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08-22-2008, 06:25 PM

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Captain Kirk

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help needed to stop gambling

i've been trying to gamble in a controlled way for the past few weeks. but during the past few days it hasn't been controlled at all - running to the atm machine every half hour for more cash.

i've tried every possible way i could think of to not gamble yet i always go back to the machines. i'm so sick

tomorrow i plan not to gamble. give me some moral support and put your name down if you'll come back tomorow to check on me.

08-22-2008, 06:28 PM

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TryingSoHard

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I will check on you if you will continue to post here when you feel the urge to gamble.

Good luck to you.

08-22-2008, 06:33 PM

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Bamboozle

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Hey aldo! I started a thread on gambling yesterday under the New to Addiction and Recovery section (If I knew how to link it, I would). Check it out if you want. Hang in there. I have to work tomorrow, but I'll probably be on-line at some point (barring some major disaster or lack of electricity.) SR is a great place to connect with others. Keep reading and posting!

08-22-2008, 06:42 PM

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Serenidad

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Why don't you check out Gamblers Anonymous?

08-22-2008, 06:44 PM

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nogard

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Yep aldo why not check out GA, what have you got lo lose (no pun intended)

08-23-2008, 06:34 AM

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Bamboozle

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Hey aldo...how's it going? Hang in there. What are your plans for today? I plan on checking back here later in the day or tonight.

08-23-2008, 06:48 AM

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Anna

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I hope you're doing well today, Aldo!

08-23-2008, 02:09 PM

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Bamboozle

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08-23-2008, 05:25 PM

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Captain Kirk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamboozle

I started a thread on gambling yesterday under the New to Addiction and Recovery section (If I knew how to link it, I would)

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-gambling.html

it's easy, just copy and paste it in!

08-23-2008, 05:29 PM

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adore79

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Hi aldo, sorry i missed this thread yesterday. Youve got my support.

08-24-2008, 08:03 PM

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Captain Kirk

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so tomorrow's really going to be Day 1 then. promise.

08-24-2008, 08:19 PM

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colagirl

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Hi Aldo,
Sorry I didn't see this till now. I promise to check on you as I get on (usually daily). Good luck to you!

08-25-2008, 07:03 PM

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Captain Kirk

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today i didn't gamble.
tomorrow will be Day 2.

08-25-2008, 07:04 PM

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Bamboozle

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Good!

08-25-2008, 07:15 PM

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adore79

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:bounce

08-25-2008, 07:59 PM

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Hope

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Awesome!

08-25-2008, 08:19 PM

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1963comet

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I am on here everyday, so I will see how you are doing. Hope you had a good day today. Have you thought about going to the gym or starting a hobby? That might help with your extra time.

08-25-2008, 08:52 PM

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colagirl

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Great job Aldo!

08-26-2008, 03:15 AM

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Captain Kirk

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i'm gambling today

i still owe the gas people about €700. they called this morning to say that they'll be disconecting my supply if i don't pay within a few days.
i only had €90. so i invested it
i will never learn :chatter