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It's brutally hard to stop! 🛑

$1 is too much $10000 is not enough , your right the have to not put the first bet , I fight it but keep away for a week or month then one day something happens that I think I can just play for fun then it starts again . Listening to you is helping to see , I have been free for a few weeks and was feeling I could just possibly drop a few bucks and possibly win . But watching this I see no to put that first bet. Thanks for doing what you’re doing .

i love listening to you, ur sooo right, ive been fightin this addiction for 25 yrs, i have not fought hard enough. I need to give in and say enough is enough

Truth with this man

Agree mate, I worked 2 years solid 60 hours weeks, had 16 thousand, deposited 1k to roulette, lost then lost the 15 in 6 weekends, then lost job cause couldn’t get to work, now just rebuking my life, but was a tough 7 year battle, I could never go away on holidays, I can quickly grab you lads, take care and work for your money ❤

so is option buyers addiction, and in options you loose more.

Gutted you seem to be off here now mate. I hope all is well and you are back soon

Preach it brother! Felt like an old time tent revival! 😂💪🙏🏻🙏🏻

You still on the go mate

Same for me -gambling as an escapism tool

I didn't know how a gambler can make it in today's world of casinos online.

The reward is a huge release of serotonin in the brain when a win takes place and then the brain sees it as survival . . . . It's very much linked to OCD.

It is without doubt OCD and the brain becomes hardwired to repeat the process even when you know the pain involved.

You just described my drinking problem mindset.

The hardest step is the first.

I don’t understand how people get hooked on slot machines. I can understand getting hooked on blackjack, or craps,but slots? You can’t win, the machine is designed to beat you.

Gambling on low stakes will usually lead to bigger bets to get the same buzz just like drugs.

The bookies or laptop is not our enemy...the dopamine in our brain is what we are individually fighting (those that want it to end) I am 5 weeks without a bet not even a lottery ticket. Don't want thumbs up or praise. Been a gambler for 30 years. FOBTs have really hurt me. Tried giving up more times than I care to remember. Definitely feel a strength from within this time. The understanding of the drug in my Brain wanting to win money rather than the lure of the bookie has made a difference so far. Long long way to go. But I can't allow myself 1 moment of weakness, which is slowly by the day going to become the biggest battle. I believe I can do it this time. I wish you all the best of luck and filly understand what you're going through.

Is it normal to feel like gambling if your friend and miss it when it it not there? The euphoria of having a load of bets on can give you a up lift for your day say a Saturday,everything all good in the world I also find it has put a cloud over me it determines my mood If I'm out for a walk say I'm not taking in the beautiful scenery but can be a mile in and all thot was about accas etc,I'm never truly in the moment My last bet was on Monday I'm hoping to last till grd nat national

Moved my enemy to the ridiculous notion that a finger size drug in a Brains called dopamine The bookies were never my Foe. My mind beat my Brain every time. I do believe I can do it this time. Not suffering daily. When I get the urge I am reminding myself instantly that it's the finger sized dopamine talking. Fuck off from my mind. And I tend to grab something to eat instead! 😂 It's working So I won't knock it.

Have your physician put you on 100 mg of Doxycycline. I was put on it for a bacterial infection. I researched the side effects and found this out by accident. It removes addictive behavior and worked for me. I don't want to go to the casino all the time anymore. It's worth a shot

Because you're yet to realise the bookies/Slots are not you're enemies. It's the Dopamine about the same size as you middle finger that you are allowing to overide your Brain. Next time you get the 'urge' to win some money. Raise your eyes to your eye brows and tell that dopamine to fuck off and go buy yourself a cake or pasty instead! Been working for me!

Keep doing the great work you're doing.

relly enjoying your videos. im putting together a live panel of people interested in raising awareness about problem gambling and would love to have you on, if you would be interested?

cute pooches!

The Eagles rule! I love the song New Kid In Town. I've found that getting into music is a good replacement hobby to get into when quitting gambling.

Yes we believe exactly what we want to, what we choose to believe. No one can do this for us or decide for us except for ourselves. Why not choose to believe something that is self empowering? Why not act upon something that is self empowering? Why not focus on that? It is our choice.

IMO everyone can stop gambling. But it takes action, sometimes massive actions like going to GA support groups, getting a sponsor, counseling, self exclusion, new hobbies…etc. You can’t quit just sitting around wishing you could. Take action today. Right now. Not tomorrow. Even if it’s just calling a gambler helpline. The only reason I’m over 100 days in recovery is because I took action…

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Your video helped me. Thank you 🙂

Gambling addiction is a terrible disease.

I made my last bet on the 26th of February. I want to see how long I can go without gambling. I'm a totally full-blown gambling addict, and getting access to a lot of money thru the VA pretty soon. I'm putting my best friend, Grayson in charge of it, so I don't lose my mind and gamble it all. Thanks for the support, man. Much love to you and the family.

Thanks 🙏

It's been 10 days since I've gambled and it's harder now than ever not to go and just test my luck. I'm going to try my hardest and just work out when I get the urge

I am 51 I have been gambling since 16 years of age. I am at my absolute lowest point. sometimes when I am at work I have to hold back tears as the stress and feelings and mess is weighing me down. last month I gambled most of my rent away, lucky my landlord was helpful and allowed me to set up a plan (I HAD TO LIE) but as I write this im getting sucked into more mess as I cant pay what I said now. I have even thought about ending it all. but im a single dad, I look after two kids alone. I wont do that! but the weight right now is so heavy, really HEAVY

Yes thank you you might be misunderstanding what I am saying. Basically I am asking do you believe that stopping the bleeding is one necessary step towards the road to recovery? In addiction I believe that there is not one but multiple steps a person must take in the road to recovery. Not one but multiple. I think of recovery as a hospital triage. The immediate action that needs to be taken is stopping the bleeding of money. Steps like finding a way to prevent yourself from gambling. You already know that you can’t stop yourself so in the immediate situation you understand that you are the biggest enemy to saving your money at that moment. And sometimes I think that the subconscious who doesn’t want to stop starts making excuses to not taking steps like saying I can’t find anyone to help me control the money I don’t want to be a burden, it will never work, I can’t stop etc. Perhaps being aware and questioning this kind of thinking and self talk can help us learn about if we are trying to find a solution or are we running away making excuses. I believe anyone who really cares about rhe struggling addict seeing him/her take these steps of giving up one’s finances will be very helpful to accommodate. And if a person is alone and really wants to change he she will give up the pride and ask and seek help and notify the professionals that he she cannot handle money. These people I believe can help one find barriers to yourself and help one remove money from self. A person can tell your boss “I have a severe gambling problem can you wilthold my checks? one can’t be afraid or let pride prevent from taking steps to get help. Oh course pride and ego play a big role in our ability to ask people for help. And that is a barrier only the problem gambler can decide if he she truly wants to recover. Did you ever have an issue with asking for help due to pride or ego ? Of course just giving up control of personal money doesn’t solve rhe underlying problem. But it is a necessary first step towards stopping the downward spiral. After stopping the severe bleeding and the potential for severe bleeding it is now the time when one take the steps in recovery. Counseling GA video therapy and support are the next steps and tremendous work patience and commitment. One must commit to doing whatever it takes to beat the addiction. I think when it all boils down is the question do I really value myself? Do I really care about myself to take the necessary steps to fight this addiction? Do I have self belief that no matter what happens I will do whatever it takes to beat this addiction? Do I lack confidence in myself? That includes giving up ego asking for help putting up barriers etc. Am I willing to set aside my shame? If one has trouble confidently saying yes I do care about myself there a decision must be made and that isn’t up to anyone except ourselves. No one can decide that for anyone except for themselves. How we see ourselves has a big determination of what we will think feel and do to move towards recovery I have to believe that the problem gambler more often than not chooses not see themselves in a good way. Seeing how a person actually sees them selves can be traumatic. Being conscious of “ I never liked myself I don’t believe in myself I am a loser” comes up actually being aware that this is how he she has been seeing himself all this time starts creating an understanding of why they continue down the road of addiction. If that person has an ability to choose decide I don’t want to ever see myself negatively ever again I choose to believe in myself But if an addict doesn’t work on ALL POINTS OF THE problem recovery will not be easy. Recovery won’t even happen. You talked about the need for guard rails and yes I believe they are very important in the road to recovery but of course not the only step. Can you say the biggest decision to make is saying I am worth taking the effort towards recovery and I will do what it takes to help myself no matter what?

I nearly went an gambled today but hey I washed my car and I didn’t , it was hard not to go !!!!

I know I have a problem. I can go in the casino and 8-10 payouts and still give it back. I tell myself I’m going home after each jackpot. It’s so sick cause I need the money I won. Recently won 36k and gave it all back. :(

I feel that I gamble when I'm depressed and going through things. I can't help myself

How do you stop gambling. I've lost 160 dollars this week. I'm addicted to scrrach offs

Hey man, congrats on the 200 subs!

Yes thank you very much for the explanation of mental differences. When you talk about safety barriers do you think in hindsight you might not have realized how serious your addiction was so therefore you didn’t take hardcore barrier measures like handing over your payment cards and access of money to someone else? This action seems like a very extreme step to take. I can understand in the beginning we feel that we are capable of dealing with our own problems or we should be able to deal with our own problems alone and I believe there is shame in asking for help and extreme intervention. Can you talk about if you tried taking some drastic measures like putting up barriers like handing over your money to a relative so you did not have access to gamble at all? Thank you

Your videos are so helpful. Thank you for doing them. 👍

For me gambling is all about the escape of life. There are no clocks no windows time stands still. Money is only a means to keep gambling and doesn’t have really meaning.

Thanks for information 👍🙏😃

I do find your videos of use. I'm trying to free myself from a slot gambling addiction as of now. I'm in the US

I'm only on day 6 and I'm going to reach my goal of saving 15,000

Can you talk about the “reward” that people have in addiction? I have read that the cycle of addiction involves a cue, craving, response and a reward. Perhaps you can describe the “benefit” that the act of gambling provided for you. Was it the dopamine excitement rush or thrill? The reason why I ask this is because of what people call an “itch” or maybe a feeling of discomfort or anxiety that the act of gambling can relieve. Also I take it from what you say is that the inability to control oneself physically from stopping gambling is the single biggest negative in your addiction. The mind goes numb and the body goes gambling and doesn’t stop. That is why I talked about an emotional driver and feelings. For me fortunately or unfortunately emotions and feelings were the single biggest driver for me to think and act a certain way. Hate anger fear jealousy sadness revenge love etc moved me often times in an impulsive way. Why? Because I believe I wanted to get to that comfort zone of good feelings of control. Not being in control is the darkest, most fearsome place I could ever be. For me It seems that the addiction is a poisonous solution to regaining a sense of control over one’s pain anxiety fear Whether it was to remove my anxiety or reach a rewarding idealistic goal, I believe that my biggest challenge has been to control my emotions because that is what lead me to bad consequences and poor decision making. Another question Is addiction out of control thinking feeling and acting? Or is addiction a twisted way the mind and body perceive a solution to a negative mind/body state? I am realizing that there are several variations to addiction and how subtle and severe it can be depending on the person. Thank you

Perhaps instead of saying that we are powerless maybe it is ok to say that I have a disease and I must accept it that it is my condition. Maybe like I have diabetes. It is my condition and that is a part of me. I accept it that I cannot take this disease away from myself. However I can take steps to manage my condition so I can be healthy. In regards to gambling it is easy to allow the ego to refuse to admit that the problem gambler has a disease. It doesn’t make sense because this disease isn’t tangible it’s not overt like a defective pancreas. It seems silly for a severe diabetic to think his will power can heal his pancreas. That is what the problem gambler does. Therefore I believe there is suffering from confusion thinking he can solve a what is on the surface a behavior instead of a disease. Once the problem gambler realizes he has a disease he has the clarity to start steps to treating the disease. That is regaining power. So I believe we are powerful and not powerless. I can’t do anything to change my body of a bad pancreas. I understand this. I don’t have the power to regrow a healthy pancreas. However I am powerful to respond to my disease so that I can live a healthy life by dealing with my disease.

I try to understand what addiction is like. Am I wrong about comparing trying to fight gambling addiction to trying to not eat food in a diet to lose weight? If food is around and no one has power over me and I am on my own to prevent myself from not eating. Hunger is a physical feeling I assume like gambling cravings. I feel that the only difference is that falling off a diet and eating the wrong foods doesn’t have as a severe of a consequence than what problem gambling does. However I studied eating addiction and they cannot stop eating certain foods once the person starts. I assume it is like alcohol too like movie star Matthew Perry suffered from alcoholism who recently died. He couldn’t handle one drink and struggled until the end. COMPULSIVE disorder. I have to believe it’s a nervous system disorder the nervous system is messed up when in contact with the addiction. If a person never has gone through this disease one will never know the severity of the problem.