• AmyH75 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 7 months ago

    I am lost today. It seems like everything I thought was innocent but in reality it is my enemy. For example: food addiction – I’m a diabetic now. Playful betting- losing more money than I can count, being in denial and killing me slowly.

    • Hi Amy
      You are not alone in your struggles with gambling.
      Someone here had an interesting comment a day or so ago. Stated they don’t miss the free slot games. But do feel addicted too the paying ones.
      Same for me really. So money is involved. Thing is when a person wins. It seems like it’s the easiest money one can make. And the rush of a bon…[Read more]

  • AmyH75 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 7 months ago

    Adam, I may not be at your situation at this time. But I do understand what you are feeling. I just wanted you to know that your not alone and we care.

  • AmyH75 posted a new activity comment 1 years, 7 months ago

    Yes I looked up meetings this morning, there isn’can’t by where I live. So I decided to do the call in meeting and talk to someone. In a month I will be moving and I did fine a few by the place I will be moving to. I agree I need help that is for sure. I have sold autos, not paid bills, and lied to gamble. I almost lost my relationship to. So my s…[Read more]

  • AmyH75 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 7 months ago

    This morning was the last time I gambled. And I haven’t slept all night, I keep thinking about trying to win money. Even though I already spent 1-2 of my bill money on Gambling.

    • Hi Amy
      I have been were you are many times over my gambling career.
      Finally learned in recovery that there is never a big enough win for a compulsive gambler.
      Hope you will find a gamblers anonymous meeting and some counseling.
      Ken L YBIR

      • Yes I looked up meetings this morning, there isn’can’t by where I live. So I decided to do the call in meeting and talk to someone. In a month I will be moving and I did fine a few by the place I will be moving to. I agree I need help that is for sure. I have sold autos, not paid bills, and lied to gamble. I almost lost my relationship to. So my s…[Read more]

    • Hi.I sure do no what that is like spending bill money and not getting sleep over gamb.I have 1 wk free of a bet today and i can remember someone in my GA mtg telling me each day is another chance.I sure do hope you are able to continue not to bet and get some sleep.