• Sarah posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 3 months ago

    I have just signed up and hoping this will help me get better. I do realize that it starts with me, but knowing there may be support from people that have or are going through this. I’m fine when I dont have money..haha. I dont miss the gambling then, however, payday comes along and I almost feel entitled to spend the money that I worked for. I…[Read more]

    • Hi Sarah
      You are right it’s up too ourselves. Support from other people is important also we need it.
      Welcome.
      As you are likely aware there are very nice people here sharing a (our) journey too recovery from gambling.
      Receiving money is a trigger for me too gamble also.
      So it’s either a high degree of discipline or figuring out ways not to…[Read more]

      • It is def a trigger. As gamblers we need to learn how to spend money again because most if not all paid the bare necessities then the rest went to that. We have to learn simple excitement because everything is associated with the winning and losing. I would go as far as spend it,pay rent in advance pay bills in advance, whatever you need to do…[Read more]