Lindy

Thanks Steve… I knew immediately because I was hesitating so much beforehand…. that I hurried to cancel it knowing I shouldn’t have in the first place… Lindy

It didn’t transfer too well… The words don’t stand out…. ‘Hope and Believe’…..

I\’ll do another one but I found a painting done a few years ago… which might encourage some who come to this site… I can\’t put it here as there\’s no place to add a photo…but I\’ll do a new post… Lindy

That\’s a nice way of looking at it Serenity… Maybe my next painting lol Lindy

You are only in your’ 20’s When many here began they were young but continued on for many years regretting it so much. All I can say is making the decision ‘now’ to stop is easier that after many years and much loss of money and self-esteem. Try to find another avenue of using your time… volunteer, find a hobby… something you enjoy… but…[Read more]

Wow… so insightful and full of emotion…. The mind control of gambling is so strong .. we have only to be stronger… thanks for the wisdom and encouraging words for others fighting the same battle… Lindy

You should be so very proud \’in a good way\’ of all you\’ve faced and yet you keep working at conquering them… Your enthusiasm is great… take care .. Lindy

DC10 … It is not easy to change the mindset think about and actually doing it… gambling …. But if somehow along with getting support of course, you can replace the time you spent gambling with something else of a positive nature… Could be as simple as doing those projects around the home… it could be joining a club… For me I paint…[Read more]

Mimi.. that’s what I kept thinking … one day I’ll win big… pay everything off and stop… Trouble is that I didn’t win big.. maybe small amounts here or there… but I kept doing it till I got so far in debt . My children found out because one had access to see my bank account… and though I never thought they’d respond like they did……[Read more]

Jerry, this addiction really hurts…and one does feel alone .. We\’re left looking at ourselves and really question why we do it… Just remember you\’re not alone … Most of us have felt what you\’re feeling now… Be kind to yourself… take care .. Lindy

I think the one I see most recommended is Gamban…. take care .. Lindy

Hi Serenity.. I\’m in the midst of getting to know who I am again. I was just thinking last night about my age; I guess I\’m feeling it
Thanks for you kind words… Lindy

Linglang…. while it seems that stopping is a mountain…. it is a mountain you’re climbing each time you gamble… just barely holding on without falling.. Perhaps it’s worthwhile to see written down all the negatives about this addiction .. and then all the positive ‘if and when’ you try to stop. It’s hard.. no one here can say it’s…[Read more]

It\’s a great idea… distraction in another area…. Go for it… take care Lindy

The feelings you have are ones most of us have had… It seemed that the complications got worse because of not only gambling… but lying or not telling the truth… and hating each time we do it… But with God\’s help you can do it…. Take care … Lindy

It is sooooo difficult to pull away from gambling… It just takes like you said one day at a time… Hoping you can get some help for the credit card debt… take care… Lindy

Thanks Serenity…. You are an encouragement to many… thanks for your sentiments Lindy