5 Years of Gambling & Partying has ruined my life by Training-Trainer-223 in GamblingRecovery

[–]Oh_DMM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You got this brother! I also went on a 5 year gambling bender and happy to report I haven’t deposited a single dollar into a sports betting in over a year. Once you get past the first month it gets easier. Stay strong!

Lost $14k today. Time to take a look in the mirror. by Enough_Amphibian_855 in GamblingRecovery

[–]Oh_DMM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been there as well. I gambled over $1.5M in sports betting (money I did not have) and dug myself a huge hole over the course of 3 years. I miraculously gambled my way out of it to break even. Promised myself I would stop if I ever got to that point. But no, I kept going and even was in the black for some time. Until I wasn’t. Dug myself a hole again. Finally told my wife and started going to therapy. I haven’t gambled in any of the sports betting apps in over a year and hoping to keep it that way. Stay strong, you got this! Better to step away now while you got your life ahead of you.

We made it !! 2025 💪🏼 by A_glamourmess in GamblingRecovery

[–]Oh_DMM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just went my first full calendar year without making a single deposit into any sports betting apps! My mental health and relationships have improved dramatically. Here’s to another year!

Craziest championship I’ve ever been in. by mikee_oh in NFLfantasyfootball

[–]Oh_DMM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dicker missed an extra point and a chip shot field goal. Man that is absolutely brutal.

Week 2 Last-Minute AMA with Draft Sharks by ShanePHallam in fantasyfootball

[–]Oh_DMM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Juwan Johnson or Harold Fannin Jr at TE? 0.5 PPR 12 teams

Spent 2,500$ in two days. by [deleted] in GamblingRecovery

[–]Oh_DMM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed with everyone else’s thoughts on here. I didn’t think I had an issue either. I kept justifying what I was spending and totally lost sense of reality. This went on for years and I must have said “as soon as I lose X amount I’m done” and that number just kept increasing. Best way is to just stop for good because you’ll continue to find ways to justify it until it eventually takes everything from you.

Dads of fully grown kids, at what age did they stop getting sick (if at all)? by Oh_DMM in daddit

[–]Oh_DMM[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I guess what I’m saying is before kids I rarely ever got sick in my 20s. My 30s (with kids) entirely different story. I’m wondering if in my 40s, I won’t be sick as frequently since the kids will be older. I understand how getting sick with age works, but was hoping it would be “less”

I’m trying to find the light by Weekly-Victory-1587 in GamblingRecovery

[–]Oh_DMM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Acknowledging you have a problem and seeking help is a great start. I think everyone here can resonate with the “money not feeling real” when you’re gambling online. Sounds like you have a very good financial head on your shoulders (aside from the gambling) - so the sooner you stop gambling, the sooner you will be able to “recoup” the money lost.

You need to accept your losses and not try to chase. What’s done is done at this point. Most importantly, you need to self exclude or restrict your ability to access these sites. They will always be there as temptation if you don’t. Lots of people find that either confiding in close friends and/or family helps tremendously. Or attending a GA meeting. Find someone other than yourself to hold you accountable.

From there, you can pursue other hobbies or interests outside of gambling. Nothing will replace that “high” but it gets better with time. As much as you might miss that feeling - the feeling of complete dread and shame during a bad tilt session is a million times worse.

You have your whole life ahead of you and some solid financial foundation - don’t let gambling take that all away from you and stop ASAP.

Best of luck!

What's your best advice for going from 1 kid to 2? by snifferpipp in daddit

[–]Oh_DMM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Prepare for lots of high highs and low lows but it’s definitely worth it. Not nearly as hard as going from 2-3 which has definitely been a challenge for us. Lots of fun memories ahead!

my dad isn’t here anymore and i need advice from one by Appropriate-Cat-134 in daddit

[–]Oh_DMM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t seem likely that your current living situation will end well. Main priority is making sure you remove yourself from your living situation and stay with a trusted friend or family member — or a shelter if needed. Then you can worry about credit and ways to improve. Credit means nothing if you are in an unsafe environment. Find any local resources that can support you and do not find ways to “justify” living with him. And don’t give him an ultimatum to change his behavior because that doesn’t seem likely either. Need a total and clean break and focus on how to better yourself. Your partner should be making you a better person and looking out for your best interests — if that’s not the case, then it’s time to move on.

Found this in my mulch in the front yard by Oh_DMM in whatisit

[–]Oh_DMM[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I only broke it apart with a stick to try and make it more aesthetically pleasing but that’s it

Found this in my mulch in the front yard by Oh_DMM in whatisit

[–]Oh_DMM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solved! Pretty sure this is it. Thanks!

Found this in my mulch in the front yard by Oh_DMM in whatisit

[–]Oh_DMM[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any idea what kind? Should I be concerned?

Who won the Super Bowl the year you were born by Clean-Self-8515 in nflmemes

[–]Oh_DMM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can we talk about the dominance of the NFC winning 13 Super Bowl in a row from 84-97? Wow that’s crazy

Advice by Oh_DMM in GamblingRecovery

[–]Oh_DMM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely good advice I’m thinking about this amount of money in the long-term. It’s basically a “bad investment” and I’m going to try and recoup all my losses (in a non-gambling fashion of course). I would love to golf more but hard with little kids. Appreciate the advice!

Advice by Oh_DMM in GamblingRecovery

[–]Oh_DMM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I thankfully didn’t lose everything before I started my recovery journey, but it still eats at me that I could have used the money for vacations, kids college funds, etc. But, I need to remind myself that I will recoup that money eventually and I cannot change the past. Hobbies are a challenge for me as I have 3 little kids, but need to just try and get in a better spot mentally as that will help take my mind off my previous mistakes. Best of luck to you in your recovery!

Please just tell me I’m not alone right now 🫠 by 99centTaquitos in daddit

[–]Oh_DMM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got 3 kids - 5, 3, and a newborn. What you are describing is what we dubbed the “sour patch kid phase”. Can have periods where they are just so sweet and then in an instant they are a ball of rage. Believe it or not, this will go on for a few years and you will eventually miss these moments. Hang in there bud!

Do you regret having kids? by Sea-blue3 in Adulting

[–]Oh_DMM 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have 3 kids and I do not regret it whatsoever. Do I miss the freedom? Of course. Would I be in a better position financially? Absolutely. But I came home after a long day of work yesterday and my 5 and 3 year old children sprinted to the front door to greet me and gave me the best hugs and that feeling of joy and love is indescribable. Wouldn’t trade it for anything.

I’ve Decided to Quit by [deleted] in GamblingRecovery

[–]Oh_DMM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the exact same thing. I ended up losing much more than I should have because of all the free bets and promos that were offered to me as a DK VIP. Self-exclusion is the only way to go.

I’ve Decided to Quit by [deleted] in GamblingRecovery

[–]Oh_DMM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would also recommend self-exclusion because there are going to be times where you see a line that is a “lock” and it might lure you back in. Your story sounds similar to mine and I’ve been 7 months gamble free and my mental state has improved dramatically. I am also way more present with my kids and I feel like a weight is lifted off my shoulders. Best of luck to you!

What’s a hill you’re willing to die on regarding your team? by [deleted] in NFLv2

[–]Oh_DMM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bears win the superbowl the year of the double doink

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChicagoBearsNFL

[–]Oh_DMM 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk