26-09-2010, 08:51 AM
Hey Wizard,
I had that story, well very similar. Problem was that my other half's parents were salvation Army people so it went down like a lead balloon. Still its not easy this, if you admit it feels like a weight off your shoulders, you will feel born again. But you MUST and I mean MUST give up control of cash and attend meetings every week. For me after that initial talk I went six-eight months without a blip one missed meeting then bang I slipped, I cried over that slip but had another go at things four months.Things then went wrong in what I was in relationship wise. Being a compulsive gambler is a very very serious desease that will remain for life. I can say that today I didnt gamble, or yesterday, or for nearly four years but know my next bet lay not far from being cought off guard. It could be tommorow, could be next week. Being humble and thinking of all the pain I have caused its actually nice doing things for people now without expecting gratitude. Now I find people know the me I am. Im sure this will be good for you also. I hate the selfish monstor I become through gambling, I hate the need for greed, the feelings etc. Its so beautiful just to sleep at night without what ifs etc etc running through my mind...we create mountains of unsolvable issues when were gambling but life is much more than this..its nice to know how "good" people my parents are...how loved they are. Put those blocks in front of you, ban yourself from everywhere and feel proud to not gamble, make it a mission and you will with the strength of others who have done the same succeed.
I had that story, well very similar. Problem was that my other half's parents were salvation Army people so it went down like a lead balloon. Still its not easy this, if you admit it feels like a weight off your shoulders, you will feel born again. But you MUST and I mean MUST give up control of cash and attend meetings every week. For me after that initial talk I went six-eight months without a blip one missed meeting then bang I slipped, I cried over that slip but had another go at things four months.Things then went wrong in what I was in relationship wise. Being a compulsive gambler is a very very serious desease that will remain for life. I can say that today I didnt gamble, or yesterday, or for nearly four years but know my next bet lay not far from being cought off guard. It could be tommorow, could be next week. Being humble and thinking of all the pain I have caused its actually nice doing things for people now without expecting gratitude. Now I find people know the me I am. Im sure this will be good for you also. I hate the selfish monstor I become through gambling, I hate the need for greed, the feelings etc. Its so beautiful just to sleep at night without what ifs etc etc running through my mind...we create mountains of unsolvable issues when were gambling but life is much more than this..its nice to know how "good" people my parents are...how loved they are. Put those blocks in front of you, ban yourself from everywhere and feel proud to not gamble, make it a mission and you will with the strength of others who have done the same succeed.