Newbie saying hi and asking a question

I think you answered your own question at the start of your post. Small bets would quickly become larger bets and the cycle would repeat. Quitting means complete abstinence. You don’t quit alcohol but have a little amount here and there. It would always spiral. 

This is just my opinion, but I’m 7 months gamble free. Zero gambling. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I don’t need to gamble. I don’t think about gambling. I too had thoughts about just playing small bets. Maybe I could manage? I know I couldn’t. Now I’m gamble free though I realise that my brain was programmed to gamble and those thoughts about small bets were just its way of trying to keep hold of gambling. Something it loved. Something that brought it pleasure. Once you get past the early days, the brain finds other pleasures and you realise gambling will only bring harm, no matter the size.

My advice. Give it up. All of it. No small bets, no just this one time. You don’t need it. Life is better when you move on.

Stay strong 💪 

Weirdfish is logical fish here imo from my experience as well. Break the cycle and rewire you're brain away from it.

Blocks and.barriers, build then high and use all resources on this site to fight the addiction.

All the best

Dave

Hi 

I agree with the others. If you are a problem gambler steer clear of everything 

Hi Jamie,

I've tried that approach before, limiting myself to betting small amounts and it didn't work, through time I was back put £100's into the machines.

And just wanted to say, you aren't stupid lad, those machines are designed to be addictive, try not to be too hard on yourself, which I appreciate is easier said than done.

Danny