So, I got paid last Friday, and instead of being responsible like an adult, I decided to try my luck at online poker. It had been a rough week, and I thought, “Hey, why not treat myself to a little fun?” Big mistake. I started with just a small portion of my paycheck maybe 20 bucks or so figuring I’d play it safe. But then I got on a winning streak and thought I was invincible. Before I knew it, I was betting bigger and bigger, convinced I could double my money. I started talking myself into things like, “One more hand, and I’ll be out of here with a huge profit.” But that one more hand turned into another, and then another. By the time I realized what was happening, I had blown through every penny of my paycheck—and I mean every penny. I sat there, staring at my empty account, just feeling… completely defeated.
Now, I’ve got to figure out how to explain this to my roommate who’s been helping me with bills lately. Let’s just say this lesson came at a very expensive price.
TL;DR I started with a small poker bet using part of my paycheck, but after a lucky streak, I got cocky and ended up losing everything. Now I’m broke and trying to figure out how to explain it to my roommate.
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That’s how they get you. If you can’t set a limit and stick to it, never, ever gamble. There are a few slots I enjoy and blackjack also. I play with £30 a month, and never ever re-deposit. Some months I win, some i lose but that’s not why I play. It’s just entertainment and it all balances out over year.
Everything at a casino is designed to make you lose over time. If you get lucky, take your profits fast.if you get unlucku, accept it, move on and let your emotions settle. Play again when you’re emotionally stable again.
You have a gambling addiction.
You should seek help.
Seriously.
gamblersanonymous.org
Hey man, I don’t know where you live or any other information but please take this as a sign that you cannot gamble, ever. Do a search for gambling addiction help that is local to you.
This is a worring sign and gambling can and will cripple your life if you let it.
You can get past this! stay safe <3
So you slaved away at a corporate job for 40 hours +, just to blow it all in one short sitting at nothing, but a dopamine chase. I think I’ve gambled only a handful of times. I’ve come out on top, but I expected to lose & to only do it, for the fun as I was at the casino. If you enjoy it casually that’s fine, but don’t let it be your personality/life.
life teaches us the lessons we have to learn.
if I was lending someone money and they were gambling I would cut them out immediately