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    jodi71 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 9 months ago

    Thank you cat for sharing that story with us. How long have you quit gambling for? Can you shares some tricks got you through the first few months?

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      Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor replied 1 years, 9 months ago

      Besides the two times through the Oregon Lottery Treatment Program, after the second time in 2006? I then worked with an addiction/recovery specialist for a year who helped me learn and break the “cycle” of this disease. I began journaling as well and you have to Work and keep Reworking your 12-steps for a lifetime.

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    jodi71 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 10 months ago

    Good luck Colleen I’m on day 4. Stay strong my friend 👍

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    jodi71 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 10 months ago

    I like this. So basically we are either evolving/changing for better or we are deteriorating. There’s no in between so we all have to make a choice. I choose to evolve and change today.

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    jodi71 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 10 months ago

    Do you have any advice for the scriptures I should study? My brain is so warped from gambling I literally used to find verses from the Bible and twist it in my head telling myself God wanted me to gamble and I’d win the big one. So messed up I am! Anyways if you could recommend any for me to study I’d appreciate it.

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    jodi71 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 10 months ago

    I loved your post and thank you for taking the time to write it. I love the part about knowing that it is going to ruin your week month etc. That’s so true I go knowing I will be sick for a long time after wasting away everything.

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      Durr replied 1 years, 10 months ago

      Hi Jodi,
      I was always sick after. It takes a lot of change before we learn to be sick (aware) during temptation. But you can learn that skill.

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    jodi71 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 10 months ago

    Thank you for replying..I have tried Wellbutrin before I found I couldn’t sleep I was anxious no appetite and was shaking. That is interesting about the brain scan. I have been googling things about rewirin* my brain. I need to make new paths. I am going to a meeting tonight wish me luck ☘️

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    jodi71 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 10 months ago

    Is this the area to ask dr wood? If so dr wood is there medication to help with gambling addiction and what is it?

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      lewb replied 1 years, 10 months ago

      The medication that I take is called Gamblers Anonymous. Its a proven program that will work for ANYBODY who is willing to put in the required effort. There are no magic pills. Entirely up to you. But the benefits can be outstanding.

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    jodi71 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 10 months ago

    I need some help

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      Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor replied 1 years, 10 months ago

      Hi jodi71,
      Depending on where you are located? There are options for treatment for gambling addiction, and yes, some do use medication-assisted therapy to help diminish and aid with the cravings and urges. For example, when I was entered into treatment by way of my suicide attempt, I was in crisis, after a few days becoming stable and better I…[Read more]

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        jodi71 replied 1 years, 10 months ago

        Thank you for replying..I have tried Wellbutrin before I found I couldn’t sleep I was anxious no appetite and was shaking. That is interesting about the brain scan. I have been googling things about rewirin* my brain. I need to make new paths. I am going to a meeting tonight wish me luck ☘️

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    jodi71 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 years, 9 months ago

    2nd day and already I’m trying to trick myself into going and gambling not sure why I’m doing this to myself it’s torture and pure hell when I do gamble anyways I’m just going to keep busy and do other things.

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    jodi71 posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago

    Hi I am brand new and in same boat. I just wanted to let you know you aren’t alone. The high of winning is not worth the lows we feel when loosing. Can you ban yourself from that casino?

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      Ameriste replied 2 years, 9 months ago

      Hi Joni, I’m looking into self-exclusion. There are at least 5 casinos in town so I would have to do it for all of them. But I think I might have to.