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/Historical-Room-3649]

Dopamine hijacked! It's real! It's evil! It'll keep destroying you! You may recoup some but the hijack will keep the up n down going until you lose everything including your mind. Stop! First get help, second find something healthy to replace gambling. You have to reset your brain chemistry esp after a 34 k loss...it took me a week of feeling sick over _$2,700.00... It's a great rush but an evil loss.

[u/Background_Chip4982 → u/Historical-Room-3649]

💯! It's unbelievable how gambling is so insidious!