[TurningMyLifeAround]

1. You I’m 23 now but this all started my 21st birthday… First trip to Vegas. Everything was going well I was living life with little no worries zero depression and I was making good money. I had just met my girlfriend still to this day about 6 months earlier before the trip.. Went to Vegas with two of my boys and our girlfriends.. we weren’t very use to casino games/ sportsbetting only one of us had ever gambled in a casino before. The first night all of the fellas we went out to the casino late about 1am it was our first time.. I didn’t know why to think or what game to play but Roulette interests me seemed like the easiest game.. Long story short after a long night at the casino about 5 hours I left with close to $400 all of us did actually and We couldn’t believe it… we thought we found a gold mind. I THOUGHT THIS IS MY CHANCE TO GET RICH. I had a super winning streak that lasted about a week I was up over 20k on roulette .. My friends or mobody could believe it.. I took amother trip with my girlfriend spent about 2-3k and thought I was on top of the world. I get back home from the trip thinking man wouldn’t it be great to get that 3k back real fast… I went to the casino that night and loss everything.. one bet after another. 15K I couldnt believe it.. that sent me to depression for About a year .. on and off losing thousands a month trying to get that same winning streak back just thinking i can have my way. Gambling has sent my life down a direct dark path. Today I lost $500 betting sports online after just getting it back from 2 days ago from $50! Sportsbetting has become a problem for me bigger then roullete was …  It’s not even about the money any more and I don’t get happy with winning . Greed has taken over my life gambling has ruined it. I have a 3 month old son now with my girlfriend.. and I’m declaring to stop. Its times i don’t want anyone around me because I’m depressed.. I stopped watching the games I bet on because of the stress involved.. I told myself when he was born I wouldn’t make another bet but I have lost at least 5k since he was born… February 18 after 2 1/2 long years I can say i finally put a end to what was holding me back for so long .. I will be updating my page everyday along my journey . Love. Day 1..

[TurningMyLifeAround]

Please share your stories and advice with me we’re in this together.. it’s sites like these that give me hope! It’s going to be along journey but I know I can do it. 

[dunc]

Hello and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums

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Here on the forum you can share your experiences in a safe, supportive and accepting environment. The beauty of writing it all down is that you can take your time and you will be creating a record of your progress that you can look back on if it ever feels like you’re not moving forward. So, share as much or as little as you like but do try to stick to keeping just one thread in this forum so people know where to find you if they want to be updated on your progress or share something with you.

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[Steev]

I like that phrase and it is the first step in stopping gambling, that I have admitted to myself and another (us) that I have a problem. Practically you will need to limit your access to money and to the means of gambling – bar yourself from the places where you gamble and use gamstop or similar software to ensure you don’t gamble on-line. Then get support – see if GA or another self-help organisation are near to you or explore counseling.

Your partner may need support also – does she know about your gambling? If not then the decision to tell her is a tricky one and you may need support around that. It is the first step on what can be a long and troubling journey – but the reward is a gamble free life – worth gping for!

[TurningMyLifeAround]

Hey Steve, it’s Day 1 for me.. I will update everyone throughout my journey.. 

Yesterday I blocked all sports books from my phone and my girlfriend set the password so I wouldn’t know. She does know about my problem and has wanted me to stop for almost 2 years… I’m tired of settling short making her pay for food, gas , etc because I lost my money or the week.. I’m excited about this new journey and thank you for your helpful advice.

[TurningMyLifeAround]

Woke up this morning feeling a bit depressed but excited about my new journey.. still thinking about what I could have done different or how I should of bet this game instead of the one I lost.. A little feeling of resentment. But I know I can’t change the past but I can change the future.. I will keep you guys updated. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me !

[TurningMyLifeAround]

Woke up feeling good this morning.. I’m glad I chose this route to change my life. I know this was the right decision for the future. I have this feeling of I wish I could have made this bet or this bet and it all would be different.. but that’s apart of this vicious cycle we put ourselves through..
I found these forums healthy and also videos online whenever I get that feeling .
Day 2 to a new life…

[TurningMyLifeAround]

I think I have to tune out sports for a while.. everytime sport center or ESPN comes on my tv I instantly think about what if or what if I bet and this team won.. this is negative thinking. Nothing will change if I continue to think that way.
I am taking a break from sports I learned it takes 21 days to stop a addiction.
I feel better knowing I don’t have to stress or have anxiety that gambling brings .. I can spend time with my family when they get home and I don’t have to worry about a team winning to complete my happiness .

[Matthew116]

How are you holding up?

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