25-07-2011, 09:05 PM
Hi Ricahard,
I have read your post and know EXACTLY what road your going down, I have been there too many times. For some reason the last time stuck and something turned me. I don't know exactly what but what I do know is no matter how much I won or was winning I carried on for more. The last time I gambled I realised its not about the money and I have a serious problem. Which was when I found GA, I have been to one meeting and not gambled for seven day's. As a result of this I feel a much better and stronger person. It is horrible the way this illness grabs hold and at times can seem like the only way out is to gamble more to win but I personally have found this makes matters ten times worse.
I wish you all the best.
My name is Dave and I am a compulsive gambler.
I have read your post and know EXACTLY what road your going down, I have been there too many times. For some reason the last time stuck and something turned me. I don't know exactly what but what I do know is no matter how much I won or was winning I carried on for more. The last time I gambled I realised its not about the money and I have a serious problem. Which was when I found GA, I have been to one meeting and not gambled for seven day's. As a result of this I feel a much better and stronger person. It is horrible the way this illness grabs hold and at times can seem like the only way out is to gamble more to win but I personally have found this makes matters ten times worse.
I wish you all the best.
My name is Dave and I am a compulsive gambler.