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    About Me

    I am a 51 year old hardworking woman who has a severe gambling addiction tat is destroying my life. I have had much tragedy in my life but am in a very fortunate position with a good job but my addiction consumes my life leaving me without energy or motivation to enjoy life.I am sick and I don't know how to get better. Please help me?

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    • Journal Entry for July 13, 2007

      Mood July 13, 2007 9:00am

      Have been sick for weeeks with the flu. Have felt really crappy but it has been good for me in a way. I've had time to really think about things …
    • Journal Entry for May 18, 2007

      Mood May 18, 2007 4:16am

      Why is it whenever I bite the bullet and confess my addiction, I get this wall of indifference and attitude of "I don't want to know"? I know it's …
    • Journal Entry for May 13, 2007

      Mood May 13, 2007 7:32am

      I read somewhere that gamblers have to reach rock bottom before they can start to manage their addiction effectively. I am there now. I have blown …
    • Journal Entry for May 5, 2007

      Mood May 5, 2007 11:07pm

      One more day until payday and the big test.Can I foster enough strength to not waste the money I've worked so hard for? My pay can't possibly cover …
    • Journal Entry for April 29, 2007

      Mood April 29, 2007 11:31pm

      No groceries. No petrol to get to work. No bills paid and no winnings. Whats new? I'll survive until payday. I always bloody do but which one of my …

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      From Pete47 December 8, 2007

      hi just read your message i hope your ok

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      From shander July 18, 2007

      How are you doing? Haven't seen a journal entry recently, is all okay? I've been thinking of you, please let me know if I can help. Stay strong, talk to you soon.

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      From shander July 16, 2007

      Hi there! I know this addiction has been one of the hardest to kick. I take things one day at a time, that's as much future as I can handle. I'd like to think there will be a month and a year and a lifetime but for now it's just today I have to get through. We are all in the same mess only at different stages. I'm here if you would like to talk. Stay strong, you can do it!

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      From tina7 July 13, 2007

      Thank you....I'm too overwhelmed right now to write too much, too full...too close to crying right now...mainly because I finally feel I might get through this w/your help and the entire DS family

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      From snowlady1965 May 29, 2007

      thank you and i hope all is good with you

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    • Close Gambling Addiction & Recovery

      I am hoping anyone or everyone can help me save my life. My gambling addiction is consuming me. I don't know who I am anymore.

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Not Working
      Wasn't able to make meetings. wasn't commited enough to let it work
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