Its obsessive compulsive behavior. Win or lose doesn't always matter. Its the thrill no matter the outcome. My father an addicted gambler for life would bet on 2 palmetto bugs crawling on a hot sidewalk. Unlike my father, I alway protected what I earned! Now my obsession are lugers which are not self destructive. The point at bar was that they were in the twilight of their lives. The illness was always there! To them the consequeces are of no concern! Obsessive Compulsion behavior can appear in many ways ie hording, belimia and other eating disorders. It may sometimes be controlled but the roots of the compulsion will always be there! Its sometimes like a shaddow that can't out run.~~Eric
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