Suicidal after gambling

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Ive been gambling for a couple years and I keep playing the slots and its getting worse…after I walk out broke most of the time I feel suicidal and today It scared me a bit because it felt like its possible that I could actually walk in front of a train or something to end this addiction and miserable living.

tomorrow I will call the gambling help people to get further help

thanks for your time and prayers

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You’re on the right path. Don’t condemn yourself for this addiction and for goodness sake, wipe the thought of suicide out of your mind. You lost money–no human life can be measured in worth by any amount of money. Even if you lost your house payment and grocery money or everything you own on this earth–those things can be fixed and replaced. You can’t fix dead. People like yourself who experience such an addiction, who seek help and come through the other end, often seem to have a sort of call from God to help others who are where they are now in the future. I’m in the healthcare profession myself, and I’ve seen this many, many times. God may be knocking on your door with a plan for you–it’s just that sometimes He seems to use a wrecking ball to knock, not his hand. Hang in there! Please banish any and all suicidal thoughts. Look at tomorrow and the help you seek as the beginning of something good and give yourself a chance to heal. And by the way–you are neither evil nor weak. You’re a human being–and God loves you and has a plan for you that He needs you and only you to do for Him!👍
 
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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Hang in there. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Great that you have reached out and shared where you are at right now.
I too have suffered with addiction(drugs). I have been abstinent from all mind and mood altering drugs for 20 months now. You too can find relief from addiction. I suggest that you give Gamblers Anonymous a call. I will also send you info on a 24/7 website. You will never be alone. We are here for you. You can chat with people no matter what time of day or night it is.
I wish you all the best and know that you are loved. Hugs.🙂

You are in my prayers;)
 
Hang in there and remember that we care and are praying for you to be delivered from this addiction.

Memorare

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
Praying for you Paul. You are doing the right thing seeking help.

Holy Mother, please help Paul. Please send angels to watch over him and bring him comfort as he struggles with these suicidal feelings…and to help him on the road to recovery. Please ask our Lord to give him the graces and healing that are necessary for him to overcome this addiction and to pour out his spirit upon him so that he may be filled with a sense of peace and hope.

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O merciful, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.
 
Hey,

I’m really sorry to hear that you have this affliction. But God doesn’t make junk, and you’re certainly not junk. Have you checked out Gamblers Anonymous? I’m part of an Anonymous fellowship for my own addictive nature, and that, in combination with the grace that I receive from God, makes my recovery – an end to shame, torment, fear, resentment, and of course, my compulsive addictive behaviours – possible on a daily basis.

All the best!
Tim
 
Praying for you. I will remember you at Mass today. Remember Jesus is very merciful and loves you very much. He will help you. Mary, all the Angels and saints are praying for you. We love you, too. 😃
 
Holy and loving God, You know the hearts of man. You walk through the halls of our innermost being and know us intimately and completely. Please, please hear the prayers of those of us here on CAF on behalf of your child who is struggling. We are all weak, we are all broken. Help us to mend one another through prayer, fasting and alms giving. Lord, hear our prayer!
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†
 
there is hope for you. Matthew 11:28 (come to me you who labor and are carrying heavy burdens…) is a good scripture for early recovery. As is Psalm 121 (where does my help come form? It comes from the Lord…).

I will continue in prayer for you.
 
Praying hard for you to overcome this. Seeking help is a step in the right direction.
 
WaitingForJesus said:
Praying for you Paul. You are doing the right thing seeking help.

Holy Mother, please help Paul. Please send angels to watch over him and bring him comfort as he struggles with these suicidal feelings…and to help him on the road to recovery. Please ask our Lord to give him the graces and healing that are necessary for him to overcome this addiction and to pour out his spirit upon him so that he may be filled with a sense of peace and hope.

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O merciful, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.
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Amen.
I’m leaving for Mass shortly and will make your intentions part of my Mass offering. May God bless you and keep you. May you find peace in his love and mercy. Amen.
 
Praying that the Lord may strengthen you and enable you to find help and guidance to overcome the addiction and suicidal tendencies.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen
 
Salve, Regina, mater misericordiae;
vita, dulcedo et spes nostra, salve.
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevae.
Ad te suspiramus gementes et flentes
in hac lacrimarum valle.
Eia ergo, advocata nostra,
illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte.
Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui,
nobis post hoc exsilium ostende.
O clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo Maria.
Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genitrix.
Ut digni efficamur promissionibus Christi.

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee to we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
 
Have prayed that God will bless, guide and strengthen your precious soul.

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Holy Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
thrust down to hell, satan and all the wicked spirits,
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession and was left forsaken. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my words, O Mother of the Word, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
 
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