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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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gratitude

strangeseraphim
strangeseraphim
I just wanted to drop in and share my gratitude with each of you. I don't post much on here. I think it's because I don't have any answers. I had 90 days and fell off the wagon and even though I got back up I have not committed the way I did the first time and have gone back once or twice. It doesn't matter that I have not spent much- it's like a heroin addict who is chipping. I am chipping a little bit here and there on those slots. So I have no answers. Im not beating myself up. I am not going every day but I am still not in a place in my recovery where I am fully on the wagon I keep sliding off. I come here every day and read. I am grateful for every word, every triumph every reaching out in pain or new beginning and fresh start.

I feel very fortunate to have this place to be regardless of where we are or what day or how many times we are starting over.

thank you.
Sabine
stopat56
stopat56
this is a beautiful post to read before logging off to go to bed because of your fresh honesty and your sincere gratefulness.

I appreciate it, and you are still on your way to recovery because you are discovering things about your addiction, and that awareness is leading you in the right direction. you will get there. we've all been up and down, and no one of us has all the magic answers to 'fix' our problem. we just try, one day at a time. take care of yourself.
Vicky39
Vicky39
Thank you for being yourself.
Leapyear22
Leapyear22
Aw sweet girl, prior to my relapse, you were one of my biggest supporters, and after my relapse, you were one of the first to come to my side, and help pick me up. Day 11 into my new recovery, and although I'm still healing from my relapse, each day is getting a tiny bit better. I have the conviction and the will, the want, to stay in recovery. I think you do too, but, when you're ready to jump back in, or even if you're not ready, I will always be here for you. Hang in there. Hugs.
Cherbear2012
Cherbear2012
I was just like you for over two years. Just take a look at my journals. I could not let it go and it drove me crazy. I do best was when I stay active on this site. You can quit for good if you put your mind to it! Just think how much better your life will be without gambling. It is NOT worth it and It's a waste of time and money! Two things that are not easy to come by! You can do it Sabine! Keep trying and don't give up! Hugs! Cher
strangeseraphim
strangeseraphim
thanks you guys. I appreciate it. YesI remember Cher. I will get there. It's why I keep coming back anyway. Thank you for all your support.
new55
new55
Thank you so much for your honesty Sabine. I too am in the same place you are. I see so much strength here, and am encouraged by it, and consider all of you my friends. I am so proud of so many of you and I feel the pain that so many of you share in your journey. I do not feel worthy of posting, but read daily. No one needs to hear of how I have only stayed clean for a week or two, then went back. I too am so grateful to have a place to come and see such honesty, strength and encouragement! Sabine, you hold a special place in my heart. Please know that!