I never knew until now

[Luigi810]

One thing i do know is this site or any other gambling site is NOT THE SOURCE.few days away from glambling feeling good and comes on here feeling strong and all of a sudden "wow" a 200% bonus " ill just ....you know the rest ..www.gamblock.com is also a source more worthwhile diane ...you will never ever get better visiting here or anyother gambling sites i assure you 100%...please please take this as gospel...

Alexishot69, believe me when I tell you, I know all to well about those 200% bonuses and the "ill just" . I played at every micrograming casino out there, not to mention RTG casinos and so on, I think I knew before everyone when a new casino was opening up, I don't even look at those bonuses when I sign on, I run right to my friends and look so forward to reading what people have to say, like I said before, right now I have my friends here and I couldn't ask for anything more. I took note of the other sites out there for help, thats another reason I love it here, if my friends didn't tell me, like yourself, I wouldn't know where to turn if this site doesn't help me. Again I say thank you.

 

[bb28]

To sum it up.........It is Diane's decision as to the question if this is a good place for her.....right now she feels it is, so let's be supportive and be her friend. Many have extended their hand by offering her their email address and such, so she does not have to come here if she so chooses. So let's let it rest about should she or shouldn't she.

I'd also like to let you know Diane that you can contact me also......at my email address in my profile.

 

[Alexishot69]

gee

To sum it up.........It is Diane's decision as to the question if this is a good place for her.....right now she feels it is, so let's be supportive and be her friend. Many have extended their hand by offering her their email address and such, so she does not have to come here if she so chooses. So let's let it rest about should she or shouldn't she.

I'd also like to let you know Diane that you can contact me also......at my email address in my profile.

of course its dianes decision BUT if you wanted to help her you would bedoing as i am doing in telling her coming here or any gambling site is a seriously BAD IDEA...

 

[Luigi810]

To sum it up.........It is Diane's decision as to the question if this is a good place for her.....right now she feels it is, so let's be supportive and be her friend. Many have extended their hand by offering her their email address and such, so she does not have to come here if she so chooses. So let's let it rest about should she or shouldn't she.

I'd also like to let you know Diane that you can contact me also......at my email address in my profile.

The reason I like talking on here rather than email is because there are some people who have been confiding in me about their personal gambling additions and they are afraid to talk openly, and if I can help one person by my story it would mean the world to me, don't get me wrong, I would love emails and to email people but I want to make sure it doesn't stop on this thread.
Thanks so so much for all your support....

 

[Alexishot69]

GA is where I belong

The reason I like talking on here rather than email is because there are some people who have been confiding in me about their personal gambling additions and they are afraid to talk openly, and if I can help one person by my story it would mean the world to me, don't get me wrong, I would love emails and to email people but I want to make sure it doesn't stop on this thread.
Thanks so so much for all your support....

Diane no disrespect but the first 3 wrods u used on here was "GA is where I belong" and obviously you believe that having written it right???? now you go to GA and tell them you frequent a gambling porta;l which casinomeister is and what do you think they will say??? and why do you think they will say it???? i sadly dont believe youvve reached rock bottom yet cos if u had you would never want to have anything to do with gambling or gambling sites ever again and thats just not the case...i wish u well but sadly i fear the worst...

 

[bb28]

of course its dianes decision BUT if you wanted to help her you would bedoing as i am doing in telling her coming here or any gambling site is a seriously BAD IDEA...

Again.......I'm not encouraging her to come here and I don't see anyone else doing that either.......and if you'd read my 1st post in this thread, I told her it would be good to uninstall all casino's, unsubscribe from all emails. I stopped short of telling her to not come here because of the Support she is getting and also as she pointed out, perhaps her story is helping someone else to realize that they have a problem.

We are trying to support her and if she CHOOSES to come here, it's up to her. I suspect when she gets past the 1st few big hurdles that she will most likely not come here.

You've made your point.....in post after post, so why not just let it rest? You stated that you are NOT a qualified professional and since that is the case.........

 

[mojo]

I feel like I got so much off my chest, so much pressure is gone, It was great today when I woke up and didn't have to be at the bank before it even opened.

Gawd, I been there. I used to have to set my alarm to get to the bank as soon as it opened, my mind racing to figure out where I would move the money from. I thank God I don't have to do that anymore!

Give yourself a pat on the back Diane. One day at a time!

 

[Luigi810]

Diane no disrespect but the first 3 wrods u used on here was "GA is where I belong" and obviously you believe that having written it right???? now you go to GA and tell them you frequent a gambling porta;l which casinomeister is and what do you think they will say??? and why do you think they will say it???? i sadly dont believe youvve reached rock bottom yet cos if u had you would never want to have anything to do with gambling or gambling sites ever again and thats just not the case...i wish u well but sadly i fear the worst...

YES, I did say GA is where I need to be, UNTIL I found my friends, And this is not a gambling site, have you ever stopped to think that maybe GOD brought me here for a reason, afterall it was by accident, and I'm not just getting myself help I am helping others and that makes me feel great especially at a time I feel so low, you make me feel so bad like I'm doing something wrong, you feel the worst for me? thanks for giving up on me when I just started, I thought you were trying to help.
Casinomeister helped me, they helped me realize I had a problem and I found so many friends and they are helping me, I know your trying to help but at the same time your giving up on me, this is all new to me too. you get my stomach so nervous everytime you write, you make me feel like I'm taking peoples time up and now your argueing with people to make your point, I need these people, don't push them away argueing. please

 

[babs7262]

Alexis

All due respect....If you took the time to REALLY read what Diane is saying or what she said in the beginning you would get it.

Diane came on casinomeister to complain about a casino not realizing she had a problem (or did but was in denial until it smacked her in the face). While she was looking for the correct thread to post , she ran into some troubling stories of people getting ripped off (as she put it) or not getting paid. That led her to the GA page to casinomeister because she thought "OMG, maybe my husband is right, maybe I do have a problem"

Instead of just leaving casinomeister, she decided that NOW (her first post) was the time to come clean while she still had the courage. Diane's intention was NOT to get her support from here. Her intention was to leave a post to vent and go find some help. BUT ALAS.....we are caring human beings who took her under our wings and decided to help her through this crisis and give her the attention she needed NOW.

Since then, I have gotten several and sent several pm's to get to know each other better and give each other support. We have alot in common as far as other parts of our lives. This made her feel comfortable so she kept responding to the several wonderful people in this community. This woman is no dummy, she knows this isnt the perfect place to recover but right NOW it is for her.

Can you just accept that fact and not stress her out more than she already is please? She will take what route that suits her best just like with drugs, some ppl can do outpatient and some need inpatient. For right now, she needs US , not the gambling advice, its the people in the site she needs

 

[suzecat]

IMHO Diane is the only "Diane" expert who has come forward...........I'll bet she makes her own good choices.

 

[anniemac]

Oh so correct.

And we will be there to support her if she wants it.

 

[mojo]

Oh so correct.

And we will be there to support her if she wants it.

That's for sure. There is a very caring group rooting for your here.

If you are nervous about getting professional help, you can call GA anonymously on the phone. They are warm and understanding. If you are not ready to meet, they will send you liturature in the mail if you like. You have taken the first step and there is trained professionals available to you that I don't think we can provide here if you feel overwhelmed.

God Bless.

 

[mollypenny]

Luigi, it takes a brave person to admit they have an addiction. You sound like a very strong person and I have all the faith in the world that you will work it out. Gambling is an addiction maybe stronger for some then others. I will take light of what you have said to work on my own problem. Thank you so much for that post.

 

[zebedy]

it makes you wonder how many of us have a gambling problem but wont admit it,
hats off to diane for firstly admitting it then having the bottle to write about it,
as well as coming here to share your experience i think GA is the only way you can beat the addiction, most ppl here probably dont want to stop gambling but with GA meetings everybody is in the same boat,

 

[classymom]

I think help can come from a lot of different places, and what works for some may not others. I have an addictive personality which has to be watched and monitored a lot. I once had a drug addiction which I can say I proudly overcame and was done without the help of Professional help ( per say) My help came from a few good friends who was there for for me and knew what a hard time I was going through from their own experience. So lets let Dianne decide where her help comes from

 

[BingoT]

We all can say what's the best way to go.But you do have professional help that has great support that will guide you all the way to recovery.
All I have to say is just remember your loved one's that they will be on your side all the way to a happier life.
Also remember you have friends all around the World that will help.
It's like my bus trips I do to Foxwoods or the Mohegan Sun Casino If I know someone has a problem with any type of gambling I will refuse them to come on my bus.
I always think of the family life first.and that your everyday living expenses are always paid.and my family is healthy.
Again I have to say to you Diane I wish you the very best with a happier life that comes your way.
God Bless You & Be Proud that your taking that first step of recovery.
B-T (Tom)
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[Luigi810]

When I think about going to GA I feel ashamed, I don't think I can talk at one of those me meetings eithers, I would just lose it and the guilt would feel worse not to mention if I had to remember all I've spent, these last few days talking with my friends on here give me good thoughts, thoughts I can make it and I don't sit here and think about all I've done wrong and who I hurt,
even though it's only 4 days, which believe it or not is like a year for me, I don't think about gambling AT ALL, I run on here to see who wrote me and who I can help. I have something else to look forward to rather than a poker machine, I don't want to think bad thoughts any more, I just want to move on and I hope I remain this way, The pain I felt the day I realized I was a gambler is the worst pain I felt in a long time, I don't want to hate myself anymore. I don't hate myself right now, I dislike me and soon with the strength of god I will love myself again.

Luigi, it takes a brave person to admit they have an addiction. You sound like a very strong person and I have all the faith in the world that you will work it out. Gambling is an addiction maybe stronger for some then others. I will take light of what you have said to work on my own problem. Thank you so much for that post.

it makes you wonder how many of us have a gambling problem but wont admit it,
hats off to diane for firstly admitting it then having the bottle to write about it,
as well as coming here to share your experience i think GA is the only way you can beat the addiction, most ppl here probably dont want to stop gambling but with GA meetings everybody is in the same boat,

I think help can come from a lot of different places, and what works for some may not others. I have an addictive personality which has to be watched and monitored a lot. I once had a drug addiction which I can say I proudly overcame and was done without the help of Professional help ( per say) My help came from a few good friends who was there for for me and knew what a hard time I was going through from their own experience. So lets let Dianne decide where her help comes from

We all can say what's the best way to go.But you do have professional help that has great support that will guide you all the way to recovery.
All I have to say is just remember your loved one's that they will be on your side all the way to a happier life.
Also remember you have friends all around the World that will help.
It's like my bus trips I do to Foxwoods or the Mohegan Sun Casino If I know someone has a problem with any type of gambling I will refuse them to come on my bus.
I always think of the family life first.and that your everyday living expenses are always paid.and my family is healthy.
Again I have to say to you Diane I wish you the very best with a happier life that comes your way.
God Bless You & Be Proud that your taking that first step of recovery.
B-T (Tom)
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[Alexishot69]

ive taken

ive taken 24 hrs to digest this whole thread and for the life of me i am at a lost to explain sme peoples opinions of what exactly it means to be a compulsive gambler..type "casinomeister" into google and you read this

"Online casinos that you can trust. Casinomeister provides online casino and gambling information and is considered the top watchdog of this industry."

Now forgive me if i am totally wrong here but surely to god anyone with a gambling problem would be much better spending there time at GAMCARE ,type that into google and it reads

"GamCare, gambling addiction, gambling problems help, support and ...
GamCare provides support, information and advice to anyone suffering through a gambling problem."

Now once again forgive me if i am wrong but if you have a gambling addiction which you admit is destroying you which word do you type into google????
Anyone and i mean anyone who disagrees with this then im sorry you have absolutely no concept of what a gambling addiction is and what steps you need to take for recovery..Gamblock a progra that can seriously help someone is the sort of site that diane should be using and i gurantee type casinomeister website into that and it will block why?? because its a site that predominatly promotes gambling and its a great site for those of us that have no problems.

To suggest that it woul dbe a help to diane to help her out by coming on here then sorry thats just wrong 100% totally wrong..if anyone wants t help diane irrespective of her wishes then to help her would be doing what i am doing and pointing her in the direction of gamcare etc etc. on every single page on this site theres banners promoting casinos and its like waving a glass of beer in front of a alcoholic...if diane was an alcoholic would you invite her to a pub t ohelp her??? NO of course you wouldnt...im gonna email casinomeister himself regarding this post cos i care for diane like everyone but i certainly woul dnever ever tell her coming to this site will aid her recovery BECAUSE IT WILL NEVER do that...

As i mentioned in a earlier post i am a social worker so have insight into what i am talking about here and one of the first steps to recovery is taking away ALL TEMPTATIONS irrespective of the addiction.And anyone with the slightest bit f grey matter will know the temptations here are plentiful..i just cannot believe some of what i have read on this thread to be honest it makes literally no logical sense.this of course will infuriate some people but shouldnt because anyone who knows about addictions would wholeheartedly agree with me...alex

 

[suzecat]

Alex............you have been arguing your point so strenuously that I am beginning to wonder if you have a gambling problem and are in serious denial? After all, you hang out here at Casinomeister..........so according to your logic, we are all problem gamblers whose only hope of recovery is to quit visiting this site and throw ourselves in the hands of GA for salvation........is that about correct?

 

[silcnlayc]

I smoked since I was eight (1962) and my fathers Pall Mall and Lucky Strikes (unfiltered) were absolutely delicious to me...right up until I decided to quit. (1999). I went to the doctors for "Help". I asked what I could do to stop smoking. I was put on drugs to help curb my "addiction". I chewed the gum, I took the patches I did it all....I took the drugs as directed, got horrendous headaches and quit after 7 days. I tried the next month again...failed..nothing the "doctor" said could help me. Here is a professional that does this for a living helping others such as me on addictions..

I continued to smoke until one evening I sat there puffing away and had a panic attack but in my mind I was having a "heart" attack....I quit that MOMENT! Not another cigarett to this day and it was Feb 2000....I still remember it like yesterday..I am around smoke all day and all night (my husband still smokes) and does it make me want one? Absolutley not!

The reason I am saying this is because one must be ready within themselves to bite the bullet..and nothing or no one will or can make another do anything they are not ready for. Being around smoke in no way makes me want one...just as being around drinking/gambling etc will make one do it if they have a mindset of not..even a doctor couldn't make me do what was needed, with words/ support/drugs until I was ready....Just as Diane will know when she is ready and what better place to be than with friends helping her in the "right" direction?

 

[classymom]

I smoked since I was eight (1962) and my fathers Pall Mall and Lucky Strikes (unfiltered) were absolutely delicious to me...right up until I decided to quit. (1999). I went to the doctors for "Help". I asked what I could do to stop smoking. I was put on drugs to help curb my "addiction". I chewed the gum, I took the patches I did it all....I took the drugs as directed, got horrendous headaches and quit after 7 days. I tried the next month again...failed..nothing the "doctor" said could help me. Here is a professional that does this for a living helping others such as me on addictions..

I continued to smoke until one evening I sat there puffing away and had a panic attack but in my mind I was having a "heart" attack....I quit that MOMENT! Not another cigarett to this day and it was Feb 2000....I still remember it like yesterday..I am around smoke all day and all night (my husband still smokes) and does it make me want one? Absolutley not!

The reason I am saying this is because one must be ready within themselves to bite the bullet..and nothing or no one will or can make another do anything they are not ready for. Being around smoke in no way makes me want one...just as being around drinking/gambling etc will make one do it if they have a mindset of not..even a doctor couldn't make me do what was needed, with words/ support/drugs until I was ready....Just as Diane will know when she is ready and what better place to be than with friends helping her in the "right" direction?

I agree 100 % Professional help is great for some just not everyone - My addictions put me in rehab @ one point and this did not help - I was in denial I had a problem and just sat there listening to the professionals ( was going in one ear and out the other) I'm not knocking rehabs in any sense I think they are great for some people. It took me getting pregnant and a few close friends to kick my habit forever. I agree w/ the fact that once you realize there is a problem and you are willing to change, the help you get doesn't necessarily have to come from professionals. Even though this is a gambling forum, help can come from people who care about other people

 

[bryand]

The reason I am saying this is because one must be ready within themselves to bite the bullet..and nothing or no one will or can make another do anything they are not ready for. Being around smoke in no way makes me want one...just as being around drinking/gambling etc will make one do it if they have a mindset of not..even a doctor couldn't make me do what was needed, with words/ support/drugs until I was ready....

Never a truer word spoken!

I get tickled sometimes listening to social workers and therapists talking about what addiction is really like. They go to school, learn all the terms and believe they have the answers. But only an addict understands addiction. And in my experience, only an addict can help an addict (once the later is ready).

 

[classymom]

Never a truer word spoken!

I get tickled sometimes listening to social workers and therapists talking about what addiction is really like. They go to school, learn all the terms and believe they have the answers. But only an addict understands addiction. And in my experience, only an addict can help an addict (once the later is ready).

Amen

 

[winbig]

The thing is, most of the therapists I know have actually lived through a lot of the stuff they're counseling people on....if they haven't, they more than likely should switch jobs

 

[Luigi810]

Whats kills me is the most that Alex probably never had an addiction, no one knows what one goes through or what works for them unless they walked that road themselves. If this helps me why is it so important I go somewhere else, if I explained to you that if this site didn't work I would consider going to GA and I also explained why I didn't want to go to GA, I thank god every day that I found this site, at least it's helping me and maybe others, Why do you feel the need to contact casinomeister about this post, you act like I kill people for a living and I need to be stopped. Alex, if casinomeister blocks me then you should feel responsible for me not getting the help and support I need. 4 days clean and counting

Amen

Never a truer word spoken!

I get tickled sometimes listening to social workers and therapists talking about what addiction is really like. They go to school, learn all the terms and believe they have the answers. But only an addict understands addiction. And in my experience, only an addict can help an addict (once the later is ready).

The thing is, most of the therapists I know have actually lived through a lot of the stuff they're counseling people on....if they haven't, they more than likely should switch jobs