I'm tommo and I'm a poker addict

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I honestly believe I'm addicted. However, I make a lot of money while being addicted and still manage to get decent grades/stay in good shape/have some friends. albeit some of these are somewhat forfeited. I have made it my goal to cut the amount of poker I play and get better grades but I don't think stopping entirely is the right way to go.

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I am not sure how to respond to this, since it is very much the typical response of an addict.

I think you need to be really careful how you manage your poker playing. One idea to consider is to take the alcoholics 30 day challenge - don't play any poker for 30 days and see how you feel. If you cannot manage to do this, then it indicates that you may be in dangerous territory.

You seem like a really bright and intelligent guy. Don't let an addiction rule your life. You have to take control of your actions and manage your behaviors.

Good luck.