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Took a several week break from posting, mostly due to being busy at work. Am still gamble free on Day 99, almost to Day 100. Had a good discussion with my parents about my addiction and they still support me and love me even though I’ve made huge mistakes. Neither of my parents are gamblers, in fact, both hate it, hate casinos, and the thought of losing money foolishly. So, I developed this addiction all on my own. I’ll continue to abstain and not even contemplate placing a bet.
Where are all the days going? Being in one of the most lockdown heavy states is making all the days blend into one another. Still doing well with being gamble free despite all of the pro sports going on. Playoffs is usually when I’d be beating a lot since those games are extra important. Proud of myself for getting to day 75.
This is a good topic for discussion.
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nI told my family when it was too late. I was already so far in debt that I couldn’t pay the amounts myself. I was afraid to lose my wife and so I didn’t tell her about my problem for the longest time. I kept thinking I could win myself out of the monetary hole. It was such a huge relief to come clean and to have that support stick by myself in recovery.
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nI hope that others don’t wait until it’s too late. Asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of.Hi Drummer, thanks for stopping by. I didn’t see your journal in this section but I suggest starting one. It helps to get your thoughts down on “paper” and out there in the world. Even if no one reads it but yourself, I found it very helpful in my recovery.?
Wow, 2 months now since I’ve made the decision to stop gambling. Nothing new to report. NFL is really boring to watch now that I’ve stopped gambling, unless it’s a super close game in the final two minutes. The NBA is still quite exciting so that’s a plus. I can watch that and be entertained. Don’t even get started on MLB…that’s got to be the most boring sport to watch on TV.
On day 56 now.
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nIt seems like more and more new posts are popping up here every day. People are struggling with this addiction and I cannot help but think that during COVID, when we are all isolating or staying away from crowded places, people are turning to things to do in isolation. Gambling is a huge problem and there isn’t much awareness of it as a problem. There are ads and marketed resources for people to quit smoking or doing drugs but gambling is an addiction all the same.I can relate to your struggles and having had to sell something i valued deeply myself to help cover credit card bills. It is a painful lesson for sure. I hope you can continue to stay gamble free and recover financially over time. We are all rooting for you
I can relate to your struggles and having had to sell something i valued deeply myself to help cover credit card bills. It is a painful lesson for sure. I hope you can continue to stay gamble free and recover financially over time. We are all rooting for you
NFL has started back up and week one is where I would usually have lost a lot of money. I mostly avoided watching NFL except for the Tom Brady vs Drew Brees matchup…which I was excited for. It was tempting to place a wager but I abstained and am very proud of myself for doing so. As Bill Belichick would say “we’re onto day 53”
I totally understand the comparison. I try to picture myself in a casino too and not wanting to play craps or blackjack.? Probably best not to put myself in that situation at all.? Better to avoid the casinos altogether.? Best of luck Berta!
Day 50 of being gamble free. NFL started last night and I watched some of the game. Didn’t have any inclination of wagering so that’s good. NBA is a lot more exciting, perhaps because it’s playoffs. And of course this is all without having any money on the outcome ??