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...
The main reason I started gambling was because I was not happy in my marriage and escaped to be in my own little world at the casinos. I have since separated and will be divorced soon. This will be the first holiday season alone (not totally, as my children (adults) will be with me, but as a family). Thanksgiving was painful and I ended up in Atlantic City and lost $1,000 (only, thank God!). I am dreading Christmas and New Years. Although I am sure to be busy on those particular days, the days off surrounding those holidays might prove too much for me. I need your prayers and any ideas on how to stay GF through this difficult time.
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What about putting it to the kids, get them to do an intinerary and drag you kicking and screaming to whatever they decide on the itinerary. They could make it their gift to you. Doesn't have to be expensive things. It might make this year easier for them too with a project, 'Project Mum' has a nice ring to it? be well hugs
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
