I'm sick

Seattleallstar · #1 08-08-2006, 01:15 AM

Really got into gambling again really bad I reverted back to my bad habits, and blew any available cash I had on horses, poker,blackjack, its to the point where my computer is being taken away, and my parents talked to my boss to monitor my computer activity which probably means I wont be posting for a very long while. For his part my dad has also removed the TVG from the cable and will no longer be taking me to the track or even talk about horse racing, or poker. I'm sure many of you already know the wacky turn ive had the past 2 years and in some cases 4. Id still like to talk to you on messenger, we dont have to talk about horses.

Yahoo---seattleallstar81
aim--bsbjerrynsync

1st_Saturday_in_May · #2 08-08-2006, 01:18 AM

Seattle, I know we've had a bit of small tifs in teh past, but I think you're a very good guy and I hope to keep talking to you. My AIM SN is davidsbigboy so if you ever just want to chat about life or even talk the ponies a little bit just strike up a convo. I'm generally on. If not, that's cool too. I wish you nothing but the best and I truly hope you can get past your gambling addiction. And another question, why do you have the backstreet boys and nsync in your aim screenname

?

- dustin

Seattleallstar · #3 08-08-2006, 01:31 AM

im sure Oracle is out there happy about my predicament and got what I deserved

SCUDSBROTHER · #4 08-08-2006, 02:38 AM

That's too bad.I have seen it 1st hand myself.My friend got kicked out of his parents' place(while being close to getting a Law Degree) after he took 5k-10k from his Dad's ATM card(seems like he had a real bad jonz for PAI GOW POKER but most anything would do.)He was a very high risk taker in general.That is a flaw of some sort that some people are born with(I believe.)Liked to come up with ways to get easy money,and never thought the cops would ever be smart enough to catch him.Most people think about the consequences of losing,and back off when they lose(and lose interest somewhat when they lose.)Some others don't think about the possibility of losing,and when they do lose they keep betting more and more. I would say that these folks don't have just a gambling problem.It is not limited to gambling.They are high risk takers in general.Feel sorry for ya Seattle.You probably will be forced to go to G.A. MEETINGS,and G.A. outings where you eat bad food at Olive Garden.

#5 08-08-2006, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

im sure Oracle is out there happy about my predicament and got what I deserved

Jerry I am only happy that you are getting help.
Now listen, over at GA they have a 12 step program. There is a daily double on the first two steps. Rolling pik-3's beginning on steps 1-10. A pik-4 on steps 9-12, and superfecta wagering on the last step. Good luck!!!!!

#6 08-08-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by oracle80

Jerry I am only happy that you are getting help.
Now listen, over at GA they have a 12 step program. There is a daily double on the first two steps. Rolling pik-3's beginning on steps 1-10. A pik-4 on steps 9-12, and superfecta wagering on the last step. Good luck!!!!!

ROFL! Post of the day.

#7 08-08-2006, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

Really got into gambling again really bad I reverted back to my bad habits, and blew any available cash I had on horses, poker,blackjack, its to the point where my computer is being taken away, and my parents talked to my boss to monitor my computer activity which probably means I wont be posting for a very long while. For his part my dad has also removed the TVG from the cable and will no longer be taking me to the track or even talk about horse racing, or poker. I'm sure many of you already know the wacky turn ive had the past 2 years and in some cases 4. Id still like to talk to you on messenger, we dont have to talk about horses.

Yahoo---seattleallstar81
aim--bsbjerrynsync

Question I have is if your computer is being taken away then how can we chat on messenger? In any case Jerry, you know how to get ahold of me.

2MinsToPost · #8 08-08-2006, 09:36 AM

Jerry,

I pm'ed you my number. Let me know that you got it, if I don't hear from you I will forward it to someone so they can pass it on to you. I have shared in the past on the other forum some of the loewst points of my life, oddly enough a big part of that was gambling. I spoke with you on I believe Saturday and you said everything was cool? What happened? Nevermind, I know how that goes. Been down that road.

It is for the best that someone loves you enough to step in and give you some tough love. Don't end up like me. At the height of my problem, within a month, my new Chevy truck was repo'ed, I had 48 hours to get all my belongings out of the apartment, my credit card was maxed from cash advances and I was only a step away from losing my job. I ended up losing that job within a week of being evicted, had all my personal belongings in a garage and was driving a car borrowed from a friends parents. My only friend at that time in my eyes was a bottle and an exacta at whatever track was up next. I lived in that car for well over a month. I would go to a day labor shop, work for $6 an hour, get paid the $30 or $40 and drink and gamble it away every day. Back up at 4:00am the next day doing the same thing. Lived in it. Showered in a bathroom sink the majority of the time. My mother thought I had committed suicide and filed a missing persons report.

Didn't take long for someone to find me. Someone who loves me. Don't end up like me. I am better now, I have control over my gambling compared to how it used to be. Call me man, I have been in your shoes. I make a great listener.

Curt

#9 08-08-2006, 11:14 AM

well Jerry, look on the bright side
at least you got over your terrible bout with cancer
(inside joke, no need to get alarmed)
just remember the addict will find a way
so until YOU want to beat this yourself
the addition will still remain
I'll keep you in my prayers
if you ever want to talk
just ask Mr. Saratoga for my number
(he does care, and so do I)

Nostradamus · #10 08-08-2006, 11:27 AM

While we all find you very annoying, we wish you the best of luck and hope you put your life together. Take up golf. I am addicted to that and another guy here said you should try chess. He spends half the day on the computer playing chess.

Cajungator26 · #11 08-08-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nostradamus

While we all find you very annoying, we wish you the best of luck and hope you put your life together. Take up golf. I am addicted to that and another guy here said you should try chess. He spends half the day on the computer playing chess.

The point isn't to get addicted to something else... it's to NOT be addicted at all. Any 12 step program will teach you that.

2Hot4TV · #12 08-08-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

Really got into gambling again really bad I reverted back to my bad habits, and blew any available cash I had on horses, poker,blackjack, its to the point where my computer is being taken away, and my parents talked to my boss to monitor my computer activity which probably means I wont be posting for a very long while. For his part my dad has also removed the TVG from the cable and will no longer be taking me to the track or even talk about horse racing, or poker. I'm sure many of you already know the wacky turn ive had the past 2 years and in some cases 4. Id still like to talk to you on messenger, we dont have to talk about horses.

Yahoo---seattleallstar81
aim--bsbjerrynsync

Son, when it comes to gambling there are two catigories. Now pay attention to this because this is important that you understand the two. There is the GAMBLER and there is the FOOL. Gambler and Fool. The Gambler takes calculated risks to improve his bankroll. The Fool is ,,,, well they are so unsure of what they want that they buy Cracker jacks when they were going for popcorn. Gambler or Fool, the choice is truly up to you and that is one of the things that makes America a wonderful place. The right to be stupid. Good luck son.

westcoastinvader · #13 08-09-2006, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

Really got into gambling again really bad I reverted back to my bad habits, and blew any available cash I had on horses, poker,blackjack, its to the point where my computer is being taken away, and my parents talked to my boss to monitor my computer activity which probably means I wont be posting for a very long while. For his part my dad has also removed the TVG from the cable and will no longer be taking me to the track or even talk about horse racing, or poker. I'm sure many of you already know the wacky turn ive had the past 2 years and in some cases 4. Id still like to talk to you on messenger, we dont have to talk about horses.

Yahoo---seattleallstar81
aim--bsbjerrynsync

If you can't handle your gambling, get the frick out of here.

I do not want to be supporting or reading about any whiney asses that are upset because they lost. Or got caught losing more than they should.

I follow thoroughbred racing for the nostalgia, the thrills, and with sincere respect to the wager.

Respect to the wager.

I come here for pleasure. This is not a dam*ed support group.

(edit:.......actually, I do not mind people expressing 'pissedoffness' and lament over a loss........but I frickin' hate those that irresponsibly crash and burn casting a pall over a sport I love)

#14 08-09-2006, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

If you can't handle your gambling, get the frick out of here.

I do not want to be supporting or reading about any whiney asses that are upset because they lost. Or got caught losing more than they should.

I follow thoroughbred racing for the nostalgia, the thrills, and with sincere respect to the wager.

Respect to the wager.

I come here for pleasure. This is not a dam*ed support group.

(edit:.......actually, I do not mind people expressing 'pissedoffness' and lament over a loss........but I frickin' hate those that irresponsibly crash and burn casting a pall over a sport I love)

Well I would also have to say that morons who blow all their money playing cards get no sympathy from me either. Hit the road jack, and don't ya come back no more!!!!!

#15 08-09-2006, 11:38 AM

westcoastinvader, you don't get it
why do you think every track website
has something for people with gambling addiction?
like it or not, it is, a part of the sport
an excellent book to read is "Horseplayers" by Ted McClelland
this isn't a book glorifying the sport in any sense like 99% do
here's a fact for you, 16 Billion is bet every year on T'breds alone
only between 2% to 5% of players actually show a profit from "playing"
for someone to get addicted to it, and lose tons of money is very easy
one of the reasons why is they are always racing, 365
if you blow east coast, there's always west coast to try to break even
there are many "Jerrys" out there, this is no isolated incident
that's great if you can wager responsibly, but don't look down upon those
who can't, it's the same as any other addiction

2Hot4TV · #16 08-09-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

If you can't handle your gambling, get the frick out of here.

I do not want to be supporting or reading about any whiney asses that are upset because they lost. Or got caught losing more than they should.

I follow thoroughbred racing for the nostalgia, the thrills, and with sincere respect to the wager.

Respect to the wager.

I come here for pleasure. This is not a dam*ed support group.

(edit:.......actually, I do not mind people expressing 'pissedoffness' and lament over a loss........but I frickin' hate those that irresponsibly crash and burn casting a pall over a sport I love)

Sometime it is a support group. Cheers

Seattleallstar · #17 08-09-2006, 01:41 PM

well ive just quit my job without notice, and im going to pursue grad school.

#18 08-09-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

well ive just quit my job without notice, and im going to pursue grad school.

grad school dude? That's the last thing you need
you need to move out and get your own place
learn the value of money
maybe then you won't take it for granted
bad idea, Cruz!

Danzig · #19 08-09-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

well ive just quit my job without notice, and im going to pursue grad school.

well, now there's a mature decision....especially the 'without notice' part.

2MinsToPost · #20 08-09-2006, 08:28 PM

this is a call for help. lets just keep Jerry in our thoughts and hope he gets it together, all I will say. I have never met him in person, just know he has some demons in his closet he needs to get rid off and it sounds like the ones who love him have stepped in and are putting the clamp on it.