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...

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tsallen33
tsallen33
Well this was first week to have daughter as payee(cause she about the only one who will tell me Hell no and stand up to me) and no debit card access. After my Bill's I had 120 left in checking account. This is first time I have money for the 2nd week til I get paid again. That's something for me because it's been years. I want to quit gambling so these roadblocks are what's left for me to do. Trying this and hopeing this slows all the drama gambling has caused in my life.
Qwit4Good
Qwit4Good
This kind of tactic helped me to get quit, therapy is what helped me to be able to take management of my money back. I still do not carry more than $19 cash with me and am very aware of triggers and I have a plan for what I will do besides gamble the next time one of those triggers surfaces.
You have a taken a big step towards working on the problem. I know in my heart you will be successful if you give it your all. Try to reward yourself for your hard work, efforts and honesty. Good job!
pennyluv
pennyluv
Good for you!! I had to do the same - block my access to cash. At first, it was hard to get used to and I thought of all kinds of tricks to get my hands on cash. When I was in a good frame of mind I'd tweak things so that those loopholes got closed up for good. Nice to have some leftover money, isn't it? That's the reward. That's what gives me some peace of mind, makes me feel proud of myself, and gives me the incentive to keep going. Once you have some control over your life you don't want to go back to having a totally out of control life.
nancyzoman
nancyzoman
Good for you! I'm so happy for you! This is a huge step.

You may not see it now, but in 3-6 months' time, money starts to build up. Bills are paid. Collectors stop calling. You'll have more money freed up to work on your interests and hobbies. I have a whole new workout clothes wardrobe and I've lost 20 pounds! I also bought a bunch of art equipment and that lasted for me for about a week, lol, but you'll see what sticks and what doesn't.

Money is not everything, but it's a useful tool to explore your interests and hobbies. Money can also be a source of support. You'll see. Give it time. And we're always here for you!