Lindy

I haven’t been on for quite awhile. Sorry you’re having some medical issues. Hope all goes well for you. I’ve had some myself and of course my husband with Alzheimer’s is another entity in my life.. I do appreciate your faithfulness Ken in trying to help others in distress… take care Lindy

Way to go….. take care … Lindy

I remember also joining the site… and thinking that I wasn’t really addicted that bad… and then instant realization that I was, and needed someone to understand… which lots of folks here do…. Lindy

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The reason you’re driven to gamble is that this addiction is really difficult. There’s part of us that unfortunately remembers the fun of playing without the losing. All you can do is try. Maybe find something to occupy your mind elsewhere.. like hobby or volunteering or ?? … take care … Lindy

oops Lindy’s real name is Diane …. tried to edit but couldn’t figure out how….

Sometimes a slip is a good reminder of why you need to stay as strong as you can. Losing like you did has made you very aware of why you wanted to stop. If you’re in real difficulty perhaps asking for help would not be all that bad if you have someone who you can confide in… but that’s up to you…. God will help of course… but keep in mind…[Read more]

It sounds like you’re really trying and keeping busy is important…. Good for you!!!! Take care Lindy

Thanks Serenity… hope you are doing okay…..

Hope what you’re reading is giving you hope that you can ‘overcome’ this addiction … take care Lindy

Though I find your comment to be somewhat offensive in what you said… and you may not come back even to read this… I’d like to say that everyone has their choice in how they fight this addiction. If you’ve been here several times you would have been able to read many different ways that people use. Support of some kind is very necessary……[Read more]

Oh… the print went to normal size lol

Hi… you have your goals .. that’s what you need. Gambling when it becomes an addiction is so controlling… but when you have the desire to stop that’s the first step… It would be good if you had some support … perhaps Gamblers Anonymous, perhaps a trusted friend to confide in… The time you put into gambling try to use that time for…[Read more]

Somethin else you may try Scab123 is painting …You may think you don’t have any talent there just as I did…. but decided a few years ago to go and buy just some inexpensive paint and canvases etc. and try… I too watched videos and improved greatly.. so now I buy a bit more expensive paints….Serenity does this as well I do nature… like…[Read more]

Meg, I don’t live in the US so don’t know regulations there. In Canada we don’t declare unless one makes a living with it I believe.

I would just suggest that you not worry so much about telling at least someone in your family. I was so afraid my ‘grown’ children would find out and disown me totally… but life as it is, they did find out and instead of condemnation they helped me find help with my debt… ‘consolidation agency. They did all the research for me. All this to say…[Read more]

Hi… It’s good that you came hoping for some help and the realization it’s tough to quit on your own. As well as coming here perhaps it would benefit you to have someone you trust to confide in and help … Of course there’s always the Gambler’s anonymous .. In any case ‘some’ face to face support.I If you don’t have a plan… it’s not easy to…[Read more]

Hi Jimi…. Serenity’s advice stands…. exclude yourself again as many places as you play… That’s not likely going to take the desire away… so I would suggest some support… If you’re up for it Gambler’s anonymous…. if not some friend or family member to let out your issue…. someone you trust. Then I might suggest finding something to do…[Read more]

You posted over a week ago, but hope you read this anyway. You’re 35 and I am 77. I only started a couple of years ago. My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and I started gambling online as a distraction which then became an addiction. Admitting you have a problem is a good start. Gambling pulls you in… and it’s hard sometimes to think of…[Read more]