Gambling addiction

ChineseGuy · 12-06-2008, 01:19 AM

anyone?

I think i have too much time on my hands these days and this is starting to become a problem...

anyone else have the same problem as me?

Bimmer Nerd · 12-06-2008, 01:22 AM

if you have too much time on your hands, do something OTHER than gambling that will sound like fun, exciting and keep your mind of gambling, i don't have any kind of problem like that but thats just a suggestion, well for example me and my friend are in high school (not much to do as usual

) and we like to work on his car, just chill at coffee bean or just cruise around in a car, go to friends house and so on.

good luck

mpimping · 12-06-2008, 01:46 AM

do you play online? it's in your blood man. try to get help or a gf or church, a hobby or anything.

Blake · 12-06-2008, 01:51 AM

i used to gamble online and sports bet a lot, but i'm a terrible gambler because i never know when to just quit. for me, i just got sick of blowing money out the window with no return. i was able to just quit and walk away. i limit my gambling to trips to vegas or new orleans though, and i've started to bring set amounts of cash with me so i don't overspend. it's tough to walk away from it though, the promise of striking it rich easily is a very attractive variable, but will easily cloud your judgment if you let it.

mpimping · 12-06-2008, 01:56 AM

where do you live?

TTexan · 12-06-2008, 03:52 AM

Erm. I too have a gambling problem, but I can support myself financially so I don't find a problem with it.

Make sure you are doing it for fun, otherwise why do it?

Know your limits, respect your bankroll, live life without regret.

That's the only advice I have, as shitty as it may seem.

No matter what advice you get, you will still be who you want to be.

I go to Vegas every 4 months or so, set aside what I can afford to lose (aka not money that I need/savings/rent/car/life).

I don't see a problem with spending your "extra" money the way you see fit. I could have traveled around the world multiple times by now, I'd rather go to Vegas and have fun the way I like to have it.

Online, I would stay away from it, there is not ambiance or nostalgia associated with it.

If you really need to talk to someone who understands you, shoot me a PM, I won't blow smoke up your ass when it comes to this.

GL

ChineseGuy · 12-06-2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpimping

do you play online? it's in your blood man. try to get help or a gf or church, a hobby or anything.

I don't play online

Sometimes gfs doesn't just appear in my life whenever I want one, sigh...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blake

i used to gamble online and sports bet a lot, but i'm a terrible gambler because i never know when to just quit. for me, i just got sick of blowing money out the window with no return. i was able to just quit and walk away. i limit my gambling to trips to vegas or new orleans though, and i've started to bring set amounts of cash with me so i don't overspend. it's tough to walk away from it though, the promise of striking it rich easily is a very attractive variable, but will easily cloud your judgment if you let it.

I wish i can quit and walk away. Last time it lasted 2 weeks before i started to go in the casino again, and i got MORE addicted to make up for that 2 weeks that i spent without it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpimping

where do you live?

North pole...can't you read?......

jaykay....Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTexan

Erm. I too have a gambling problem, but I can support myself financially so I don't find a problem with it.

Make sure you are doing it for fun, otherwise why do it?

Know your limits, respect your bankroll, live life without regret.

That's the only advice I have, as shitty as it may seem.

No matter what advice you get, you will still be who you want to be.

I go to Vegas every 4 months or so, set aside what I can afford to lose (aka not money that I need/savings/rent/car/life).

I don't see a problem with spending your "extra" money the way you see fit. I could have traveled around the world multiple times by now, I'd rather go to Vegas and have fun the way I like to have it.

Online, I would stay away from it, there is not ambiance or nostalgia associated with it.

If you really need to talk to someone who understands you, shoot me a PM, I won't blow smoke up your ass when it comes to this.

GL

HOLY SHIT...if you actually live close to I would booze for you for the whole night and we can talk about this...

You make a very good point....I don't feel as bad right now

Razzy · 12-06-2008, 12:40 PM

gambling is useless. The easier you get the money the easier it will go.

BoostedBMW · 12-06-2008, 12:52 PM

Just try to put in your mind that you are NOT going to win. Then you will realize that its a waste of your money. I know that some people are just addicted to the rush that you get from gambling more so than actually winning money so try to find a hobby that will give you that without wasting so much cash. Start tracking your car, go skydiving, buy a motorcycle, play paintball, go out with friends, shoot a gun... anything is better than pissing cash away from gambling.

Speedtrap · 12-06-2008, 02:26 PM

Just be careful dude; if not it wil take over your life and you could love everything - your work, life, friends, gf, etc, etc....get a hobby if you cannot get a gf...surf the internet for a gf or something...or surf the internet for porn...

better than gambling....easy on the pocket with your dick

canucklion · 12-06-2008, 02:30 PM

prostitutes

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChineseGuy

Sometimes gfs doesn't just appear in my life whenever I want one, sigh...

Tondtar · 12-06-2008, 04:17 PM

As long as

a) you don't use other people's money

and ...

b) masturbate while gambling

I don't see anything wrong with it

mpimping · 12-06-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tondtar

As long as

a) you don't use other people's money

and ...

b) masturbate while gambling

I don't see anything wrong with it

? gambling is the worst addiction he is sure to lose everything...

Blake · 12-06-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tondtar

b) masturbate while gambling

wut?

Tondtar · 12-06-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpimping

? gambling is the worst addiction he is sure to lose everything...

well, may be but ...If he masturbates while doing it, it's even worse - specially in a casino

GAM3OVR85 · 12-06-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

prostitutes

gthirtyfizle · 12-06-2008, 04:57 PM

No time to stop now.... lol PACKMANNNNNN

mpimping · 12-06-2008, 05:06 PM

he would get banned which is good for him... According to the casino i am up this year. why don't you send me your money via full tilt?

c0nstant · 12-06-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Man get a good addiction like world of warcraft or sex or something.

Man give some good advice like counseling or treatment or gam-anon or something.

c0nstant · 12-06-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

This coming from you? I havent been here long but your not the most serious of posters either.

Im actually a suicide counselor and work with many addicts of different sorts. The last thing anybody needs is a hundred replies all saying go get help. The OP already knows he is starting to show a problem and thus has time to fix it. Yes, im an expert. So, OP, go find something else less bad to obsess about for a while.

easy there, just giving you a hard time

lablueboy · 12-07-2008, 01:15 AM

If you have money to gamble, you already won..

gthirtyfizle · 12-07-2008, 06:23 AM

I told u this was no time to stop hahahah man o man do i love boxing....

12-06-2008, 01:19 AM	#1
ChineseGuy QuickShifter 144 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: Black E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Pole iTrader: (2)	Gambling addiction anyone? I think i have too much time on my hands these days and this is starting to become a problem... anyone else have the same problem as me?
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12-06-2008, 01:22 AM	#2
Bimmer Nerd Major General 525 Rep 7,783 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (12)	if you have too much time on your hands, do something OTHER than gambling that will sound like fun, exciting and keep your mind of gambling, i don't have any kind of problem like that but thats just a suggestion, well for example me and my friend are in high school (not much to do as usual ) and we like to work on his car, just chill at coffee bean or just cruise around in a car, go to friends house and so on. good luck
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12-06-2008, 01:46 AM	#3
mpimping Banned 867 Rep 336 Posts Drives: gti Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny,ny iTrader: (0)	do you play online? it's in your blood man. try to get help or a gf or church, a hobby or anything.
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12-06-2008, 01:51 AM	#4
Blake Banned 795 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	i used to gamble online and sports bet a lot, but i'm a terrible gambler because i never know when to just quit. for me, i just got sick of blowing money out the window with no return. i was able to just quit and walk away. i limit my gambling to trips to vegas or new orleans though, and i've started to bring set amounts of cash with me so i don't overspend. it's tough to walk away from it though, the promise of striking it rich easily is a very attractive variable, but will easily cloud your judgment if you let it.
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12-06-2008, 01:56 AM	#5
mpimping Banned 867 Rep 336 Posts Drives: gti Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny,ny iTrader: (0)	where do you live?
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12-06-2008, 03:52 AM	#6
TTexan Verizon Expert 22 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 08 JB 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, Tx iTrader: (3)	Erm. I too have a gambling problem, but I can support myself financially so I don't find a problem with it. Make sure you are doing it for fun, otherwise why do it? Know your limits, respect your bankroll, live life without regret. That's the only advice I have, as shitty as it may seem. No matter what advice you get, you will still be who you want to be. I go to Vegas every 4 months or so, set aside what I can afford to lose (aka not money that I need/savings/rent/car/life). I don't see a problem with spending your "extra" money the way you see fit. I could have traveled around the world multiple times by now, I'd rather go to Vegas and have fun the way I like to have it. Online, I would stay away from it, there is not ambiance or nostalgia associated with it. If you really need to talk to someone who understands you, shoot me a PM, I won't blow smoke up your ass when it comes to this. GL
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12-06-2008, 12:40 PM	#8
Razzy Lieutenant 262 Rep 509 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	gambling is useless. The easier you get the money the easier it will go.
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12-06-2008, 12:52 PM	#9
BoostedBMW Moderator 134 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	Just try to put in your mind that you are NOT going to win. Then you will realize that its a waste of your money. I know that some people are just addicted to the rush that you get from gambling more so than actually winning money so try to find a hobby that will give you that without wasting so much cash. Start tracking your car, go skydiving, buy a motorcycle, play paintball, go out with friends, shoot a gun... anything is better than pissing cash away from gambling.
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12-06-2008, 02:26 PM	#10
Speedtrap Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,798 Posts Drives: A very fast car :) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Just be careful dude; if not it wil take over your life and you could love everything - your work, life, friends, gf, etc, etc....get a hobby if you cannot get a gf...surf the internet for a gf or something...or surf the internet for porn... better than gambling....easy on the pocket with your dick __________________
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12-06-2008, 04:17 PM	#12
Tondtar 12 yr old Juvie 1137 Rep 881 Posts Drives: His Mom Crazy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: El Lay iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 (RIP in 2011) ... [0.00]	As long as a) you don't use other people's money and ... b) masturbate while gambling I don't see anything wrong with it
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12-06-2008, 04:57 PM	#17
gthirtyfizle Colonel 192 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	No time to stop now.... lol PACKMANNNNNN
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12-06-2008, 05:06 PM	#18
mpimping Banned 867 Rep 336 Posts Drives: gti Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny,ny iTrader: (0)	he would get banned which is good for him... According to the casino i am up this year. why don't you send me your money via full tilt?
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12-07-2008, 01:15 AM	#21
lablueboy Private First Class 9 Rep 110 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: OK iTrader: (0)	If you have money to gamble, you already won..
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12-07-2008, 06:23 AM	#22
gthirtyfizle Colonel 192 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	I told u this was no time to stop hahahah man o man do i love boxing....
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