05-05-2010, 11:18 AM
Hi dazwm
You do have a problem. Like all compulsive addicted gamblers, once we start betting, generally we will not stop until we have no money left to gamble. You are not alone in this.
You haven't mentioned any debt apart from normal living expenses, so consider yourself ahead now and stop. If you have read some of the posts on this forum, you will realise wher you can end up.
GA can help you, but only if you want to stop.Like all addictions, if the addicted person does not want to stop, then no amount of bullying,cajoling or information re the addiction will stop them.
Go along to your nearest GA meeting. It will likely seem strange. Make yourself a promise to go to at least 4 GA meetings and then make an appraisal. I think you will find that with the benefit of those extra meetings behind you, you will have more of an understanding and a better appreciation of GA and its fellowship. Give yourself and the meetings a chance.
Best wishes
Roy
You do have a problem. Like all compulsive addicted gamblers, once we start betting, generally we will not stop until we have no money left to gamble. You are not alone in this.
You haven't mentioned any debt apart from normal living expenses, so consider yourself ahead now and stop. If you have read some of the posts on this forum, you will realise wher you can end up.
GA can help you, but only if you want to stop.Like all addictions, if the addicted person does not want to stop, then no amount of bullying,cajoling or information re the addiction will stop them.
Go along to your nearest GA meeting. It will likely seem strange. Make yourself a promise to go to at least 4 GA meetings and then make an appraisal. I think you will find that with the benefit of those extra meetings behind you, you will have more of an understanding and a better appreciation of GA and its fellowship. Give yourself and the meetings a chance.
Best wishes
Roy