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    chickie202

    Female, 44
    Malvern, PA, USA
    Member since June 19, 2008

    • About Me

      This is my second stint on DS, and I hope never to drop out of sight again. I hit rock bottom again, and I am in a lot of debt. I am going to stay current on DS and get a second job to help pay down my debt. I also went to my first GA meeting tonight, and I am going to go (at least) weekly from now on. I need to stop the madness...

      This is my second stint on DS, and I hope never to drop out of sight again. I hit rock bottom again, and I am in a lot of debt. I am going to stay current on DS and get a second job to help pay down my debt. I also went to my first GA meeting tonight, and I am going to go (at least) weekly from now on. I need to stop the madness...

    • Interests

      Karate, volleyball, baking, movies.

      Karate, volleyball, baking, movies.

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    • Journal Entry for January 7, 2009

      Mood January 7, 2009 12:33pm

      Well, I made it a week - I'm proud of myself!  I'm pretty jittery and irritable, but I think that's more from the increase in …

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      From DianneE January 1

      Wishing you a Happy New Year...a time of new beginnings and hope....sorry to hear you have been struggling, but glad to se you back here....your friends are right here to give you support and encouragement! Hugs, Dianne

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      From Kimbers November 19, 2008

      Hope you are well :) Hugssssssssssssssssss, Kimber

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      From DianneE October 7, 2008

      Sending out a little hug to say HI and hope everything is going well for you! Dianne

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      From bundymum September 20, 2008

      hi how are you ??

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      From Kimbers August 15, 2008

      Happy for you. All the best in your new home

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    Goal End Date is Jul 20, 08 494 days ago.
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    • Close Gambling Addiction & Recovery

      I just got home from the casino a little while ago, after leaving my poor dog by herself for about 9 hours. I am at the end of my rope; I have less than $100 in my bank accounts, and I've been spending money on my credit card in anticipation of my bonus, which comes next Friday. I cannot trust myself anymore; I go in with the intention of "just playing nickels or dimes", and end up losing hundreds of dollars in the quarter machines, chasing the jackpot. The hardest thing is that I've won them a number of times, so I always think I'm "due". I need someone to help me figure out how to stop this maddening cycle. I have numbers of therapists I'm going to call tomorrow, but thought I'd give this a shot tonight, while it's still fresh in my mind. I hope someone is there to talk...

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      Writing Not Working
      Ive tried writing notes to myself with ideas of things to do rather than gamble but its not working. Ive put a picture of my dog next to my rewards card for the casino but just nudge the picture aside and head for the bad place. Instead of taking her to the dog park Id rather leave her alone and sit by myself gambling away money I cant afford to lose.
      Trileptal Not Working
      Im taking Trileptal for my bipolar disorder and I thought it was working pretty well for the bipolar but I dont know if the gambling is tied to it or not. Its been pretty bad since last summer when I was off work for six weeks after a hysterectomy. I live only 19 miles from the nearest casino so its VERY convenient. I figured that Id sit there rather than sit at home what a mistake that was. I feel so out of control its not even funny I used to joke about cultivating my gambling problem but its nto funny anymore.
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