• urgency posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 4 years, 7 months ago

    So much more to life than hitting that button and I want to start living again

  • Started gambling in 2006. I believe I use it as an escape. I had marital problems, empty nest syndrome, and no social life or world. I liked the excitement, the numbness of emotions, and the fact that it was a place where I wasn’t known. Of course winning WAS fun but as the years have gone by winning isn’t even fun anymore because I just put it…[Read more]

  • urgency posted an update 5 years, 8 months ago

    Feeling vulnerable today..Counseling session went well and I am suppose to focus on my needs. I don’t know what those are! Doing some soul searching and hoping to figure it out! One day at a time!

  • urgency posted a new activity comment 5 years, 8 months ago

    Very helpful thank you Tara..I had a phone counseling session on Thursday, he mentioned I can call 800 Gambler and someone would stay on the line with me while I self exlude. But I like the idea of calling the casino ahead of time and meeting a security person outside..God give me strength to do this!

  • urgency posted a new activity comment 5 years, 8 months ago

    thanks Ken for this info!!

  • urgency posted a new activity comment 5 years, 8 months ago

    Awesome!!! Hope I can say that someday!

  • urgency posted a new activity comment 5 years, 8 months ago

    Don’t go!!!!! That is absolutely awesome you have gone this long. You have to have gone through hell..you don’t want to start back to square one do you? I’m impressed I cannot go one week!! But I’m going to keep trying!

  • urgency posted a new activity comment 5 years, 8 months ago

    I’m beating myself up for gambling yesterday and feeling as if there is no hope! But decided to join this group..with hopes it will help!

  • urgency posted a new activity comment 5 years, 8 months ago

    Good for you let us know how It goes..I am planning my first GA next Monday..if I can get there without stopping at the devil’s playground!

  • urgency posted a new activity comment 5 years, 8 months ago

    Welcome bschwarz..I am new also.. today first day. Glad you are here hope it helps. We all need each others support to recover from this devastating and bizarre disease of gambling, doing it alone does not work!

    • Well, I was just awoken abruptly by my son who found out that I used his Facebook to play online slots. I didn’t use his money, but I did log into his personal things. How long does the family/friends stay mad? I have no where to go as there are no meetings for me until next Thursday in my area. I can’t explain it to myself what i’ve done, let…[Read more]

  • urgency posted a new activity comment 5 years, 8 months ago

    Urges to gamble or more like auto pilot…it’s like our brain gets hi-jacked! I am going to try hard to recognize the thought process that takes place the feelings that I am having when I find myself having the urge. Maybe I can redirect my thinking??? Tara, I believe the chemical rush you are referring to is dopamine and serotonin. Gambling…[Read more]

  • urgency posted a new activity comment 5 years, 8 months ago

    I am just now becoming aware of my highs and lows in relation to my gambling cycle.. It is such a vicious circle!

  • urgency posted a new activity comment 5 years, 8 months ago

    One day at a time for sure…gotta start somewhere! 🙂

  • urgency posted an update 5 years, 8 months ago

    I just read also there is Monday evening chat rooms here from 6-9 p.m. I will put that on my plan list also!!!

  • urgency posted an update 5 years, 8 months ago

    First time here..looking for support, advice, recovery etc…Don’t know what to do..such an overwhelming out of control, devastating and down right bizarre disease. I am making a plan one step at a time. I closed my global payment account. I plan on attending a GA meeting on Monday..and also God willing ban myself from that devil’s playground! Any…[Read more]

    • Very helpful thank you Tara..I had a phone counseling session on Thursday, he mentioned I can call 800 Gambler and someone would stay on the line with me while I self exlude. But I like the idea of calling the casino ahead of time and meeting a security person outside..God give me strength to do this!

  • urgency became a registered member 5 years, 8 months ago