earlier I suggested trying marijuana... but I see that's already the case xP
but man... we are in the middle of a gold rush here! shouldn't crypto be priority numero uno?
investigate which altcoins might be worth investing into, and throw your gambling fund into that.
Topic: Hey I'm addicted to gambling what else can I do?? - page 3. (Read 3383 times)
Set a specific amount your willing to lose per month and don't gamble over that amount. Alternatively you could learn affiliate marketing. What I mean by that is start promoting all these gambling sites you find enjoyable via a blog/forum/social media. Then gamble the earnings from said marketing efforts. This makes any risk and/or loss essentially 0 since the expenditure is 0 from your real world salary. Other than that maybe check into gamblers anonymous if it's really such an issue.
get a job to occupy your time, then gamble with some of your paycheck
I have a job.. It's only part time but I have a job..
get a job to occupy your time, then gamble with some of your paycheck
yes i also like sports but I rarely gamble
gambling addiction is not good, especially if you already have a wife
, as we know gambling more harm than good
try if you think the loss before gambling, maybe able to help. but as long as we can control ourselves it does not matter
for women try to get on vacation to a place that exotis, beaches may
gambling addiction is not good, especially if you already have a wife
, as we know gambling more harm than goodtry if you think the loss before gambling, maybe able to help. but as long as we can control ourselves it does not matter
for women try to get on vacation to a place that exotis, beaches may
Thanks again everyone.. Well today is gonna be very hard, it's Friday the girl is working and Im off with nothing to do(and I have money to spare ) .. this has been the problem I keep running into!!! I will hopefully stay strong and do some running and cleaning.. I need to stay off the computer like someone said but its so hard. As of now clean for over 24 hrs lol
2. I don't wanna quit completely I just need to scale back alot.
That might not be an option for you.
When you quit smoking, did you ever try just cutting down? I've seen lots of people try that, and none succeed at it.
With addiction it seems to be that you stop, or you don't. There's no "scaling back".
Completely agree with dooglus on this.
This is where your "problem" stands: you are not still convinced you have to quit and I'm afraid you won't change your situation until you will be 100% aware and conscius you have to change your betting "habits" (addiction I'd say).
I used, and still use, sports as the first try whenever something goes wrong in my life and it always worked perfectly to me.
Escape to nature together with your girlfriend. Be far from your computer as much time as you can. Find joy in real things. You can also play cards in nature just for fun.
I like sports, I play sports 2 times a week and stuff but any ideas of stuff to do other than betting 24/7 would be cool I'm trying to break this habit......
I even have a lady friend, maybe some ideas for us both lol.. Obvioulsy we go to dinner and stuff but I need more to do other than gambling.. Lets talk lol fishing, kinda bores me, movies bore me, bike rides are ok lol, any more ideas?
I even have a lady friend, maybe some ideas for us both lol.. Obvioulsy we go to dinner and stuff but I need more to do other than gambling.. Lets talk lol fishing, kinda bores me, movies bore me, bike rides are ok lol, any more ideas?
Gambling as we know the lose probability always large than winning, so it must be play responsibly.
Need something new w/ you're lady ?
If you have enough cash, why don't you travelling to somewhere exotic place ? IYKWIM
Or do something new like learn dancing that will control you're emotion and passion
or learn to cook something with your lady that will be usefull for your future
Spend all your money on your girlfriend and yourself go on holiday. Goto the most beautiful places. Take a look at the world and stay away from the Internet. Oh and give me your Bitcoins that you would have lost
I like sports, I play sports 2 times a week and stuff but any ideas of stuff to do other than betting 24/7 would be cool I'm trying to break this habit......
I even have a lady friend, maybe some ideas for us both lol.. Obvioulsy we go to dinner and stuff but I need more to do other than gambling.. Lets talk lol fishing, kinda bores me, movies bore me, bike rides are ok lol, any more ideas?
I even have a lady friend, maybe some ideas for us both lol.. Obvioulsy we go to dinner and stuff but I need more to do other than gambling.. Lets talk lol fishing, kinda bores me, movies bore me, bike rides are ok lol, any more ideas?
Dont u have any need to earn money for urself ?
2. I don't wanna quit completely I just need to scale back alot.
That might not be an option for you.
When you quit smoking, did you ever try just cutting down? I've seen lots of people try that, and none succeed at it.
With addiction it seems to be that you stop, or you don't. There's no "scaling back".
try marijuana.
If you end up gambling enough, like way too much, you will eventually get sick of it. So the best thing to do is to keep gambling, but just do more of it.
I made it thru the night 
wanted to buy some bitcoins soooo bad, but I'm gonna wait until tommorow then maybe buy a small amout.. I had a productive night running,, then dinner, now tv and a little smoke and it,feels good
wanted to buy some bitcoins soooo bad, but I'm gonna wait until tommorow then maybe buy a small amout.. I had a productive night running,, then dinner, now tv and a little smoke and it,feels good Hey good for you but you're not out of the woods my friend. One night is not going to cut it. Believe me you won't want to buy Bitcoins if you just wait a little longer. Take it a day at a time. Don't gamble just for today and see what's up tomorrow. It will take longer for you to "cool off".
I made it thru the night wanted to buy some bitcoins soooo bad, but I'm gonna wait until tommorow then maybe buy a small amout.. I had a productive night running,, then dinner, now tv and a little smoke and it,feels good
wanted to buy some bitcoins soooo bad, but I'm gonna wait until tommorow then maybe buy a small amout.. I had a productive night running,, then dinner, now tv and a little smoke and it,feels good Yeah go to your local shelter with said lady friend and adopt. Unless you're a sociopath or have a criminal record or something along those lines..
If that's the case, get a gym membership.
If that's the case, get a gym membership.
Not a bad idea.. My lady friend already has 5 cats so IDK.. Gonna talk with her.. We live separate but those are my cats at her house also lol.. I can't take any from her because she loves them all lol..
Aka crazy sexy cat lady lol
WOW YOU ALL HAVE BEEN AMAZING.
1 I'm taking the night of from gambling .
2. I don't wanna quit completely I just need to scale back alot.
3. I'm going for a run see y'all tonight.. This has been great I'm glad I started this topic.. Shut maybe it,will even help someone else p..
Ps.. As someone mentioned I can't quit unless I what to.. Like when I quit cigarettes last year after 15 years I WANTED TO STOP so I did.. One of the things I picked up when quitting cigs was betting :/
I will take steps forward from tonight to scale back the amount Im betting I can't stay in this pace all my life
1 I'm taking the night of from gambling .
2. I don't wanna quit completely I just need to scale back alot.
3. I'm going for a run see y'all tonight.. This has been great I'm glad I started this topic.. Shut maybe it,will even help someone else p..
Ps.. As someone mentioned I can't quit unless I what to.. Like when I quit cigarettes last year after 15 years I WANTED TO STOP so I did.. One of the things I picked up when quitting cigs was betting :/
I will take steps forward from tonight to scale back the amount Im betting I can't stay in this pace all my life
Easy answer is you need to WANT to quit first. It's like anything -- smoking, drinking, etc. People spend all sorts of money on things like "the patch", the gum, hypnosis, etc. but unless you really want to stop. You won't.
If you really want to quit you'll go to the local bookstore and read up on addiction, go to the local gamblers anonymous, find a sponsor, cut off all your friends that are enablers, tell your friends and family what you are doing and reach out to them for support.
You most likely have an addictive personality which means you'll get addicted to anything. So if you replace it with anything like the people mentioned above, you'll find something that you latch onto and can't get enough of.
My suggestion is pick up a pair of running shoes, join a running forum, download an app like mapmyrun, and just go out and run. You'll get hooked.
The reason you don't find the other stuff exciting is because your mind is always focused on gambling and it doesn't supply the rush. Get away from it for awhile and you'll be surprised how much fun it is going out to dinner and joking around with friends.
Also, get a girl friend, if you can get one. Then find a couple girls that just like to hang out. It's much more exciting going out to dinner and/or the bar with a girl (or a few) then a couple of desperate horny dudes.
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Just think of what you can have if you don't gamble. I mean, 2 BTC is enough for an all inclusive vacation most places. Also, this might be bad advice, but next time you get money, instead of putting it on a game. Find a girl (that's worth it) and spend the money on her .. you can get a limo, dinner, drinks, show and more for the amount most people are putting on one game. You'll find it much more satisfying.
I wouldn't recommend this all the time, but, hell .. why not at least once ya know.
If you really want to quit you'll go to the local bookstore and read up on addiction, go to the local gamblers anonymous, find a sponsor, cut off all your friends that are enablers, tell your friends and family what you are doing and reach out to them for support.
You most likely have an addictive personality which means you'll get addicted to anything. So if you replace it with anything like the people mentioned above, you'll find something that you latch onto and can't get enough of.
My suggestion is pick up a pair of running shoes, join a running forum, download an app like mapmyrun, and just go out and run. You'll get hooked.
The reason you don't find the other stuff exciting is because your mind is always focused on gambling and it doesn't supply the rush. Get away from it for awhile and you'll be surprised how much fun it is going out to dinner and joking around with friends.
Also, get a girl friend, if you can get one. Then find a couple girls that just like to hang out. It's much more exciting going out to dinner and/or the bar with a girl (or a few) then a couple of desperate horny dudes.
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Just think of what you can have if you don't gamble. I mean, 2 BTC is enough for an all inclusive vacation most places. Also, this might be bad advice, but next time you get money, instead of putting it on a game. Find a girl (that's worth it) and spend the money on her .. you can get a limo, dinner, drinks, show and more for the amount most people are putting on one game. You'll find it much more satisfying.
I wouldn't recommend this all the time, but, hell .. why not at least once ya know.
Agreed re: addictive personality. Since I've stopped gambling for the most part, I've gotten addicted, basically, to exercise. I have the best body I've ever had, and I've run marathons too (from only being able to do a few miles in the past). You CAN get a high from exercise (or other hobbies) you just need to get off the gambling high first. Give away access to money if you have someone you trust (like a good family member I mean).
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