I have never had a gambling problem in my life even though i live very close to a casino. Have been on Mirapex for approximately 2 yrs and for the past year I have increasingly had a gambling problem with slot machines. I did have a stressful job but no longer and i am still gambling but trying very hard to quit and am in counseling. Cant do without the Mirapex or I cannot sleep!!
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good thing I don't live close to anywhere I can gamble. Before I was even on meds, I could sit at one machine for 6 hrs w/o moving!!! Love it.
Von,
Are you serious? Six hours at a one armed bandit?? Is that it, a slot machine?
I've never gambled in my entire life, except to buy a lotto ticket a few times.
Do you win?
Lara
Sweet, yes you win some and you lose some. But I know what I can spend and thats it. I know when to stop. Von
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