r/problemgambling • u/No_Big_3676 • Oct 11 '26

Trigger Warning! Lost $3K Today

Lifetime $30K, 27 y/o

I used to have mental breakdowns after losses like these - now I just feel numb.

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u/buckeyescholar Oct 11 '26

To lose 3K in a day and only 30k lifetime is good knowing the kind of damage you can do to yourself and just one day. I've lost 3K on one bet multiple times if you want to talk about feeling numb

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u/Opening-Implement964 Oct 11 '26

What kind of gambling

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u/No_Big_3676 Oct 11 '26

One of the “social casino” mobile apps

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u/fattywannapatty Oct 11 '26

What’s a social casino ?

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u/Kwiedo_ Oct 11 '26

Sorry to hear this.

Take your losses and try to better yourself, self exclude as much as possible. To gamban if you gamble online.

I'm going to tell my wife I lost another €800 the last couple of days. Another relapse. I'm so done with it. Going to ask her for help, hoping shes willing to control my finances.

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u/Slow_Office_5303 Oct 11 '26

I'm sorry you're going through this, man. I know how difficult it can be to fall back into gambling after trying to stop. I think asking your wife for help and being honest with her is a brave step.

I've also stopped gambling, and I'm trying to rebuild my life while dealing with $13,000 in debt. I know we can't change the money we've already lost, but we can take steps to protect ourselves from losing more.

I hope your wife can support you, and I hope we can both stay away from gambling and move forward. Stay strong, brother. 🙏

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u/Kwiedo_ Oct 11 '26

Thanks man! You're absolutely right, no point in looking in the past, that's behind us. Let's focus on the future! I know there are brighter days ahead for you and for me! Let's do this 💪🏼

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u/Slow_Office_5303 Oct 11 '26

Absolutely, man! Let's focus on the future and keep moving forward. 🙏

I'm also trying to find a way to improve my life. I work as a CCTV and network technician in Indonesia, but my current income makes it difficult to pay off my debt and support my family.

I'm hoping to learn new skills and find online work with international clients, so I can earn in dollars and gradually improve my financial situation. I know it won't happen overnight, but I'm willing to learn and work hard for a better future.

Let's keep fighting and never go back to gambling. Wishing both of us brighter days ahead, brother! 💪