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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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brain drain and other withdrawel things.

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hi all, I am 5 days GF but have no money so don't know whether it really counts. I spose it does a bit because I have let people know what I do so I can't borrow. Anyway braindrain, my brain feels really tired and bruised I know that sounds crazy. Its not tired that sleep will fix, its not thoughts that are bum outs, my brain just feels not right. I had some advice that this is withdrawels, and that makes a kind of sense. What else am I looking at. Wondering if people would write what they felt in the days and weeks after they stopped if you have the time and it doesn't bum you out too much. I am so uncomfortable within my self at the moment. Be well
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Tas, I'm on day 7 today and am actually on a pretty even keel mentally, although earlier in the week all I wanted to do was veg on the couch in front of the tv, couldn't get my head around too much. I seem to be physically tired all the time. This week I feel like I could sleep for fifteen hours a day. Today was a much better day, I worked on some crafty projects and got some creative juices flowing, I think that really helped, having something enjoyable to work on.

I'm with eastwester, as you progress through recovery your focus and thought processes will become clearer, it just takes time. Keep at it, hugs!
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Hi tas7,
Thursday and Fridays are the hardest for me...so, Friday I volunteered at a local convelecent (sp?) home (first time ever!). Boy, I keep busy and didn't even have time to think about going to the casino! The 12th of Nov will be 1 MONTH, not that I have willpower or anything, my mind races on how I can get to the casino and how I can get extra $$$. Like I said, I just have to keep my mind busy on other things!
Hang in there!! Be Strong!!
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Tas, yesterday was going to be my 6th day GF and I gave into the urges. I wish I hadn't. I'm feeling as you are, bored, exhausted, frustrated, but after I slipped, it was so, so much worse. I wish you continued success. Today is a new day for me, today I will not play!
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