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    Jack posted a new activity comment 1 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks for the tip! I answered more than 10 of the questions yes so I knew it was time to get help. I went to my first meeting on Wednesday and will continue to go.

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    Jack posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 3 months ago

    It has been one week since I have gambled. In my brain I’m telling myself that just placing a bet on these playoff games is not a big deal but I know it is. I’m really struggling here, but I know I’m doing the right thing for my present and future. I’m curious to know from those who have been gambling free for awhile what your tips and tricks…[Read more]

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      diamond replied 1 years, 3 months ago

      Hi Jack! There’s so much hard earned wisdom in this group of amazing people. Just scrolling through previous posts will give you a lot to think about. Gamblers Anonymous also has a website gamblers anonymous.org which is a great place to get info. Not sure if you’ve tried a meeting but you can click on their topic titled 20 questions to get an ide…[Read more]

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      Steve replied 1 years, 3 months ago

      Hi Jack, I’ve only been successful in stopping the scratches one way I did it was I counted up how much money I spent every day twice a day in fact and double on pay day. I did that for a year’s worth of scratch tickets, even though I won some back a couple times, I was still behind about seven or $8000. So I thought what could I have bought wit…[Read more]

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    Jack posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 3 months ago

    I have been struggling for the past four years. In summer of 2019 I stopped gambling for about a year after spending all of my savings on blackjack. I was doing so well and then everything changed when I moved back to the Midwest and blackjack was now accessible on my phone. Over the past year I have quit relapsed quit relapsed and have…[Read more]

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      Serenity replied 1 years, 3 months ago

      Hi Jack Welcome
      I feel it’s wonderful that you are able too open up too your g/f and share your struggles with her. At one time I did with a close friend also and it helped me in my journey too recovery.
      It’s a process as I feel recovering from any addiction is.
      We have too find a lot within ourselves. Too figure out the why and how.
      All doa…[Read more]

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      Cjg replied 1 years, 3 months ago

      Hey Jack!

      Totally get where you are coming from. There was a point where I was up so much money that there was no way that I could screw it up and lose it all. Well I was wrong. I lost about 9K In winnings then kept depositing and depositing and depositing hoping that I could get that back. I was in a whirlwind of hurt for the last 2 months or…[Read more]

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        diamond replied 1 years, 3 months ago

        Hi Jack! In response to your question “How do I not let this addiction turn into another addiction?” My answer is know your “Why” and remind yourself everyday of it. I have my “Why” written on a post it note taped on my bathroom mirror so I visually see it everyday. Why do you want to quit?? My “Why” is I want to be a person with integrity who h…[Read more]

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    Jack posted a new activity comment 1 years, 3 months ago

    This was great to hear. Having a similar thing happening with my girlfriend of 3 years. She was actually not that mad about the gambling (not happy
    But not mad) she was mad that I was consistently lied about it. Honesty can help us get through almost anything.

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      diamond replied 1 years, 3 months ago

      Hi Cjg! Yes!! I’m so happy for you. Truth and love always win in the end. Keep up the good work. I believe in you.

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        Cjg replied 1 years, 3 months ago

        You are absolutely right! Love does conquer all! Thanks for the words of positivity Diamond! And thanks for believing in me! I just need to learn to believe in myself!

        Much love!

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      Cjg replied 1 years, 3 months ago

      Hey Jack!

      Hiding this from her was eating away at me from inside. I was pacing around the kitchen this morning and later expressed my anxiety to her. We’re set to get married this year and she thought it was stress from that (which there totally is) and then that’s when I let it all out. I’m so grateful to have a person like her in my life and s…[Read more]