Lisa

Lisa posted an update in the group Community 2 years, 6 months ago

I am new to this group… I have started gambling kinda a lot. I went from just scratch off tickets which would just take all my money to now I play slot machines. I play them every chance I get. I lie to be able to go play. I thought I was hiding it really good but my husband caught me yesterday sitting at the slot machines and he almost left m…[Read more]

Stevo replied 2 years, 6 months ago

Yeah slot machines will consume you more than you will have fun at them. It takes a lot for you to notice you have a problem so I’m proud of you. Recovery is more about creating your purpose rather than letting things like gambling provide it. Having a journal dedicated to the process is very helpful because just like gambling, you’ll be able to…[Read more]
- Lisa replied 2 years, 6 months ago
  
  Thank you for such kind words!! I’m going to get a journal and track my journey. That’s a great idea. Thank you!! I will say I’m very excited to stop gambling and get my life back
JJ replied 2 years, 6 months ago

I too was new here 4 days ago. Slot machines were my choice too. I know how it is to hide gambling. I can imagine the guilt and shame you feel, because I feel it too. Today I was very tempted because I had high stress which is my trigger. Hang in there keep coming to at least this site. I was told to find meetings. You did the right thing by…[Read more]
- Lisa replied 2 years, 6 months ago
  
  Thank you for your story too!! Stay strong it’s one day at a time.

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