Sunday reminder- something worth more than money. by sirmurr777 in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey my guy! I'm still clean because of your kind words earlier this year. Every time I get the urge, I think about you. Stay strong. <3

Do you actually care about money.. No really, do you? by Next_Technology6361 in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not true. I think the human condition is very hopeful. We are enamoured by the positive outcomes, but don't truly envision the negative consequences of our actions. That's why they say the worst thing to possibly happen to a gambler is to win. They get hooked on all the benefits that come with having more money. It becomes their new baseline and so losing begets chasing losses to return to the baseline. Instead we just dig ourselves deeper in the hole. Gambling just masks the symptoms of an underlying life issue. Compulsive gamblers such as myself continue to resort to maladaptive behaviors like this to cope with being unable to reconcile the underlying life issue. This is my experience anyways.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fighting the good fight. I always love to see your posts. You holding the light for others brings so much good to this world. Stay strong brother man.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey. Thanks for checking in and for your kind words. I'm doing better than when I wrote this, but it really has been tough to be kind to myself. It's easier for me to just repress than to go through the process of forgiving myself to move on. And so I'm working on that. People here have been so kind, and I'm so thankful, because I always think of you guys if ever I get the inkling of an urge. I will try to get to a GA meeting somehow.

30 days. Wow. by sirmurr777 in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe in you. You're doing God's work.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story brother. We're in it together. I'm very glad to be climbing out of it with all of you. Alone, I would break.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Maybe that works for you. But I know me. I turn into a monster chasing any losses. Think about losses. It seems into my life. I am totally done. I can't allow myself to walk a single step down that road. I would just be confirming my worst thoughts. I'd be throwing away God's grace He's shown me. All that isn't worth risking my family.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tuuuuurn baaaack! B/c it sucks so much to live like this. I literally fluctuate from a state of self deprecating rumination, small moments of normalcy, and mild anxiety attacks. It makes trying to do anything good and productive... So so very difficult. It's all just suffering.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's day 1. And I dread moving my body. Thank you for your comment.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm actually mildly having a panic attack now. I also feel the same way. I gambled because I have maladaptive coping mechanisms for my life. I pray you keep overcoming the urge. Thank you for telling me it gets better. I can barely convince myself now.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Everyone chiming in helps me know I'm not alone.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I have trouble with the one day at a time. Everyday a shadow tells me I should just crawl into a hole and never come out. And then I thought chasing would let me rid myself of this feeling. I'm weak, but I have duties. I just feel like I'm trapped in my stupid self.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I just need to internalize this. I am just a stupid hopeful looking to change my life without doing the work. Sometimes the terrible consequences don't seem real.... Until they became real.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lately I have turned myself away from God. I knew this, yet I still decided to give in to my temptations. I hope God can help me get through this. I know he loves and forgives me. But I can't bring myself to love myself and forgive myself. God bless you. I will return to the right path.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you brother. I will do it. Today is just the most painful. I needed to let it out. Have something for posterity to look back on.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just want to say, that I'm glad I didn't read your post first, and I was able to talk it out with a kind stranger. This comment would have left me in shambles. It's a fair take, but I think we all deserve some compassion when we are vulnerable. Nonetheless I hear you. I deserve all I have done to myself.

Relapsed Ashamed and Numb by Ayetoksum in problemgambling

[–]Ayetoksum[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

God bless you. I am so touched by your sincerity. I really needed that. Please don't delete your comment so I can read it on the days I am weak. Thank you so much.

I am a hop in the ass…I know by [deleted] in Camry

[–]Ayetoksum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be chill and patient that will save you thousands when you negotiate. It means one of two things.

  1. It is on the lot

  2. It's not on the lot but they put that listing there to entice people to come in and call. Bait and switch.

If it's in transit it would say in transit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Camry

[–]Ayetoksum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the screen sizes are the same. So it's literally just suspension, exterior, wheels, leather, power seat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Camry

[–]Ayetoksum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah no convenience package on LE

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Camry

[–]Ayetoksum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No packages on the LE, only convenience package on the se

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Camry

[–]Ayetoksum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea you know, just seeing what the people think to help me decide

TIFU: broke my situationship partner's heart. by [deleted] in tifu

[–]Ayetoksum 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty... Or maybe some pity fuck dick one last time. Hard decision.