I have a gambling problem. Just wanted to say goodbye to all on PA - Horse Racing Forum - PaceAdvantage.Com

Zippy Chippy · 11-13-2011, 05:17 PM

Hey guys. Just wanted to say goodbye to people that I have spoken to on this great site, and to the people I have met. The root of my problem is definitely the ponies so I think I need to just get off this site.

In the 80s my parents used to go to Raynham Dog Track about once a month on saturday nights. I would go with them 3 or 4 times a year, they probably had no idea they were doing any harm but I was instantly addicted. In High School I had friends that would go to the track and I would go with them, its 20 years later and I still love betting on horse racing. I remember 15 years ago saying I need to stop and just never did. I have an unbelievable fiance and want to start a family and I just don't like the person I am when I am gambling all the time. Feel free to give me any suggestions how to fill the void of horse racing. I'll stick around if any one has anything to do about this thread, then I'm gonna leave here.

I really do love the game outside of the gambling aspect, but I think it'd be best to separate myself from this game. I'm very sad, but excited to work hard and get this behind me.

Tom · 11-13-2011, 05:30 PM

Sorry to hear...but it is good that you recognize things you can't control.
Good luck to you......consider yourself as going out a winner!

I've known a few guys who couldn't handle the booze or the gambling and denied it all the way to the poorhouse and the divorce courts. Today, they realize they missed out on everything, but it is too late.

Light · 11-13-2011, 05:31 PM

Definitely have to have your priorities in order. Playing horses should be secondary to family and work. It can consume you when you make it your priority and is not healthy if it is the predominant interest in your life even if you don't have family or are independently wealthy. There are more important things in life.

Casino · 11-13-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zippy Chippy

Hey guys. Just wanted to say goodbye to people that I have spoken to on this great site, and to the people I have met. The root of my problem is definitely the ponies so I think I need to just get off this site.

In the 80s my parents used to go to Raynham Dog Track about once a month on saturday nights. I would go with them 3 or 4 times a year, they probably had no idea they were doing any harm but I was instantly addicted. In High School I had friends that would go to the track and I would go with them, its 20 years later and I still love betting on horse racing. I remember 15 years ago saying I need to stop and just never did. I have an unbelievable fiance and want to start a family and I just don't like the person I am when I am gambling all the time. Feel free to give me any suggestions how to fill the void of horse racing. I'll stick around if any one has anything to do about this thread, then I'm gonna leave here.

I really do love the game outside of the gambling aspect, but I think it'd be best to separate myself from this game. I'm very sad, but excited to work hard and get this behind me.

Zippy,your priorities have to change.Good luck drop in every now and then.Take care of business then maybe one day you could return.

bigmack · 11-13-2011, 05:43 PM

Get out and don't look back. To play this game without losing takes arduous work and TIME. Time is precious, particularly when you're younger and beginning a new chapter of your life.

This game ain't worth it. Don't even peek back. Turn your back completely and MOVE ON.

Ocala Mike · 11-13-2011, 05:54 PM

What bigmack said, Zippy, and stay excited about your recovery. We'll be pulling for you.

Ocala Mike

Zippy Chippy · 11-13-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocala Mike

What bigmack said, Zippy, and stay excited about your recovery. We'll be pulling for you.

Ocala Mike

Thanks all

lamboguy · 11-13-2011, 06:01 PM

best of health and i hope you do well

riskman · 11-13-2011, 06:12 PM

Your post is one of many steps in realizing you have a problem with gambling.It takes guts to admit this and to do something about it. bigmack has given you great advice--follow it.
Best to you.

Greyfox · 11-13-2011, 06:30 PM

A wise move and I know many others in person who should make the same decision. All the best,

Greyfox

CryingForTheHorses · 11-13-2011, 07:23 PM

Good Luck to you Zippy,We had a friend who lost over 250k in 6 months playing the ponies,We never knew how bad her gambling problem was until we got a call that she put herself in rehab..Poor girl is only 27yo.Least she was smart enough to try to help herself.Same goes for you,Your life with your family is your biggest asset.Keep the faith in yourself and you will prosper..Take care and best of luck to you.

098poi · 11-13-2011, 07:34 PM

Good luck to you and your new family. You should print out this thread and if you fall off the wagon and gambling takes priority over family you can look back and get some perspective. I am in my mid 50's, single and been sober for over 13 years. I still handicap every day but I rarely wager. I can still fall asleep with numbers spinning around my head. May God bless you!

judd · 11-13-2011, 07:51 PM

thats nothing, sandusky is the one with a problem

Cardus · 11-13-2011, 08:14 PM

The only gambling problem is losing.

JimG · 11-13-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zippy Chippy

I have an unbelievable fiance and want to start a family and I just don't like the person I am when I am gambling all the time.

Every time you get the urge to gamble. Re-read what you wrote above. Find another sport you are passionate about and immerse yourself in it....maybe with season tickets, etc. Your fiance will appreciate that and I am willing to speculate you will be happier in the long term. I wish you all the success in the world and applaud you in realizing the dangers gambling on the races can become if not controlled.

Jim