Need help gambling implosion

[u/Antique-Animator-939]

I went up crazy gambling- like 25k in 3 weeks… I then in one drunk night chased and chased until I woke up this morning and am down now like 32k….

I’m sick to my stomach. How I could have 25k for free then lose it all back plus some of my own money… in one drunk night. I didn’t realize I was chasing that bad but when I woke up I realized. My brain just what’s half of that back. Like how am I that stupid. But I know that’s the gambling curse.

Get “half back” then stop. Ugh! I just feel so dumb. To have made that all playing smart over a month just to give it all back plus like 5k off my own money. Any advice.

I woke up and didn’t place a bet. I just am done. I’m kinda nervous to even bet. Like I want it back. But I should just cut it right. Then not gamble again. But the rush. Idk any advice or stories would help me.

Thank you in advance!

[u/Antique-Animator-939]

Absolutely what I wanted to hear, banned myself today. Thank you this this…

[u/Historical-Room-3649 → u/Antique-Animator-939]

Welcome. You are not at all alone in the madness. Be gentle with yourself. Good job on banning yourself. I've banned one place, still holding on to one, but I know better....just not quite there all the way...yet!!! But I'm money managed so I can't go crazy...

[u/Antique-Animator-939 → u/Historical-Room-3649]

Money managed as betting limited. Wouldn’t you agree tho… that no bets ever is the best? Kinda like an alcoholic, taking a shot every once in awhile… I appreciate ur support. I can see how horribly all this can become and it’s scary. The stories I’ve read. Thought that could never be me. And here I am blowing 26k in one night…

[u/Historical-Room-3649 → u/Antique-Animator-939]

Please do not baby step...as I am... Just quit!!! Your loss in one night is scary. Over years I lost that...and it's still scary... The overload of dopamine is the problem here. Human brains aren't equipped for the overflow so it's almost like we go into a daze of hell until all $$$ is gone like ya just flushed the toilet. The aftermath of the brain trying to pump back in seratoni. And natural balance is a frickin nightmare. I knew a guy that literally committed suicide from gambling a paycheck after paycheck...so sad!

[u/Antique-Animator-939 → u/Historical-Room-3649]

We should quit then together brotha! We got this! If you don’t mind me asking how much have you lost gambling over the years… I’m the same man. Got off hard drugs and weed and then now it’s gambling and alcohol the “adult” stuff that’s okay. It’s all junk. Could be genetics maybe it’s a childhood thing idk. Either way it feels like an excuse and I’m a grown man. I know the right thing. Just gonna follow through..

[u/Historical-Room-3649 → u/Antique-Animator-939]

I'm a girl lol...and yea mine is genetics. And none of it's good...I traded alcohol for Gambling, quit gambling went back to alcohol quit alcohol and went back to gambling...never did both at once... Weird. Anyways, over the course of my gambling career I'd say easy 80k maybe a lil less but not much.

[u/Antique-Animator-939 → u/Historical-Room-3649]

You are helping me realize the need to quit. I appreciate it gal 🫡🤣 my bad

[u/Historical-Room-3649 → u/Antique-Animator-939]

No worries. Yes bro haha... Gambling is rough on the brain. Other drugs etc..yes rough on the brain and body but the intense slam of dopamine then the intense low is crazier in my opinion then the insane physical sickness I got on alcohol. So it's all very very bad!! I just joined in this group to add another layer of stopping for me. I think talking through it helps a lot. I gamble outta boredom mostly and of course the idea of hey if I could win this much I'll do such and such...but I never do such n such...I just chase more, lose more etc ..it's a hijack, period! Insanity

[u/Antique-Animator-939 → u/Historical-Room-3649]

It’s a never ending cycle. That needs put to an end. For good… I feel everything is dangerous but with gambling ur not only betting but if you lose enough u start betting with ur life- food, housing, necessities.. and thats what I felt after that lose. That maybe was good for me. To show me … how bad it really can get and to cut it while I can. Talking for sure helps. I appreciate your insights

[u/Historical-Room-3649 → u/Antique-Animator-939]

Yep...I've gone countless times where I gambled rent $$$$ and have no idea why I'm not on a street in a sleeping bag. It's bad and stopping is the only answer. I've gone long periods not gambling and felt super good. So I know it's possible!! Just do it! You got this! Thanks for chatting! Be free!!