Gambling too much?

Question

I have really been feeling like I NEED to gamble. Im married and I buy lottery tickets and scratch offs and I sneak to the casino. I need help. I feel like its an overwhelming urge to spend money on the off chance I can win. Any advice on how to stop?

Answer 1

Hey bruh, if you are winning and making that paper gambling, then dont quit. If you start losing hundreds and even thousands of dollars at the casino then you should stop for a day or two to cool off, its kinda like Tilt when playing poker, if you lose a big money hand to a bad beat then you should sit out a couple of hands to cool off so you dont go all in and spend it all. The same concept applies to all gambling situations.Just try to become a pro at whatever you do and if you make a profit then take the money and run! hope this helps.

Answer 2

You're describing classic addictive behavior.  The feeling that you 'need' it, the lying/sneaking, the acting out in various ways instead of just one ...

It's not just gambling, it's the same pattern with p**n, alcohol, drugs, s*x, even internet usage or work.  You are 'self-medicating.'

Going to a GA meeting or GA-wanabee meeting would be a good idea, but what you really need is some one-on-one counseling.  You need to understand your own motivations and be willing to be honest with yourself and your spouse first, and then you'll have the strength to deal with your compulsions.

G Luck.

Answer 3

call 1 800 admit it  for help

Answer 4

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check it out its very help full

Answer 5

I'm just like you...in fact I'm going to AC this Sunday :)  Just make sure all your bills are paid etc...and go have fun

Answer 6

Repeat after me " I Have A Better Chance Of Winning If I Flush My Money Down The Toilet". Now to keep your mind occupied take a study course or do puzzles in the paper.

Answer 7

Call Gamblers Anonymous.  You should be able to google it and find a list of meetings in your area.  Please-just swallow your pride and get to a meeting!  You'll be glad you did!!!

Answer 8

1-800-bets off

Answer 9

Have your other handle the money so you won't get the urge to spend money.

Answer 10

For starters, lay off the lottery tickets, you will lose far less money dollar for dollar in a casino.

Step two if up to you and your personal motivation

If you indeed need to gamble, maybe you should learn to gamble in a game where you will win money by learnign to play poker, or count cards at blackjack tables, then your problem wont be a problem anymore and you can still gamble.