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Who hasn't lost considerable losses only to chase? To get even? That is all you want when you chase right?
So, the question I always failed to answer for myself was why gamble in the first place if all I really wanted is to get back what I previously couldn't afford to lose?
Then ...after 100's of attempts to quit gambling I gave myself permission to stop chasing my previous failures. Since then my success ...

As with so many others on this forum, I have been gambling for years.
I have, however, cashed in retirement accounts to pay bills and fund my gambling.
I knew the day would come when I'd have to admit what I've done.
I'm ashamed, self-loathing, and have all the other feelings other do (including the suicidal thoughts).
I do feel that my life is worth more than my losses and I would never want to ...

Well.. my history is well documented on this site.. etc...etc..

I am just posting my feelings and horrors of the past 2 days..

GA always talks about not having access to cash, and talks about how all GA are liers when the dieases hits you-- you would do what it takes to get your fixed..

Well thats what i did.. I lied, took out a cash adavance which is one of the most stupid things ...

One thought that has helped me stay gamble-free for over 7 months now is really thinking about those rare occasions when I was "up" from gambling.

The reality I can see now is that those winnings were really just borrowings from the casino. My inability to walk away whilst I was in profit and the craving to go back for more meant that the casino got their money back in the end plus considerable "interest". ...

Today marks my 7th month clean. Feeling good, hardly remember the old me and my family loves the new me.
All the success posts lately resonate with me and I say to my fellow successful abstainers of this disease...congratulations.

Just gone through the 7 month barrier and it's clear to me now that time and effort has healed my pain of the financial losses I endured whilst gambling.

7 months ago when I finally decided to quit the rawness of the financial losses, the maxed out credit cards and the impact on my credit status were still hanging over me. Even though I knew quitting was the only option I still wanted to get ...

My story could be like any other... my descent into gambling started 11 years ago. >400G later and still chasing and losing my soul in the process. I've had only few periods of sobriety and the longest was 8 months and of course I went back with a vengeance. The depths of my behavior makes me ill. fortunately I pay my bills but

Well.. Truck shop said bring it in at 8am.. we will be done at 11am..


Well i sat there for 7hrs.. from 8am to 3pm.. they would not release my truck.. The upgrades i was doing was strictly for fun.. was not even needed.. I was pissed.. HATED THOSE PEOPLE.. Hated myself for wasting time and money..
BUT then i thought about this.... I thought hard... The feeling of fustration, hate, and waste.. WAS NOTHING ...

....that I haven't given a Las Vegas casino owner my hard earned income in almost 7 months!
That's right, on the 28th of February I will celebrate my 7 month mark clean. Didn't even bet on the Super Bowl!
Tonight I am in Anaheim for an NHL game. Went to another 3 weeks ago. Went to the Superbowl that same weekend.
What I am saying is I'm living my life now and spending my income ...

Hi Everyone

my names Adam and I have suffered through my addiction for a long time.

I'm one year gamble free and started a you tube channel helping me with addiction.

If anyone wants any advice just ask I will be looking to contribute as much as possible so you will see me lurking :-)

Keep up the good fight guys you can beat this addiction ...