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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chilon81 04/19/2011

So today will be my first day that am going to count for quitting gambling. I thought I could at least win something with 600.00 but everytime I went it's like every 100.00 I putted in is sucked down to 40...30...and 0. So far I lost about 6000 in two months...ouch ouch ouch. I could of bought a car or something with that money.....my dad was so pissed off at me when I told him. I think he's getting sick because of me. I tried going to the counselor but all he thinks about is getting his money....he wasnt trying to help me at all. Trust me I can tell if the counselor is good or bad. So I ditched the guy. I will try to attend GA. I think the problem is my house is only a couple blocks away from the casino so everytime am stressed I would usually go down there. I have no problem if the casino is faraway. My goal is to quit gambling and also saving money to move out to a different area....

SunnieBoo 04/19/2011

Welcome! You will find lots of support and encouragement here! Your story sounds like most of us on here. I could've have paid off a house by now, but I chose to gamble all my money away. There is hope though.

When I became sick and tired of the madness I reached out to others who have been there. I joined this group, started talking to my therapist & psychiatrist about my gambling, self-excluded from the casino, went to a 12 step recovery group, prayed, started medication, and have been taking it one day at a time. I must have relapsed 10+ times before I finally was sick and tired, but now I have 140 days GF!!! You can do this! It's time to move towards a brighter future.

kenjiLeach 04/19/2011

As close as you live, it would be a really good idea to self-exclude yourself.

Good luck..

deleted_user 04/19/2011

Yes you should quit forever and a day .Gambling stinks .
Its as bad as drink and drugs it ruins your health .
Good luck
I think if you put your mind to it we can do anything .the only think you can not do is beat the system ..
Hope you make it x

chilon81 04/20/2011

Thank you everyone for your support...wow am loving this site...it has really helped me alot. Yesterday was just horrible for me...when I was trying to buy food and my card got declined...I was like what am I gonna eat for lunch. I was so depressed and my energy was down....so I kept drinking water just to make to the end of the day. I was crying because I can't believe I let this happened again. As if I don't love myself enough. So am counting the days to have my life back and a life with no gambling. Two days in counting......

deleted_user 04/20/2011

if you believe it and focus on it then it will happen .

smokeygirl 04/20/2011

Keep up the good work! The days will go by quickly - just stay focused. I know it's not easy, but you deserve to have a good life, and when you log in some time away from gambling, you will see that things get better and better for you! The beginning is hard but you can do it!! Keep coming here an writing down your thoughts, reading others' journals. .. it has helped me to journal something every day, whether I think it is boring or not :] I'm up to 65 now, so it can be done!
Smokeygirl

chilon81 04/20/2011

Thanks you guys....I really want to be where you're at smokiegirl. Tomorrow will be my 3rd day.....that's all am focusing on...that 3rd of not gambling and the next will be my 4th day. I can do this.....(crossing my finger). Gosh I felt great just by going outside walking for 30 minutes. Seriously you guys I think am addicted to this website...so thankk you thank you thank you for this wonderful website and the people here......it made me think differently...I thought my life will be over but I do see the light.....so thank you.

chilon81 04/20/2011

Today is also my payday...am determine to keep that money. This is my biggest challenge EVER. But I will be focusing on building my number of days without gambling like smokeygirl. In my mind am just gonna repeat..."tomorrow will be my third day and I will not gamble..."...so good luck to me...

deleted_user 04/20/2011

Welcome Chilon, this is a great site for support. We are here to help each other. I see you mentioned GA. I would strongly recommend it, it has been a lifesaver for me. (I also live less than 2 blocks from a casino). But, it still can be done. Gamble Free is a huge blessing in my life now for almost 6 months. It does take some focus and work. It's not easy, but it's totally worth it. Lily

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