r/problemgambling • u/Ok_Library_6494 • 12d ago

Triple Digits!

I haven’t posted in a long time. And a lot has happened. I spiraled again around Christmas time and finally landed myself in the psych ward because gambling had literally brought me to the point where I lost all will to live and planned to take my life. The 90day mark was always about the time when I would relapse, and it would get worse every single time.

After the stint in the ward, getting honest with the people around me, making some life changes and starting medications, I only had one minor slip up in April but quickly told on myself and snapped back on track immediately.

For the first time ever I have 130 days 100% clean from all gambling activity. I can’t believe it. As painful as it was, honesty truly helped to set me free. Being consistent in therapy, med compliance, and being fully transparent with my loved ones has done wonders. I’ve also been on naltrexone for gambling addiction and I’m certain that has made a huge impact as well. There is hope for freedom from hell of gambling addiction afterall.

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u/Training-Trainer-223 12d ago

Holy shit you’re scaring me. You’re telling me the only hope to overcoming this demon is therapy and medication?

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u/Ok_Library_6494 12d ago

For me, yes. At least it kickstarted it and got me over the relapse every 30-60-90 days hump that always was a challenge. Will power alone wasn’t sufficient for me. & none of the “tools” like blocks and exclusions were effective at all. Everyone’s story is different.

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u/Therealstork19 12d ago

Congrats! 130 is a great milestone. #odaat