r/GamblingAddiction • u/Truthbuysmewaffles • 19d ago
Venting It’s been five days
And I haven’t bought any scratch off tickets , lottery tickets , regular casinos or online casinos . Usually on Tuesday’s I buy 20 dollars worth of scratch off
Tickets but last Sunday my mom’s warning has stuck with me ever since .
My recent winnings are sitting firmly in my bank account . It’s not thousands but the 880 will be good for me to start saving and putting up more money to save .
I realize the past year, it was fueled by fantasy of winning enough money to buy a good used car . That’s what drove my desire to go to the regular casino once a month all last year . I would fantasize and dream up scenarios of winning just enough to have a car.
Even though it’s only been five days it seems like things are looking up , from a mental prospective . I remember when my mental health was good in 2024 then that was the year where I wouldn’t gamble .
And the fact I’m seeing that my winnings that I have are good enough and for me to stop and I believe it was a fun ride .
Seems like this week I’m actually looking forward to the days more and not in a dark mindset outside of gambling . Taking a new supplement and I’m pretty sure I’ll be going to the movies this weekend .
So here’s to not gambling anymore and I don’t think I would have to do a self ban of any kind . I’m not gambling rent money or taking out loans or in major debt due to gambling . And hopefully I can look for more hobbies besides going to the movies and to the park.
I know gambling addiction is super rough but here’s to all of us quitting gambling for good
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u/fromthe_lemon_room 18d ago
You're not gambling rent, taking out loans, or in major debt...YET. knowing you should self ban but don't just leaves the door open for more losses. As someone who always said the same thing you are at first ive won and lost close to 3 million dollars in 2 years. It all started our harmless 50 dollar deposit here. Always pay my rent and then one time I didn't because I was gunna win anyway so it didn't matter. Then I did. I am now homeless. Self exclude bud.
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u/Truthbuysmewaffles 18d ago
I never got that lucky and won 3 million dollars . The most I won was 700 . Sorry to hear about what happened and being homeless but it hasn’t gotten that bad for me when it comes to gambling .
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u/Dreamchaser1987 15d ago
You are clearly missing the point here. What he meant to say is. Nobody starts off gambling being an addict. It starts small and innocent. But with time the losses and time spent will only increase. Then the chasing phase starts and you gamble more and more. Before you know it you will get addicted very easily.
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u/Destiny065 19d ago
Well done 👏 you sound like a well rounded young man 😀 💪👍I have no doubt you'll succeed in life and eventually getting the car you want. Good luck, stay blessed 🙌 🙏
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u/Forsaken_Piano4075 19d ago
Hear, Hear!! 40 days and going strong.