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  • clarkacal
    Restricted User
    • 11-03-09
    • 353

    #71
    Even if you win at this it won't make the rest of your life better. Your friends and family will still see you as a degenerate because gambling=bad to most people, whether you win or lose, especially as much as we do it. Ever since I've started gambling I've won, whether its counting cards, playing poker, etc. But mom and dad are still ashamed and girls worth a damn get spooked. Since you're losing just quit and get addicted to ummmm errrr travelling, video games, fishing, plenty of stuff out there.
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    • excel
      Restricted User
      • 03-25-10
      • 4270

      #72
      I already warned jesus about this.
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      • No coincidences
        SBR Aristocracy
        • 01-18-10
        • 76300

        #73
        Originally posted by warriorfan707
        The most miserable part of all is thinking to yourself things like (Damn when I was up 5k I could have done this) or (I wish I would have done this differently)

        Its all a psychological mindfuk of the worst kind.

        Our time would be better spent doing other things.
        I can't disagree with any of this, unfortunately.

        I know one thing: for me, winning is more of a relief than a joy. Once the action starts, the true grind begins and it isn't a lot of fun. I've always said the best part of my day is capping with a fresh set of lines, when everything is still pure and the potential of finding the right play isn't conflicted by thugs who smoked too much weed earlier in the day or some scrub relief pitcher who was asleep when the call was made to the bullpen.
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        • onetrickpony
          SBR Hall of Famer
          • 08-23-10
          • 9434

          #74
          ur a sick person, get off this board we dont need ppl like u here

          only the strong survive (and air and point bettors)
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          • warriorfan707
            SBR Posting Legend
            • 03-29-08
            • 13698

            #75
            Originally posted by onetrickpony
            ur a sick person, get off this board we dont need ppl like u here

            only the strong survive (and air and point bettors)
            Ive survived more in the last 14 years in my life than you will in your entire life


            You're a piece of shit dude
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            • onetrickpony
              SBR Hall of Famer
              • 08-23-10
              • 9434

              #76
              Originally posted by warriorfan707
              Ive survived more in the last 14 years in my life than you will in your entire life You're a piece of shit dude
              dont be mad at me cause u couldnt make it and ur on a forum looking for sympathy (points)
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              • BettingGeek
                Restricted User
                • 10-07-10
                • 3555

                #77
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                • warriorfan707
                  SBR Posting Legend
                  • 03-29-08
                  • 13698

                  #78
                  Not looking for sympathy....


                  truth is I dont even know why I posted this

                  Maybe because Im a human being and its easier to communicate something like this in this manner


                  As far as me "not being able to make it" I havent worked a minute in several months dude....

                  If me not making it means I wasnt able to win forever, than sure I guess I "didnt make it"
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                  • onetrickpony
                    SBR Hall of Famer
                    • 08-23-10
                    • 9434

                    #79
                    ok cool bro

                    bol on ur future endeavors
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                    • Extra Innings
                      SBR Posting Legend
                      • 02-26-10
                      • 15058

                      #80
                      I want you to strongly consider this:

                      Would you be depressed and posting this thread if you were a winner?

                      If you were winning, would you care about the people you hurt in your life?

                      Quit gambling, go to a meeting, and eventually beg those people to let you back into their lives.
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                      • Congruency
                        SBR Wise Guy
                        • 04-12-10
                        • 561

                        #81
                        the problem is that you can't take a losing day (chasing), which is as natural as breathing

                        and you take too many large ML faves...gambling isnt the problem, its you

                        anyway I'm not here to piss on you, good luck in whatever you choose to do
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                        • warriorfan707
                          SBR Posting Legend
                          • 03-29-08
                          • 13698

                          #82
                          Originally posted by Extra Innings
                          I want you to strongly consider this:

                          Would you be depressed and posting this thread if you were a winner?

                          If you were winning, would you care about the people you hurt in your life?

                          Quit gambling, go to a meeting, and eventually beg those people to let you back into their lives.
                          1) Saying "If I was a winner" sounds extremely negative, lol. I dont think I am a loser. Ive won plenty..... but whatever.

                          2) Im not sure. I have to admit I probably wouldnt be too preoccupied with it.

                          3) I want to quit gambling and lead a different life from what Im doing. Once again I dont go to meetings (nor do I beg)

                          Your second question tells me you are an intelligent thoughtful person though and I thank you for the thought provoking post.
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                          • Extra Innings
                            SBR Posting Legend
                            • 02-26-10
                            • 15058

                            #83
                            Originally posted by warriorfan707
                            meetings are not for me
                            You mean "not gambling" is not for you
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                            • warriorfan707
                              SBR Posting Legend
                              • 03-29-08
                              • 13698

                              #84
                              Originally posted by Congruency
                              the problem is that you can't take a losing day (chasing), which is as natural as breathing
                              I dont know you, but you nailed it POST OF THE MOTHERFUKKIN YEAR, TRUER WORDS HAVE NEVER BEEN SPOKEN

                              I HONESTLY DONT EVEN WANT TO TRY TO FIX IT ANYMORE, IM FED THE FUK UP
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                              • mr.inpak
                                SBR Sharp
                                • 12-13-09
                                • 449

                                #85
                                I actually make money gambling but not enough to make a living I do it through scalping and middling however the downside to this life is I have become a social outcast I have no other intrest its not a healthy life
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                                • Extra Innings
                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                  • 02-26-10
                                  • 15058

                                  #86
                                  Originally posted by warriorfan707

                                  1) Saying "If I was a winner" sounds extremely negative, lol. I dont think I am a loser. Ive won plenty..... but whatever.

                                  2) Im not sure. I have to admit I probably wouldnt be too preoccupied with it.

                                  3) I want to quit gambling and lead a different life from what Im doing. Once again I dont go to meetings (nor do I beg)

                                  Your second question tells me you are an intelligent thoughtful person though and I thank you for the thought provoking post.
                                  IMO: We gamble additively to compensate for "emptiness" in our life. I am not talking about something lacking (like no friends, etc.) it just that feeling that something isn't right when we are not gambling.
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                                  • RustyGriswold
                                    Restricted User
                                    • 05-05-11
                                    • 22

                                    #87
                                    i'm sorry to hear this.
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                                    • Congruency
                                      SBR Wise Guy
                                      • 04-12-10
                                      • 561

                                      #88
                                      Originally posted by warriorfan707
                                      I dont know you, but you nailed it POST OF THE MOTHERFUKKIN YEAR, TRUER WORDS HAVE NEVER BEEN SPOKEN

                                      I HONESTLY DONT EVEN WANT TO TRY TO FIX IT ANYMORE, IM FED THE FUK UP
                                      thanks man

                                      i think once a degen, always a degen...but good on you for taking control of your life, and realizing whats important to you

                                      gambling is important to me, cant imagine ever giving it up lol
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                                      • JMobile
                                        SBR Posting Legend
                                        • 08-21-10
                                        • 19074

                                        #89
                                        Well what do you know? The only user to nominate this thread is another Warrior.
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                                        • warriorfan707
                                          SBR Posting Legend
                                          • 03-29-08
                                          • 13698

                                          #90
                                          Bottom line is I dont think I have the self control to do this anymore guys. Im 30 years old, Im not getting any younger.

                                          Another poster mentioned that he has become a social outcast. Sounds like me. While you do it you think to yourself "When I get rich Ill get whatever I want and do whatever I want, etc

                                          well who the fukk wants to give up your whole life for something that may never happen

                                          Better to take a more certain path imo

                                          Lets be real folks, how many even turned any kind of substantial profit in 2010
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                                          • Double Bogey
                                            SBR MVP
                                            • 07-24-10
                                            • 1465

                                            #91
                                            Why is it most of your posts are "we are all diseased"? If you have a problem, it's YOUR problem. Everyone is different. If something isn't working for you, change it. Don't claim it's a disease and everyone else here has it too. Above all if you don't use bankroll management you will be a loser long term. Just stick to playing max 5% of your roll on any game and you shouldnt get into too much trouble. Also you won't get as emotional when you lose.
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                                            • warriorfan707
                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                              • 03-29-08
                                              • 13698

                                              #92
                                              After all of the rollercoasters Ive been through its extremely difficult to bet small. It just seems so insignificant and pointless. I think Im best off just staying away for good and putting my brainpower into something that is actually going to make me rich.

                                              Seriously what are the chances of getting rich gambling. fukking nill
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                                              • Extra Innings
                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                • 02-26-10
                                                • 15058

                                                #93
                                                Originally posted by Double Bogey
                                                Why is it most of your posts are "we are all diseased"? If you have a problem, it's YOUR problem. Everyone is different. If something isn't working for you, change it. Don't claim it's a disease and everyone else here has it too. Above all if you don't use bankroll management you will be a loser long term. Just stick to playing max 5% of your roll on any game and you shouldnt get into too much trouble. Also you won't get as emotional when you lose.
                                                For most of us it is a disease. Look at how many posts I have, win or lose it is abnormal...15% of the board has a higher post rate.
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                                                • excel
                                                  Restricted User
                                                  • 03-25-10
                                                  • 4270

                                                  #94
                                                  Look on the bright side, if you would have won big easystreet likely wouldn't have paid anyway. Saved yourself a lot of trouble.
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                                                  • warriorfan707
                                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                                    • 03-29-08
                                                    • 13698

                                                    #95
                                                    Originally posted by excel
                                                    Look on the bright side, if you would have won big easystreet likely wouldn't have paid anyway. Saved yourself a lot of trouble.
                                                    I cashed out my last 3k with them, I made 21 hundo off easystreet. Had gotten back to using 5dimes actually
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                                                    • excel
                                                      Restricted User
                                                      • 03-25-10
                                                      • 4270

                                                      #96
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                                                      • Congruency
                                                        SBR Wise Guy
                                                        • 04-12-10
                                                        • 561

                                                        #97
                                                        we all have problems

                                                        gambling is no different than spending nights drinking at the bar, or women degenerate shoe shoppers

                                                        were all degens in our own way
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                                                        • warriorfan707
                                                          SBR Posting Legend
                                                          • 03-29-08
                                                          • 13698

                                                          #98
                                                          Originally posted by Congruency
                                                          we all have problems

                                                          gambling is no different than spending nights drinking at the bar, or women degenerate shoe shoppers

                                                          were all degens in our own way
                                                          yes but gambling has a destructive capability that goes well beyond the other addictions, unfortunately for us
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                                                          • warriorfan707
                                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                                            • 03-29-08
                                                            • 13698

                                                            #99
                                                            I really need someone to convince me to step away and step away for good. Thats what Im asking someone for. Convince me why I should quit gambling, and I will wish you all the best, leave and never look back.
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                                                            • Extra Innings
                                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                                              • 02-26-10
                                                              • 15058

                                                              #100
                                                              Originally posted by warriorfan707

                                                              I cashed out my last 3k with them, I made 21 hundo off easystreet. Had gotten back to using 5dimes actually
                                                              This leads me to believe that you could make it professionally. I would try to get a loan from a friend or family member.
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                                                              • warriorfan707
                                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                                • 03-29-08
                                                                • 13698

                                                                #101
                                                                Originally posted by Extra Innings
                                                                This leads me to believe that you could make it professionally. I would try to get a loan from a friend or family member.
                                                                This is what fukking kills me. Deep down I know I could.

                                                                I only lose when I start chasing. If I could somehow stay disciplined with good bankroll management Im a monster.

                                                                Would be better to just get a fukkin full time job, make more money stress free and gamble on the side.
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                                                                • Lockitup1x
                                                                  SBR MVP
                                                                  • 09-21-09
                                                                  • 1010

                                                                  #102
                                                                  how big is your bankroll? What is your average bet size when betting sports?
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                                                                  • warriorfan707
                                                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                                                    • 03-29-08
                                                                    • 13698

                                                                    #103
                                                                    Originally posted by Lockitup1x
                                                                    how big is your bankroll? What is your average bet size when betting sports?
                                                                    My average bet size is around 200. The money I have right now can not be referred to as a "bankroll". I need that money to survive until I figure out a way to make some income, cant be wagering with that.
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                                                                    • Slainte
                                                                      SBR MVP
                                                                      • 12-13-09
                                                                      • 2442

                                                                      #104
                                                                      That's the main problem i think, when you believe you can be rich gambling. When you realize that it is not for you and it's just a hobby then you'll be alright.
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                                                                      • OneLossParlayGuy
                                                                        SBR Wise Guy
                                                                        • 04-27-10
                                                                        • 815

                                                                        #105
                                                                        how has it affected your family? just wondering?

                                                                        Ive had my ups and down as well, but never to the point where it affected anything family related
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