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Today I hit rockbottom, it literally just hit me, A week ago, there was 35,000$ sitting in my bank account and just an hour ago I managed to blow away the remaining 8,000$ of it, I have car payments upcoming and rent due today but strangely I haven't thought about it not even once before depositing what was left. It was all gone within ten minutes. The money I had planned to save for my ...

I am a 41 year old married Mom and I MUST QUIT NOW! It all started for me about 7 years ago. My friend and I went to Vegas. I kept winning and it felt good. I lost most all of it, but while I was winning it was exhilarating. When I got home I started going to the local casino. Unfortunately it is 5 minutes from my work. I have spent many a lunch ...

Would you submit yourself to a torturous experiment for cash? Would you harm your body and mind if you got paid to? I know that some folks make their livings in ways that harm their bodies, because they have no choice, such as my dear departed coal miner grandpa.

But to survive I don't have to kill myself like I was through gambling. Gambling is seriously a horribly stressful past-time. And as we all know, ...

Hi all,

Well.. Where do I start?
I've lost a lot and stand to lose a lot more if I don't try and do something about it now!

Joining a forum appeals to me, as I hope it will enable to seek helps and ideas on this specific topic.

My gambling started when I was 16 years old, you know how it goes- few scratch cards here and there, few lucky wins but probably spent ...

Hello everyone,

I want to share my story I need help.
I'm 26 year old and started gambling at the age of 22. It all started because a friend took me to the casino. I always hated it there and laughed at the people who gambled. One day I won quite big at that time 150$ and I was hooked but my spendings were very low.

It all spiraled out off control when my studies ...

Hey,
So I just came across this forum and thought I’d join, since I have no-one else to talk to. I feel like this is going to be a long post. so I apologise in advance..
I started gambling around 6 years ago when I was 17 after someone mentioned online slots to me and I thought I’d give it a go. At first it was just small bets, 3p a spin on most, and ...

Hi all ,

After being GF for 57 days I relapsed today and lost a months pay, I have debts and the only way I thought I could get that amount of money was laying horses to lose but as always the enivatble happened and I seriously f@"#d up

The feeling of Shame and disappointment is awful and having to hide this will be worse I've been so good at keeping myself busy and sticking ...

Rock bottom it is.

This month will be forever remembered as my worst nightmare. I blew away 30000 usd of savings, borrowed money and money intended to finish renovating my house.

Its the gambling addicts mind that we tend to seek help by borrowing from all sources to cover up our losses and make us feel better but in reality we end up fueling our demon. I am intending to borrow exactly 30000 usd from ...

Hi guy, I've been a lurker here for a while but I thought I'd finally register when if FINALLY hit me that I'm an addict.

My story..

My name is Danny, I'm 25, always been financially stable, well paid job, but I've got an issue. Up until 4 months ago I had NEVER gambled in my life, it had never interested me, I'd never even played the lottery, gambling never interested me in the slightest, ...

Hi all,

I haven't posted much here in a while. I mainly read.
Yesterday was my 5 months anniversary. I've been fighting this disease for years now with many times slipping during my recovery. I wanted to post to give everyone, old-timers and new-comers hope and encouragement for a gamble free life.

I'll list what really helps in my journey so far:
1. My counselor, who I see monthly. Google if your state/province/county offers services ...