I finally stopped gambling, when will my depression go away?
As your self esteem increases, people have noticed a decrease in their depression. If you continue to feel depressed you should consult your family physician.

How can I expect others to trust me when I don't trust me?
Everything is one day at a time. Sometimes you can not get back the trust of a love one and or friend. You can gain back the trust in your self. Taking a progressive attitude toward your life will ena-ble you to go forward. As you go forward your outlook changes. You start to realize that you no longer have to hide anything.

Once you begin to be upfront and honest with people, you start to develop new bonds. Others will notice the positive change in you. You will no longer be secretive. You have nothing to hide.
As you begin to heal and the trust in yourself starts to grow.

I finally stopped gambling, do I really
need a support group?
Everyone is different. No one has to belong to a support group. A majority of people found that relating to people in a support group or Chat Room atmosphere whom have a common goal to stop gambling helped them to remain a non gambler.

I stopped gambling, but my wife has not,
what can I do?
You made the decision to stop gambling because it was having a negative affect on your life. Your wife will not quit until she wants to and is ready to really quit. You should be very proud of yourself. Take one day at a time. As you become stronger and more positive about your life this may have a positive affect on your wife. You should continue to reach for your goals for a brighter tomorrow.

I finally stopped gambling, how will the I Stopped Gambling chat room help me?
As you begin to participate in the chat room you can determine this for yourself. The I Stopped Gambling chat room is a wonderful place for people to heal together. We have all opened our eyes and realized that our life no longer revolves around gambling. Everyone here wants to understand more about what they are going through, looking forward to the future and most of all not to allow this to happen again.

 
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I finally stopped gambling, how do I stop
my wife from divorcing me?
This is a very difficult question to answer. From all the people I have talked to, it appears a majority of people eventually work out their differences. The smaller percentage of people who went forward with a divorce happened either because they had grown in different directions and or a lack of trust. If you tell your wife that you finally quit and then a few weeks later you start gambling again and you do this four or five times. It would be extremely difficult for that person to trust you.

My friends are gamblers, can I stay
friends with them?
This is a decision you have to make. Time will tell you whether or not these people remain in your life. A majority of people usually move on and develop healthier relationships. Sometimes old friends come back into your life.

Can I go in or near the casinos?
It's recommended that you stay away from any triggers that could cause you to gamble again. One quarter will turn into ten dollars, hundred dollars and thousands of dollars. You are the best judge in this situation.

I need money, how can I pay my bills?
Your first thought may be going back to the casino. This will only make things worse. You may be fortunate to win, but will you leave with the money or go back with it the next day and lose it? It's time to stop gambling. Make payment arrangements and try to get a debt consolidation loan. Borrowing more money at unrealistic interest will only keep you in debt longer. Consult with an accountant to look over your financial affairs. Remember now is not the time to make drastic decisions. Take the time to make a sound decision. Bankruptcy should be your last resort.