What is Gambling Addiction
Compulsive gambling is an urge or addiction to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. A preferred term among many professionals is problem gambling, as f...
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Wow. I've never faced an addiction this powerful. I spent several years getting clean/sober, lost two families (I don't mean they died) and I guess I am currently working on the destruction of my third marriage because I am that good......
I have had it, really. For whatever reason, it has never been about the money, but "the money" is what has motivated me to seek help. I cannot stop by will power or "thinking" I guess I need support, strength and hope and all that. In return, I promise to be as honest as I can be, and I will be grateful. Right this minute, I want to sign on and gamble... In thepast two months, the issue has really escalated and I do not understand that part of me that knows what I am doing to the family finances, but lies about it, rationalizes it, worries over it but continues it anyway. I'm totally stumped, beat, angry and feel like a total sh*t head. Gues I'm right where I need to be. Posted on 10/23/09, 10:10 am |
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KenL :
Yep. I have that magical thinking that if I try harder, exercise more will power, change tactics I CAN become "successful" at gambling. Thank you for quoting the GA Big Book; I can say I most likely will get one. This will be Day 5 if I make it til midnight, and I am still "in mourning" about losing my distraction. But I do at least understand that it is withdrawals, and will pass. Thank you again KenL 
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mamabear:
Thanks for your encouraging words. I haven't put myself in a place too often, where I could hear anything positive. Respects
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