If you are beyond your limits, you have to stop yourself before you are close to temptation.
Unfortunitely we can never trust ourselves when temptation arises.
You can tell teens about the importance of safe sex while they are in a classroom or at home with their parents but they are listening with their logical mind. When they are in heated arousal, it's a different part of the brain that's active. So they can't be trusted to do the right thing.
Same goes with Gambling, if you get the fire and you can't do it in control, you have to just not do it and even more importantly avoid things that would put you in a situation where you have a chance to gamble.
Avoid watching sports, close and disable your accounts, reputable gambling companies will keep them closed if you tell them you have a problem.
Do expect your logical mind to react properly when you are in an irrational state. Don't rely on will power.
Unfortunitely we can never trust ourselves when temptation arises.
You can tell teens about the importance of safe sex while they are in a classroom or at home with their parents but they are listening with their logical mind. When they are in heated arousal, it's a different part of the brain that's active. So they can't be trusted to do the right thing.
Same goes with Gambling, if you get the fire and you can't do it in control, you have to just not do it and even more importantly avoid things that would put you in a situation where you have a chance to gamble.
Avoid watching sports, close and disable your accounts, reputable gambling companies will keep them closed if you tell them you have a problem.
Do expect your logical mind to react properly when you are in an irrational state. Don't rely on will power.
Walk away. Take a break. You won't miss that big sure thing, theres always next week or next month.
Its refreshing as hell and easy to do. Stop the chase.
The weird thing is that stopping is a rush in itself! You appreciate the amount of stress that you were under when you were betting. Its very relaxing. I periodically stop. No TV, no newspaper, no forum. Just me and walking down by the Lake, doing shit around the house. Its great.
Been gambling for over 35 years, longevity is probably due to the vacations as I like to call them plus I bet to make money, not for the rush. Betting is very stressful, I rarely watch the games now not good for the heart, a take a peek see how its doing, if I'm winning my bet by miles then I'll watch, if its too close I'll look a the scores after all is said and done.
Its refreshing as hell and easy to do. Stop the chase.
The weird thing is that stopping is a rush in itself! You appreciate the amount of stress that you were under when you were betting. Its very relaxing. I periodically stop. No TV, no newspaper, no forum. Just me and walking down by the Lake, doing shit around the house. Its great.
Been gambling for over 35 years, longevity is probably due to the vacations as I like to call them plus I bet to make money, not for the rush. Betting is very stressful, I rarely watch the games now not good for the heart, a take a peek see how its doing, if I'm winning my bet by miles then I'll watch, if its too close I'll look a the scores after all is said and done.
Some say gambling is the worst addiction. Worse than having a drinking problem or anything because you can lose way more money, assets, etc gambling than with any other addiction.
What I learned in uni is if you have a problem and gambling affects your life and has more of an impact it should then you just need to stop and take control. No professional help, or religion, or woman or anything will help you. You have to do it for yourself.
The first part is to admit to yourself that you have a problem. Don't lie to yourself and say, oh it's investing just like the stocks, or I don't have a problem, etc. The first step is to get the individual to admit it to themselves, then to someone they care about, or yes, maybe a professional.
What I learned in uni is if you have a problem and gambling affects your life and has more of an impact it should then you just need to stop and take control. No professional help, or religion, or woman or anything will help you. You have to do it for yourself.
The first part is to admit to yourself that you have a problem. Don't lie to yourself and say, oh it's investing just like the stocks, or I don't have a problem, etc. The first step is to get the individual to admit it to themselves, then to someone they care about, or yes, maybe a professional.
I also want to say that I don't believe gambling is bad. Not at all. It's just like drinking, or even eating or lots of other things. You just have to know when you are getting out of hand.
Some people are more prone to addictions than others just because of their make up. They may stop one addiction but find themselves overdoing some other habit.
A friend of mine used to have a really bad drinking problem. He quit for good eventually but became a workaholic. Maybe that's the key. If you do find yourself addicted to bad habits, try to get yourself addicted to good habits. Like doing some sort of good for others, or for yourself. Get a second job. Donate some money for a cause you believe in, buy a new car with the extra money, etc.
What was this thread about again? It's so late and I'm wiped out.
Yankees won!! Wooo!! This is what happens when you are up tons in baseball. You don't have to work on your summer break and you end up wasting your time screwing around, rambling on a forum. I really need to be more productive than I have been so far this summer....
What was this thread about again??
Some people are more prone to addictions than others just because of their make up. They may stop one addiction but find themselves overdoing some other habit.
A friend of mine used to have a really bad drinking problem. He quit for good eventually but became a workaholic. Maybe that's the key. If you do find yourself addicted to bad habits, try to get yourself addicted to good habits. Like doing some sort of good for others, or for yourself. Get a second job. Donate some money for a cause you believe in, buy a new car with the extra money, etc.
What was this thread about again? It's so late and I'm wiped out.
Yankees won!! Wooo!! This is what happens when you are up tons in baseball. You don't have to work on your summer break and you end up wasting your time screwing around, rambling on a forum. I really need to be more productive than I have been so far this summer....
What was this thread about again??
Ok, I just read the thread title again. It was about what advice would you offer someone who is out of control.
Hmm...I'd remind them in detail about how it's affected their life negatively and his/her close ones. Push their buttons and make them pissed off and take a good look in the mirror and get the balls to take back control of their life.
Hmm...I'd remind them in detail about how it's affected their life negatively and his/her close ones. Push their buttons and make them pissed off and take a good look in the mirror and get the balls to take back control of their life.
Sumday GAF Clue! You enter every thread with your motor mouth in high gear.
It takes 3-4 hours to handicap an entire Baseball card. If it doesn't you're not doing it right! It takes another 1-2 hours to track team stats and league systems.
For Hoops and Foots it's similar but there are differences, notably in Foots because the work can be spread throughout the week.
It takes 3-4 hours to handicap an entire Baseball card. If it doesn't you're not doing it right! It takes another 1-2 hours to track team stats and league systems.
For Hoops and Foots it's similar but there are differences, notably in Foots because the work can be spread throughout the week.
I can say the same about your motor mouth. You take offense to eveything I say. You are way too sensitive....
If it doesn't take 3-4 hours, I'm not getting it right? After that statement you've proven that YOU have no clue.
You're saying if you don't spend about 5 hours capping a game you are doing it wrong? Wow dude, that's sad. I spend 15 mins each day and am up 157 units. If I am doing it wrong I will continue to do it ''wrong''
It's sad enough people lose money gambling but people like you that waste hours a day lose precious time in life on top of the money.
There are professional gamblers, very few on this site. Obviously you're not one of them. The time I spend capping affords me other luxuries, like not having ever worked a real job. But keep running your mouth.
And I said a 5 hours to cap an ENTIRE CARD, not a GAME. Pay attention foo......
Congrats on being up 157 units by throwing darts. Did I tell you I'm fucking Megan Fox?
I only had a quick look but I dont think it has been mentioned to suggest your friend keeps track of all wagers and results. This might help to see how much is actually being lost. I read something that said problem gamblers only remember the big wins they have and not the many losses before and after.
I can get pretty caught up in it now and then, but I consider it money spent on entertainment.
I can get pretty caught up in it now and then, but I consider it money spent on entertainment.
Sumday, I post with a smile on my face, even when I'm trying to drive home a point. You're the one getting irate. Your meltdowns on this site are legendary, and the RR had a blast a few months ago when soaked in your tantrum of stupidity.
I don't care what you or anyone else here thinks about me. Or the veracity of what I type in here. I don't have to prove my credentials to you.
This little disagreement started with you making a judgment that people who do extensive research on sports are wasting their life. If that is the way you feel then fine. You say you spend 15 minutes a day capping? GREAT! You only spend 15X that much time posting. But that's not wasting your life =)
I don't care what you or anyone else here thinks about me. Or the veracity of what I type in here. I don't have to prove my credentials to you.
This little disagreement started with you making a judgment that people who do extensive research on sports are wasting their life. If that is the way you feel then fine. You say you spend 15 minutes a day capping? GREAT! You only spend 15X that much time posting. But that's not wasting your life =)
