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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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel
