Just joined! I cant deal with this on my own anymore!

@suzan well done Suzan ? 

I did exactly same to start with !!!

So what ever urge comes  we can't do nothing  but just learn from our mistakes and  finally  sort this out for better!!!

We will deal with it ,not easy but we will  !

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It’s day one for me and it’s hard to be cut off from gambling straight away how do ppl do it ? 

I am on like day 15.  You notice how I said “like 15” because I don’t actually know exactly.  I stopped checking.  The thing that We’ve both heard that I have found to be the truth is….you have to WANT to quit. I hate gambling.  It ruined my life.  I gave up the slot machines a long time ago.  I used to put $20 in there like they were pennies.  It turned to sports gambling.  On my last bet I lost by 1 point.  It is a scam.  I chase my losses….AND I chase my wins.  When that is the case, you will lose all of your money for sure.  It is an abyss.  Find something else to do with your time.  Get the dopamine released a different way.  Exercise, socializing, reading, listening to music.  For me it’s about getting more than one job to begin digging out of my financial hole.  Don’t let the hole get any deeper.  I have relapsed many times.  I will always know that is looming.  I will remind myself…if a friend said “I’ll bet you $5 on some ridiculous unfair bet I would say “Yah right….no way!”  I try to think of every bet being like that…. I would be a fool to take that bet.  The casinos have that bet on you EVERY TIME!  Be strong.  Know that the casinos couldn’t care less about you and your well-being.  Protect yourself.  It’s like letting someone steal from you while you are watching!  You would never let that happen….  Love yourself.  You have so much more to offer this world!

Greg

Thanks I’m glad I came on here because I know it’s not just me who’s like this . I also chase losses lie to everyone but today I decided I’m not doing it no more it’s not worth the mental anguish 

@suzan that is the truth.  The mental anguish far outweighs and counters ANY and ALL winnings I ever experienced. 
One day at a time, Susan.  All I do every day is remind myself how much I hate gambling…and if I did gamble and win what a fleeting moment that would be.  I am actually enjoying the dopamine that is released every time I know I have rejected an urge.  The urges will never stop….so  O need to appreciate myself and pay myself on the back every time I resist.  In the past I would have chastised myself and told myself I was an idiot for even considering gambling after what it has done.  I found out that I need to be proud and good to myself.  That’s what hat sends the urge away.  Take care.  Have a sound mind and stay strong!