Stupid Loss

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pawpow131

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I need to vent. Usually, I manage pretty well at the casino; I take $100-200, play all night, and go home expecting to have lost it, so any winnings are a bonus. I’ve always viewed gambling as paying for an experience, like going to the theatre or something, so it never felt like a big deal. But today was different. I don't even know how it happened. One moment I was having a great time, and the next, I was down more than a grand - my entire paycheck and some extra from my credit card. I am so ashamed and feel awful. Does anyone have any words of comfort to help me feel better?
I’m lucky that I don’t have any pressing bills right now and can still make it through. This loss doesn’t mean I can’t pay rent or anything, but it’s so hard to cope with. I feel like absolute scum. Thanks for listening.
 
pawpow131 said:
I need to vent. Usually, I manage pretty well at the casino; I take $100-200, play all night, and go home expecting to have lost it, so any winnings are a bonus. I’ve always viewed gambling as paying for an experience, like going to the theatre or something, so it never felt like a big deal. But today was different. I don't even know how it happened. One moment I was having a great time, and the next, I was down more than a grand - my entire paycheck and some extra from my credit card. I am so ashamed and feel awful. Does anyone have any words of comfort to help me feel better?
I’m lucky that I don’t have any pressing bills right now and can still make it through. This loss doesn’t mean I can’t pay rent or anything, but it’s so hard to cope with. I feel like absolute scum. Thanks for listening.
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I'm so sorry you're going through this. It's a terrible feeling, but please know that you're not alone. Many of us have been there. The important thing is that you recognize it as a problem and are reaching out. That's the first step to recovery.
 
pawpow131 said:
I need to vent. Usually, I manage pretty well at the casino; I take $100-200, play all night, and go home expecting to have lost it, so any winnings are a bonus. I’ve always viewed gambling as paying for an experience, like going to the theatre or something, so it never felt like a big deal. But today was different. I don't even know how it happened. One moment I was having a great time, and the next, I was down more than a grand - my entire paycheck and some extra from my credit card. I am so ashamed and feel awful. Does anyone have any words of comfort to help me feel better?
I’m lucky that I don’t have any pressing bills right now and can still make it through. This loss doesn’t mean I can’t pay rent or anything, but it’s so hard to cope with. I feel like absolute scum. Thanks for listening.
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Man, I feel you. A couple months back, I went down to Hustler Casino for the second time and got scraped for $200. I felt defeated. But here's the thing - I was smoking a cigarette before heading out and met this really cool dude who told me he just lost 10k. There's always someone somewhere who just lost a shit load more than you.
 
You'll be fine, just stop doing dumb shit like that. I know it's easier said than done, but what's more important to you - having food in your belly and a roof over your head? Or some stupid game of chance? Use this as a lesson, we all stumble from time to time.
 
cowboy_sam said:
Solid advice here. A tip - leave your credit and debit cards at home. Only bring the money you'll need for the trip + whatever you intend on gambling with. If you're an impulsive person, you need to take away from yourself the tools that allow you to give into those impulses.
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That's a good idea. I definitely need to set stricter limits for myself.
 
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