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Ryan posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago
Hi Ken,
Thank you for your response. I guess my real question is…..how do you know if you truly have a problem and if you do how do you know what kind of help is best for you? I have never gambled away my pay check or even tapped into my bank account. However, all my “play” money is almost gone and that was a fairly large amount at one point.…[Read more] -
Ryan posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 2 months agoI have been hiding a gambling problem for a few years now. We have slot machines called “PA Skills” and they are in every gas station and club in the area I live in. I have two little girls and a loving wife to take care of. My financials are perfectly fine. I have only used money that I have made from a side job that I have but the money is…[Read more]
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Hi Ryan
As simple as it sounds I have stopped One Day At A Time and attend weekly Gamblers Anonymous meetings which help me stay
focused on recovery for over 20 years now.
And also attended counseling.
Wish you well.
Ken L Grateful Recovering Compulsive Gambler
Hi Ken,
Thank you for your response. I guess my real question is…..how do you know if you truly have a problem and if you do how do you know what kind of help is best for you? I have never gambled away my pay check or even tapped into my bank account. However, all my “play” money is almost gone and that was a fairly large amount at one point.…[Read more]
Hi Ryan! Reading your post and comment I personally see a lot of red flags but ultimately the decision is yours. This recovery journey is not a half in/half out process. You need to be fully committed and so sick of your own bullshit that you’re willing to do whatever it takes to stay clean and reach for a better life. The one thing I can tell y…[Read more]