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Tam posted an update in the group
Community 1 weeks, 4 days agoDoes the chatroom no longer work? Ever since I said I would be here to check in every Tuesday hoping to speak live with another gambling addict rather feel completely alone in this every day… literally I cannot reenter the chat since I wrote that. I was like omfg is this some sick fate? Anyway, hopefully the chat still works but I still cannot…[Read more]
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Ashleigh.b posted an update in the group
Community 1 weeks, 4 days agoThis is my first time joining a gambling group. I feel very lost and have struggled to quit gambling. I am now acquired significant debt from chasing losses and would appreciate any positive words or what has helped some of you from being successful in quitting.
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I understand what your going through, I also have acquired such a huge amount of debt in the same year I won an insane amount of money. How is this possible besides the impulse to continue gambling? I got an app to quit gambling called “Recover me” app. It uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and guides you through a pretty thorough…[Read more]
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Dave427 posted an update in the group
Community 1 weeks, 5 days agoPlease help me, I can’t stop and don’t know what to do
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Ang posted an update in the group
Community 1 weeks, 5 days agoI feel lost I’ve maxed out my cards and spent my paycheck for the week. I’m hoping this is the time I can finally stop the habit
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Tornado posted an update in the group
Community 1 weeks, 6 days agoI just quit play alberta January 1st. I played for years. ruining allot of things. I really hope I can follow through
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Erica posted an update in the group
Community 2 weeks agoTrying my best to quit it’s hard I’ve constantly let my family down currently leaving the casino after a work shift that ended at 5am and scared to go home because I’ve let them down again
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Raj posted an update in the group
Community 2 weeks, 1 days agoIdk why this addiction is so freakin hard to overcome. It seems like a simple thing to just stop doing but when you want to chase wins and have a little bit of debt it’s hard to stop. I’m going to try my hardest this year to stop.
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it is too hard ihad lost my every thing but now no one is beside me , i lose every thing
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Mrae3 posted an update in the group
Community 2 weeks, 1 days agoHello there,
Just joined as a member here.
Happy New Year to everyone, wish everyone a healthy year to come-
please help me
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please can you help me
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Neal P posted an update in the group
Community 2 weeks, 3 days agoI hadn’t played poker in two months, I was doing great, but my son works at a poker club and he is winning a ton of money. So it tempted me back in. But he and I are constituted differently. He’s a better player and he also isn’t neurotic about money. I’m not a lifetime losing player but I have been losing lately, and I feel like crap. I have to stop.
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Durr posted an update in the group
Community 2 weeks, 4 days agoI am having success saying 20 times per day: “Gambling does not lead to joy or happiness.” We all know it can bring thrills, and other short-term rushes, but it has never been the cause of me having a great month. It has often brought me horrible months.
Second, some want, or need to quit fast. They read 12-20 articles in a row. While this is goo…[Read more] -
Jetson2023 posted an update in the group
Community 2 weeks, 4 days agoHello. I’m new here. I’m so embarrassed that I need to be here. I can’t believe I’m so weak that I can’t stop the online gambling. So disappointed in myself.
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Right? Me too. Still working on how to move forward. I am tired of feeling bad.
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Is there a real time chat room? I t says it’s open all the time but nothing is there
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I have to go into my activate email to get in.
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JK posted an update in the group
Community 2 weeks, 5 days agoI am sick of being addicted to gambling. I really want to stop. I’m thinking of self excluding from all casinos in state for a year. Maybe find a counselor. What do you think? How are you getting through this?
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Hi Jk thank you for the response on my previous comment. I do strongly believe that self exclusion is the best way forward. I did it and have “regretted ” it as the pull has been very strong and miss it but as every day passes I know it was the right thing for me and know had I not I would’ve blown all my Dec salary by now. Feels good to have…[Read more]
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The urges to go back are unreal. Ugh
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Mattybk posted an update in the group
Community 2 weeks, 6 days agoHey guys I just messed up again .. I feel terrible . I had a good 6 month break and just blew all my saving from sobriety . My wife says I don’t love her or my daughter and that is so not true they mean the world to me but this damn addiction is worst than any other I’ve had . I’m quitting now and for 2025 . If I can make it through 2025 witho…[Read more]
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I’m quitting for 2025 too. Got myself into debt. I have the same feelings you do about myself.
After researching this addiction I understand that there are dopamines at play here too. There are changes in our brain from gambling…some professionals are prescribing naltrexone and finding success with gamblers. Thats the alcoholic drug. So don…[Read more]
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Pinkstar posted an update in the group
Community 2 weeks, 6 days agoI am back again don’t no why I keep doing it I like the win and how it makes me feel and I always think if I win I can win more and when I lose I lose alot and keep going because I think it will pay eventually but I am kidding myself I am going for a new start new year and every time I feel myself going to gamble I am going to put the money on a…[Read more]
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Me too. I hope reading these posts, like yours, help me. I hope we can help each other.
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Durr posted an update in the group
Community 3 weeks, 1 days agoTo fight negative emotions we have to stop thinking over and over again about the problem. Instead, study Bible verses about good thoughts.
Secondly, depression is not a Godly trait. To fight depression consider praying: “Father, what do You want me to do.” Of course, you can do a bunch of the ideas listed on this site, and they will help. But……[Read more] -
Durr posted an update in the group
Community 3 weeks, 4 days agoSatan will be right there fighting with you if you are determined to replace what he wants you to do with new activities.
Consider praying: “Father, help me to get active.”
Satan is even more upset if you decide that sin is the problem.
Consider praying: “Father, show me how fighting sin will improve my life.”
Psalms 23 starts: The Lord is…[Read more]
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Lindy posted an update in the group
Community 4 weeks agoI haven’t been on for awhile. Things have been so busy since my husband passed away in August from complications with Alzheimer’s. I had been living with our son temporarily in another province to have support with my husband’s illness, but now I have moved back to the province we lived in all our lives. I live now by myself in an apartment. It…[Read more]
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Thanks for your kind words and encouragement. Your right, it really does help to find more productive things to do with your time and money. I spend a lot of time along the River that runs through my town. I think a lot about how I’m really wasting time and money that I will never get back. When I’m not fishing I’m looking for wood for carvi…[Read more]
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I know where you are right now. My gambling started heavily after my husband passed. We took care of him at home and he was in chronic pain from cancer eating away his spine. I almost lost my home and all in all I lost 300000 dollars.
By the grace of God I made it out. It has been over 4 years.
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My husband passed almost 3 years ago. Im sorry you are going through the loneliness and feelings of isolation . My son and daughter in law also didn’t speak to me for years because of financial issues. So painful. I think I am using gambling to fill the void. Gives me something to do. Be out among people. But its just another addiction. I kicked…[Read more]
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We try and try…… it does fill a void I guess, but we know we need to stop. For the first time I don’t have the money to pay the rent… not sure what I’m going to do… try to catch up I guess. I tried to go to a G.A meeting tonight but 3 people were there waiting and couldn’t get a hold of the person supposed to open the building so went home…[Read more]
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Lindy Im so sorry you spent your rent money. I did the same in November but had a savings I tapped into but I was so mad at myself. I-self excluded a few days ago because I cant trust myself. I feel hopeful I can beat this. Hang in there. Keep fighting.
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Durr posted an update in the group
Community 4 weeks, 1 days agoJames 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is, first of all, pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
If your thoughts often stray toward _____, it is vital to have a daily plan for what you will think about instead. First, daily Bible reading should be a habit. Second, we can…[Read more] - Load More
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Hi Tam. I also find it frustrating my situation is no one is online when I enter the chat rooms so I use this platform to remind myself of the situation we find ourselves in. That does help somewhat.
I joined last week because I wanted a live chat option that would allow me to chat when I had the urge to spin. Unf like you the chat option does not work for me. Very disappointed and frustrated.