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...
Dang it! I had a relapse yesterday and lost $500 playing online BJ. Wow! I had over two months of being clean and just little by little started working my way towards the casino. I know this had a lot to do with NFL preseason. Feel numb, sad, and disappointed. Not sure what to do now as of this moment.
Don't beat yourself up, lastbet...you got yourself through 60+ days being gamble free. Yvegas hits on all the key points...figure out which pebbles in the path caused you to stumble, then chart course of action to avoid tripping again.
there are a ton of weapons in your arsenal having gone down this road before. Lay them out, strategize plan of attack, and forge ahead.
You can do it-Get the fire in the belly again...start anew, one day at a time.
Be well, be strong, and be sure to reach out if you need us. We're here to help!
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