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...
October 25th marked one year gamble free for me! I joined this site in 2010 and it took me many Day 1's to realize that I have no control when I gamble and I need to never gamble again. I have read all of your stories and can relate to every one of them!
One year ago I tearfully confessed to my husband that I blew threw our 70K nest egg and there was only $400 left. Needless to say we went through some rough months and I had to basically re-learn how to live without my companion gambling. I can say with absolute certainty that coming clean and finding accountability was the best decision I have ever made. I had urges in the beginning but went to GA and talked with a few close friends about what I was going through.
Eventually the fog begins to lift, finances start to clear up, relationships heal, forgiveness comes and a whole new life begins. It is SO worth it! I will never gamble again! I have seen how good life is without the guilt and shame of gambling. I have never felt better!
My faith has also been a huge part of my recovery. If you want a great song, listen to Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave. :) I am redeemed!
I have learned that there is a lot of shame in addiction but there is no shame in recovery. I hope that I can use my journey to help others someday.
Keep up the good work everyone! Your journey, though hard at times, will be worth it!
So very Hopeful :)
One year ago I tearfully confessed to my husband that I blew threw our 70K nest egg and there was only $400 left. Needless to say we went through some rough months and I had to basically re-learn how to live without my companion gambling. I can say with absolute certainty that coming clean and finding accountability was the best decision I have ever made. I had urges in the beginning but went to GA and talked with a few close friends about what I was going through.
Eventually the fog begins to lift, finances start to clear up, relationships heal, forgiveness comes and a whole new life begins. It is SO worth it! I will never gamble again! I have seen how good life is without the guilt and shame of gambling. I have never felt better!
My faith has also been a huge part of my recovery. If you want a great song, listen to Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave. :) I am redeemed!
I have learned that there is a lot of shame in addiction but there is no shame in recovery. I hope that I can use my journey to help others someday.
Keep up the good work everyone! Your journey, though hard at times, will be worth it!
So very Hopeful :)
for sharing your experience, strength, and hope! Hugs! Cher
Stories like this make me stick to my recovery.
It is never easy. My roommate's boyfriend is a gambling addict, and going to casino and discussing the happenings after are their favorite thing to do.
Honestly, I feel tempted. But then again, I look back on the last day I placed a bet, it was chaos, painful, miserable & the loneliest day of my life. I will never trade any winnings for the peace of mind, self worth & the love of myself I am experiencing now.
It will only get better. Today let's not gamble :)
Love to all, ~E
Congratulations. I am very happy for you. I do have to say I wish it was me, but at least I am in this group. I have just joined today and have a very strong desire to stop gambling (playing slots). My husband is disgusted with me and I am currently disgusted with myself. I can so relate to your story.
Deanan welcome my first day also. We can help each other let's talk it out. My husband hates me right now don't blame him he's been down this road before he's of course loves me but only can take so much. Today was one day of not gambling and only one day at a time. The worst addiction is got to be gambling?
keep posting. someone will respond!
everyone have a great gamble free day today. I"m rushing to work today for the first day in a week!