how do i quit stock trading/gambling?, page-4

SJ22,

That is a good post and many will be in the same boat.
And I am hoping a few chime in to this thread with true life experiences..

Takes a big Man/Women to go the length you have to in posting this post. Its a first step in the right direction.

Addiction in any form is a potent force and many never overcome it until all is lost.

1st is your health and family, anything even work that is detrimental to this is and causing unnecessary strain has to be seriously looked at and brought back in to Balance.

BALANCE in life is the key.
Out of Balance then you have Dis-ease

Money can bring a certain amount of Balance but it is not everything. Playing the Stock Market = Chasing extra Cash.
You have already pointed out the "Opportunity\life style cost" you are losing out on by being apart of this system.

Its up to the individual to work out their own balance in life then try as hard as they can to adhere to those principles that best suit them.

You are on the right track by admitting to yourself of this problem that you have. I really wish you the best in the path it takes for you to bring yourself back to your family and the most important things in life to you.