The visual representation of Merson's brain and what stimulates it was fascinating - and educated those of us who have never fully appreciated what is involved regarding such conditions.
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The visual representation of Merson's brain and what stimulates it was fascinating - and educated those of us who have never fully appreciated what is involved regarding such conditions.
There’s no greater high than having your hard earned cash on a horse that wins 🐎💴
Casinos fortunately have never floated my boat and sitting around in stale smelling betting shops putting my change in those FOB machines or betting on virtual racing doesn’t interest me either.
I suppose it’s all down to the individuals mindset and not just walking away when you run out of money but knowing that when you’re lucks out it’s out.
Chasing your losses is a no no and having the willpower to walk away is difficult but should be done.
However I do sympathise with the addicted.
Glossy ads in print and the entertaining visual ads on TV - Paddy Powers adds with their comedy element softens the stark and dangerous realities that gambling effects can have on individuals and families.
A very good friend of mine confided in me three years ago that he was addicted to the FOB Roulette machines inside bookies shops - he’s married with three kids and a mortgage
Wracked up credit card debt and loans to pay for his addiction to the tune of sixty grand
Fortunately his wife forgave him and he’s turned the corner getting back on track financially but most importantly he says - he spoke to someone about the deep regret and shame that was gambling and the scourge that ripped him apart mentally and physically which nearly brought him to suicide.
If you are in a sorry situation my message would be always talk about your problem to someone that cares and will listen 👍
I’m referring to the high or buzz you get from winning via the medium of gambling whereby you have wagered your hard earned money on an outcome.
I’ve never taken drugs so am unable to comment and alcohol has its high then dreadful low of a hangover the following day 🙁
It's easier these days but I well remember my mate getting his wages and going straight down the bookies and dropped half of it there.
I love the occasional gamble, particularly on an event I'm watching but I'll admit I can't relate too much to those that become sadly addicted to it.
It's a big contributor to the UK economy and directly and indirectly in the UK so its not going anywhere but something should be done for the most vulnerable
Question is what? I haven't watched the doc yet, did they give any suggestions?
One thing for starters from my own experience, some don't make it easy to close the account. I signed up for the bonus, made a profit, withdrew and then wanted to just close the account, this wasn't obvious and after a Google search I had to email them. Most probably give up, get bombarded by emails, texts and some then will drop more into it eventually.
That is the problem with an addiction though isn't it.
I'm sure many addicts would prefer their highs come from other, less expensive areas of life but for many they don't.
It is illogical in many ways. Maybe a few on here are addicted to football and watching City which probably doesn't make sense to many others but like minded individuals.
The guy is a complete idiot. Three marriages, eight kids and after an illustrious career earning lots of money is still skint and still wallowing in self pity.
Never been into gambling, went to the casino on st Mary street back in the day now and then, and had the odd bet on the World Cup etc but that’s it. I do notice these days the amount of adverts offering you a free bet etc trying to entice you in, almost tempted and I have no addictive tendancys at all. I imagine that might be hard for a quite a few who have the bug. A good mate of mine whose lost 1000’s has just managed to get all his accounts closed and he can’t reopen them either…..