You can do it. Do you have a plan in place or tools to use?
For me the best time to call someone is when you first start to have thoughts of planning to go in your head. The more you put attention on those thoughts it gets to the point where you won't call anyone and just go and then once you're in the Casino, you really go nuts and don't leave until the money is gone Even when you win, you lose.
The best thing to do always is stay out of those places, it makes the addiction stronger. You can do it!

2014 can be gamble free, but like Pam said, get everything in place to make it happen. GA, counselor, self banning, this site, cutting up cards etc. Anything you can do, do it, you are worth it!

I have been trying to totally quit for 2 years. I also thought maybe I could do it just a little bit but I've found it to be impossible. I was never satisfied with a little bit of gambling and I just re-opened the door letting out the beast inside me each time. I need to keep that gate locked and the key must be unavailable. I've set up road blocks to keep safe (from myself) and it's very sad to think you can no longer trust yourself but that is what this addiction does. It changes you and makes you do things that you would never have done. It's progressive and only gets worse, never better. I really wish I could have been a social gambler & social drinker but that is not in my make-up. Pam is right! Even if you win you lose. It's all been carefully designed to keep us coming back and play it all back. I'm planning to be gamble free for 2014 too! Please keep coming back here with all of us reading, posting and learning tips to break free from this addiction This DS group is a true life saver and there are many success stories here to give us hope! Hugs, Cherbear

You can do it- many blessing for a great 2014!
Awesome post Cher, I couldn't have put it better.
No bet is a winner, they're all losers in the end.

Easy to quit !!!! I have done it 1000 times trouble is I would always go back 1001 times. For me I had to work on recovery not quitting. And once I figured out Recovery Isn't A Me Program It Is A WE Program things started to turn around.So with the support of family GA Counseling and sites like this and Gamtalk my worst day today without gambling is still better then my best day gambling.
Wishing you well as you start on your journey of recovery.
God Bless
Ken L YBIR

I can totally relate! Unfortunately. I set my goal to be gamble free for a year. Then of course, I would be able to go and socially gamble right??? I reached my goal and then went to a casino back in July. It was quite a journey. I now realize that I am not nor was I EVER a social gambler. I am an addict. I found going back to gambling was like the alcoholic who picks up again, there is no reprieve.the beast is unleashed and takes full advantage! I once again am completely addicted and go to the casino almost daily. I have decided that I need to quit forever! That is my new years resolution! I find this website to be a great and supportive tool. Thanks for all the posts and honesty.

I totally agree Ken.
once you see that this is not going to work all by yourself and you need others who have been there, counselors, and READING you can be on your way.
After all - THE ALONE PART IS WHAT PROBABLY GOT YOU THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE.
For the first time I am telling my family, after ten years, not all but a little, and so I have some people I am accountable to.
ACCOUNTABILITY it helps because personally I never cared about myself.
good luck