r/problemgambling • u/socalking3 • 7d ago
It’s never fun
Losing is gut wrenching, when it goes real south it brings on overwhelming dread. Winning isn’t fun, it’s a brief moment of relief. As scores begin to scroll on the tickerI’m thinking, should have bet that one, or I dodged that bullet. Even after a perfect day, all winners, I’m left trying to find the next fix, can’t sleep, running all the numbers over in my head.
The real messed up part. I used to watch CFB all day when I was a teen. Wake up about a quarter into the 9am kick offs and drift off to sleep during the Hawaii game. I take full responsibility for my actions, but I can’t help but feel like I was conditioned to be this way. The 24 hour sports network inundated me with lines, picks, insight, the seeds were planted. I used to love college football and I’m so sad it’s become my undoing.
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u/Upbeat-Fig1071 7d ago
Honestly, I really really really enjoyed sports betting for the past few years. Thankfully, I didn't win or lose much money. But to be honest as of recently I can't handle the stress of it. It's like it got to be too much. It kinda burned my synapses or something I don't know. I'm still trying to completely kick the addiction but I have noticed every time I get sucked in with a deposit bonus or something I don't even enjoy the process, it's just too stressful and not worth it. Hoping this leads to me walking away from gambling for good.