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Been gambling for a while didng really think it was a probelm till it was the only thing I think about the only thing that could distract me was being at work then it came to the point where I was gambling at work the deposit size were small at first but lately they have been getting bigger and bigger I use god as a method to seek forgiveness in help but I feel so weak knowing I’m being beat by just a mental feeling .when I’m not gambling I watch gambling but today I was watching it it made me feel sick cause all I wanted to do is make a bet but I’m drained
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I’m in the same boat, I just watch when I have no money to gamble, wanting to bet, I keep asking for money from lenders, im currently $15000 in debt
I play online and I can’t stop thinking about gambling it’s the only thing I keep in my mind lately
“It’s only on the brink that people find the will to change”
It is very difficult to sway a gambler into logical thinking…especially in the midst of chasing.
The debts keep compounding…. snowballing.
I know… I have lived it and regret all that I have lost.
Please continue to talk about this horrible addiction with others.
You have taken the baby steps …talking, discussing, listening, reading…
keeping yourself busy with more productive activities will keep your mind and body away from gambling.
Even as we speak im watching Mt gameshow online and thinking of placing a bet, I was thinking of borrowing money from my friend but instead I told her I have a gambling problem and that I can’t stop thinking about gambling, my mentality change instead of asking her for money I stopped myself from having the opportunity to borrow money.
I know now she won’t lend me any money for gambling
Be cautious on who you talk to about this problem.
I don’t wish for you to lose friends over being transparent.
It may come back to haunt you…possibly effecting your job.
Good advice. Michael
The money to me just means I get to play longer in that session that I win cause I know im gonna lose it all even if I cash out I know it’s gonna go right back in within a couple hours or a day or two, each bet im getting closer to the big win that I haven’t gotten there’s been sessions where I’ve sat on my computer wagering for 12 hours straight just going up and down on the balance
Same for me
As for Michael_Dgen’s comment, I didn’t tell my friend I was going to borrow money I just told her I had a problem with gambling, so my intent changed when I told her so I sort of stopped myself from having the option of gambling because deep down inside I want to quit but really I’m chasing after that win
My last win was in Jan 17, paid my mom $1700 and paid my visa which I used again so I didn’t really paid any bills just used it again, now I’m broke waiting for my check to come in
So I can play again
So im just working to play
You know what is the problem with my gambling, I’ve let it come first before school work and family, im trying to quit for those reasons but im falling
Jenny the best way to stop is self exclusion. Closing your accounts. I am either self excluded or I Ve closed my accounts online. Counciling may be something to consider also. A person needs to start doing things differently a hobby spending more time with friends, loved ones. Things that can make you happy besides gambling. There’s no easy quick fix it seems once a person has been addicted to gambling. But for a good life one has to try and stay away.
I’ve lost plenty gambling chasing loses , forgetting problems, filling voids. Gambling I have found doesn’t fix problems it makes them.
Much care sent your way! ❤️
I know what you mean Jenny feels like I got to work and I’m just waiting to chase but I try so hard to find a way to gamble if that’s selling something etc . The worst thing is you can ban your self on the casinos online but they don’t care or you can always find another and you don’t care how sketchy it is cause you just wanna play and try and get something at this point we don’t even play for the money if we won it back or not just wanting the rush to get high feels good to lose or too win when you place that bet but I know if make a little back that’s another rush I get to enjoy
I was told there are apps to ban yourself from playing on all gambling websites http://www.gamblock.com US dollars, most expensive, but most positive feedback
http://www.betfilter.com free
http://betblocker.org free
These are three of the apps I was told 2 are free and one cost money
I wish I knew about this website when I was trying to ban myself from gambling only because if I ban myself from one casino there’s always another one to replace it
This ensures im blocked in more than one casino but I was told some casinos may still pass the block but you can just ban yourself from that one, I will use this next time I quit
It will block you from gambling
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