One time I won $800 at the casino. I knew I should go home. However I told myself " hey let me play just $100 of this. Who knows, maybe I'll turn a good night into a great night. If I lose, who cares, I can then leave with a really good $700. However after losing the $100, now I say to myself " ehhh I couldddd try just $100 more. If I lose that I'll leave with that remaining $600. Still a heckuva day right? " Well next thing I know I'm down to $300 and my thought process changes to " omg I can't leave with a measley $300 when I had a really nice $800 three hours ago!!! I absolutely HAVE to get that $500 back!!! Then I'll be back to $800 and THIS TIME I'll leave ( supposedly ) " Down to $200, down to $100, down to $20. Need gas but say screw it, down to $0. Now I want to puke and/or kick myself in the nuts. Mentally exhausted, stressed out, sickening feeling as I have a walk of shame to my car 😢😭😡🤬🤮
Hey my brother. I pray for you bro. I know exactly how you feel. The enthusiasm to win big keeps our shot at life so darkened. We feel useless and imprisoned. We lose our worth and feel like there's no life outside gambling. But there's freedom on the other side. Coming out of gambling gives you your life back. It shall be well bro
Untrue. I've been going to the casinos all my life and although I've had losing sessions I don't have a scar from it. These things, these people who lose it all, just have themselves to blame but they insist on blaming the casino for their weak mindedness and lack of willpower.
chasing losses is my problem. i must stop this insanity. the only way is to stop. the money you lost is dead money. let it go and get your life back. Good luck to all .jim buco
On may 5th, I woke up at 5 am. I had been dreaming of the number 5 all night. I had the 5 dollar special at the diner for breakfast. I filled my car up with gas, it topped off at exactly 5 dollars. I said I have to go to the race track, it was 5 miles away. I got there at 5pm, just in time for the 5th race. I bet 5 thousand on the #5 horse. Sure enough, she came in 5th.
When I was a child, my dad ( gambling addict ) took me and my brothers to casinos, bingo halls, etc. We had to stand outside of the rope, where the gambling machines were. At bingo, he even let me dob the cards as a 10 - 11 year old. It was a different time back then and I think he knew the owner. So they let me do that. Anyway, putting a naive, impressionable, easily manipulated child in that environment is hideous. Two of us three brothers became massive gambling addicts, as soon as we were of age. Not a coincidence obviously. I have a ton of debt right now and it makes me sick. Wish he had waited for mom to come home from work, then go gamble by himself. Leave us kids out of it. What a horrible addiction. Absolutely financial obliterating, stressful, depressing, life destroying illness 😭
That can not be changed now - the sooner you forgive him and take responsibility yourself the better. Stop gambling seek help the sooner the better. Gambling is a big bad fraud and (we) gamblers always lose.
Stop blaming everyone but urself. Ur a dumbass. Just pay your bills, put a set amount of money towards a saving account and an interest account. WHATEVER IS LEFT U CAN GAMBLE AWAY. that's it. I gamble sometimes and saved up 20k last year. Just don't be an idiot.
"It's legal, socially acceptable, and widely available" ... Yep! So true. I live in Las Vegas, NV a job brought me here. At first, I was a conservative gambler. When I got paid, I will spend no more than $100. Last year in September, I went to the casino to see a movie. I played slots for a little before the movie and broke even. After the movie, as I was walking out I said let me play this slot one more time. Lo and behold, I got a bonus round and won almost $800. That is when my gambling problem begin. I've been chasing that exhilaration ever since, and it has cost me a lot financially. I am trying to get out of Las Vegas and return to a "normal city". Word of caution: if you have an addictive personality like myself, DO NOT MOVE TO LAS VEGAS or cities that have casinos. Edit. I live in Dallas Fort Worth metroplex since July 2017. The nearest casinos are between 1hour and 3 hours away. I have more self control now. My finances has improved drastically with job advancement and reduced gambling. The nearby casinos are tribal and the slot machines just don't payout like Vegas. I think they are rigged and the casino can't be monitored externally because the tribes are sovereign. I am at a point where its exhausting to drive that far away and not even break even most of time. I have hit two jackpots since I been here but other than my play is lackluster. I have reduced the amount of money and time I invest in those casinos. I rather drive 3 hours east to Shreveport to get a true gambling experience
Just about everywhere in the continental US there are casinos. All states except Utah and Hawaii have Indian tribal casinos. And remember that gambling isn’t just about casinos. Playing the lottery and even entering a charity raffle are also forms of gambling. To live more than a few hours drive from any casino you’d have to live deep in central Texas or in Hawaii.
But the next time you go, you will go it all and I mean every last dollar you can scrape together, and go it all on the first hand. It's the only way. Try Baccarat, and you will win.
Such a horrible feeling to blow your paycheck within 2 - 3 hours of getting it. Driving home with tears in your eyes and wondering how in the hell am I gonna pay for gas/groceries the next 13 days? Loans? Credit cards? Pawn shop? All terrible choices 😢
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I remember being 20 years old and walking into GA for the first time. Sat down told my story after losing $1100 that football season, and one of the members said, don't be like us......you don't want to be here at 40-45 years of age wishing you had stopped. Stop for that wife you will have in the future. WISH I had listened better and taken them more seriously. 45, divorced and $300,000 later still fighting this nonsense. It's insanity yet I inevitably keep going back for more......why why why!? I just don't want my son to EVER go through what I have gone through these past 25+ years.
This is heartbreaking, the best way to forget about betting is forget about the cash you have lost and move on with life, in life there are more important things than betting and gambling, 1 day free from betting and gambling, not easy but i know i will overcome
I am 34 and have 3.5 years of gambling addiction. I have had very bad moments and lost close to 100k, money that I really needed. I will take your advice now for my future wife and family. I hope you quit and find God and help. GOD BLESS YOU.
@@sloththeartist6282 I hope you do buddy.....I just stumbled upon this video again, and totally forgot that I had visited it before and left this comment above. I had been doing well--and screwed up again.....for the 1000th time. This addiction is no joke......just wish it would go away but here I am again. SMH
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I need to meet Mr. Mooney! His explanation of a gambling addict is too spot on! The Gorilla analogy was spot on because that’s what’s going on in my head. This is quite inspirational…
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER 🗣DO NOT SIGN A SELF EXCLUSION. YOU ARE SIGNING YOUR RIGHTS AWAY! YOU WILL GO BACK THEY WILL ALLOW YOU THEN CATCH YOU AND JAIL IT IS!! FIND A SAFER SOLUTION. GOD BE WITH YOU❤❤❤❤
it really makes me angry when I loose that much. and the temptation to win it back is higher than winning money when I haven't lost a thing. That's the trap . Just forget about the money and move on. It hurts but it helps
Ban yourself from all casinos around you. I was compulsive gambler and I lost a lot. Once I banned myself from all casinos I started to see money in my bank account
@@basemsayed3050 WRONG SELF EXCLUSION IS A SET UP. DON'T SIGN YOUR RIGHTS AWAY! THAT DOESN'T STOP THE ADDIC FROM GOING INSIDE. THEY WAIT UNTIL YOU WIN OR SWIPE YOUR I.D. THEN CHARGE YOU WITH CRIMINAL TRESPASSING. THAT'S LIKE HAVING CRACK IN FRONT OF A ADDICT WAIT UNTIL THEY TOUCH IT THEN SEND THEM TO JAIL THINK!
I keep watching this videos. My brother has almost 4-5 years that plays and is addicted to sport betting. He has lost a lot of money and now is about to lose his family. We have offered him support, that he can tell us everything, if he sees that he can’t let it go he can tell us that. But I dont know anymore what to do, i feel hopeless. My mom and dad are devastated
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11:30 its true, the more you win the more it sticks to your brain that you will gamble more,even after living the casino.there is no Good coming out of this ! you end up losing your money the next day you come to place bets! TODAY IS THE DAY I QUIT GAMBLING
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my gambling addiction starts when i win or i lose it creates chaos in my life if i win i increase bets to get more if i lose i try to win it back what i have learned is i cannot make the 1st bet and i will be ok it is hard though the temptation of it is extreme as i am constantly thinking about what if today is my day and so on my loses will never come back in GA one bloke said to me stop chasing good money for bad money its 100% true we never win back our loses.
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Thanks. Informative. My sister's boyfriend can't seem to control himself with gambling. He has stolen money from her and he lies about where he's going and ends up at the slot machines. I'm trying to understand the uncontrollable urge that grips someone to do this. It can turn a person into someone that they don't morally want to be.
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I’m at the point now if I don’t stop tomorrow will be late. I need help but not sure what to do at this moment. Desperately need help now. Anyone out there with some good ideas???? ❤️❤️❤️
Hey i have an idea... Exchange that behaviour for something else...at time when you went gambling just go doing something else instead of that, go to gym, excercise, or if you like games play online game which you can play with other players and communicate with them , like war thunder game, its cool for spending hours when you are bored , of course you will need some time to research all tanks before joining squadrons and playing with other people witn headphones and microphone, its fun when you can hear and talk to your team mates, well in any case its better than staying at the casino .
Hey Emma you can always talk to me...i am expert for casino ...when you feel like playing send me a message i will than send you my bank account and you can donate money to me instead to casino.. I love you Emma, i am saying that because its better option :)..you will feel better if you give money for good cause rather than give it to casino, they already have too much :)
If it's casinos..do Self exclusions. This keeps you off the property or arrested for trespassing. Hope you are healing. Text me if you need to talk. Let me know who you are and I will reply.
I absolutely enjoyed listening to Michael , I think his name is . And the main reason I enjoyed it is because he told almost my same story . I have been sober in.AA 1 year longer than he's been abstinent from gambling . I went places my drinking never even took me . And of course , I was doing that while sober . Ironically , I got the same recovery date in both 12 step programs , just different years . August 21st 1990 and 2016 . I would like to know how to volunteer for an interview . Both , AA recovery , and GA recovery .
I’ve been playing poker for over 4 years spending about $20 per session. It’s my hobby and a social function. Just like playing bridge or bingo. I have no desire to up the stakes. Self control is key. I play to win, not for the winnings/payout which is very small.
@@dalion7790 Not at all. I actually have cut back and now spend $30 per month. I play online and it averages out to 50 cents per game. If I played golf, I’d be spending more money. Buying golf balls, golf rounds, golf carts, meals and drinks. Add up to thousands of dollars per year.
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100% true , gambling addiction is terrible addiction on the world, life is no hope , 8/25/24 I just want to end my life. 25 years of gambling lost everything 😢😢😢, God bless to all gambling addiction!
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Jesus...i dont understand..i spend two days in casino, today and yesterday, i spent around 20 bucks each day...well even that is too much and sure i dont plan to do that again, but please man, what addiction ?... You dont have addiction, just dont go there, because you are feeling bad when there is possibility of losing alot of money, even if there is small chance of winning you feel miserable , your blood preasure goes up, you have to witness your money perishing in front of you so owner of casino can have it to buy himself luxury...lets not be fools...you are not addicted man..
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148 days clean 🙏 goodluck to all out there who struggle with this compulsive disease
wow i wish i can be like you
Hope you are still clean and going strong man gambling is such a destructive thing it’s almost ruined my life but I’m getting help
Hope your still clean
Keep her lit
I believe it’s 3 years and 148 days now
One time I won $800 at the casino. I knew I should go home. However I told myself " hey let me play just $100 of this. Who knows, maybe I'll turn a good night into a great night. If I lose, who cares, I can then leave with a really good $700. However after losing the $100, now I say to myself " ehhh I couldddd try just $100 more. If I lose that I'll leave with that remaining $600. Still a heckuva day right? " Well next thing I know I'm down to $300 and my thought process changes to " omg I can't leave with a measley $300 when I had a really nice $800 three hours ago!!! I absolutely HAVE to get that $500 back!!! Then I'll be back to $800 and THIS TIME I'll leave ( supposedly ) " Down to $200, down to $100, down to $20. Need gas but say screw it, down to $0. Now I want to puke and/or kick myself in the nuts. Mentally exhausted, stressed out, sickening feeling as I have a walk of shame to my car 😢😭😡🤬🤮
My story
You've described it so well
@@paulkyeremah1953 Thanks. It's a horrendous illness.
It's absolutely correct. This addition is evil
This sounds like me
Please pray for me. I am trying my best to stop gambling. Lost 30k in less than 2 years. I have a son I need to take care of
Hey my brother. I pray for you bro. I know exactly how you feel. The enthusiasm to win big keeps our shot at life so darkened. We feel useless and imprisoned. We lose our worth and feel like there's no life outside gambling. But there's freedom on the other side. Coming out of gambling gives you your life back. It shall be well bro
I also need prayers...
@@nomathembakhoza2892 I used to be deep in gambling too I lost everything until I met a guy who introduced me to FX trading
Never stop the madness
PRAYER ONLY WORKS IF YOU TAKE ACTIONS TO GO GET THE HELP YOU NEED..
LIKE TREATMENT FOR YOUR GAMBLING ADDICTION
no.. please.. there is no healthy gambling.. or fun gambling.. its evil .. and eats your money always giving you nothing in return
So true!!!
John Justjohn yes
Untrue. I've been going to the casinos all my life and although I've had losing sessions I don't have a scar from it. These things, these people who lose it all, just have themselves to blame but they insist on blaming the casino for their weak mindedness and lack of willpower.
Addiction is jus a PC word in the medical world because it sounds nicer then saying "weak minded and/or lacking willpower."
John Justjohn TRUTH!!!!
chasing losses is my problem. i must stop this insanity. the only way is to stop. the money you lost is dead money. let it go and get your life back. Good luck to all .jim buco
Thank you for your comment and for sharing your experience with changing your mentality about gambling.
Thank you I needed to hear this because I’m chasing right now
On may 5th, I woke up at 5 am. I had been dreaming of the number 5 all night. I had the 5 dollar special at the diner for breakfast. I filled my car up with gas, it topped off at exactly 5 dollars. I said I have to go to the race track, it was 5 miles away. I got there at 5pm, just in time for the 5th race. I bet 5 thousand on the #5 horse.
Sure enough, she came in 5th.
That's an OLDDDDDD joke.
🤣🤣🤣
When I was a child, my dad ( gambling addict ) took me and my brothers to casinos, bingo halls, etc. We had to stand outside of the rope, where the gambling machines were. At bingo, he even let me dob the cards as a 10 - 11 year old. It was a different time back then and I think he knew the owner. So they let me do that. Anyway, putting a naive, impressionable, easily manipulated child in that environment is hideous. Two of us three brothers became massive gambling addicts, as soon as we were of age. Not a coincidence obviously. I have a ton of debt right now and it makes me sick. Wish he had waited for mom to come home from work, then go gamble by himself. Leave us kids out of it. What a horrible addiction. Absolutely financial obliterating, stressful, depressing, life destroying illness 😭
That can not be changed now - the sooner you forgive him and take responsibility yourself the better. Stop gambling seek help the sooner the better. Gambling is a big bad fraud and (we) gamblers always lose.
Stop blaming everyone but urself. Ur a dumbass. Just pay your bills, put a set amount of money towards a saving account and an interest account. WHATEVER IS LEFT U CAN GAMBLE AWAY. that's it. I gamble sometimes and saved up 20k last year. Just don't be an idiot.
"It's legal, socially acceptable, and widely available" ... Yep! So true. I live in Las Vegas, NV a job brought me here. At first, I was a conservative gambler. When I got paid, I will spend no more than $100. Last year in September, I went to the casino to see a movie. I played slots for a little before the movie and broke even. After the movie, as I was walking out I said let me play this slot one more time. Lo and behold, I got a bonus round and won almost $800. That is when my gambling problem begin. I've been chasing that exhilaration ever since, and it has cost me a lot financially. I am trying to get out of Las Vegas and return to a "normal city". Word of caution: if you have an addictive personality like myself, DO NOT MOVE TO LAS VEGAS or cities that have casinos.
Edit. I live in Dallas Fort Worth metroplex since July 2017. The nearest casinos are between 1hour and 3 hours away. I have more self control now. My finances has improved drastically with job advancement and reduced gambling. The nearby casinos are tribal and the slot machines just don't payout like Vegas. I think they are rigged and the casino can't be monitored externally because the tribes are sovereign. I am at a point where its exhausting to drive that far away and not even break even most of time. I have hit two jackpots since I been here but other than my play is lackluster. I have reduced the amount of money and time I invest in those casinos. I rather drive 3 hours east to Shreveport to get a true gambling experience
MissLoneStar07 Thanks for sharing
Just about everywhere in the continental US there are casinos. All states except Utah and Hawaii have Indian tribal casinos. And remember that gambling isn’t just about casinos. Playing the lottery and even entering a charity raffle are also forms of gambling. To live more than a few hours drive from any casino you’d have to live deep in central Texas or in Hawaii.
I lived in Vegas for eleven years...ruined me!!!
But the next time you go, you will go it all and I mean every last dollar you can scrape together, and go it all on the first hand. It's the only way. Try Baccarat, and you will win.
Thanks for sharing your story
Such a horrible feeling to blow your paycheck within 2 - 3 hours of getting it. Driving home with tears in your eyes and wondering how in the hell am I gonna pay for gas/groceries the next 13 days? Loans? Credit cards? Pawn shop? All terrible choices 😢
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Prayers for you
This comment is exactly my thoughts
I done been there too many times but ask and I swear I’m doin fine 😎 ❤
Folks, even this is a 6 year old clip, but it's a timeless interview and great conclusion of what gambling has been done to our life.
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Great job Mike! Thank you for bringing this to light. Gambling Disorder is a serious addiction. This is great education and awareness.
i totally agree.
I remember being 20 years old and walking into GA for the first time. Sat down told my story after losing $1100 that football season, and one of the members said, don't be like us......you don't want to be here at 40-45 years of age wishing you had stopped. Stop for that wife you will have in the future. WISH I had listened better and taken them more seriously. 45, divorced and $300,000 later still fighting this nonsense. It's insanity yet I inevitably keep going back for more......why why why!? I just don't want my son to EVER go through what I have gone through these past 25+ years.
Your story give me strenght man, im 25 and will listen to your story, for the wife and children that i will have in the future
This is heartbreaking, the best way to forget about betting is forget about the cash you have lost and move on with life, in life there are more important things than betting and gambling, 1 day free from betting and gambling, not easy but i know i will overcome
I am 34 and have 3.5 years of gambling addiction. I have had very bad moments and lost close to 100k, money that I really needed. I will take your advice now for my future wife and family. I hope you quit and find God and help. GOD BLESS YOU.
@@Simonnjuguna_ keep it up you can do it. If you REALLY REALLY want a change!
@@sloththeartist6282 I hope you do buddy.....I just stumbled upon this video again, and totally forgot that I had visited it before and left this comment above. I had been doing well--and screwed up again.....for the 1000th time. This addiction is no joke......just wish it would go away but here I am again. SMH
13 days clean - 27 more to go for lent
Gambling again?
How did it go ?
I really enjoyed listening to this man speak
Self awareness and proffessionsional help and of course desire to stop gambling is the utmost key to recovery.
Michael Mooney's story is real deal, chasing losses is how the casino traps you, it is a nasty addiction.
Well said!
I hate my gambling addiction! I literally feel sick to my stomach and yet I hide it from those I love. Lord help me
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People with true addictive personalities commonly drop one addiction by replacing it with a new one.
Seek for deliverance! It's behind spirit!
I went through the same.
I need to meet Mr. Mooney! His explanation of a gambling addict is too spot on! The Gorilla analogy was spot on because that’s what’s going on in my head. This is quite inspirational…
Thank you for your comment.
This is very true. "It easy to get money through gambling but the problem is leaving with the money.
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER 🗣DO NOT SIGN A SELF EXCLUSION. YOU ARE SIGNING YOUR RIGHTS AWAY! YOU WILL GO BACK THEY WILL ALLOW YOU THEN CATCH YOU AND JAIL IT IS!! FIND A SAFER SOLUTION. GOD BE WITH YOU❤❤❤❤
I want to stop gambling for ever
I have lost $100,000
it really makes me angry when I loose that much. and the temptation to win it back is higher than winning money when I haven't lost a thing. That's the trap . Just forget about the money and move on. It hurts but it helps
I have not relapsed
I want to be saying this ten years from now
I hate when i win then lose
250k
DO NOT SIGN SELF EXCLUSION. YOU WILL HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD
I keep relapsing, I need help.
Same here
Ban yourself from all casinos around you. I was compulsive gambler and I lost a lot. Once I banned myself from all casinos I started to see money in my bank account
Self exclusions
@@basemsayed3050 WRONG SELF EXCLUSION IS A SET UP. DON'T SIGN YOUR RIGHTS AWAY! THAT DOESN'T STOP THE ADDIC FROM GOING INSIDE. THEY WAIT UNTIL YOU WIN OR SWIPE YOUR I.D. THEN CHARGE YOU WITH CRIMINAL TRESPASSING. THAT'S LIKE HAVING CRACK IN FRONT OF A ADDICT WAIT UNTIL THEY TOUCH IT THEN SEND THEM TO JAIL THINK!
Me too bro. Its been a tough year for me
I keep watching this videos. My brother has almost 4-5 years that plays and is addicted to sport betting. He has lost a lot of money and now is about to lose his family. We have offered him support, that he can tell us everything, if he sees that he can’t let it go he can tell us that. But I dont know anymore what to do, i feel hopeless. My mom and dad are devastated
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Losing is the worst feeling in the world
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11:30 its true, the more you win the more it sticks to your brain that you will gamble more,even after living the casino.there is no Good coming out of this ! you end up losing your money the next day you come to place bets!
TODAY IS THE DAY I QUIT GAMBLING
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my gambling addiction starts when i win or i lose it creates chaos in my life if i win i increase bets to get more if i lose i try to win it back what i have learned is i cannot make the 1st bet and i will be ok it is hard though the temptation of it is extreme as i am constantly thinking about what if today is my day and so on my loses will never come back in GA one bloke said to me stop chasing good money for bad money its 100% true we never win back our loses.
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Thanks. Informative. My sister's boyfriend can't seem to control himself with gambling. He has stolen money from her and he lies about where he's going and ends up at the slot machines. I'm trying to understand the uncontrollable urge that grips someone to do this. It can turn a person into someone that they don't morally want to be.
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I’m at the point now if I don’t stop tomorrow will be late. I need help but not sure what to do at this moment.
Desperately need help now. Anyone out there with some good ideas???? ❤️❤️❤️
You need a support system. You need dloved ones willing to help. That's the only way. You can't do it alone
Start attending GA meetings .Thats what did it for me .
Hey i have an idea... Exchange that behaviour for something else...at time when you went gambling just go doing something else instead of that, go to gym, excercise, or if you like games play online game which you can play with other players and communicate with them , like war thunder game, its cool for spending hours when you are bored , of course you will need some time to research all tanks before joining squadrons and playing with other people witn headphones and microphone, its fun when you can hear and talk to your team mates, well in any case its better than staying at the casino .
Hey Emma you can always talk to me...i am expert for casino ...when you feel like playing send me a message i will than send you my bank account and you can donate money to me instead to casino.. I love you Emma, i am saying that because its better option :)..you will feel better if you give money for good cause rather than give it to casino, they already have too much :)
If it's casinos..do Self exclusions. This keeps you off the property or arrested for trespassing. Hope you are healing. Text me if you need to talk. Let me know who you are and I will reply.
God bless you sir stay strong I am going to gamblers anonymous on Monday I hope for the same results as you 🙏
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I absolutely enjoyed listening to Michael , I think his name is . And the main reason I enjoyed it is because he told almost my same story .
I have been sober in.AA 1 year longer than he's been abstinent from gambling . I went places my drinking never even took me . And of course , I was doing that while sober . Ironically , I got the same recovery date in both 12 step programs , just different years . August 21st 1990 and 2016 .
I would like to know how to volunteer for an interview . Both , AA recovery , and GA recovery .
I’ve been playing poker for over 4 years spending about $20 per session. It’s my hobby and a social function. Just like playing bridge or bingo. I have no desire to up the stakes. Self control is key. I play to win, not for the winnings/payout which is very small.
You sound like you are apart of the casino
@@dalion7790 Not at all. I actually have cut back and now spend $30 per month. I play online and it averages out to 50 cents per game. If I played golf, I’d be spending more money. Buying golf balls, golf rounds, golf carts, meals and drinks. Add up to thousands of dollars per year.
Finally someone sensible. Yep. Just spend what u have left after bills and saving. Set a cap. These people are dumbasses.
He isn't lying! Slots are every where now! There is a slot at a gas station right near my house. Detroit has THREE casinos.
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I need this. Thanks
So true what this man is saying.
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My ex has been addicted since high school and still has never sought help. His mommy pays for his life so he can gamble his wages.
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Ur ex also lives rent free in ur head 😅
@@gaweindegraaf ur an idiot
Thank you so much for sharing Sir! i have a gambling addiction i lost 260.00 today 😢
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Michael you are awesome .
We couldn't agree more! Thanks for your comment!
walking away from addiction means i have to throw some people away, i wont be nice about quitting! im going to be mean as hell if i have to be!
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I am struggling with gambling am in debt because of it how will I get out of it.
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wow thank you u
Been there done that !
100% true , gambling addiction is terrible addiction on the world, life is no hope , 8/25/24 I just want to end my life. 25 years of gambling lost everything 😢😢😢, God bless to all gambling addiction!
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thank you
Thank you.
I'm scare of relapsing
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Jesus...i dont understand..i spend two days in casino, today and yesterday, i spent around 20 bucks each day...well even that is too much and sure i dont plan to do that again, but please man, what addiction ?... You dont have addiction, just dont go there, because you are feeling bad when there is possibility of losing alot of money, even if there is small chance of winning you feel miserable , your blood preasure goes up, you have to witness your money perishing in front of you so owner of casino can have it to buy himself luxury...lets not be fools...you are not addicted man..
You are a looser
Self exclusions
So am I Eric u, not sure what I'm going to do yet but goung to need some help...
I did the same thing pitching pennies than quarters and dice gambling house lost whole paycheck i went cold turkey.
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Beating it❤
SO DO U THINK *(** GAMBLING ADDICTION **) IS OR COULD ALSO HAVE A GENETIC LINK. ..LIKE ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLISM??? OR COCAINE & COCAINE....
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bellissimooo
Not hard to win?? Seriously? I think the casinos would beg to differ with that … house always wins in the end
I've been addicted to online roulette gambling for 13 years * 16 hours a day
I destroyed my life 😢😢😢
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@@mihealthymind3497 thank you
I'm addicted to work and save a lot of money babyyyy...lol...😅🤣😂...!
I want to be like you
Casinos: loosing a thousand takes half an hour, winning two thousand takes a miracle. Casinos need to be banned for false advertising.