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frog2255 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 1 months ago
I am glad your husband took it calmly…..all the best
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frog2255 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 1 months ago
You are so right….the urges will pass and I/we need to remeber that and try to divert those thoughts
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I feel you guys. I stopped going in person but during covid opened an online account that I’ve given sooo much money to its nuts. It’s been really hard seeing how much I’ve spent this last year, money I could have invested etc. I’ve learned to set myself up by deciding what I’m going to do the moment I get an urge – ie walk, call a friend, cuddle…[Read more]
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frog2255 posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 1 months agoIt has nothing to do with sense. It is a powerful addiction. I made the decision a month ago to never go to a casino ago. I haven’t been back but man oh man the demons are trying really hard to take control. I stopped buying lottery tickets about 2 weeks ago. They are calling for me…..but not as load as the casino. I am finding help…[Read more]
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Frog I feel the same right now and like yourself I have made up my mind. I’m not going back to gambling the urges will pass. We’re more than a push of a button or scratching a card. We are so much more!
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You are so right….the urges will pass and I/we need to remeber that and try to divert those thoughts
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Much love
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I feel you guys. I stopped going in person but during covid opened an online account that I’ve given sooo much money to its nuts. It’s been really hard seeing how much I’ve spent this last year, money I could have invested etc. I’ve learned to set myself up by deciding what I’m going to do the moment I get an urge – ie walk, call a friend, cuddle…[Read more]
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frog2255 posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 1 months agoOn Facebook a site just stated that there are now 10 online gambling sites in Ontario…..let alone all the othere sites that are available. Gambling advertising and the easy access is getting totally out of hand and is scary.
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Driven by greed. What a shame. A councillor once said to me when you win you are winning other people’s loses.
Which is sad when I thought about it. I wish gambling wasn’t allowed. There are much better things too do with a person‘S time and money.
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frog2255 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
it can get better……one day at a time…..
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frog2255 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
Please take care. The battle to beat gambling is a big battle but it can be won and controlled. I feel that just the last few weeks I have come to hate gambling…..it has been a long time….you will do it…and being there for your sister is your life right now.
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Thank you for your kind words frog2255. Much admiration I have for your decision. I plan on staying strong and staying away from gambling. As for my sister we live thousands of miles apart but for years have spoken once and often twice a day on the phone and visit as often as we are able to. My hopes are too go see her soon and after her treatment…[Read more]
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frog2255 posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 2 months agoIt is very concerning that there is so much advertising about gambling now especially on TV. It is everywhere. When u go to a convenience store the tickets are right there in front of you and signs all over about the big jackpots. I notice there are a lot more people posting on this site. Not to be paranoid but gambling has become an epidemic. The…[Read more]
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I agree about the advertising. Possibly the government would make a change if enough people requested it. It’s a good idea!
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@serenity unfortunately it is new in Canada that it is legal so since the government has put its hands in it they support these adds because it makes them money. I am in another industry that they say they want to protect the children so put heavy sanctions yet are hypocritical about this. It is truly impossible to watch sports on cable…[Read more]
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Flavourman it’s nice to hear from you. I think you are right about our government they’d be slow to change when they are making money from gambling. What I did notice the advertising is much worse in BC than Manitoba although there are lots of ads here also. I’m sorry the government is making things difficult for your business. Hopefully that…[Read more]
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frog2255 posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 2 months agoHow do I respond to a person on this site
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click under their name where it says ‘comment’ …. Lindy
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If it’s a reply though click on the reply button Lindy
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Hi Frog
In addition to what Lindy said you can also post /leave messages in the chatroom
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frog2255 posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 2 months agoI started gambling in 1999. I have lost a fortune. This week I have stopped buying tickets and I pray that I will never ever return to a casino. It is a horrible addiction that many people do not understand. It is a lifelong addiction.
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Hi Frog
Thank you for sharing your decades long experience. Good for you for turning a page.
I struggled with slot machines. It desensitized the value of money for me. You’d think I’d get when I had to keep going back for more money to put in those machines but I just didn’t. It’s a short time that I’ve been away a couple of weeks because I…[Read more]
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Thank you so much.