millseyboy
Dormant account
- Joined
- Jan 27, 2016
- Location
- UK
But it wasn't - go back and read again my friend! He also stated he'd got £2000 in the hole before that when SOBER.
So there are 2 bad incidences of missing self-control. Therefore I feel it safe to say he IS a problem gambler, and knows it hence coming here for affirmation of that fact. I wouldn't give ANY trivial or excusive slant to what he confesses to have done, as it would be dangerous to him. He went from being a net saver to a debtor (with a near 20k swing) in one bloody night! That IS problem gambling, he knows it, we know it and above all it should not be repeated; a second nightmare like that he may not have the strength and resolve to recover from again.
Loads of helpful stuff and I'm really grateful. I do think it's a good point made earlier and I will stay away even from forums from here on. I suspect I won't be playing anything recreationally to be honest. You're right, I can't reasonably separate poker from gambling. It's illogical. I needed a reminder and I think I've had it. Thanks to all. If it's ok I may set a reminder for a years time to let you know I'm still 'clean'.