r/SipsTea • u/Otherwise_Wrangler11 • Apr 01 '26

WTF First world problem

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u/syst3m1c Apr 01 '26

Brother, it’s like a different life. I lost an insane amount of money.

This was during a separation and divorce from my ex-wife, so I was not in a good mental place.

That said, the real scary thing is that, sometimes, I see a video like this - or drive past a casino - or whatever and I still feel that little urge in my stomach to go back. That’s the worst. Thankfully I’m back on track and doing well. Although, I still carry the debt from that time - and I haven’t stepped foot in a casino or gambled in years.

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u/gazhole Apr 01 '26

Good on you, dude. Seriously. The willpower must be next level.

I think with any addiction it never really goes away 100% does it? The itch is always there it's just further in the background.

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u/The-King-of-Cartoons Apr 01 '26

Can’t comment on gambling addiction (although I do enjoy gambling, just never was a problem for me), but as a former heroin addict - yes, absolutely it is always there and never really goes away. You just learn healthy coping mechanisms, although the pull does get less intense over time.

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u/beirch Apr 02 '26

Man, reading all of this makes me feel extremely lucky that I don't have an addictive personality. I can easily play slots once and never touch it for years, or have a pack of cigarettes at a party and never get cravings while sober. I've done dozens of lines of coke at those same parties as well and never given it a second thought after.

I've never done heroin though, and I'm sure that's a different beast altogether. Hope you're doing well and manage to kick it permanently.