my name is locolorenzo and I'm an addict....

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Specializes in Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele.

My name is Locolorenzo and I'm a problem gambler....

I know it in my heart, and I accept everything that changed in my life because of it. I stole from parents, I lost a girl that I loved for 6 years, and I lost all the trust I ever built up with my friends.

I was aimless, without purpose. Then once I decided to be a nurse, I had to fight hard to keep my keel (and my money) for school and expenses....I lose the battle ever so often, but I work on it......

and I know I need the strength to get through.....so I take it day by day.....

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Specializes in Community, OB, Nursery.

Thanks for sharing, locolorenzo.

One day at a time, friend.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Thanks for taking the time to share your story. Good luck in your recovery and abstainence.

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Me again..one question for you guys..what would make this situation more supportive? In other words, did you find that nursing as a whole supported you in seeking help, or were you treated negatively? What do you thin would make overcoming addiction easier, manageable?

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Thanks for sharing with us, like others said find a gamblers anon group and do it one day at a time. I've never been to a gamblers group but my hopes are that it can help you as did AA for me.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Thanks for taking the time and courage to share your story!

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i think that being with a group gives some strength

wait a while until you have some time on your side before you share anything with people you work with

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