Hi. A devastating relapse today where I started with nothing, won big then promptly lost it all. I get paid next week and cannot do this to myself again. I have to get off this ridiculous rollercoaster where one minute you feel in control and the next back to absolute shame and ruin. A win cannot be controlled if you’re a gambling addict.Â
Don't be too hard on yourself. Having a big win is a disaster if you have a gambling problem. You are not alone.
You win and get a massive buzz, your mood lifts think it will solve your problems and you are lucky.Â
But actually you think you can now gamble with the winnings... You lose and then end up chasing the lost winnings. It's a win/win for the gambling company.
The worst think for me was winning a few great slot wins at the end of 2021... It lead to a nightmare 2022 of compulsive gambling loses and wins... Anxiety and sleeplessness ending the year with debt and anxiety meds.
Pick yourself up and dust yourself down. Tomorrow will be better. Get some restrictions in place to stop you chasing those loses.
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@thebean  Thanks . Great advice , i need to get things in place before paydayÂ
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