I've been trying to quit gambling for weeks

**Easy-Rider 66** · 01-26-23, 12:05 AM

GO TO GA. good luck guy

**iwantcougars** · 01-26-23, 12:05 AM

go all in

**lakerboy** · 01-26-23, 12:15 AM

Give up on the parlaying.

**Easy-Rider 66** · 01-26-23, 12:17 AM

you are in quicksand EG. you need to stop gambling ASAP IMO. you will just dig a deeper hole if you are an addict.

**EGrecu** · 01-26-23, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by iwantcougars

go all in

monday I lost a 4 teamer on kansas baylor over. It would have won 11K. The worst part is my first instinct was to bet baylor (which won), last second I decided to get cutesy and bet the over instead

tuesday I lost a 4 teamer on a clippers/lakers game. My first instinct was to take the clippers at -3 but the line went all the way up to 5 and Lakers have been super competitive at home for several months now. I bought a few points up to +8.5 but lakers couldn't even cover that

I've lost 3 parlays in a row on the very last leg

**EGrecu** · 01-26-23, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by Easy-Rider 66

you are in quicksand EG. you need to stop gambling ASAP IMO. you will just dig a deeper hole if you are an addict.

My problem is I'm so used to the high of gambling that I feel like I almost can't live without it

**Easy-Rider 66** · 01-26-23, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by EGrecu

My problem is I'm so used to the high of gambling that I feel like I almost can't live without it

yeah I fully understand. It's a drug. But you seem to be an addict and the higher you go the harder you will fall. seek help soon. I wish you the best of luck guy.

**cincinnatikid513** · 01-26-23, 12:24 AM

win

**mjsuax13** · 01-26-23, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by EGrecu

monday I lost a 4 teamer on kansas baylor over. It would have won 11K. The worst part is my first instinct was to bet baylor (which won), last second I decided to get cutesy and bet the over instead

tuesday I lost a 4 teamer on a clippers/lakers game. My first instinct was to take the clippers at -3 but the line went all the way up to 5 and Lakers have been super competitive at home for several months now. I bought a few points up to +8.5 but lakers couldn't even cover that

I've lost 3 parlays in a row on the very last leg

You are not unique. Every degenerate loses the parlay on the “last leg”…

You should try cocaine if you want an high with a crash on the last leg…

**EGrecu** · 01-26-23, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by Easy-Rider 66

yeah I fully understand. It's a drug. But you seem to be an addict and the higher you go the harder you will fall. seek help soon. I wish you the best of luck guy.

All my c-r-e-d-i-t cards are maxed out. I took out a home equity loan on my house. It's really horrible what gambling has done to me. I'm gonna claim bankruptcy probably next month

I used to have 200K between 401K and savings, perfect credit score, huge equity in my house. My life has been destroyed

**shadymcgrady** · 01-26-23, 12:28 AM

Instead of the generic responses just do you, whatever that may be. Let the tendency play out it's course and see where everything is once the dust settles

**EGrecu** · 01-26-23, 12:28 AM

Originally posted by mjsuax13

You are not unique. Every degenerate loses the parlay on the “last leg”…

You should try cocaine if you want an high with a crash on the last leg…

It's one thing to lose a big parlay on the last leg

It's a whole another level of soul crushing to lose it when your first instinct you wanted to play wins easily. Both the clippers and the baylor won fairly easily last 2 days.

**Easy-Rider 66** · 01-26-23, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by EGrecu

All my ************ are maxed out. I took out a home equity loan on my house. It's really horrible what gambling has done to me. I'm gonna claim bankruptcy probably next week

I used to have 200K between 401K and savings, perfect credit score and 30-40K in savings. My life has been destroyed

sorry to hear that sir. but only you can change yourself. by seeking professional help. . You are a junkie to put it bluntly. talking about it on a gambling board ain't going to change your outlook.

**cincinnatikid513** · 01-26-23, 12:33 AM

nobody cares u made the mess clean it up

**EGrecu** · 01-26-23, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by Easy-Rider 66

sorry to hear that sir. but only you can change yourself. by seeking professional help. . You are a junkie to put it bluntly. talking about it on a gambling board ain't going to change your outlook.

I've gone through long periods in the past where I didn't gamble and I was fine. I'm talking I went through years without gambling

this last year, I got hooked really really bad by betting huge huge amounts

**EGrecu** · 01-26-23, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Give up on the parlaying.

I keep winning 3 out of the 4 legs. It's absolutely soul crushing

It would be easier to quit it if I was losing 3 out of the 4

**Easy-Rider 66** · 01-26-23, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by EGrecu

I've gone through long periods in the past where I didn't gamble and I was fine. I'm talking I went through years without gambling

this last year, I got hooked really really bad by betting huge huge amounts

yeah that is why I stated the higher you go the harder you will fall.

**EGrecu** · 01-26-23, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by Easy-Rider 66

yeah that is why I stated the higher you go the harder you will fall.

There's things that give me a high - music, weight lifting, being with my dog. None of these are as intense as sports gambling though

I just gotta stay away from it for a couple weeks and I Think I'll be fine. The withdrawal will be gone and I can focus on other things

**Easy-Rider 66** · 01-26-23, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by EGrecu

There's things that give me a high - music, weight lifting, being with my dog. None of these are as intense as sports gambling though

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I just gotta stay away from it for a couple weeks and I Think I'll be fine. The withdrawal will be gone and I can focus on other things

yeah maybe. but the problem is sports are year round. Gambling commercials everywhere you turn. the allure of EASY $$$$ in your mind. Much easier said than done to go cold turkey

**Easy-Rider 66** · 01-26-23, 12:49 AM

One more thing EG. the programs like AA and GA are not for everyone. But for some it's paramount in their recovery.

**cincinnatikid513** · 01-26-23, 12:51 AM

saloon and gfu

**unlearn** · 01-26-23, 12:52 AM

Make another thread about it

**mjsuax13** · 01-26-23, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by EGrecu

It's one thing to lose a big parlay on the last leg

It's a whole another level of soul crushing to lose it when your first instinct you wanted to play wins easily. Both the clippers and the baylor won fairly easily last 2 days.

Ya know, in my gambling career- whenever I lose my first instinct is I should have took the other side. Pretty much every time I lose I say that to myself.

**mjsuax13** · 01-26-23, 02:02 AM

Originally posted by EGrecu

I keep winning 3 out of the 4 legs. It's absolutely soul crushing

It would be easier to quit it if I was losing 3 out of the 4

Just bet the 4 games every single night and if you win 3 you are at 75% and going from rags to riches in no time. Matter of fact- I’ll buy those picks.

**WinDove** · 01-26-23, 06:48 AM

Strength my dude, don't be ashamed of looking for help if you need it.

**actiondan** · 01-26-23, 07:06 AM

this is sad. get help bud

**bonzaii** · 01-26-23, 07:15 AM

This is why all sportsbooks should be required to have quit options on them like pokersites have, where you can click an option to have your account basically locked where you can quit gambling for a certain length of time or forever if you wish. No matter how much you complain after clicking forever the site will never reinstate you.

**bonzaii** · 01-26-23, 07:27 AM

They call it banning games under responsible gambling at site like Americas Cardroom that has Casino, Poker, and Sports.

**pologq** · 01-26-23, 07:52 AM

you need to walk away. this is at least your 3rd thread where you tried to "quit" but have not. at this point my response changes and says you need professional help or you will end up really destitute. i think you need to forget about SBR, close all sportsbooks and really get help. borrowing from equity in your house needs to be your last sign.

**stevenash** · 01-26-23, 07:56 AM

Old Bill's twin brother.

**pologq** · 01-26-23, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by unlearn

Make another thread about it

agreed. OP needs to walk away.

**lonegambler23** · 01-26-23, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by EGrecu

And everyday I relapse and put a couple thousand on a crazy parlay to get back some of what I've lost

Are there any tips on how to help deal with intense withdrawal symptoms? I have a beautiful life - good job, good friends and family, good looking wife. I hate myself for allowing this to ruin me

brother stop with the couple thousand on parlays. youre betting about 50 dollars on parlays. stop being so dramatic.

**lonegambler23** · 01-26-23, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by EGrecu

There's things that give me a high - music, weight lifting, being with my dog. None of these are as intense as sports gambling though

I just gotta stay away from it for a couple weeks and I Think I'll be fine. The withdrawal will be gone and I can focus on other things

u wont be able to focus man, get the focus back. quitters are losers!!!!!!!!!!! one big win youre back!

**SEAHAWKHARRY** · 01-26-23, 08:35 AM

I think this is a kid looking for attention