I Can't Get Myself to Take a Break From Poker!

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For the past 6 months I have been playing 17 hours a day from the time I wake up to the time I fall asleep I haven't showered in two weeks and I have barely left the house except to buy cigs and I run to the store and back because the thoughts of winning a big hand run through my mind I think about poker all the time. The real problem is the money I have maxed out my over draft and my credit card is almost maxed I have to pay some of it off by the 8th and I do have the funds to do it but I don't know if I can keep myself away from the tables so I don't blow it all! How do I get pry myself away from it? At first it was a fun 30 minutes a day kill some time deal, now it's completely taken over my life. I've stopped talking to my friends and have been asking my parents to loan me money I owe them 5k so far. I don't know what to do anymore everything is crumbling around me...
 
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Wooow you definitely have a problem, look for professional help urgently!
 
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Maybe you need to turn to a professional psychologist. It is unlikely that you will receive competent recommendations at the forum.
 
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For the past 6 months I have been playing 17 hours a day from the time I wake up to the time I fall asleep I haven't showered in two weeks and I have barely left the house except to buy cigs and I run to the store and back because the thoughts of winning a big hand run through my mind I think about poker all the time. The real problem is the money I have maxed out my over draft and my credit card is almost maxed I have to pay some of it off by the 8th and I do have the funds to do it but I don't know if I can keep myself away from the tables so I don't blow it all! How do I get pry myself away from it? At first it was a fun 30 minutes a day kill some time deal, now it's completely taken over my life. I've stopped talking to my friends and have been asking my parents to loan me money I owe them 5k so far. I don't know what to do anymore everything is crumbling around me...
Guys you are in trouble, for a long run its not good for your health, your eyes in the end impact on your bankroll. Don't over time in playing poker, poker game will always there, there's will be tomorrow. So take a break now!
 
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you must force yourself to rest from poker, or if strongly involved, it is better to contact a Qualified Psychologist and there will definitely help
 
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you can't make rational decisions now. tell all to parents, they will help. if you aren't so close to them, block poker room for a certain term (in a lobby there is such function). also don't hesitate to go to the psychologist. I am sure you will cope.
 
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When addiction becomes a major problem in our life we should seek help with the utmost urgency, your case is serious my friend, take my advice, seek help with someone to avoid greater damage than you have ever gotten with this compulsion for the game
 
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this is a very strong excitement. I think that you need the help of a psychologist too. A poker game should be a hobby. and most of his time should be spent with family and friends. in the world there are so many other entertainments and joys.
 
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Use the lock function. Otherwise, you will have even bigger problems in life. Even if you lose something, do not try to return this money. This will exacerbate even more your problems. Go to a psychologist.
 
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If all of this is true, you should probably check out gamblers anonymous. Probably the first rule of poker is to not put anything on the table you can't afford to lose. You really shouldn't be playing on credit, particularly if you're not employed and have no way of paying off your debt. Best advice is to quit now and look for a job. Then maybe play again when you have some expendable funds but not any sooner than that imo. Hope it helps.
 
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I find that hard to believe... If true, you should seek imediate professional help!
 
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The main thing do not despair,there I have such moments,but does not work as I wanted.It will be worse if the addiction overtake you,to talk to those who this problem was overcome or consult a specialist.The main communication...good Luck...
 
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I've stopped talking to my friends and have been asking my parents to loan me money I owe them 5k so far. I don't know what to do anymore everything is crumbling around me...

OMG Please seek help or speak with a friend who can help you :(
What you are outlining is a serious gambling addiction and I dont believe you can make or have made any rational decisions recently concerning your play.
Good luck to you friend.
 
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You need professional help dude
 
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I'm afraid that until you lose all the money you don't calm down you are now thinking of only one thing to win the amount lost but this may not happen and you will lose even more money than expected, my advice to you stop just take will in a fist and pay no attention to the fact that you've already lost a decent amount of money, think about what what the consequences might be if you lose more money than lost at the moment
 
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Obsession and passion are definitely easily confused in life, and this is one of those times, in my opinion... Anything in your life that takes over your physical (monetary) and mental capacity, might be dangerous. Reach out to friends and family, admit what's been going on, and best of luck to you!
 
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I think you should get profesional hulp. Don't wait to long.
 
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I can tell you that I go through the same situation as you ... seek professional help and I interned in a rehabilitation center of addicts to the game ... it was a hard year but I could overcome the addiction ... now I just play for fun and no more than one tournament a day ... sometimes a weekly tournament
 
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