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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted an update in the group Community 2 years, 4 months ago
Hello and Merry Christmas Eve to everyone!
I noticed jeff’s new post about listening to a Podcast.
That is a great way to hear others’ stories of overcoming this BEATABLE CUNNING ADDICTION.
My buddies of KDD Media – Knockin’ Doorz Down Podcast, Jason and Mikey invited me on their FANTASTIC Podcast this past March which was National Problem…[Read more] -
Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 4 months ago
Again, I fully understand. Please feel free to email me anytime. Are you in the USA? Or a different country. May I suggest a friend of mine who lives in London, England, and is a former soccer pro (footballer)? He, too, is an advocate. Tony Kelly. He released his second book titled “Red Card: A Bet You Can Win,” and he shares his life with…[Read more]
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 4 months ago
You both are very welcome… Email me anytime you need more support!
lyonmedia@aol.com
Have a blessed CHRIST-MAS xoxo
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 4 months ago
I hear you LOUD and CLEAR… Been there and done that! From your little profile photo, I’ll assume you are into ‘sports bets?’
That’s just the “preference,” as the disease of addiction has many faces—gambling, drugs, alcohol, porn, etc.
I am not trying to scare anyone or YOU; I advocate and mentor many from this disease, and I never “sugar c…[Read more]-
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Thank you for the response.
I don’t even know how this photo uploaded. Which I didn’t do on my own. But used it prior.
Yes sports gambling is my problem that I fell back into.
I personally know better, but this is something that I can’t get past. It’s been four very good years in between. Months ago finally had my life together in such a…[Read more]-
Again, I fully understand. Please feel free to email me anytime. Are you in the USA? Or a different country. May I suggest a friend of mine who lives in London, England, and is a former soccer pro (footballer)? He, too, is an advocate. Tony Kelly. He released his second book titled “Red Card: A Bet You Can Win,” and he shares his life with…[Read more]
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted an update in the group Community 2 years, 4 months ago
I couldn’t agree more with jeffk and woundedhealer … Having an open and transparent forum to express the good and bad while trying to stop gambling is vital, and so is this helpful website. ..
If we are to enter recovery or maintain and manage our recovery, we need to have a safe place where we can share with one another all the good and bad,…[Read more]
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Thank you!
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Thank you for all the support you give and all the future support together we will thrive! Marry Christmas, Happy New Year
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You both are very welcome… Email me anytime you need more support!
lyonmedia@aol.com
Have a blessed CHRIST-MAS xoxo
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Will do Cat. Thank you so much for what you do for this site it is a true blessing Marry Christmas to you and all
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted an update in the group Community 2 years, 4 months ago
I think I put my website link wrong? Here: https://betfreerecoverynow.com
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 4 months ago
AMEN! Sharing is caring and unity is a MUST. We need to know we are SUPPORTED. xoxo
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 4 months ago
I do understand all of the above!
And Joyce, many don’t talk about the “gambling” due to the heavy guilt, shame, and seems stigma holds many people suffering in SILENCE back. That is why I enjoy coming here to help if I can, and it keeps me fresh, knowing where I have been. THAT helps me not become complacent while maintaining my recovery. -
Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 4 months ago
Thank you, Durr, for not being upset with me about my sharing.
Yes, we do need to “be of service” to others. And I would never discount “Faith” within our recovery journey. I know I am a walking and talking MIRACLE of my Lord and Savior after two failed suicide attempts due to my past gambling. That is where my disease and my poor choices to…[Read more]
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 4 months ago
I wonder if you are active military or a military Vet as the Ohio VA has an excellent gambling treatment program. If you’d like info? Email me at lyonmedia@aol, and I’ll get the information for you. We sent my nephew there as he is an Iraq War Vet. I am happy to support you and help anytime!
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 4 months ago
Not to be a downer, but you may need to do more than just “Faith” to maintain a stable, well-balanced life and recovery. I believe GOD has some of us have a DETOUR to gain stronger faith, gain wisdom, learn from, and then “Pay It Forward” to those suffering in silence from this disease. It takes doing the recovery work along with “Faith” that…[Read more]
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Well said Cat.
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I agree. Belief is not really belief if we are not helping others.
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Thank you, Durr, for not being upset with me about my sharing.
Yes, we do need to “be of service” to others. And I would never discount “Faith” within our recovery journey. I know I am a walking and talking MIRACLE of my Lord and Savior after two failed suicide attempts due to my past gambling. That is where my disease and my poor choices to…[Read more]
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 4 months ago
You have shared exceptional awareness, and it is an excellent example of how this addiction will try to “talk to us” in our minds convincing us to change our “thinking” that we have control over our gambling. So once you cross that line into uncontrolled gambling and the losses begin to pile up? Unfortunately, there is no going back… It’s why…[Read more]
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor's profile was updated 2 years, 4 months ago
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Great info to know, Ken. I know they have nothing like this here in the USA. I heard either Japan or China is testing facial recognition, but in the states, they don’t do or check unless you win a big amount of money that they have to pay you out, and then they check and KEEP your money have won.
That is pretty much the only way you get caught…[Read more]
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
I totally AGREE with you. But it will never happen. I was interviewed last month by a reporter from MSNBC that asked me the same question… He was doing a story about this topic of Voluntary Exclusion and asked if it works. He also interviewed Keith Whyte, the Executive Director of The National Council on Problem Gambling, and asked the same…[Read more]
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In Ontario Canada If self-excluded from casinos, you won’t be permitted into any Ontario Casino or eligible to win prizes. You will also be ineligible to play on OLG.ca.
If self-excluded from Charitable Bingo & Gaming, you won’t be permitted to enter any Ontario Charitable Bingo & Gaming Centre or eligible to win prizes.
You will also be rem…[Read more]
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Great info to know, Ken. I know they have nothing like this here in the USA. I heard either Japan or China is testing facial recognition, but in the states, they don’t do or check unless you win a big amount of money that they have to pay you out, and then they check and KEEP your money have won.
That is pretty much the only way you get caught…[Read more]
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Hi Lori,
I have been to Chinook Winds in Lincoln City several times myself. I am happy to hear Oregon is closing most of the Indian Casinos again due to COVID resurfacing again. Now, if they could take ALL THE Video Poker and Slot games out of every bar, tavern, and restaurant run by The Oregon Lottery throughout that State?That would be an…[Read more]
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Tyler,
Thank you for sharing some of your experiences with us. I sure relate as I had two failed suicide attempts myself, so I know what you are experiencing now.
A few areas stood out to me and why this disease and addiction is so cunning. The first thing that stands out to me is that you successfully maintained recovery for 6-yrs. Have you…[Read more] -
Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago
Hello Roma,
You found a supportive and safe place to be! They are a few places you can use to block your online gambling. One is Gamban https://gamban.com/ and another is GamBlock
They are inexpensive to add to your laptop phone or computer. May want to seek some help or a Gamblers Anonymous meeting in person or virtually. Therapy may help as well.
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Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted an update in the group Community 2 years, 9 months ago
Hi Group,
Sorry that I have not been here in a while, as I am feverishly working on finishing my next gambling recovery memoir part-2!
However, I do get my email digest of shares in the group, and first, for those who are having a rough go or struggling?
Hang in there as LIFE is so much better than hours and hours of time wasted away from your…[Read more] -
Cat Lyon, Gambling Recovery Advocate, Speaker, Mentor posted a new activity comment 2 years, 9 months ago
You are SPOT ON, ROXS!! Just as you said it, “but I don’t stop trying, just get back up and start over. You’ll get there!!”
You have to be diligent and NOT GIVE UP… Cat - Load More
I will be listening to your podcast thanks for posting Marry Christmas