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Hang in there, just know you aren’t alone. So many of us are in this with you. I was driving to the airport today and saw several gambling and scratcher billboards. I hadn’t really noticed how much gambling and betting has been shoved into our faces.
I am right there with you. Just today no gambling. Get a nice meal and be grateful we are still here. Many before us are not.
I think people like us especially starting out should try just to get through a day and not focus on getting out of debt or anything long term. Just today, don’t gamble and try to do something purposeful and good.
I am on day 2 of no gambling. It’s so funny how we can go about our daily lives in a coherent logical manner, but once we step into a casino we lose our damn minds. I’d like someone to video one of my insane gambling binges and show it to me the next day. See the carnage from the outside. It would not be a pretty sight that’s for sure.
It’s definitely a hard thing to deal with and beat. It’s nice to have a place to have someone to talk to 🙂
That’s good! I’m very early in mine. I will tell my parents this weekend and ask for their support in this.
I know what you mean, the thought of not having this “old friend” anymore is scary sometimes. I try to think of all the crippling depression that comes after a gambling bender. Even the times I have won at gambling I still felt lousy afterwards. I really think it is bad for our brain and soul. I’m trying.
It definitely is a miserable cycle. I’m a couple days gamble free as well and I really don’t have any urges right now. I know they will come though. I know once they do they will rationalize my behavior and do a really good job convincing me that my behavior is okay. It isn’t okay though. Changes are needed. Too much time has been devoted to this nonsense. I’m tired, as I’m sure you are too.
Good job on 8 days gamble free. How are you feeling?
Yes I would like to join the group. I am in the U.S so time difference. What time and what days are group? Thank you!
Hello! Good for you for not gambling today. I have just joined this site and am looking forward to participating. I am tired of thinking about gambling all the time. Just the word “gambling” I’m tired of repeating in my head over and over throughout the day.