My problem is slots too. Went yesterday, won, lost, charged more on credit card, won all back, and sat there and lost it all again. The same ole ride home, making myself crazy, swearing I have to stop, getting up this morning and wanna go back. !!!
That’s me. I have a far drive going home. I’m swearing to myself. That will never go back and I do and lose even more. I hate this addiction . I have no self control
I’ve stopped. I’ve stated over and over again.
I give myself time away the longer I stay away the better I feel. I have three months now. I still think about going back but not as often and not as strong emotions. I tell myself the longer I stay away the less I will spend. I hope one day to have no desire at all to gamble. I’m not there but I will continue to work on it.
You give really good advice Bigheart. I can feel your words when I read them. And they help me also. So thank you !
Kudos to recognizing and acknowledging the problem Barbara, an important first step. See if you can ban yourself from casinos of your reach. If it’s self-help resources you are looking for, why not check out this digital treatment program I am building? I am a psychotherapist who has had experience working with patients with gambling disorder in the hospital, this app is meant for people like you who are struggling with this addiction. It includes content such as how to handle urges and prevent relapse. Here is the website to know more, feel free to sign up to express your interest so that we can make it faster: https://skinnerapp.wixsite.com/helloskinner
It takes a lot of power over your mind to stay away…….but it is necessary otherwise your life will be ruined…..believe me.
Thank you Frog for your reply. One hour at a time.
My problem is slots too. Went yesterday, won, lost, charged more on credit card, won all back, and sat there and lost it all again. The same ole ride home, making myself crazy, swearing I have to stop, getting up this morning and wanna go back. !!!
That’s me. I have a far drive going home. I’m swearing to myself. That will never go back and I do and lose even more. I hate this addiction . I have no self control
I’ve stopped. I’ve stated over and over again.
I give myself time away the longer I stay away the better I feel. I have three months now. I still think about going back but not as often and not as strong emotions. I tell myself the longer I stay away the less I will spend. I hope one day to have no desire at all to gamble. I’m not there but I will continue to work on it.
You give really good advice Bigheart. I can feel your words when I read them. And they help me also. So thank you !
Kudos to recognizing and acknowledging the problem Barbara, an important first step. See if you can ban yourself from casinos of your reach. If it’s self-help resources you are looking for, why not check out this digital treatment program I am building? I am a psychotherapist who has had experience working with patients with gambling disorder in the hospital, this app is meant for people like you who are struggling with this addiction. It includes content such as how to handle urges and prevent relapse. Here is the website to know more, feel free to sign up to express your interest so that we can make it faster: https://skinnerapp.wixsite.com/helloskinner