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    Wendy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago

    Clint, I so feel your pain. Today I’m hoping is my last day to play the slots. Please don’t hate yourself, you are only human and we all make mistakes. Try to bottle up the way you are feeling now, put it on a shelf and take it down when the urge to gamble comes back. I’m saying this as if I know what I’m talking about but I know for myself, that…[Read more]

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    Wendy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago

    I’m in Texas, I wonder if we have something available like that here.

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    Wendy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks. I’m hoping by “journaling” everyday maybe then I can locate my trigger…although, almost anything that happens makes me want to go sit in front of a slot machine. I know it will get better 🙂

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    Wendy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago

    Thank you. I have been so upset with myself for so long over this and I’m just ready to make it stop.

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    Wendy posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 2 months ago

    Hello. I’m new to this group. Gamtalk was recommended by Gamblers Anonymous when I called them today, very upset, on my way home from the Casino. I’m not one to journal…but I started today and I entered 2/6/2023 as being my LAST day of betting. I currently live in an area where there is no type of “support groups” for such a thing so I’m very…[Read more]

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      Michiganman replied 1 years, 2 months ago

      You are not alone! Please reach out any time you need someone to talk to. I am new too. I know I can do it and you can too!

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        Wendy replied 1 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you. I have been so upset with myself for so long over this and I’m just ready to make it stop.

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      Browniegrl replied 1 years, 2 months ago

      Welcome! I started journaling in November. It has really helped me get out all of my feelings and it also gives me a way to look back and read some of my dark days in the hopes of reminding myself that I don’t ever want to feel that way again!

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        Wendy replied 1 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. I’m hoping by “journaling” everyday maybe then I can locate my trigger…although, almost anything that happens makes me want to go sit in front of a slot machine. I know it will get better 🙂

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      MommaCarolWV replied 1 years, 2 months ago

      Hang in there work the program, it work if you let it!

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      Serenity replied 1 years, 2 months ago

      Hi Wendy for myself also where I live there are no support systems in place. I frequent this site often. There was a time that I couldn’t wait to go to the casino. Or slots at the bar. I wound up self excluding myself from the casino. And the bar I slowly weaned myself off. It’s been over three years now I haven’t been back. I did write after…[Read more]

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      Charmaine replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago

      Journaling can be a helpful tool on your recovery journey. It allows you to reflect on your thoughts and feelings, track your progress and identify triggers incredibox that may lead to a desire to gamble. You are not alone in this problem and the community here is always ready to understand and encourage you.