Thanks for the support boys. Honestly, I'm not looking for a pity party here. I just want to get my story out there, so hopefully people can avoid losing control like me. This next few weeks is going to be difficult, but now I can focus on family, my Masters, etc....I've been a walking zombie for weeks, and hopefully this will allow me to live a bit.
You married? Does the wife know or are you hiding?
Good luck and take care of your family. If you have not told your wife I would keep it quite. The last thing you need is more stress.Originally Posted by Regul8er
Thanks for the support boys. Honestly, I'm not looking for a pity party here. I just want to get my story out there, so hopefully people can avoid losing control like me. This next few weeks is going to be difficult, but now I can focus on family, my Masters, etc....I've been a walking zombie for weeks, and hopefully this will allow me to live a bit.
Highs are highs and the lows are lows my man. Married with kids and a desk job I found sports betting to be my outlet, it was a way to shake my life up a bit and add some everyday thrill from the routine, shake things up a bit. the rush when you're in a tight game and come out with the cover is amazing, I think we seek that but over time that feeling dissipates. the wins don't feel as good as the losses hurt. if you're serious about it, talk it out on here a few more days then forget all about this forum. when you're engulfed in sports betting you're more prone to make another bet then bam right back in the hole.
Yes, I'm married. She does know about it, but she has no clue of the magnitude! She likes to go the casino and bet, but she won't lose more then $100. Yesterday alone I made 9 bets (4 on Arizona St including all those in game) and lost all 9 wagers..........let's just say I lost a couple grand.You married? Does the wife know or are you hiding?
I don't have kids......but my situation sounds very similar to yours my man. Nothing quite beats a last second cover.....until you lose in the same fashion on the next bet, lol. I have no money management, maybe the worst luck with regards to betting known to man, and it consumes my life. Hopefully this will be my opportunity to get a real handle on it. Life is too short to be messing around with something that really is a waste of time. Let's be honest, we don't win long term, and we put so much time, energy and emotion into it.Highs are highs and the lows are lows my man. Married with kids and a desk job I found sports betting to be my outlet, it was a way to shake my life up a bit and add some everyday thrill from the routine, shake things up a bit. the rush when you're in a tight game and come out with the cover is amazing, I think we seek that but over time that feeling dissipates. the wins don't feel as good as the losses hurt. if you're serious about it, talk it out on here a few more days then forget all about this forum. when you're engulfed in sports betting you're more prone to make another bet then bam right back in the hole.
Same boat, except my wife doesn't know at all.....It can be really rough..I know what you're going through.Yes, I'm married. She does know about it, but she has no clue of the magnitude! She likes to go the casino and bet, but she won't lose more then $100. Yesterday alone I made 9 bets (4 on Arizona St including all those in game) and lost all 9 wagers..........let's just say I lost a couple grand.
There's no "discipline" for people who bet like you've described. Sure it's the answer, but it ain't gonna happen. If you quit, you will have a better life.
I really wish I was alone in this matter, but I know there are others out there struggling like me, and likely many who are struggling way worse. There's a compilation of things that have built up that is making this extremely difficult to deal with and keep quiet. I've put myself in this situation and it's no one's fault but my own. This is a black cloud that hangs.....and I wish I could make go away. Even when I'm not betting and take long breaks, I think about it all the time. I wish there was a way to eliminate these thoughts permanently. I've never been involved with drugs, but I think I have a pretty good idea how drug addicts feel.
It's very hard to quit....sometimes I worry that I've rewired my brain to need the action...similar to an alcoholic. I've been very disciplined the last 4-5 months and play small units, so I hope I can just keep that up.
YEAH IT IS SO HARD TO BE DISCIPLINED. SOMETIMES I WOULD LOVE TO BET $50k ON A GAME BUT KNOW NOTHING IS A SURE THING.It's very hard to quit....sometimes I worry that I've rewired my brain to need the action...similar to an alcoholic. I've been very disciplined the last 4-5 months and play small units, so I hope I can just keep that up.
I guess I admire the guys here who can contain themselves, bet with discipline, and not let it consume their lives. As long as I have funds in an account, nothing else in my life matters......never thought I could be so messed up.
Hang in Regul8er it can only get better and please get help.I guess I admire the guys here who can contain themselves, bet with discipline, and not let it consume their lives. As long as I have funds in an account, nothing else in my life matters......never thought I could be so messed up.
My biggest problem is chasing... I have a hard time dealing with big time losing days.YEAH IT IS SO HARD TO BE DISCIPLINED. SOMETIMES I WOULD LOVE TO BET $50k ON A GAME BUT KNOW NOTHING IS A SURE THING.
YUP......we sound like one in the same. It's difficult when you lose in unimaginable ways in the last few seconds.....only to see a swings of 6 or 7 units, knowing now you have to win 7 straight just to get back to where you would have been. I say screw it, and try to win half of it back or all of it......and I lose 90% of the time when I do this.....its maddening! I need to get through this weekend.My biggest problem is chasing... I have a hard time dealing with big time losing days.
