Today is 6 months since my last bet. I was losing a small salary’s worth of money per year. I was borrowing from my 401K with no regard for my future. I’ve since made it 6 months without a wager. I’ve repaid my debts to my 401K. I’ve increased my contributions to my 401K (invested in an r/bogleheads approved reasonably safe 3 fund ETF portfolio), paid off my credit cards that were crippled from cash advances, and repaired my relationship. Not sure what I want or need from this post- but I wanted to share with someone. My fiancé was likely aware of my problem but we never spoke much about it. The next thing on my mind was “to do” list is to come clean with her about the extent of my gambling (hopefully in remission) problem. I wish the best for everyone here. I’ve been a long time lurker and have learned so much from so many of you all.
For anyone curious on “how” I did it- I blocked my access to any and all gambling. My games of choice were live poker and blackjack. I elected to self-restrict myself from gambling in my state and every state that borders near me. I never did online gambling so I can’t speak to that aspect of it specifically- but the single most effective thing I ever did was to block my access to gambling.
Take care everyone
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Well done!!
Self exclude helped me aswell. More needs to do this. Great job and good luck!
Congrats on 6 months! 🙌🏽