[arovs9331]

Those are the iconic words of my last (more or less) 6 years since i was 22 and now im 28, and approximately 67k in debt due to online sports gambling..NEVER TRUST THOSE DAMN BOOKIES that pretend to be your friends and listen to your shit and then when you’re feelin soft or tired out, convince you to put $ down on a game – my debt is all credit card / personal loans / to my mom even…. Damn. It’s so insane considering in the past year, ive had two runs … once i made 72k in like 2 weeks in June 2017 , then lost most of it, then again 75k in like 10 days in July 2017, and this is all hard cash. I know baseball, but at EOD, looking back at it, and how many great runs ive had followed by great losses, this is the undeniable truth: no matter how well you know any sport — you could be Serena Williams’ friend, and she wont tell you to bet your hard earned money on her, cuz guess what? Anyone can win on any day, and momentum is not something that is “tangible” so why should you bet something “tangible” on it — unless of course you realize the money in your bank account is just a digital representation as well. It’s sad because I treid so hard — placing 700+ wagers between Feb 1, 2017 and March 19, 2018 — and what did I get? Despite all my hard work and time spent watching games , biting my nails htrough many of them, and laughing / crying even, and I am down 60k+, and htis does not even account for the international fees, bank advance fees at times, etc. It’s crazy! I am definitely a fool , and I realized that last night. I closed my account with BetUS, and told them under no circumstances should you open it until 2019. This gives me itme to recover and focus on my goals in 2018. I realized so what, if I am broke? I make decent money for Silicon Valley to survive and enjoy my life. I’m no longer going to be controlled by this addiction. I highly suggest any of you to reach out to me if you want to talk because I have so much experience dealing iwht the highs and lows of this horrid crack- like addiction. Wish you all a great , gambling-free day!

[velvet]

Hello Arovs and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums

Here at Gambling Therapy we pride ourselves on being a caring and diverse online community who can help and support you with the difficulties you’re currently facing. We understand that this might be a tough time for you, particularly if you’re new to recovery, so come here as often as you need to and participate in the forums, access online groups and connect to the live advice helpline if you need one to one support. We’re in this together!

Here on the forum you can share your experiences in a safe, supportive and accepting environment. The beauty of writing it all down is that you can take your time and you will be creating a record of your progress that you can look back on if it ever feels like you’re not moving forward. So, share as much or as little as you like but do try to stick to keeping just one thread in this forum so people know where to find you if they want to be updated on your progress or share something with you.

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And on that note….

I’m going to hand you over to our community because I’m sure they will have some words of wisdom for you 🙂

Take care

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[charles]

Hi arov, well done on looking for help. Well done on geting yourself banned from that site. Remember though that it is an addiction – in 2019 you will still be a compulsive gambler, still be unable to gamble “normally” or under control. You aren’t a fool, you are an addict. Read the other stories here, look at the things that are helping others and apply them to your own situation. It is important that we use support – if we could do it on our own then we wouldnt have a problem in the first place. Keep using that support to maintain recovery as well. Keep posting and let us know the positive steps you are taking, the things you are doing to replace gambling.

[Rayman10]

HEy how have u been doing ? have u been able to stop, you story is very sad, just like mine…. I was once like you but playing on roulette mainly lost all 50 K of savings , i lost all but never got into debt …. I stopped for 18 motnhs.. i managed to revive my savings a little,,,,, but then i started sports betting for EPL and champions league and depleted everything i have worked for again.this year last month .. Im basically living just for my salary at the end of this month so i can pay My bills …i Proised myself i wont gamble again and had 2 relapses since… One was just yesterday … SO youre not alone buddy… WE have to take back control …because we are in control .. We just dont know it

[Exhausted12]

I just found this site tonight and after reading your post, I empathize with you man. I just had 15 K US that I could’ve cashed out and paid off my line of credit, but Ive gambled it away in 48 hours and now my line of credit is pretty much maxed out. Its sickening even reading this as I type. I’m about 6 years older than you, but I’ve been sports gambling since I was 18 and I wish I never placed my first bet. Quitting smoking was WAY easier than trying to stop this. We can do it though…day by day. I’ve always hidden this behavior from others around me and I feel that in order to heal, I need to come clean with people around me. Do you talk about this with close friends or family?

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