Please think about to Gamblers Anonymous. Just a thought- it helps more than you know the daily meetings and other things they offer are very helpful. Also, I don’t have a huge hand when it comes to pray- but everyday i do get up and tell myself no one is perfect – and if you can just make it thru one day with out gambling – at least its one day less- take it a day at a time and don’t forget your past successes- you have done it before you can do it again ! You are not alone in this struggle. Also have you ever thought of giving someone else control of you finances/Paychecks/bank account – (someone you trust of course) and no one says it has to be forever – and yes it sounds childish – but it gave me so much relief knowing i did not have access to money – until I had to pay bills or pay the mortgage etc. It takes away the temptation to spend it all, and even if you give you self some money it avoids you spending it all on gambling-
Also I am with you, its sad that treatment options are so slim compared to the amount of slots/pokies popping up around every corner. The advertising scars me the most- my young son even sees them and thinks ‘ Wow they give you 1000 dollars mom” Not true … they give you a way to lose 1000 dollars and a huge life problem if you are like your mother son! So stick to it.. don’t be so hard on yourself and TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME
Cheers,
KK
