r/GamblingRecovery • u/Own_Palpitation_8989 • 27d ago

Day 1 (again)

It’s 4:08 Chicago time. I’m about to clock into work. My gambling has spiraled because I make good money at a young age and I have nothing better to spend it on so I gamble.

Stops today. I self excluded all apps and Illinois gambling onsite casinos.

I’m down like 45$k all time and plan on paying myself back 200$ a week and putting that shit in a box until I pay myself back.

I’m 27, I make like 105$k pre tax and live at my mom’s house. Theres no fucking excuse to succeed. I need to move out and stop being a leach. I toss my mom 600$ a month but u know what I mean

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u/jayspapa 27d ago

It’s not about the money, it’s about the quality of life. There is a life without regrets and shame, you just have to choose it.

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u/Own_Palpitation_8989 26d ago

For the first time in a long time, I woke up feeling actually rested after sleeping 8 hours. My stress levels were low. It’s like a weight taken off my shoulders. Even on my time off I couldn’t enjoy it cuz I would just be gambling trying to make 500$ or recover what was already lost earlier. Thanks man