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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...
So the weekend is coming by and I know people are going to be inviting me to go out and have some drinks and dinner.
Im nervous that after a few drinks, ill be back with my urge to gamble.
I will have to not drink or limit myself to 1 or 2. Even though in my last post I mentioned that I will stay away from drinking, it is very difficult and not practical when going out everytime, but its definitely not impossible.
I hope to stay Gamble free this weekend and to write a post on Sunday stating that I have made it through.
Please give me the strength to stay strong in my recovery.
Im nervous that after a few drinks, ill be back with my urge to gamble.
I will have to not drink or limit myself to 1 or 2. Even though in my last post I mentioned that I will stay away from drinking, it is very difficult and not practical when going out everytime, but its definitely not impossible.
I hope to stay Gamble free this weekend and to write a post on Sunday stating that I have made it through.
Please give me the strength to stay strong in my recovery.
Was supposed to do football Sunday at a friends house this weekend. When I go there I always drink and gamble. I have decided not to go, be productive during the day and just watch the team I follow without betting on it.
I hope you find the strength. Good luck to you.
Food as frank suggested
Though it is difficult, you need to take time away from these friends who lead you to drink, which in turn leads you to gamble. It may sound impossible at this point, because pleasurable habits are really hard to break.
But you need to change your behavior. Einstein said there is no change if there is no movement. Tell yourself you won't go for two weeks. Tell your friends you are having health problems or there is an issue you need to deal with.
During those two weekends, don't drink, and don't gamble. Find other ways to fill your time. Invite non-drinking friends over to have dinner, watch a movie, or play a non-betting game. Go for a run. Try an exercise class.
Learning to readjust your habits is crucial. I miss some of the people I gambled with, honestly, but it is worth it to be sober.