• Lindy posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 hours, 7 minutes ago

    I just thought I’d check in…. I’m really ‘down’ at the moment. With my husband in hospital now since Sept. with Alzheimer’s waiting for placement in long term care, which right now looks like a long wait. He’s in the severe stage and doesn’t really converse much. It hurts to see him like this but I go almosst every day to see him… It’ll be our…[Read more]

  • michaelrodgers posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 10 hours, 51 minutes ago

    How to Contact United Airlines at Tahiti Airport?

    If you are searching for help while going through the Tahiti Airport, United Airlines is available to help. The airline has a work area situated in the airport where you can ask questions on pressing issues, make reservations and get help with lost baggage. You can also find out more information…[Read more]

  • Steve posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 11 hours, 3 minutes ago

    Here reading to get some encouragement and will to stop really tired from work and waiting for a ct scan of abdomen to see what the pain is from. That and toxic work environment makes me think I deserve to play lol always an emotion to rationalize it eh? Car accident settlement omg that’s going to be a tempting time
    Be well I’ll be back

    • Steve… so sorry to hear about you car accident.. hope you are okay. I know what you mean if you’re talking about receiving money re settlement of accident. That actually happened to me… For me it took months to get the settlement though with lawyers etc. But I would suggest if it is a large amount, so you aren’t tempted to gamble it… put a…[Read more]

  • kenl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 11 hours, 32 minutes ago

    MARCH 24th Reflection for the Day

    All of us are faced with the troubles and problems of daily living, whether we’ve been in Gamblers Anonymous two days or twenty years. We’d sometimes like to believe we could take care of all our problems right now, but it rarely works that way. If we remember the slogan “A Day at a Time” when we are ready t…[Read more]

  • Kabobra posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 12 hours, 20 minutes ago

    Today is day 5 of being gambling free. I had a disagreement with my partner. I was already irritable today to begin with. After the arguement, i was pretty wound up. Its normally in these emotional states where i would normally always isolate and bet to distract myself. Tonight, instead i put on my headphones and jacket and went for a long walk.…[Read more]

  • Cpart posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 16 hours, 58 minutes ago

    Hello. Last night I finally promised myself to seek help for a 30 year addiction to gambling I think I have hit rock bottom and I need and want help. I\’m happy this is my first step because I know I can\’t conquer this alone.

    • Sending you love and support. Im 39, been a problem gambler since 19. Im ready, finally, to change my behavior. Lets do this 1 day at a time. About to go onto day 5. This site has been amazing. Not that i enjoy hearing about other people struggling with the same illness, but its refreshing in a way to be around people who i feel understand me and…[Read more]

    • It really ‘does’ help coming here and finding people who really understand… and get suggestions for how to deal with it. You might also find a GA meeting in your area… or someone who will support you during this time. Also finding something you can do to take your mind to a different place…. maybe a hobby of some kind or whatever… I know…[Read more]

  • Browniegrl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 19 hours, 13 minutes ago

    Today is a good day. I’ve been clean from online gambling for almost 6 weeks. I made it to spring break (middle school teacher). I’m packing for a trip to warmth and sunshine. Life if good right now. A few months ago my life was not good. I was in a very dark place. A big thank you to everyone who has shared their stories and words of…[Read more]

  • Durr posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 20 hours, 15 minutes ago

    To quit, take an honest inventory of what you are doing to quit. Write out a list of what you do consistently to quit.
    The length of your list will not tell the full story, but it will tell you something.

    The pyramid example is a good one because we need a solid base. Bible study and prayer are vital, but we need new activities to replace…[Read more]

  • kenl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 day ago

    Good Morning
    One of the toughest things when we start recovery is dealing with the guilt and shame that we have.
    Want to share this piece I read on Understanding and Coping with Guilt and Shame in Recovery
    in hopes that it may help some folks dealing with this.

    Many people list issues with “guilt and shame” as a critical factor related to sub…[Read more]

  • Sec2022 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 day, 2 hours ago

    Day 326….. I was in a car wreck last Friday. I’m doing better now though. Other driver distracted and plowed into me at a light 45-50mph. Tried going to work today. Epic failure. Need more time to recover. Still clean though (7/31/22) and still grateful to you all for being here for me and others.,thank you. Steve

  • kenl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 day, 12 hours ago

    March 23rd Reflection for the Day

    Gamblers Anonymous teaches us, through the experience, strength, and hope of the Fellowship, that the worst situation imaginable does not warrant a return to gambling. No matter how bad a particular situation or set of circumstances, the return to our old ways for even a minute will assuredly make it worse.

    Am…[Read more]

  • frog2255 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 day, 15 hours ago

    On 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.

    • 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.

  • Linglang posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 day, 21 hours ago

    I am so down right now, other than having postpartum depression, this addiction has cost me everything. I don\’t think I can carry on anymore

    • You can definitely carry on. Youre not alone. Sending support and love.

    • Hi The addiction you have along with yourself has hurt everyone on this site and far beyond here.
      Beating an addiction is a lot of reasoning with yourself. What seemed so innocent sure didn’t turn out to be so innocent.
      I have struggled to stay away and I believe have finally succeeded. You can too. If you can possibly seek counselling. Attend g…[Read more]

    • You’re dealing with two things…. post-partum depression is very real and is not to be taken lightly.. and because of this you likely have the temptation to feel better by gambling… Hope you’re seeing your doctor re the depression… It might be a good idea …. In any case don’t give up… I’ve had depression in my life previously for…[Read more]

  • Theresa posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 days, 7 hours ago

    I have no will power and no one I can talk about it with. I have to stay away from these online casino games. It’s put me in the poor house! I need help

    • Hi Theresa
      If I may suggest find some counseling and a Gamblers Anonymous meeting where you will find people who understand you and that
      you can talk to and share your thoughts and feelings.
      And there is a free app that you can put on your phone and computer that won’t let you visit gambling sites.
      Wishing you well
      Ken L YBIR

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    • Hi Teresa
      You are not alone In your quest to stop gambling. If as Ken mentioned bet blocker doesn’t work. I couldn’t get it to work on my phone others here have mentioned this also. I’m not sure why if possibly I was doing something wrong. Gamban for approximately $50 a year or a few dollars a month works really well. You may need to read up on…[Read more]

    • Hello Theresa, you do have the will power, its the addiction telling you otherwise. Coming from someone who is a problem gambler with sports betting online, dont use betblocker! It completely stopped my phone from being able to connect to the internet. I know Gamban costs a bit of money buy it works. The gambler in me was telling myself that i…[Read more]

  • Deb posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 days, 8 hours ago

    I’m screwed again. As soon as I have money, I gamble it away. I’m broke. I’m depressed. I feel hopeless.

    • Hi Deb on line or casino ?
      Self exclusion is a great way to stop or if online a bet blocker. I tried Gamban it works really well there’s bet blocker if you can get it too work on your phone that’s free I couldn’t get it too work on my phone
      Speaking with a councillor may help, ga meeting. Gambling is a very tuff addiction to beat. It is beata…[Read more]

  • kenl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 days, 12 hours ago

    March 22nd Reflection for the Day

    Once in a great while, I find myself thinking perhaps things weren’t quite so bad as they seemed to be. At such moments, I force myself to realize that my illness is talking to me, trying to tempt me into denying that I am, in fact, afflicted with an illness. One of the key action steps of the Gamblers A…[Read more]

  • Kabobra posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 days, 18 hours ago

    On day 3. The urges are there. Ive installed gamban on my phone and handed over the tablet ive been hiding and using to bet on. This is going to be the toughest thing ive ever done in my almost 40 years on earth. Sending love and strength to all. We can all beat this and truly live.

    • Hi Kabobra
      Glad you are reaching out.
      Thought I would share the info below that might help with the urges.
      Keep it up One Day At A Time
      Ken L Your Brother In Recovery

      Suggestions for When You Have an Urge to Gamble
      First acknowledge the urge. Become acutely aware of it – how you feel and what is going on in your mind. Then say to yourself, “Oh,…[Read more]

      • Thank you, Ken. Your words of support mean a lot to me. Its nice to have support from someone who understands exactly what im going through.

  • erinray66 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 days, 2 hours ago

    How can I stop gambling to where I have money for my family instead of using it all

    • Hi Erinray
      Glad you are reaching out for support
      What worked for me after years of trying and slipping was counseling and weekly GA meetings
      Also turned over all my bank and credit cards to my partner.
      Ken L YBIR

  • kenl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 days, 12 hours ago

    March 21 Reflection for the Day

    The Gamblers Anonymous Program teaches us that we have an incurable illness. We always get worse, never better. But we’re fortunate in that our incurable illness can be arrested, one day at a time, as long as we don’t place that first bet. High-toned academic research and ivory-tower studies to the contrary, we kno…[Read more]

  • kenl posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 days, 13 hours ago

    SCHEDULED SESSIONS
    Chat will focus on recovery conversations and will be moderated by a Gambling Outreach Support Worker from British Columbia. Everyone is welcome!

    THIS CHAT ROOM IS AVAILABLE
    Tuesdays (6-8pm PST)

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