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...
On the 9th April I will be 7 years gamble free , I've made the best friends I have ever had going to Ga meetings.
My advice to anyone struggling with gambling is get to a meeting , it is daunting at first but you are with a supportive group of members who understand exactly what you are going through.
Qwit4Good
Just left a congrats on your 9 months post - You've done so well you deserve two! Really, 7 years is an accomplishment.
MelT2020
I had a major relapse. I had been free for 8 months. Then in August I went to the casino twice (I dont want Aug to become a trigger month: loss of my husband and other bad memories). Oh boy, then 4 more times in Sep. I use to practice AA for my husband's addictions. So I am reminded of on day at a time and I must turn this addiction over to my higher power, because the struggle is real and sometimes I dont recognize myself :(
todspark
Don't beat yourself up and get back on track ,seek support when you are at your most vulnerable.
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