Everyone is right about gambling not being about money. I am so frugal in my day to day life I will go out of my way to save a $1 and even use coupons! For some reason,though, I have no problem losing hundreds in a day online or in a casino though?? I’m not sure if gambling compulsively is the same for everyone. I am a compulsive personality and have control issues, and am not really using gambling to cope for past issues, I use it to get the rush. I am lacking any stimulation in my day to day that brings me the same rush, so I look to gambling and that feeling I get when I see the bonus coming to give me the thrill. They day to find an activity to replace it. I’m sure you all know that that is really hard. I can go for a week or so with no gambling at all because I work and have no time, but come the day off, I’m ready for a little r&r and that is usually what my mind wants. Chasing bonus symbols. I always win, frequently big, but can never cash in because I want more, more more of that brain tingle that feels so good at the time, but leaves me hung over the next day swearing that I will never do it again. If you keep gambling you will keep winning, then losing. Is it reasonable to think that after 50 years you have it under control? If you smoked for 50 years they would tell you to ease off, and that is what you should do. The end result though, should be that you intend to quit. Keep that in your mind, and dont think that you can somehow just start to make a living. I hope you find strength in knowing that we know how it is and will hove you an honest recap of what you need to know.
