Guys I might be done gambling.

[OmgUrMom]

You're doing it wrong if you actually want to quit gambling by accepting these points donations. They are just going to keep you hooked on your addiction. You'll get the action from the points in SBR book but then it won't be enough and it'll be back to real money. One cold streak and it's martingale bust once again and you're back to step 1. Sure your "learning" how to do it well now. Just like you knew it before. You have no self control for this and aren't made to be playing. Just quit guy please.

And you guys enabling him with money/points just stop. Get you jimmies elsewhere. Are you so ****ing insecure to bask in this guys failure by making him continue? Do you really think you're helping this guy? Get real.

Anyway I'm done with offering help. OMG I think your comfortable even busto and don't want to change or get help. Pretty evident by how this thread progressed. I'm sorry to see it end this way.

all points that have been sent to me have been used to repay loans.

[OmgUrMom]

Shit, I had 5 out of 20 yes. I guess I'm almost compulsive

i think 3-4 are basically automatic for anyone who has gambled at all, 5 is not bad.

[stealthyburrito]

i wish i was break-even 4 life, for a guy like me JJ is completely right. For most gamblers he is probably right.

that's what i was referring to earlier, most guys go broke, so if you walk away with cash, even a little less than what you started with, you've accomplished something. JJ is a goofball, but a wise one at that.

[OmgUrMom]

MrMarket, i also think your right in some ways. I feel more comfortable broke than I do when I have money, when I have money I have to be gambling and that puts a lot of pressure on me. Naturally when the pressure is off I feel some relief. I have to find a way to fix this issue otherwise i feel i will be back again eventually. I have been able to quit for a couple months at a time but never longer than that, once the pain of the last bust wears off and I have some money I tend to go back. I can't let myself go back this time.

[OmgUrMom]

i've had a lot of great responses on the gambling therapy forum. There are a lot of people who have conquered the addiction and have been gamble free for 2-3 years or even more. It's very inspiring, also their dedication is incredible, to still be working hard to not gamble after many years is unbelievable. I can only hope to match their intensity.

[OmgUrMom]

24 hours gamble free. I was able to enjoy the suns/lakers game without betting on it. Was hoping for a suns upset just for the fact that it would make the series more competitive.

[bettilimbroke999]

most of my losses where playing live poker in casinos.

Endoftime, in minnesota they have this law that says max bet $60 so there is no, no limit tables . So i end up playing limit at canterbury, im absolutely terrible at limit and i get absolutely destroyed (8/16-15/30) 30/60 if im really tilted

Limit poker is complete BS luck, u get pocket kings and what can ya do raise 8 bucks then get called by 4 ppl one of them always hits an ace or a straight or two pair or trips or a flush, its fukin retarded and incredibly frustrating to no limit players, fukin standard for flop to be like 9102 bet call call call turn 2 bet call call raise call call call river 5 check check check bet call fold fold motherfuker with 42 just pwned ur ass

[no1here]

Being a non losing gambler takes special qualities and characteristics. I have found what it takes but only through multible failures. Failure is not a bad thing but a learning experience. It is quite obvious that OmgUrMom has taken notice and surely will make adjustments. Problem is at this stage he will not make enough of them on his own. He is still in his infant years several years away from winning if left on his own. Just too many adjustments need to be made and most he isn't even aware of yet. I do not believe OmgUrMom is capable of stopping therefore it is best to help him move forward. Failure is title given to only those whom quit. This is written in response to MrMarket.

[talnted]

if you recognize you have a problem stop while your ahead.

[scarp]

if not ur having luck.. you need to stay away from it for a while. Everybody has streaks

[mrmarket]

Being a non losing gambler takes special qualities and characteristics. I have found what it takes but only through multible failures. Failure is not a bad thing but a learning experience. It is quite obvious that OmgUrMom has taken notice and surely will make adjustments. Problem is at this stage he will not make enough of them on his own. He is still in his infant years several years away from winning if left on his own. Just too many adjustments need to be made and most he isn't even aware of yet. I do not believe OmgUrMom is capable of stopping therefore it is best to help him move forward. Failure is title given to only those whom quit. This is written in response to MrMarket.

Failure does not equal eventual success. You can quote some BS about Edison or whatever but it does not mean a damn thing. I'll give you another scenario:OMG learns from his mistakes but his inability to exercise self control because of an addiction despite the fact he knows the "proper" way to bet on sports leads him to many years of wasted time, relationships and monetary loss. Eventually he realizes his personality does not lend itself to gambling and he decides to quit. That is the most optimistic scenario. Another might be he pisses it all away and blows his brains out. Oops.. well just pick yourself up by your bootstraps again old chap!

This isn't some goddamn infomercial Tony Robbins style where everyone can be an eventual winner. You would think that this site is infested with sharps by the way some people boast but the reality is that the majority of these people are just lying to themselves and others for whatever twisted psychological reason that brings them the most pleasure. Only a few % of people can be successful betters long term and these do not include those incapable of excising simple self control.

[Coldpimpin]

Forget the past losses! Go down to Walgreens and get a 100+ page notepad and begin your win-loss journal starting at 0$ today. All you do is note deposits and withdrawals, not wins and losses. I got so sick of everyone doubting that you can win at sportsbetting. I've been faithfully documenting since Jan. 1st 2010 and it's helped me transition from being an action player into a value player. This is about the fourth time I've started a journal. The first time I tried to record every win and loss but that's too much paperwork and accounting. Don't give up, just learn discipline. I keep my smashed laptop to remind me how far I've come. DISCIPLINE! Achieving it actually feels better than winning. Telling yourself you're not going to play today (or you're not going to tamper with this account or that account until you get a payout) and sticking to it really does give you a better feeling than winning. It's not pleasant to make negative entries into your journal and consequently it will make you a better gambler.

[acarmelo1]

24 hours gamble free. I was able to enjoy the suns/lakers game without betting on it. Was hoping for a suns upset just for the fact that it would make the series more competitive.

[dtp]

good luck with no action

[am7650]

good luck

[OmgUrMom]

thanks for the advice guys, i haven't gambled since i made this post entry.

[milwaukee mike]

omg please listen to the advice of those who say to quit rather than those with advice about getting back to gambling.

it's clear that with what you've said (from what i know) that you are a compulsive gambler with a subconscious desire to lose, like most compulsive gamblers. like al pacino in "two for the money" you lose it all but are still alive and well, relieving pressure.

i know it will be tough but maybe find something else you like to do - i was headed to the casino today and talked myself into a detour to an imax movie instead. it was a small decision but one that made me proud of myself.
a ton of small decisions add up to a change in behavior.

i wish you well

[THE PROFIT]

congrats. Proud of ya. Just take it easy & slice some trim this summer & follow my football picks this fall. Baseball isnt for gamblin' anyway! LoL!!!

[minet123]

thanks for the advice guys, i haven't gambled since i made this post entry.

I am sure the first suggestion was to stop gambling 24 hours at a time the 2nd was probably to change "people,places and things"
We here at SBR fall into that people,places and things

be careful over here

and good job OMG

[stealthyburrito]

don't let the temptations of your fellow SBRers lead you back into gambling, you're doing great so far omg.

[OmgUrMom]

I am sure the first suggestion was to stop gambling 24 hours at a time the 2nd was probably to change "people,places and things"
We here at SBR fall into that people,places and things

be careful over here

and good job OMG

yes you are certainly right, i'm trying to cut back the time i spend on here at least. Maybe I will be done with the site eventually. I have banned all my current sportsbook accounts although of course there is always a new one that i could sign up for. I really enjoy the site and hope i can frequent it without falling back into a gambling. I've been trying to stay away from the handicapping forums at least, it isn't good for my frame of mind to see people winning big bets ect. makes me envious and gives thoughts to returning.

Even if i completely quit coming here I know i would run into temptations to start playing again anyways, so my thought was that if i can still use this site without gambling that will make me stronger in the long-term. Is this bad logic?

[OmgUrMom]

omg please listen to the advice of those who say to quit rather than those with advice about getting back to gambling.

it's clear that with what you've said (from what i know) that you are a compulsive gambler with a subconscious desire to lose, like most compulsive gamblers. like al pacino in "two for the money" you lose it all but are still alive and well, relieving pressure.

i know it will be tough but maybe find something else you like to do - i was headed to the casino today and talked myself into a detour to an imax movie instead. it was a small decision but one that made me proud of myself.
a ton of small decisions add up to a change in behavior.

i wish you well

thanks for the encouragement Milwaukee Mike, and congratulations on your own steps to changing your behavior

[OmgUrMom]

congrats. Proud of ya. Just take it easy & slice some trim this summer & follow my football picks this fall. Baseball isnt for gamblin' anyway! LoL!!!

tks Profit and stealthyburrito

planning on taking some time off this summer from everything and hopefully figure out what direction i want to go with my life.

[tkim8404]

You'll bounce back just make sure you don't use any of the money you pay bills with.

[midnight777]

happens to the best of us...

[OmgUrMom]

day 6 without gambling

looking forward to the lakers/suns game tonight, go suns

[OmgUrMom]

thanks for the points joeybagadonuts, much appreciated sir

[OmgUrMom]

I am sure the first suggestion was to stop gambling 24 hours at a time the 2nd was probably to change "people,places and things"
We here at SBR fall into that people,places and things

be careful over here

and good job OMG

another wise quote i have heard in the last week:

"You cannot change the system but you can change who you are"."I would not gamble with money i do not have" and "Make promises i can't keep".

[Full Time Hobo]

Congrats!

and if you do venture back into gambling it doesnt have to be for money! Go join some site where everything is free!

But 6 days! Congrats and keep it up. Though you may want to get away from this site. Temptations are a terrible thing

[OmgUrMom]

thanks hobo, i may be joining you in your cardboard box soon

[cruyff]

"Luck never gives, it only lends"

[THE PROFIT]

Play with points. I did during football & basketball season because I could place in & win contests and got some cool stuff from the store. Now I cant keep any points because I suck at bases.

What I'm saying is join the weekly contests for baseball, bet your points in the book, it gives you the thrill of gambling. Then you can get a freeplay and nothing is ever coming out of your pocket but you're gambling

[stealthyburrito]

Play with points. I did during football & basketball season because I could place in & win contests and got some cool stuff from the store. Now I cant keep any points because I suck at bases.

What I'm saying is join the weekly contests for baseball, bet your points in the book, it gives you the thrill of gambling. Then you can get a freeplay and nothing is ever coming out of your pocket but you're gambling

that's a slippery slope my friend, soon enough the thrill of points and freeplays will not be enough to quench the gambling impulses.

[THE PROFIT]

whatever stealthy, I just have a hard time believing someone cant have self control

[paco]

Goodjob OMG, keep up the willpower my friend. Just don't pick up smoking crack habits or something to fill the void.