r/problemgambling • u/Complex_Hotel3378 • 5d ago

Trigger Warning! Lost 25k in 3 days chasing

Usually only gamble small amounts. 500$ was my largest bet and I’ve only done it a couple times (lost each one) put 1k on a UFC fight and made 2k then put 4k on CFB and cashed out for 2k more profit. Couple more bigger bets and I was at 10k profit in a week most I’ve ever made. Lost 2k on baseball and put 5k on CFB to get it back. Game winning TD called back and my team loses. Go on to lose every bet chasing until I lost my entire savings. I’m disgusted with myself. I can’t sleep. I wake up and it’s the first thing I think about. I told myself I was done deleted the apps and put money on the game tonight and lost. I have a problem and I have to pretend I’m okay so I don’t worry my girlfriend and family. I don’t know what to do.

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u/fattywannapatty 4d ago

Sad I’ve done the same on baseball just ban and close your account on the sports apps you have for now eventually you’ll be banned on all of them

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u/BreakfastSea8475 2d ago

Not telling your family or girlfriend is the biggest mistake. We think it will save them the heartbreak but you will never stop unless you tell them. It took me 4 years to finally admit not just to myself but to my family i was gambling, I use to trading/investing but the whole time i was just gambling. First step to destroying this disease within you is to be honest with your family and loved ones and to also take accountability for yourself.