Gambling Addiction & Recovery Support Group

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 few people described by the term experience true compulsions in the clinical sense of the word. Problem gambling often is defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others rather...

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Rsmithma 03/05/2013

Thirty days ago I made the decision to stop the madness I call addiction. My destructive compulsive gambling that left me suicidal. I quit before and celebrated my 8 th week gamble free gambling!! How stupid!!! I fell into a depression and stayed there until friends I met on this site made me feel safe enough to leave my dark place. I will NEVER forget that. I am soo grateful to be on the road to recovery again, and I have learned how precious being sober is to me. I will not take advantage of that again. Thank you for letting me share.

atticus63 03/05/2013

Rachel, I am just so happy you are here. 30 days is awesome! You never have to feel that way ever again. I know that it is darn tough to stay away from the casino. Especially where you live. I am grateful you are here to share this with us. Just think of all the good that is yet to come. Just from the sheer fact that you are willing to share your recovery with others. I congratulate you. You are an inspiration to many of us here. God Bless and take care, my friend. Love and hugs, E

JohnnyZ36 03/05/2013

Way to go friend! one month is a huge first step! its been a pleasure being along side of you in our gamble free journey! look forward to many more milestones in our journey. Have a blessed day! love Johnny

jayd03 03/05/2013

Great job! Hang in there, it can be tough but you can do it. If you get an urge, take a moment to remember what got you here and reach out
Jay

deleted_user 03/05/2013

I am so proud of you R. You have experienced so much and deserve so much better. I have a surprise for you. You get an eztra piece of lobster when I see you in April. Stay as positive as possible as there are a lot of us who really care about you. You are worth everything positive you receive. Value that. It is no fun being at the bottom of the barrel and can't get out. You are now out. Stay there. See you shortly. Jon

ll2live 03/05/2013

I'm am so happy for you and am grateful that I am here to celebrate with you. Onward and upward we go!

sparrow23 03/05/2013

Yes, I congratulate you!!! I am right behind you! Looking back almost a month ago, I am able to breathe in and feel like Im getting there too!

lisadawnb 03/05/2013

Hi R
Congratulations!!! Woo hoo!!! 30 days os Awesome!!
So proud of you
Keep up the good fight.
Hugs
Lisa

deleted_user 03/06/2013

congrats on 30 days!

Thank you for being here for us, and sharing with us! Keep up the fight, one day at a time!

Matt

Rsmithma 03/06/2013

Thank you all for your support!

Roxxxy26 03/06/2013

congrats to you Rachel....keep up the fight...take care and god bless you
Roxxxy26

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