Chrissy_M Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 All the best @Miller26 I hope you don't mind me jumping on your thread but I never did do an introduction post when I joined... I had a real terrible addiction to fruit machines years ago, basically consumed my life then came along FOBTs.. I gambled every penny I had mostly the same day I was paid. Borrowed money constantly to fund my addiction.. There were times I felt suicidal and desperate to quit... This cycle went on for years. When I found out I was pregnant it changed. I had to put my child first... Didn't stop me having a bet on the horses and odd football bet which I still do. Play poker for fun now too (except for the odd friendly cash game with family) and love a game of bingo. I finally have savings which I've never had before. Despite my love of slots I'm in a fortunate position that I've never played or been interested in online (thank God!). I suppose what I'm trying to say is you can do it, you have support here on the forum and I wish you all the best xxx remember, nobody is perfect, we all make mistakes now and again (including me betting on Arsenal although I've made 15/20 quid profit the last few games and the time I lost £300 in a Weymouth arcade last summer) xxxx 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev40 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, david1111 said: It is, but that's why we gamble. When it goes the other way we can win more in a few hours than a month working Speak for yourself i don't think I've ever won a months wage in a day. Oh wait maybe twice. That's in 20 years though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1111 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, Kev40 said: Speak for yourself i don't think I've ever won a months wage in a day. Oh wait maybe twice. That's in 20 years though. Granted it is rare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, Kev40 said: Good luck mate but I'm wondering that you haven't written off the loss as your opening post says win something to try and get the money back. This will sound harsh but it's gone and you'll only move on when you accept that. You might have miss understood what I was trying to say mate .I've definitely written it off and will get it back by saving not gambling. The if I win something part is when I do my 20p lucky 15 s at the weekend. I'm not expecting much from them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Chrissy_M said: All the best @Miller26 I hope you don't mind me jumping on your thread but I never did do an introduction post when I joined... I had a real terrible addiction to fruit machines years ago, basically consumed my life then came along FOBTs.. I gambled every penny I had mostly the same day I was paid. Borrowed money constantly to fund my addiction.. There were times I felt suicidal and desperate to quit... This cycle went on for years. When I found out I was pregnant it changed. I had to put my child first... Didn't stop me having a bet on the horses and odd football bet which I still do. Play poker for fun now too (except for the odd friendly cash game with family) and love a game of bingo. I finally have savings which I've never had before. Despite my love of slots I'm in a fortunate position that I've never played or been interested in online (thank God!). I suppose what I'm trying to say is you can do it, you have support here on the forum and I wish you all the best xxx remember, nobody is perfect, we all make mistakes now and again (including me betting on Arsenal although I've made 15/20 quid profit the last few games and the time I lost £300 in a Weymouth arcade last summer) xxxx Not at all chrissy . Being honest is the most important thing we can do to warn others of the potential pitfalls of gambling . Do you think you have savings because of lockdown or did you have them before ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev40 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Miller26 said: You might have miss understood what I was trying to say mate .I've definitely written it off and will get it back by saving not gambling. The if I win something part is when I do my 20p lucky 15 s at the weekend. I'm not expecting much from them Odds on Liverpool scoring a goal versus miller having a winner. Tough call . Btw we are shit atm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Kev40 said: Odds on Liverpool scoring a goal versus miller having a winner. Tough call . Btw we are shit atm. I dont want to talk about it .we are playing manu esque at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev40 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, Chrissy_M said: All the best @Miller26 I hope you don't mind me jumping on your thread but I never did do an introduction post when I joined... I had a real terrible addiction to fruit machines years ago, basically consumed my life then came along FOBTs.. I gambled every penny I had mostly the same day I was paid. Borrowed money constantly to fund my addiction.. There were times I felt suicidal and desperate to quit... This cycle went on for years. When I found out I was pregnant it changed. I had to put my child first... Didn't stop me having a bet on the horses and odd football bet which I still do. Play poker for fun now too (except for the odd friendly cash game with family) and love a game of bingo. I finally have savings which I've never had before. Despite my love of slots I'm in a fortunate position that I've never played or been interested in online (thank God!). I suppose what I'm trying to say is you can do it, you have support here on the forum and I wish you all the best xxx remember, nobody is perfect, we all make mistakes now and again (including me betting on Arsenal although I've made 15/20 quid profit the last few games and the time I lost £300 in a Weymouth arcade last summer) xxxx Lovely post @Chrissy_M but there's only problem. Can't really see miller getting pregnant 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealwintersoldier Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Kev40 said: Odds on Liverpool scoring a goal versus miller having a winner. Tough call . Btw we are shit atm. Bit of an understatement 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev40 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, therealwintersoldier said: Bit of an understatement Still wondering which one is more likely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy_M Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Miller26 said: Not at all chrissy . Being honest is the most important thing we can do to warn others of the potential pitfalls of gambling . Do you think you have savings because of lockdown or did you have them before ? I only started saving a couple of years ago, just £50/100 a month and since Covid a lot lot more... Not buying work clothes, not filling up the car with petrol etc has allowed me to really put some good money away. Plus I can't visit the bingo hall so thats another saving. It's so strange, I never want to touch it once it is transferred to my savings... Years ago I'd not hesitate to blow everything I had and then be depressed until payday! Was thinking about having a goal for something nice but not sure what yet xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy_M Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Kev40 said: Lovely post @Chrissy_M but there's only problem. Can't really see miller getting pregnant Was waiting for that one to pop up to be fair I did still gamble when I was pregnant and still do to a small extent but not to the point where it affects me or my family xx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, Chrissy_M said: I only started saving a couple of years ago, just £50/100 a month and since Covid a lot lot more... Not buying work clothes, not filling up the car with petrol etc has allowed me to really put some good money away. Plus I can't visit the bingo hall so thats another saving. It's so strange, I never want to touch it once it is transferred to my savings... Years ago I'd not hesitate to blow everything I had and then be depressed until payday! Was thinking about having a goal for something nice but not sure what yet xx I've found we can become obsessed with saving and find it really hard to spend it .I literally will refuse to pay 10p extra for something I know down the road is cheaper . Set a goal for the summer to spend some ,maybe a little holiday ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chrissy_M Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Miller26 said: I've found we can become obsessed with saving and find it really hard to spend it .I literally will refuse to pay 10p extra for something I know down the road is cheaper . Set a goal for the summer to spend some ,maybe a little holiday ? That's soooo true Miller!! I'd literally say 'I'm not paying £4 quid for a bit of steak' yet used to blow £500 quid in a fobt without a care (until after when the reality set in). Wanted all my money for gambling. Definitely have the savings bug right now but you're right, I should spend some on something nice. Holiday? Maybe.. Not the best with flying and travel (have generalized anxiety disorder and going too far out of my comfort zone can cause panic attacks... That's a whole different story!). Definitely want a new hoover at some point another plus in my story is my partner hates gambling (even tells me that me spending £2 quid on the lotto is wasting my money and I should just throw it down the drain ) so that also keeps me on the straight and narrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 @MrUKHackz as the head of the forum, it is your responsibility to bum Miller first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, Chrissy_M said: That's soooo true Miller!! I'd literally say 'I'm not paying £4 quid for a bit of steak' yet used to blow £500 quid in a fobt without a care (until after when the reality set in). Wanted all my money for gambling. Definitely have the savings bug right now but you're right, I should spend some on something nice. Holiday? Maybe.. Not the best with flying and travel (have generalized anxiety disorder and going too far out of my comfort zone can cause panic attacks... That's a whole different story!). Definitely want a new hoover at some point another plus in my story is my partner hates gambling (even tells me that me spending £2 quid on the lotto is wasting my money and I should just throw it down the drain ) so that also keeps me on the straight and narrow. There are some amazing places in this country to go on holiday chrissy .I'm climbing scarfel pike in april/may if we are allowed to ,with 6 mates. Cornwall is lovely but expensive. Hes right about the lotto as well ha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller26 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, Denman said: @MrUKHackz as the head of the forum, it is your responsibility to bum Miller first. Even for you thats some weird shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydublin11 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Miller26 said: Maybe take this as a sort of what could happen moment. Do you really want to be that middle aged bloke still doing his bollocks in ? I am sick champ , sorry ... Lost so many things bcoz of gambling but still cant stop ... Anyway good luck to champ , I know you are strong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, Miller26 said: Even for you thats some weird shit True. I am cosplaying as an inbred Burnley fan right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydublin11 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Chrissy_M said: All the best @Miller26 I hope you don't mind me jumping on your thread but I never did do an introduction post when I joined... I had a real terrible addiction to fruit machines years ago, basically consumed my life then came along FOBTs.. I gambled every penny I had mostly the same day I was paid. Borrowed money constantly to fund my addiction.. There were times I felt suicidal and desperate to quit... This cycle went on for years. When I found out I was pregnant it changed. I had to put my child first... Didn't stop me having a bet on the horses and odd football bet which I still do. Play poker for fun now too (except for the odd friendly cash game with family) and love a game of bingo. I finally have savings which I've never had before. Despite my love of slots I'm in a fortunate position that I've never played or been interested in online (thank God!). I suppose what I'm trying to say is you can do it, you have support here on the forum and I wish you all the best xxx remember, nobody is perfect, we all make mistakes now and again (including me betting on Arsenal although I've made 15/20 quid profit the last few games and the time I lost £300 in a Weymouth arcade last summer) xxxx Good on you @Chrissy_M for putting your child first and beating this addiction for your child . I know too many addicts at my local casino who have kids and still do their bollocks in on their paydays and cry . You are a strong woman , keep it up girl. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydublin11 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Miller26 said: You two have seen me come back from worse .its just depressing when you have worked hard for that money isn't it Ya champ it is , it hurts ... Dont look back , so your payday is tomm , look forward champ ... I am sure you are strong enough to save before march , All the best to you champ .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solario333 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Sorry to hear about your misfortune @Miller26.... nothing I can teach you about loss .... but perhaps the walking you used to do might be of some use before you jump into the fray again. Clears the mind and tunes the body .... In my younger days I would regularly lose all my money and didn't care a hoot , but age brings wisdom and those I love deserve respect .... and make my life wonderful ... friends and good people, on this site, are here for you miller .... so REST REST first please ... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacko Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Chrissy_M said: All the best @Miller26 I hope you don't mind me jumping on your thread but I never did do an introduction post when I joined... I had a real terrible addiction to fruit machines years ago, basically consumed my life then came along FOBTs.. I gambled every penny I had mostly the same day I was paid. Borrowed money constantly to fund my addiction.. There were times I felt suicidal and desperate to quit... This cycle went on for years. When I found out I was pregnant it changed. I had to put my child first... Didn't stop me having a bet on the horses and odd football bet which I still do. Play poker for fun now too (except for the odd friendly cash game with family) and love a game of bingo. I finally have savings which I've never had before. Despite my love of slots I'm in a fortunate position that I've never played or been interested in online (thank God!). I suppose what I'm trying to say is you can do it, you have support here on the forum and I wish you all the best xxx remember, nobody is perfect, we all make mistakes now and again (including me betting on Arsenal although I've made 15/20 quid profit the last few games and the time I lost £300 in a Weymouth arcade last summer) xxxx A very honest and heartfelt post young lady. I opened up myself a little bit the other night as I felt that we need to let newbies and problem gamblers aware of the pitfalls of gambling as well as the life changing wins. I think it creates an easier atmosphere when someone a little nervous to voice their concerns can read of everyday people who have walked down the rocky road before them. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacko Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 @Miller26 I know a group of older guys who have lived and breathed racing for many years, these guys are like an older Denman in regards to being encyclopaedic in the sport, among the group are owners, friends of trainers etc.. they all have one thing in common with most of us in regards to them constantly bringing up a hard luck story of the jockey “leaving it too late” or “he hit the front too soon”. Punters who make a decent profit on racing are extremely disciplined in their approach, they may have 2-3 serious punts in a year, the kind of punter who has their stakes limited almost immediately. You don’t stand any chance with these huge lists of selections mate, these days I only back Wolverhampton, it’s not the greatest but I enjoy it. You back horses running at tracks I have never heard of... Hippo something or other, where do you even begin to study the form of these races? Miller, take a little time for reflection my friend, I understand this covid shit is driving us crazy but throwing your hard earned at Bolivian camel racing ain’t gonna make you feel better mate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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