I need some serious help

InTheHole · 03-14-09, 05:11 PM

INcrease your bets...where is the State of the Union Video?

SlickFazzer · 03-14-09, 05:11 PM

Sorry to hear this OTW.

I would suggest finding a new hobby to help occupy your time.

I have heard people having good success with things like heavy drinking, woodwork, needle point, scrabble, and scrapbooking.

Be safe,
Slickfazzer

InTheHole · 03-14-09, 05:13 PM

Where the video ****o?

robmpink · 03-14-09, 05:15 PM

how old are you? If you were serious about needing help you wouldn't be thinking about a bash.

InTheHole · 03-14-09, 05:17 PM

Rob...u talking to me?

InTheHole · 03-14-09, 05:18 PM

Rob...put that Xtasy Killer back up as your avatar

onthewhat · 03-14-09, 05:18 PM

I am 22. Good point but I would go to the bash to meet posters, etc. And would go broke in the process

seaborneq · 03-14-09, 05:19 PM

First of all, leave this forum. This forum is for gamblers and degenerates. You cannot get help from any of us.
we are in the same hole that you are in. Would you ask someone stuck in a cave with you how to get out? No you want advice from someone not in the cave. Leave and never come back. Watch the games and ignore the lines, that will help. And the most important thing, change your favorite team. They are a bunch of losers also. You might want to get with the flavor of the week or month, Tennessee or Memphis. That should do it.

jjgold · 03-14-09, 05:21 PM

You need GA

Without it your only going to get worse, your real troubles have not begun yet. I feel sorry for you.

robmpink · 03-14-09, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by onthewhat

I am 22. Good point but I would go to the bash to meet posters, etc. And would go broke in the process

I know ga sounds gay but it really is the only thing. Don't waste your life if you can't control your gambling.

SlickFazzer · 03-14-09, 05:24 PM

We need to help.

Do the right thing OTW.

Kentucky GA Meeting Schedule

InTheHole · 03-14-09, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by seaborneq

First of all, leave this forum. This forum is for gamblers and degenerates. You cannot get help from any of us.
we are in the same hole that you are in. Would you ask someone stuck in a cave with you how to get out? No you want advice from someone not in the cave. Leave and never come back. Watch the games and ignore the lines, that will help. And the most important thing, change your favorite team. They are a bunch of losers also. You might want to get with the flavor of the week or month, Tennessee or Memphis. That should do it.

Seaborn..you never made it? I thought you were a sharp gambler

seaborneq · 03-14-09, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by InTheHole

Seaborn..you never made it? I thought you were a sharp gambler

As Bear Bryant would say. Son, I am a winner.

TPowell · 03-14-09, 05:29 PM

start drinking with friends Herman, during football season I always watched every game. Now, I hardly ever get to see late games. Its not a fix but it should help a little.

onthewhat · 03-14-09, 05:29 PM

Unfortunately I have nothing else besides gambling. Gambling validates me, without it I cannot function. I have had a couple of periods where I stopped for a brief period and just felt like a mess. I dont like the feeling of not gambling

robmpink · 03-14-09, 05:32 PM

The last time I went to ga, about 2 years ago, I answered yes to all of the 20 or 22 questions and people were shaking their head in amazement like I'm some sort of nut job. Well I am a nutjob but you don't freaking visably shake your head so I could see. Needless to say I never returned. F that group. Not ga as an organization, rather the group that meets in Wilkes Barre.

seaborneq · 03-14-09, 05:34 PM

The country is in a recession/depression. If you truly feel like gambling validates you, keep gambling, keep losing, and you will soon be without a roof over your head. Then gambling on games will be the least of your worries. Tough love, son.

InTheHole · 03-14-09, 05:34 PM

that is a freaky (nutty) avatar

InTheHole · 03-14-09, 05:35 PM

I hate to see SBR members lose

robmpink · 03-14-09, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by onthewhat

Unfortunately I have nothing else besides gambling. Gambling validates me, without it I cannot function. I have had a couple of periods where I stopped for a brief period and just felt like a mess. I dont like the feeling of not gambling

You don't have to answer this. Please don't. I say you probably dug a hole for yourself. That is when I usually reacted the same way you are. Just go to a ga meeting and see how you like it. Give it 4 and make a decision. Do some google searches and read stories by mothers whose sons hung themselves over gambling, rob stores, ect.

See this is what blows for us. Many people can be responsible and play. If so, keep chugging away. Others are out of control like you and me. Try your hardest to refrain. If you can't, go to ga.

chucksmith · 03-14-09, 05:45 PM

ever thought about trying to get some pussy onner?

007Fatty · 03-14-09, 05:51 PM

^^ this one guy killed his parents so he would get money from them so he could keep gambling.
dude if its a serious problem to you stop doing it.
straight up there is no way around it,
your only 22 you deff dont wanna screw your life up.
are you in college/university?
if not quit gambling get two jobs no matter how crappy
work your butt off apply for school and make something of your life.
im only eighteen and ive had nights where i just feel like shooting myself would be alot easier.
but im trying to just back off and sorta play once in a while and go back to where i hung with my buddies everynight instead of on here.
trust me
i enjoyed life so much more wen i wasnt betting on games..
so i barely do it anymore.
but the only way you are gonna do it, is if you leave this site and delete your book accounts.
goodluck=)

Mudcat · 03-14-09, 05:59 PM

You don't seem serious OTW - at least you don't seem ready - but for the benefit of anyone who might be:

There are things to do. If you don't like 12 step meetings, there is other stuff. For example my weekly (secular) addictions recovery meeting welcomes gambling addicts.

Rather than start a discussion in the middle of a gambling forum, it makes sense to me that someone serious might go to google and type in gambling addictions and see where it takes you. Maybe there are local addictions assessment and referral organizations in your community which can be found through the phone book. Hospitals often have programs.

I would add that GA is a wonderful program and people who have prejudices may find they are unfounded if they give it a try.

I do a lot of work in my local recovery community - and I have someone very close to me who goes to GA. I know a few things about resources - but really so much of it is common sense. If you want it, get off your butt and get it.

If anyone seriously wants to discuss any of this - and my definition of serious would include willingness to stop posting at SBR forum completely - feel free to PM me.

raydog · 03-14-09, 06:04 PM

onner getting his attention whore fix in right now. these kids hate it when others get more attention from the board. onner, sam and bobby get really jealous if jj shows one of them more attention than another

RogueScholar · 03-14-09, 06:11 PM

What about becoming active in a church, Herman? I used to be very active in the Catholic church wherever I happened to be living and back then I gambled maybe three or four times a year. I was always busy doing something and around people who didn't reinforce my addictive personality. I was very happy and felt like I was making a difference in the world around me. Church may not be it for you. Just try to find a hobby that makes you feel satisfied and fulfilled and you'll stop even thinking about games and lines.

onthewhat · 03-14-09, 06:21 PM

mudcat, the funny thing is im serious and at the same time im not.

i do have a serious gambling problem and want to stop. the problem is that i have tried many times and i end up gambling again. ive read tons of stories about what people do who get in trouble gambling

i am in a somewhat unique situation where im not betting insane amounts of money. i am addicted to the action aspect and winning/losing

i am lucky enough in that i am surrounded with a great family, and they already keep most of my money away from me because of what ive already lost when i was young and out of control in terms of bet sizes. i go to extreme lengths to make gambling transactions secretly and have excuses for purchases if they approach me about it.

they think ive been clean for about 8-9 months, but as we all know i havent...

SlickFazzer · 03-14-09, 06:28 PM

Vince Carter · 03-14-09, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by onthewhat

mudcat, the funny thing is im serious and at the same time im not.

i do have a serious gambling problem and want to stop. the problem is that i have tried many times and i end up gambling again. ive read tons of stories about what people do who get in trouble gambling

i am in a somewhat unique situation where im not betting insane amounts of money. i am addicted to the action aspect and winning/losing

i am lucky enough in that i am surrounded with a great family, and they already keep most of my money away from me because of what ive already lost when i was young and out of control in terms of bet sizes. i go to extreme lengths to make gambling transactions secretly and have excuses for purchases if they approach me about it.

they think ive been clean for about 8-9 months, but as we all know i havent...

i think the best thing to do is to come clean with your family

once you see how disappointed they are, it might just inspire you to try to quit

betplom · 03-29-09, 09:32 PM

G's pks · 03-29-09, 09:49 PM

pico · 03-29-09, 09:57 PM

yep. come clean. tell everyone you know about your problem. you'll soon realize who are your real friends.

ijustwant2bpaid · 03-30-09, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by RogueScholar

What about becoming active in a church, Herman? I used to be very active in the Catholic church wherever I happened to be living and back then I gambled maybe three or four times a year. I was always busy doing something and around people who didn't reinforce my addictive personality. I was very happy and felt like I was making a difference in the world around me. Church may not be it for you. Just try to find a hobby that makes you feel satisfied and fulfilled and you'll stop even thinking about games and lines.

catholic church huh, i dont practice anymore either but I could....but whats the point when im god...

Deuce · 03-30-09, 03:19 AM

Chucked