Re: I could use some help from someone who knows what they\'re on about
A family member of mine is a compulsive gambler. That person has lost probably much more than one million dollars. He's very successful in his work and runs his own business. He's good at math, went to very good schools, loves to read, and makes very good money. He's also a very strong person in most of his endeavours. Now, that said, gambling has caused immeasurable harm to him. If a gambling addiction could hurt a person like him, who knows what it could do to an underaged kid who
1. Probably can't afford to lose
2. Might ruin his future by becoming distracted from school, relationships, work opportunities, etc.
Seriously dude. Go to a gamblers anonymous meeting. At the very least read the Psychology of poker by Al Schoonmaker.
You should also at the very least quit poker for a good amount of time. This will:
1. Allow you to see whether or not you are addicted.
2. Allow you to find other things you enjoy
3. Allow you to spend some time analyzing your game, and your gambling habits.
I hope you get the help you need. It would be very sad if ended up totally broke and in debt before you are even of voting age.
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