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Lindy posted a new activity comment 2 weeks, 2 days ago
We try and try…… it does fill a void I guess, but we know we need to stop. For the first time I don’t have the money to pay the rent… not sure what I’m going to do… try to catch up I guess. I tried to go to a G.A meeting tonight but 3 people were there waiting and couldn’t get a hold of the person supposed to open the building so went home…[Read more]
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 4 weeks ago
Good for you… that’s what we seek most is ‘self esteem’ Believing in ourselves again… You can do it… (Lindy)
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 4 weeks ago
It’s the question we all ask at one time or another… Start with ‘believing’ in yourself again. I have to keep reminding myself it’s an ‘addiction’ and that’s what makes it so hard to stop. There is something that we tell ourselves that we are bad, weak, pathetic… but when you start thinking that way, remember it is an addiction. If a person…[Read more]
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 4 weeks ago
I think you have thoughts many of us here do. Wanting ‘not’ to do something and than finding we do it anyway. I’m fighting it too, but it’s tough. When it gets to the point of disliking ourself so much that we even think of suicide it’s a sign that we need somehow to get involved in something else possibly for those times when we think of…[Read more]
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Lindy posted an update in the group
Community 4 weeks agoI haven’t been on for awhile. Things have been so busy since my husband passed away in August from complications with Alzheimer’s. I had been living with our son temporarily in another province to have support with my husband’s illness, but now I have moved back to the province we lived in all our lives. I live now by myself in an apartment. It…[Read more]
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Thanks for your kind words and encouragement. Your right, it really does help to find more productive things to do with your time and money. I spend a lot of time along the River that runs through my town. I think a lot about how I’m really wasting time and money that I will never get back. When I’m not fishing I’m looking for wood for carvi…[Read more]
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I know where you are right now. My gambling started heavily after my husband passed. We took care of him at home and he was in chronic pain from cancer eating away his spine. I almost lost my home and all in all I lost 300000 dollars.
By the grace of God I made it out. It has been over 4 years.
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My husband passed almost 3 years ago. Im sorry you are going through the loneliness and feelings of isolation . My son and daughter in law also didn’t speak to me for years because of financial issues. So painful. I think I am using gambling to fill the void. Gives me something to do. Be out among people. But its just another addiction. I kicked…[Read more]
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We try and try…… it does fill a void I guess, but we know we need to stop. For the first time I don’t have the money to pay the rent… not sure what I’m going to do… try to catch up I guess. I tried to go to a G.A meeting tonight but 3 people were there waiting and couldn’t get a hold of the person supposed to open the building so went home…[Read more]
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Lindy Im so sorry you spent your rent money. I did the same in November but had a savings I tapped into but I was so mad at myself. I-self excluded a few days ago because I cant trust myself. I feel hopeful I can beat this. Hang in there. Keep fighting.
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 7 months, 2 weeks ago
I totally relate as I just posted… When I think of God helping me, I realized that His help wouldn’t come in that big win.. but in strength somehow to manage to get away from this addiction. I picture ‘Him’ shaking His head when I go yet again to Him for the same thing over and over… saying I’m so sorry… but I realize the decision is mine in…[Read more]
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Thank you for your response.
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Lindy posted an update in the group
Community 7 months, 2 weeks agoI don’t know where to begin… I haven’t been on for quite awhile and though I wouldn’t be able to say all that’s been going on I’m going to try. I’ll start with, my husband has Alzheimer’s. He was diagnosed in 2020… we move to another province to live with one of our sons for support. We weren’t here long… July 22 before my husband (I’ll…[Read more]
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 1 years ago
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
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Good for you. Something that’s helpful for me is a counselor that specializes in gambling addiction. A good counselor can help you understand what the root causes of the addiction are. It took a while for me to realize my addiction was deep rooted in the way I was raised and my emotions were discounted by my mom. I carried that into every r…[Read more]
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 5 months ago
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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Lindy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 5 months ago
I just commented but it’s not showing….
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-
Thanks a lot for your message Lindy. I will keep myself occupied with tasks to stop thinking about gambling.
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 5 months ago
oops Lindy’s real name is Diane …. tried to edit but couldn’t figure out how….
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Lindy posted an update in the group
Community 1 years, 5 months agoI haven’t been on here much lately. My mind has been so preoccupied with getting my husband placed in LTC… all the financial issues etc etc. When I was stressed before I used to play games online and it helped forget all the stresses with my husband’s condition of Alzheimer’s I can’t do that now of course. Not only do I not have funds to do…[Read more]
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oops Lindy’s real name is Diane …. tried to edit but couldn’t figure out how….
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Thanks for sharing Lindy
Will keep you in my thoughts that you get things sorted out.
And all one can do is not place a bet ODAAT cause it won’t
change a thing. Will only make matters worst.
God Bless
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I’m glad that you recognize that playing online is back tracking. Even playing completely free game until payday is the escape I crave. I learned this the hard way. Keep coming back for support
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 6 months ago
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]
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 6 months ago
It sounds like you’re really trying and keeping busy is important…. Good for you!!!! Take care Lindy
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 7 months ago
Thanks Serenity… hope you are doing okay…..
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Hi Lindy
I’m okay except my parrot Cosmo passed away. A bit heart wrenching time is a healer.
I hope you are doing well ! Nice to hear from you❤️
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 7 months ago
Hope what you’re reading is giving you hope that you can ‘overcome’ this addiction … take care Lindy
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Lindy posted a new activity comment 1 years, 7 months ago
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]
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Lindy Im so sorry you spent your rent money. I did the same in November but had a savings I tapped into but I was so mad at myself. I-self excluded a few days ago because I cant trust myself. I feel hopeful I can beat this. Hang in there. Keep fighting.