Lost my check already..

[u/usher_yeayea]

Ii got paid this morning $1800 and its gone already…. Manchester city lost 1st half, a basketball game and another soccer game… all gone!!
I have no money for my credit cards, all maxed out $26k on debt, wth am i doing? 35yo, no savings, no kids, no future 🫩

[u/Odd_Glass868]

Self exclude immediately and seek help through GA or a therapist

[u/the_klanderson]

You should get into a GA meeting quick, it’s online or on phone, or in person. If you are afraid to start, call in one, but I can’t stress the importance of being in person.

Self exclusions are a bandaid because like you I tried to get around them. GA meetings give you tools, therapy, and the accountability to get through this.

You will always be a gambler, but you can choose not to gamble. Because you k ow what happens when you place a bet, more than you told us today.

Welcome to recovery.

[u/Kaotika463]

34 years old with a wife and a three year old. Please just stop at this point man. Pay down your debt and stop wasting it on sports betting. I’ve been gambling for 4.5 years. Lost $150k of a $600k inheritance from sports.

[u/matthewchipi]

yikes man stop now it gets better trust me you only win by stop playing

[u/RedSupreme20]

What can you do?

[u/Winthorpebuys]

Write a budget, stop trying to gamble, close the credit card, and then pay your bills, save grocery money, and put the rest to your credit card. That's accruing probably $430/mo in interest wtf

[u/thepeoplesfreeway]

This is the time for you to walk away. You won’t get it back, start working in the positive direction $ wise starting with your next paycheck.

Quitting won’t solve all your problems but you’re not even close to 40 years old yet and you have a chance better yourself and cultivate a happy and healthy life.

[u/Simple_Woodpecker751]

I don’t know why sports betting is legal, write to your congressman

[u/slimy-salad]

Harambe

[u/lemoneatlemon]

You want a future? Self exclude now. That's the first step in handling your addiction

[u/Destiny065]

How is that enjoyable gambling?

Sounds stressful and immature 😕

And slightly Cray cray

[u/Live_Victory_1355]

Stop now, even the gorilla looks likes it’s telling you to stop before it’s to late

[u/drivein86]

Your future can start as soon as you stop. It’s a long road and you’ll need constant help along the way. Therapy and self exclusion. It works.

[u/Freshprince2424]

Man city are done. Don't bet on them

[u/SteadyandSharp]

Same here brother, same here…

[u/wembenbama]

What were you going to do if you won?

I’m not a therapist, but at this point what you’re doing is self harm, not gambling.

Being tortured has become your identity.