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...
I want to do something new. Instead of writing and thinking about the misery and pain this diesease has cause me, I want to write things that I am grateful for. It might be therapeutic. Perhaps others can add what they are grateful for and positive stories too.
I will start. I'm grateful for:
1. Having my health (other than this disease).
2. Great family and friends in my life.
3. Recently new used car I've been wanting for a long time
4. Having a steady job even if it's not great pay
5. Living in a place peaceful city/country of war, natural disasters
6. Knowing I'm not alone with my addiction
7. Having shelter and food to eat every day
8. Freedom (not in prison)
I will start. I'm grateful for:
1. Having my health (other than this disease).
2. Great family and friends in my life.
3. Recently new used car I've been wanting for a long time
4. Having a steady job even if it's not great pay
5. Living in a place peaceful city/country of war, natural disasters
6. Knowing I'm not alone with my addiction
7. Having shelter and food to eat every day
8. Freedom (not in prison)
1) my health
2) food, shelter, and a car
3) my friends and family
4) my recovery support system
5) access to books and music
6) being able to get outside and explore beautiful places
7) knowing I have options
1. I am thankful for a Drama free family.
2. I am thankful for running water- (I think of this every morning shower)
3. I am thankful for my bed- (I think this every night.)
4. I am thankful for my faith in Christ that keeps me going when at times I want to give up.
5. I am thankful for my husband who forgave me for wasting so much money. He is the biggest prize.
And the list goes on.........