20-03-2010, 09:44 AM
Gidday senacleo
Banning yourself is a positive step, however I still remember I would drive for a couple of hours to a venue just to get my "fix". I really think you should set yourself a goal to attend at least four GA meetings. I say four because the first meeting can seem very strange to a lot of people. Give the meetings a chance by going to at least four.
You are right that "there is no cure"...we will always be Compulsive Gamblers, and just like the first drink to an alcoholic starts him on a binge, so the first bet to a compulsive gambler leads us on a gambling binge. <!-- s:oops: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_redface.gif" alt=":oops:" title="Embarrassed" /><!-- s:oops: -->
Look at this disease as an alcoholic would look at his.
Don't test or tempt yourself....stay away from gambling venues, don't carry money on your person.
Boredom can lead to gambling...keep yourself busy, get a hobby.
Ask someone to look after your finances for a period...get back financial control.
Remember, you are not alone. We have all got the same problem you have. We always will have.The difference beetween you and me at the moment is that I CHOOSE NOT TO GAMBLE!
The reason I don't gamble now is simple. I remember the WORST thing I did while I was gambling, it is something I will probably never be able to forgive myself for. <!-- s
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I like myself a hell of a lot better now than when I was gambling. I don't loathe myself anymore, I don't dread hearing the postie coming with the mail, I don't have to lie anymore, and I sleep better. <!-- s
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Best wishes
Roy
Banning yourself is a positive step, however I still remember I would drive for a couple of hours to a venue just to get my "fix". I really think you should set yourself a goal to attend at least four GA meetings. I say four because the first meeting can seem very strange to a lot of people. Give the meetings a chance by going to at least four.
You are right that "there is no cure"...we will always be Compulsive Gamblers, and just like the first drink to an alcoholic starts him on a binge, so the first bet to a compulsive gambler leads us on a gambling binge. <!-- s:oops: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_redface.gif" alt=":oops:" title="Embarrassed" /><!-- s:oops: -->
Look at this disease as an alcoholic would look at his.
Don't test or tempt yourself....stay away from gambling venues, don't carry money on your person.
Boredom can lead to gambling...keep yourself busy, get a hobby.
Ask someone to look after your finances for a period...get back financial control.
Remember, you are not alone. We have all got the same problem you have. We always will have.The difference beetween you and me at the moment is that I CHOOSE NOT TO GAMBLE!
The reason I don't gamble now is simple. I remember the WORST thing I did while I was gambling, it is something I will probably never be able to forgive myself for. <!-- s
--><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_sad.gif" alt="" title="Sad" /><!-- s --> I like myself a hell of a lot better now than when I was gambling. I don't loathe myself anymore, I don't dread hearing the postie coming with the mail, I don't have to lie anymore, and I sleep better. <!-- s
--><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s --> Best wishes
Roy