 months ago
  
  You are not alone. So many of us have been in the same position as you and you have come to the right place. Everyone is so supportive. You can get through this.
Dawson S joined the group Community 3 years, 5 months ago

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