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Been a fun of nba since I was 10 started nba betting odds 4 years ago but have to stop because I lost almost 2k Dollars in less than a month and lost all my savings aswell which is a lot of money from where I am. And 4 years later I found my self in the same position again but this time its a lot worst.

Im 26 now with two kids my ...

I hadn't really thought about being here that long. I stopped going to GA after 2.5 years but I still feel the need to address my addiction. I also really enjoy hearing from new members and seeing them succeed. I think I enjoy it so much because I have a very empathetic personality. When I see someone like gran start here and read about the difficulties she was going through it made me remember exactly ...

Hello, PsychForums members.

This is my first time posting here, although I have been lurking around the forum reading other people stories. I dont neccessarily think that my case is worse than the others but if I continue I know for a fact that this addiction will consume me.

It all started when I was 12 or 13, I was at my cousins summer house and his older brother decided to teach us poker, we ...

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I posted a few times a year ago...smartened up in the fall and stayed away from casinos for four months. Last month I went back to the casino, spurred on by an impulsive drive to gamble again. Winning a jackpot at the slots happened within the first hour of being there, but it proved to be just an instigator for going on an overnight binge. I blew through my winnings, and then started withdrawing ...

Hi i'm new here to this forum, and wanted to share my story with you all after placing hopefully my last and final $5000 bet on the Auburn/Mizzou basketball game. i'm 37 years old. I have a degree, and a decent career in sales. The money is good, with the added luxury of making big commissions/ money has also caused me bigger financial struggles, and to lose big and chase more with my losses. I've ...

I'm new here, in fact new to any kind of self-help community. I've had a gambling problem for around 6-7 years, I've always known it was an issue and an addiction but I've just been unable to stop it. No matter how hard I try I can't stop.

I have a well paying job, enough for me to pay bills, look after my wife and still have money to gamble. I probably spend around £100-150 ...

I have been following this forum for a long time and think it is the right time for me to becoming an active member.

In short, my story is one of gradual gambling addiction, starting at 15 with small bets on the football. My addiction became serious at university where gambling thoughts consumed me daily, however as I was a well above average poker player I was actually able to come through university about break ...

Today I was having the worst day. Everything was going wrong I was super depressed I didn't sleep for 40 hours working and somehow I ended up at the casino. I wanted to play baccarat so bad. BUT I told myself NO. I gave myself all the standard excuses like oh you'll only lose a little bit or just one shot etc.

I actually walked back and forth in the casino for at least ten ...

Just thought I would go on here. I' know I have a problem. It's pay day to pay day. And keep losing. I know I have a problem and need to stop. Keep thinking im going to win. Today is the first day I did not gamble. I'm ok till Friday then I get paid . My bills are paid but I'm just throwing money away . Looking at getting a new house with my ...

Hi everyone! I am 7 months gambling free and so far doing great. Paid off my credit card, set up a retirement plan, and saved up a couple thousand. However I can say that every day has been a challenge. I have googled "online casinos" more times than I can count and registered on 3 different online casinos. I watch gambling videos, sometimes dream about winning, and wonder how nice tomorrow would be if I ...