8 months, no gambling. Once I finally banned myself from the apps I was able to get ahold on things. I’d be lying if I didn’t try and find loopholes early on. I am thankful I had the reserve not to physically take myself to the casino. I wish I could say it was all peaches and cream. I still have a long way to go. I owe my parents and creditors. I live dollar to dollar. I’m still dealing with the wreckage I made for myself. I’ll probably be recovered fully in 18-24 months. I’ll probably be recovered to a place of more comfortability in 3-6 months. Sometimes I still think if I could just hit o ..read more

Are you struggling with gambling addiction? Join me, a fellow compulsive gambler, on a journey to recovery. In this blog, I share personal experiences and valuable insights gained from engaging with the gambling addiction community on Reddit. Discover practical steps to break free from the cycle, starting with the crucial first step of acknowledging the issue. Learn about the power of self-exclusion and the challenges it presents. Explore the world of support groups like Gamblers Anonymous and SMART recovery, each offering a unique approach to overcoming addiction. While I delve into my own e ..read more

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still in unfathomable debt; still carrying the burden and shame of what i have done; still one step behind the collection agencies but, fuck, i’ve been clean for almost six weeks and i’ve stepped up my cycling milage, and sometimes when i am pushing it hard and really feeling my ride, I can forget, for a short while, how fucked i am and how it is all my fault and for that briefest of moments, i feel human again submitted by /u/ihtemylifeiwanttodie [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi ? first sorry for my English I’m French. I am 32 and I have a gambling problem and I’m in a bad position right now I’ve lost about 3000$ in gambling in the last 3 months and I cannot stop ? I have 6000$ in dept. I say to myself everyday that this is the last day , the last 100$ and every time that I’m up I always end in a position to chase my lost and in the minus. Tell me that it’s get better and that I can stop ! It all start with great win and great control but I’m in a spiral right now. I have a house , two kids and even if my life seem great I always find a way to deposit and gamble m ..read more

Hi everyone. I've been battling this addiction for almost 2 years now, I'm living out of my car but still spending everything. How do I fight the urges. How do I distract myself from wanting to gamble because living out of my fucking car still apparently isn't enough. I have no family. No one can control my finances. I don't know what to do. submitted by /u/LolWhatDaHellllll [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

https://youtu.be/Z_4P8R4ieMI Understanding the Battle Within: Rational vs. Emotional Gambling In this video, we delve into the internal struggle that many individuals face during gambling sessions—the conflict between the rational self and the emotional self. Drawing from personal experiences and psychological insights, we explore how the rational self, guided by logic and reason, often clashes with the emotional self, driven by impulses and desires. Using a real-life example of pressing on despite knowing the risks, we dissect the dynamics of this internal conflict. The rational self recogni ..read more

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