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    Sa1991 posted a new activity comment 2 years, 10 months ago

    Such a good post. Boredom always made me go back to gambling even when I done everything I could to stop (self excluded, gamstop etc) I would get bored then find a way to open an account.
    Now I read, and draw/paint.
    It has helped me so much. I still get the urge occasionally though and it’s really hard. Will the urge ever leave me?

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    Sa1991 posted a new activity comment 2 years, 10 months ago

    Hiya I know how you are feeling. I too gambled all my savings, took out loans etc. And even though I was so angry and disappointed in myself (also extremely affected my mental health) I still had that addicted part of my brain telling me ‘but what if I do win this last time and then all my financial issues will be resolved’!? Then my car which I r…[Read more]

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      ReachingOut replied 2 years, 10 months ago

      Thank you so much for your reply-it wasn’t too long. Unfortunately for me, I never am able to stay focused on the reasons to stay away from gambling until I have yet again BLOWN MY WHOLE CHECK AND GOTTEN MORE HIGH INTEREST LOANS AND LOST LOST LOST. I don’t absorb myself into chat rooms or meetings when I have money. I HATE that I do that.