• Steve posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 weeks, 3 days ago

    look at the car the person has who runs the store you buy tickets from…it helped me think about not-gambling a little…everyone wins but me

  • Steve posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 weeks, 3 days ago

    had to come today i have been able to not bet for 4 weeks and this day too so far. I have been checking pick 2,3 4 nunbers to prove to myself that itrs only a loss…but today i saw numbers I always chose come up for a good win and i didnt bet!! its an evil trick I know as before i quit numbers came up soooo often just one away.to trickme back…[Read more]

    • I know how that feels, I pray you stay away from gambling. For me if I win I play again and lose all my winnings so I don’t really win, I end up betting more, is that the same for you? If so abstinence from gambling is better than gambling

    • I hope you made it another day! Good for you on your one month. That takes a lot of strength!

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 weeks, 4 days ago

    I just wanna fast forward time to when I’ll be debt free

    • I say that all the time. Time flies when you don’t think about it. But I wish it was 2028 right now.

      • Good for you bigheart, 2028 is when you plan to be debt free? Good for you, I just started planning to pay off debt I haven’t started paying off my visa yet, im only making interest payments on my loan so no real payments yet on March 20 I plan on putting a chunk of my pay towards my visa

        • I spoke to the bank they say it’ll take 2 years to improve my credit score where I stand huh I wish it was already 2 years sigh

        • I keep falling off the wagon, I said I was going to quit going to casinos 3 years ago, I’m at the end of the rope in debt now. I didn’t have self control. So mad at myself. I wish I was getting better.
          Are you from Ontario? Looking for somebody to go to GA meetings with.

          • you are a good person just you gambled….
            have a shwoer and go for a coffee in a pace where there are no scratches of casinos and writer how much you wills ave by not going and the load off your mind it will be after you realize in 2 month youll have 1000’s more to spend on real things I have 700 in bank right now which is more than I’ve had for…[Read more]

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 weeks, 4 days ago

    I don’t know why I keep buying scratch and win tickets, it’s like throwing money away

    • gambling is like financial cancer

      • Jernny hang in there i stopped for a month so far…..i was so eager to buy then my mind would take over and id buy more and more all afternoon. We lie to ourselves. I have for eyars.
        But you are important and loved find a thera[pist that can work too. Im seeing one this week,

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 weeks, 4 days ago

    I took out another $200 loan just to get by till payday bout a lotto ticket and a $3 scratch and win ticket so spent $13 on that, after gas of $75 im left wit $125 so I bought lunch with $20 now im left with $100

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 weeks, 5 days ago

    Yesterday was hard I ended up leaving my house to go to the casino but my card was not working so I couldn’t pull out any cash so I ended up sleeping instead. Today my brother brought up a topic I forgot, homeownership, so I started looking at my bank account I have less than $30 after bills from loans and phone bills plus gas. I gave $200 to my…[Read more]

    • This is hard, I can’t even save, I need to pay off my debt from gambling

    • Hi Jenny
      I’m sorry you had a difficult day. I’ve been there also where I wanted to continue gambling and my card wouldn’t allow it.
      It’s a blessing in disguise.
      On the upside you were able to pay down some debt. That’s got to feel good.
      I know having a small amount of money left makes things difficult for you. I’ve been there also.
      All on its…[Read more]

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 weeks, 6 days ago

    I’m holding off tge urge to put my shoes on and walk to the casino. Delay and distract

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 weeks, 6 days ago

    It’s payday and I usually go online to gamble, I hate the slots and table games are never enough for me but I really want to gamble

  • Durr posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 2 weeks, 6 days ago

    Can Anyone Quit Without God?
    Quitting addiction without God is impossible. We either quit addiction and do what God wants or we change addictions. Some quit by a complete dedication to sports or hobbies. But in these cases they simply have a new addiction, one that is way better, and less destructive. However, finding their full God given purpose…[Read more]

  • frog2255 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 weeks ago

    It is an insidious adiction that nobody but addicted gamblers can understand……I mean as if we really understand why some people are addicted to gambling. It is the hardest urge I have ever had to deal with and I am not a spring chicken. It has ruined my life. I am not going to gamble again…..These are the words I have to hang on to. I…[Read more]

    • Hi Frog I share your thoughts on just having to stay away. I’ve fallen into that trap many times thinking I can just handle it. And usually when I go back at first I can but I quickly slip into if I just spend some more money I’ll likely hit.
      Then when I don’t and I’ve spent all this money depression sets in for me. I literally hate myself…[Read more]

      • Serenity you truly are an amazing blessing to everyone who is here on this site. Thank you for your time and support.

        • Hi Dan you are welcome. I wish none of us ever had a gambling problem and from my years of trying to find help. Good support caring advice at times has been hard to find. And it’s needed. And it means something when it’s given.
          I’ve noticed your kind comments and really good advice along the way. Your advice and encouragement without a doubt…[Read more]

  • Serenity posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 weeks, 1 day ago

    A message from a recovery coach that I respect.

    “𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐲. 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞.” We are not responsible for other people’s emotions. And guess what? They’re not responsible for ours either.

    No longer blaming others for any of my feelings and accepting per…[Read more]

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    Like a true addict I found a way to log on to a website yesterday played with free money then self excluded because I was trying to deposit, good thing my access to money was blocked, I blocked myself before I could deposit now I have no access but the urges are still there.

    • Now I need to get this monkey off my back

    • I know for myself when I think I can’t do something I want to even more. Then I told myself I can gamble but it’s up to me to decide I’m not going too. If that makes any sense.
      So they say urges last approximately 15 minutes then they pass. It probably varies from person to person.
      Stress can add to wanting to play even the stress of loses…[Read more]

  • Durr posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    You are at home and want a bowl of ice cream. Think first. Can you increase your pleasure with a large bowl of ice cream instead of a half bowl? No! Overindulgence never increases pleasure. You need to think about 100’s of hours in front of the mirror. Trips to the doctor because of bad health. Lower energy etc.
    Second, your pleasure from ice…[Read more]

  • Bigheart4 posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 weeks, 3 days ago

    Lisa… I say that!

  • lisa posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 weeks, 3 days ago

    How do you overcome gambling addiction. It’s such an insidious disease. How can something that is suppose to be entertaining turn out to be so devastating. Why is gambling legal if so many lives are ruined by it.I wish I never step foot even for one second in a casino. I wish I can take back that first day and rewind my life. I would probably h…[Read more]

  • lisa posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 weeks, 3 days ago

    This disease is a silent killer. I am so stressed out. I’ve done it again. As soon as I get money, I spend it up. Just got my taxes and paycheck. Spent over 2000 dollars in three days. I hate myself for this. Back to Guilt, sleepless nights, and worry. How can I overcome this. I want my life back.

    • Hi Lisa
      I can identify with you. Not that long ago I had little to no control when to stop gambling. I’d win some money then lose a lot more because I’d keep playing. Like a yo-yo until the string was broken.
      The only thing at first when I knew I should stop was banning myself. Self exclusion.
      That helped a lot I had a sense of freedom and pea…[Read more]

      • I’m thinking about self exclusion. I have zero control once I start gambling. I can feel my brain chemistry changing. It’s actually quite scary. I’m in control of everything else in my life. I feel that I’m in too deep to stop. I have to recoup all the money that is lost. I get so much mail to entice me to go down there.

        • Don’t think about getting your money back you can’t just self exclude and listen to serenity’s advice. Counselling, groups and hobbies other than gambling

        • Hi Lisa
          It is scary what gambling can do to a person.
          I’m still not sure why during gambling reason goes out the door. Possibly part of it is desperation to have our money back. It’s gone but you can make more and use it to live and pay bills down.
          I’m still paying for my gambling actions. And will be for a time. But there will be a day that…[Read more]

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 weeks, 3 days ago

    I’m looking for some stimulation as we speak

    • Saw you asked how I was doing I was doing good went 2 weeks and then I got paid Friday and went to the casino lost my first withdraw and then rewithdraw and lost it but I was with some friends so i was able to leave didn’t feel great to lose my money and lose my progress but I’m doing better for sure I hope you doing good I haven’t really visit…[Read more]

      • Nice to hear your doing better, I wondered if you were able to stay away. I’m still wanting to gamble but with gamban I can’t. I also self excluded on my websites. Finding it hard to battle the urges but I managed to stay away from the casinos.

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 weeks, 3 days ago

    Time is my enemy, I have to occupy my time while I’m waiting for my paycheck to come in, that’s what’s getting me thinking of going back and winning my money back, so i can pay my bills faster, but i know it’ll have the opposite effect so I have to find ways of making my time waiting enjoyable.

    • One thing I do when I have time is getting my makeup done before work so I get dolled up for work to make myself feel good and I enjoy the compliments, that’s one way I make my daily living enjoyable, makeup. Makeup is my hobby. Look good feel good therapy.

      • That’s one way I battle the urges to gamble.

        • If makeup is your thing that’s awesome. Looking good is feeling good. It’s best to stay in the moment as much as possible.
          Today I made an amoretto peach cheesecake it turned out really well. Tomorrow I plan to start exercising again. I’ll see how that goes. I’m due to get back into shape.
          Keep doing positive things Jenny you are doing really…[Read more]

  • Joyce posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 weeks, 4 days ago

    I’ve hit rock bottom multiple times…this last time was the worst. I racked up my credit cards, cash advances with crazy high interest. It makes me sick thinking about the money I’ve blown gambling and I get nothing in return except for lack of sleep, money stress, guilt and shame. I keep chasing money that I will never get back. I have to let i…[Read more]

    • Hello Joyce,

      Good for you for sharing your struggle and seeking support from the platform. You might not have control over how things go once you start gambling, but remember you do have control over whether you gamble or not. I would encourage you to write down reasons you don’t want to gamble anymore and save it to your phone so that you can…[Read more]

    • My reason for quitting is the chasing after money I lost, instead of winning im owing more and more so I stopped chasing and quit while I’m not in too deep, it will only get worse. The only problem is now I keep justifying myself playing again but I know if I do ill be more in debt if I do, I too keep dreaming I will win big and get my money back…[Read more]

  • Jenny posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 weeks, 5 days ago

    I think I know the answer to this but would it be consider cheating on your sobriety if you gamble with free money they give out in the casinos?

    • Yeah Jenny that free money is to Lure you back.
      I think you mentioned you know this one 🙂
      I’m sorry it’s so difficult to stop. It was really hard for me. In 5 days I’ll have 4 months. Do I count the days? I do do I wonder what it would feel like to go back. I do.
      I checked my bank account this morning.
      I could play hard core. But they’…[Read more]

      • I know the answer is yes but I just wanted to check, maybe justify that I can play without spending any money but I know once I start I can’t stop so better not

        • I tried to login by the way but gamban is on

          • At how I got lured in. Now I’m suffering.

            • They’ve gotten me like that also. Stopping is a lot of reasoning with one’s self. It’s obvious Jenny is doing that. It’s nice to have you people to chat with. For myself it’s a reinforcement of my choice to stop gambling.

    • Restarting IS cheating on your sobriety, doesn’t matter where the money comes from, doesn’t matter if you win or lose. You’ve already lapsed if you gamble. Thinking about this question is in fact a sign of emotional relapse so do be aware and remind/reaffirm why you want to quit in the first place and whether quitting is more important than…[Read more]

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