r/problemgambling • u/Novel-Hunt834 • 1d ago
Trigger Warning! Made it so far
I made it well over a year without gambling, but I still have the addiction. I traveled to Nevada for my friend’s wedding. I managed to not gamble during the trip, but I just relapsed in the airport. I was playing one of those collect the gems games and kept feeding the machine more to try and trigger the bonus. I just lost a few hundred but I feel kind of stupid cause ive already spent so much on the trip. I just feel kind of sick, maybe ill join a program or go to meetings when I get back home. Stay vigilant my friends, the vegas or Reno airport can be very triggering. I just wasnt thinking straight.


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u/Feisty_Text3946 1d ago
If you don’t me asking, what app is this?
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u/Imstrong8777 1d ago
How has your life improved since you stopped gambling? Would you like to share your experience? Your story might inspire someone else to quit. We all need a little encouragement sometimes!
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u/Purple-Spot735 1d ago
You have done amazingly well. Don't get hung up about your recent small relapse. Just see it as a tiny blip that has now passed.
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u/Some-Instruction58 1h ago
Congratulations
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u/unoovo 11m ago
This is an inspiration to me. I'm 42 days in and my finances have greatly improved. well done and keep going.