I think I might need help. Vol: Addiction

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What's up NT.

It started early last month of April. I got into some money issues, so I had to find a way to come up with money...fast. I was always good with card games, poker, blackjack (or so I thought). I decided to hit the casino, which is 50 min from me. I play blackjack. In the first week, I came up with $1.5K, In the second week, I made $1.8K more. So in two weeks, I got $3.3K, straight cash. I thought to myself...hey, this is easy money. Then it all went downhill from there. The next week I went back to the casino, lost $5K, all in one night...from midnight up until 10am. The day was already ******, had arguments with gf, did bad on exams, etc. Yet, I still took myself to the damn casino. My mind wasn't focused, and I was just betting dumb amounts. A horrible run happened when I lost six straight hands...wasted $2K within that 5 min, betting $200+/hand. Being dumb and naive, I went back five more times the past two weeks thinking I could get my money back...lost another $5K. That money is from selling a bunch of shoes from my collection, and from my savings. Going to the casino has really taken a toll on my health, school work, and relationship. Every other min I'm thinking about blackjack hands and getting back my money. My friends and family, even the dealers, tell me the best solution is to stop going to casinos, because chasing your losses will only result in losing more. Yet, I just can't do it. I plan on going back Sunday, but only with $150 and playing $10-$15/hand. Even though it's less amount, I am still addicted. It's not only the money I'm wasting, but also the time. I really don't know how to stop myself from gambling. Anyone in similar situation and has overcome it?

Sorry for long post.
 
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save yourself that trip and take your girl out with that $150, man
 
every gambler is too focused on winning, never about the consequence of losing. everytime I hit the casinos, I always ask myself, am I ok if I leave the casino with a grand short? if no, I get the hell out of there.
 
Seen the title and assumed Al Audi.

Gonna be hard but just try to do other things. You're gonna lose a lot of money with nothing to show. You will lose your money and then you'll have to go suck **** for money.
 
The house always wins op.

Youre in a lose lose situation.

Ive had many vices but never gambling.....not a bettin cat.....but i know one thing for sure...

You kick that habbit youll b a better person for yourself and the people you love. Isnt that wat youd like?

Think op.
 
I dunno man, i've seen dudes lose their family over this and still never stop. They're always one win away.
 
Get professional help ASAP. When I was a kid, this lady that lived across the street from me use to be addicted to gambling. It got so bad that she put up the deed to the apartment building her and her husband owned and lost it at the casino. They got divorced after that and she never was the same.
 
Everyone has something.

My boy hits the casino 3-4x a week.

He likes the thrill.

But you seem to not enjoy it which is kinda scary.
 
Everyone has something.

My boy hits the casino 3-4x a week.

He likes the thrill.

But you seem to not enjoy it which is kinda scary.

The scary part is that I do enjoy it. When I step inside the casino and ready to sit down, I feel the rush. The adrenaline especially kicks in when I double down or do splits and a lot of money is at risk. My problem is not being able to leave. I can go in and build my initial $200 to $600, then end up losing it all plus additional withdrawals. On the night I lost $5K, I actually was able to turn my last $400 into $2.5K before losing it all like a dumbass. I need to learn to be satisfied with winning a couple hundred at a time. What sucks the most is when I lose so much then on the drive home thinking why the f I didnt just leave when I was up. Then now I'm at negative. Same **** over and over. Wish I didn't enjoy this **** so much, then maybe I wouldn't go so often
 
That's how we do, $100 a hand in blackjack, that ain't nothing :pimp:
But if you don't got the paper just bring a certain amount with you and leave the rest at home. I lost a few grand in casinos last year so I've been here, just inhibit a little self control
 
Ask the casino to ban you. 

Tell them you have a gambling problem and you're working on fighting it. 

I think it's called Voluntary Expulsion 
 
@Hyper  please come talk some sense into this man.

He needs some milk
 
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The scary part is that I do enjoy it. When I step inside the casino and ready to sit down, I feel the rush. The adrenaline especially kicks in when I double down or do splits and a lot of money is at risk. My problem is not being able to leave. I can go in and build my initial $200 to $600, then end up losing it all plus additional withdrawals. On the night I lost $5K, I actually was able to turn my last $400 into $2.5K before losing it all like a dumbass. I need to learn to be satisfied with winning a couple hundred at a time. What sucks the most is when I lose so much then on the drive home thinking why the f I didnt just leave when I was up. Then now I'm at negative. Same **** over and over. Wish I didn't enjoy this **** so much, then maybe I wouldn't go so often

Leave the wallet at home.

Bring the cash and ID only.

Doesn't sound like your in too deep.

Just livin that life.
 
Ask the casino to ban you. 

Tell them you have a gambling problem and you're working on fighting it. 

I think it's called Voluntary Expulsion 
I've thought about it, but they can't ban me. I just can't cash out chips. I'd probably still take my dumb self in there and play, if I win then give chips to a friend to cash out. If I lose the same old. Self control is what I really need
 
Leave the wallet at home.

Bring the cash and ID only.

Doesn't sound like your in too deep.

Just livin that life.
Yeah, only gonna bring cash and ID from now on. It's good that I'm still young and don't have too many responsibilities with money and stuff. Can't let this problem go on when I'm older
 
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