I quit gambling 8 months ago because I hated who I turned into which made hate the casino's
I made a thread here explaining the person I turned into and the thousands of dollars I lost. In those 8 months I have lost 57 lbs and feel great. I went to 11 counseling sessions to try and better myself in any way possible. Now I wasnt in dire need of that help, I was doing okay all on my own. I wanted to learn how to fight temptations and appreciate life and possibly be able to gamble without losing control. When I first went to see a gambling counselor it was a huge no no to ever gamble again. I really didnt agree with that. I think its okay of you can control it and never lose a grasp. So I switched to your basic therapist and we just talked. I explained how I used to love entertaining myself by gambling from time to time but then I started chasing jackpots and thats how things got messy. Long story short, if it can be controlled, it's okay.
Before when I would get a free chip, I would have to play it immediately. In the recent months I have been offered over $1000 worth of free chips from numerous casino's and I turned them all down. Sure I was interested in playing but I needed to test myself and make sure I had self control. A few casino's have even called me asking what they can do to make me come back and have a better experience. I said im taking a break. 90% of the casino's that called me were actually amazing. They congratulated me on my success and some even asked if I wanted to self-exclude myself. I denied it and said there was no need. (When I first started I 100% was self excluding myself from casino's lol)
About 1 month ago I got an email from allstar slots that I had a free $50 chip in my account. I didnt end up touching it until a few days ago. Why did I wait so long even though I knew I was ready to step back into the gambling scene? Because I had other things to do that were more important. Walk my dog, sit on the deck, enjoy the sun, go to the grocery store and buy groceries and chat it up on the phone.
I have put gambling on the back door. It is the least important thing in my life even though its fun once and awhile.
I have played a total of 2 times in the past week. Both with free chips. My experience was pretty good. I enjoyed it but in a controlled manner. Sometimes you just need a kick in the pants to remind you it's time to stop and re-evaluate.
Some of you might not believe this as Im sure you have heard it before, but I will never let gambling control my life again. I love what I have, why give it up for something that can become so dark if you let it?
I hope if there are anyone with problems out there that reads this, it helps you in some sort of way. Just remember, its never too late to change who you are.
p.s. when I used my free chips, I met the requirements on both (lol I actually put them on auto spins for a lot of it while I did stuff around the house) I won $120 and cashed out which was processed today.
The other, I won $80 on casino riva and am attempting a cashout. Ive read a few bad things about them so we will see if I get paid.
I am taking that $200 and going to get my hair did ;P
Nothing like buying something and saying "oh you like it? well it was paid for by the casino and I agree they do the best hair ever!"
I made a thread here explaining the person I turned into and the thousands of dollars I lost. In those 8 months I have lost 57 lbs and feel great. I went to 11 counseling sessions to try and better myself in any way possible. Now I wasnt in dire need of that help, I was doing okay all on my own. I wanted to learn how to fight temptations and appreciate life and possibly be able to gamble without losing control. When I first went to see a gambling counselor it was a huge no no to ever gamble again. I really didnt agree with that. I think its okay of you can control it and never lose a grasp. So I switched to your basic therapist and we just talked. I explained how I used to love entertaining myself by gambling from time to time but then I started chasing jackpots and thats how things got messy. Long story short, if it can be controlled, it's okay.
Before when I would get a free chip, I would have to play it immediately. In the recent months I have been offered over $1000 worth of free chips from numerous casino's and I turned them all down. Sure I was interested in playing but I needed to test myself and make sure I had self control. A few casino's have even called me asking what they can do to make me come back and have a better experience. I said im taking a break. 90% of the casino's that called me were actually amazing. They congratulated me on my success and some even asked if I wanted to self-exclude myself. I denied it and said there was no need. (When I first started I 100% was self excluding myself from casino's lol)
About 1 month ago I got an email from allstar slots that I had a free $50 chip in my account. I didnt end up touching it until a few days ago. Why did I wait so long even though I knew I was ready to step back into the gambling scene? Because I had other things to do that were more important. Walk my dog, sit on the deck, enjoy the sun, go to the grocery store and buy groceries and chat it up on the phone.
I have put gambling on the back door. It is the least important thing in my life even though its fun once and awhile.
I have played a total of 2 times in the past week. Both with free chips. My experience was pretty good. I enjoyed it but in a controlled manner. Sometimes you just need a kick in the pants to remind you it's time to stop and re-evaluate.
Some of you might not believe this as Im sure you have heard it before, but I will never let gambling control my life again. I love what I have, why give it up for something that can become so dark if you let it?
I hope if there are anyone with problems out there that reads this, it helps you in some sort of way. Just remember, its never too late to change who you are.
p.s. when I used my free chips, I met the requirements on both (lol I actually put them on auto spins for a lot of it while I did stuff around the house) I won $120 and cashed out which was processed today.
The other, I won $80 on casino riva and am attempting a cashout. Ive read a few bad things about them so we will see if I get paid.
I am taking that $200 and going to get my hair did ;P
Nothing like buying something and saying "oh you like it? well it was paid for by the casino and I agree they do the best hair ever!"
