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Old 05-21-2007 | 01:15 PM
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I think i have a gambling problem......
it all started a week after my burday.....arrghhh..fkkkkkkkk.....im down like 4-5G's in 3 months...now thats a lot ofr a student.......
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Godfather
I think i have a gambling problem......
it all started a week after my burday.....arrghhh..fkkkkkkkk.....im down like 4-5G's in 3 months...now thats a lot ofr a student.......
Man, at such a young age....How the hell did that happen!!!!!
to my mind, that's a little beyond recreational.....

If you're serious, M. then you'd better get some help bro. That problem won't improve, and that hole you're digging will only get deeper.......

I know it's none of my business, and tell me to mind my own business if you like, but as a fellow G, I'd say you're in trouble..

my $02

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Old 05-21-2007 | 01:55 PM
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For you to post this on a public fourm, in my opinion you have a problem.
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 02:03 PM
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Itll only get worse. Stop now before you get deeper into the hole.
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Msedanman
Man, at such a young age....How the hell did that happen!!!!!
to my mind, that's a little beyond recreational.....

If you're serious, M. then you'd better get some help bro. That problem won't improve, and that hole you're digging will only get deeper.......

I know it's none of my business, and tell me to mind my own business if you like, but as a fellow G, I'd say you're in trouble..

my $02

G/L
Colin
+1 That is a lot of dough for most anyone let alone a student. It will get worse and it ruins a lot of lives.

The first step is admitting and recognizing it. You're there. Now go immediately and get help. there is no shame in that. Call the government gambling commission and get their hot line to start the help.

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Old 05-21-2007 | 03:18 PM
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+1 That is a lot of dough for most anyone let alone a student. It will get worse and it ruins a lot of lives.

The first step is admitting and recognizing it. You're there. Now go immediately and get help. there is no shame in that. Call the government gambling commission and get their hot line to start the help.

G/L
OMG M !!! Good advise by Deane above. I'm glad you recognize you have a problem, that is the first step. Get help now, please, for your own sake. Take care.
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Old 05-21-2007 | 03:25 PM
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Yeah stop now. At least you are taking the first step in resolving your problem and that is admitting it. Everytime you feel like gambling put the money that you are going to gamble and put it in a jar. At the end of the month look at what you will have saved and then go buy some mods for your G!
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 03:37 PM
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just because you gambled alot in the past 3 months and lost alot does not make you addicted. just realize your not winning and see if you can stop. if you think you have to get your losses back by more gambling than you might be addicted, if you can leave it and accept that you lost your alright. i used to gamble alot to where everyone thought i had a problem, but i really didnt because i could leave it at any time and the amount i lost/won never had a big effect on my life at the time.
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 06:45 PM
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hey,
i understand what u all mean..i think i hv to agree on burns420 too...rite now, i was up to the point where i juss wanted to go casino every onces a week for funn....i really dunt know if its a problem or not..i think it might be, but im gonna try avoiding the casino for a while and see if its really addicting...i havent went in last 2 days..hehe..so its a improvment..

thnx evry1, but im gonna see next two weeks and see how it turns out....
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 06:49 PM
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Time to take a break for a while...
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ttrank
Time to take a break for a while...
^^^+1

Start a 401K if you haven't already.
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 06:58 PM
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^^^+1

Start a 401K if you haven't already.

Hey 6mtzer while I generally agree with your advice... this is the Canada section. 401ks exist in the US.
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Godfather
hey,
i understand what u all mean..i think i hv to agree on burns420 too...rite now, i was up to the point where i juss wanted to go casino every onces a week for funn....i really dunt know if its a problem or not..i think it might be, but im gonna try avoiding the casino for a while and see if its really addicting...i havent went in last 2 days..hehe..so its a improvment..

thnx evry1, but im gonna see next two weeks and see how it turns out....
For most people addictions are stronger pulls than they realize even though most think they can contend with it. You've admitted in both posts you think you have or may have a problem. No disrespect to burns but you must know you're losing money and already be trying hard to get it back with more gambling. Also the amount you win or lose isn't necessarily the qualifier for being addicted. Be safe, make the call and talk to some experts to find out if they think you have an issue.
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 07:16 PM
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Hey 6mtzer while I generally agree with your advice... this is the Canada section. 401ks exist in the US.
I need to stop using the "New Post" button

In that case, invest in your CPP
 
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Old 05-21-2007 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 6MTzer
I need to stop using the "New Post" button

In that case, invest in your CPP

No worries at all. I knew it had to be an oversight. Actually here that would be RRSP registered retirement savings plan and/or company pension plan. The CPP is compulsory for those who have employment income.
 


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