Have you been able to resist?

[Johnzky]

It’s pretty simple for me, I only gamble a couple of times a week & obviously with money I can afford to lose.
I understand it’s difficult for people with addictive personalities but the key really is to set a budget for what you can afford to gamble with a week.

You have already mentioned that there are people with addictive personalities so we cant simply say this to them,though its more enough to advice them not to try gambling to keep the privacy of their lives in gambling exploration

Only few people becomes a gambling addict but its more alarming than people whos into other vices that dont really demands lots of money like gambling addicted

[wuvdoll]

Have you been able to resist the addiction and not let gambling consume you?

Have you been able to control the urge to place that bet, spin that wheel or roll
that dice? For you to be able to go a length of time away from the adrenaline.

Would be interested to hear how people can control this.

As far as I have experienced and learned from this community, we cannot resist against gambling addiction but we may protect ourselves by preventing it. One simple and effective way of safeguarding ourselves must be, not gambling for long hours and being to gambling more frequently. Only when we are able to resist ourselves against gambling by not frequenting to it, we may get chances to stay without getting addicted.

When you gamble not regularly and not giving big importance to it, you may control yourself against gambling and when you are within your control then addiction will not gain power against you. It means if we lose ourselves into gambling then gambling addiction will take control of our mind and consciousness which means it will induce us to keep on gambling all the times regardless of how much we are losing nor what are our basic responsibilities.

Most gamblers are not noticing these dangers of gambling but coming aware of these by their own experiences. Gambling addiction is preventable if you are well aware of its dangers.

[Finestream]

It’s pretty simple for me, I only gamble a couple of times a week & obviously with money I can afford to lose.
I understand it’s difficult for people with addictive personalities but the key really is to set a budget for what you can afford to gamble with a week.

You have already mentioned that there are people with addictive personalities so we cant simply say this to them,though its more enough to advice them not to try gambling to keep the privacy of their lives in gambling exploration

Only few people becomes a gambling addict but its more alarming than people whos into other vices that dont really demands lots of money like gambling addicted

I think those people who are considered addicts in gambling might be addicted in some other vices too like cigarretes smoking or being a drunkard.Because i believe if you have a proper way of thinking,you might not let yourself be addicted to such vices because you know in the end you will only ruin yourself.I know if you are determined not to be one of them,then you should avoid it in the first place.Have self-discipline and learn not to be greedy of course.

[Kiir]

Used to gamble, not much, but you know, a bit of small stake roulette, some slot poker, etc.

Then I discovered real poker (texas holdem to be exact) in 2007., really delved into it, started reading books (after I lost first 50$ ) which allowed me to fully understand that casino gambling makes no sense if you wan't to earn money (gambling for fun is something different).
Made some money off of it, but nothing major as I always used the money to play on and get better.

That part was a turning point and I understand, more than before, that you CAN'T win in long term in casino games.

Basically, when you understand that something is bad for you and in what way, you can't get addicted to it.

(i.e. 20 years smoking weed, mixing with tobacco (poor european, what can I say ), but I NEVER smoked cigarettes. It's actually gross to me. And I had (and still have) short or long periods of not consuming anything. It's all in your head. I don't like to be addicted to ANYTHING. So I'm not.)

[eternalgloom]

Yes, I personally have no problem taking a break from gambling any time I want.
A couple of months ago I posted a thread here about how I was going to take a break from gambling.

I had spent a little bit more than I wanted and decided to stop gambling for a couple of months.
Worked out great, I think I quit for around 3 - 4 months in total and now I still gamble occasionally.

I don't think I'm 'immune' to getting addicted or whatever, I just think I can get control over my actions when it's needed.

Here's the thread of mine that I mentioned:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5030715

[iqlimasyadiqa]

Have you been able to resist the addiction and not let gambling consume you?

Have you been able to control the urge to place that bet, spin that wheel or roll
that dice? For you to be able to go a length of time away from the adrenaline.

Would be interested to hear how people can control this.

We only need to control ourselves. Addiction is something that happens because we cannot control the emotions we have. Addiction is indeed a very scary thing because it has such a big impact, but as long as we can control we will be fine. consider gambling as an entertainment medium. in my opinion it will be much more comfortable and will make ourselves avoid addiction.

[eann014]

Yes I can resist myself being addicted to the play by niw and hopefully I can control my willingness to bet within my limits in the future too.If you really love to get adrenaline the play low bets and get the feeling of excitement for too long.

The rush is addicting for sure. You can feel the palpitations when the high multipliers are hit and you feel your fingers go numb and ears blocked. Setting up a stop limit is a good thing to keep a control on these. You would not want to "overdo" is because thats what leads to addiction. Once you get a medium to large sized win you should stop.

Keeping a log record of what you win what you lose will also be good. It does not need to be discrete but a daily profit or loss amount should give you an idea whether you are wasting time and money or making it.

I think it is impossible to do making log records of what you win or what you lose. LOL. It cannot be applied for sure, but if you know how much money you've already lost then you are also the one who actually know if you need to stop by now.

[cabalism13]

I think it is impossible to do making log records of what you win or what you lose. LOL. It cannot be applied for sure, but if you know how much money you've already lost then you are also the one who actually know if you need to stop by now.

Nope, I doubt that mate, if you really want something to do then you can, unless you're full of excuses. Just before you play have a pen and a paper, and mark it whether you or lose. But still this has nothing to do with the current play offs. It's all within the player whether he/she would continue.

Though having a notes will make you have some good memories of your plays

[Siren]

Have you been able to resist the addiction and not let gambling consume you?

Have you been able to control the urge to place that bet, spin that wheel or roll
that dice? For you to be able to go a length of time away from the adrenaline.

Would be interested to hear how people can control this.

Resisting addiction is one of the most challenging part of being gambler specially those person that has a addictive attitude in which fewer than those who are not,but yet many of us is not addict but when time comes the gambling is in front of them they can control themselves from betting but i a.m. lucky because i can proudly say that controlling my emotion from lust of betting is indeed though mostly I allocated amount to spend incase i want to play

[crzy]

Have you been able to resist the addiction and not let gambling consume you?

Have you been able to control the urge to place that bet, spin that wheel or roll
that dice? For you to be able to go a length of time away from the adrenaline.

Would be interested to hear how people can control this.

Yes always because I only play with limatation and i can’t afford to become addict because my life will become more
miserable, so I have to resist and do what is right. Its hard at first but eventually if you master to say no on that calling to play, you will become more responsible gambler.

[Dreamchaser21]

Have you been able to resist the addiction and not let gambling consume you?

Have you been able to control the urge to place that bet, spin that wheel or roll
that dice? For you to be able to go a length of time away from the adrenaline.

Would be interested to hear how people can control this.

Yes always because I only play with limatation and i can’t afford to become addict because my life will become more
miserable, so I have to resist and do what is right. Its hard at first but eventually if you master to say no on that calling to play, you will become more responsible gambler.

The best strategy is to have limitations with your playing time, and I know many gambler are still able to resist because they are not willing to be broke in gambling in short they only play small money. Its good for you to think like this, and if you can’t resist you will just become a loser for good.

[goaldigger]

I guess your point is that all hobbies are healthy including gambling but all in moderation. Gambling once in a while for fun is good , with this you can avoid getting addict and you can still resist with the temptation of betting again. Strong will power and self control is the key.

You know, with out this self control, you can still stop your gambling addiction. Will, it is the only thing you should trust. I am also addicted to gambling in the past and I know that it is really hard to get through addiction. In fact it took me years to get through that and of course, it is possible with the help of my loved ones. It is hard at first but when you can already see the reason why you are stopping, it is getting easier and easier. Don't get me wrong though, I am still gambling, that is just a proof that it is so hard to stop but I can keep myself from losing a lot unlike in the past. I gamble but now, I can control myself.

Very inspiring. Its good to know you finally overcome your gambling addiction. Its not bad to do it again if you know yourself you can control it. Love ones contributes a lot on correcting yourself,not just gambling but everything. Hope some people over there can experience what freedom you experiencing now. Good job mate.

[eann014]

I think it is impossible to do making log records of what you win or what you lose. LOL. It cannot be applied for sure, but if you know how much money you've already lost then you are also the one who actually know if you need to stop by now.

Nope, I doubt that mate, if you really want something to do then you can, unless you're full of excuses. Just before you play have a pen and a paper, and mark it whether you or lose. But still this has nothing to do with the current play offs. It's all within the player whether he/she would continue.

Though having a notes will make you have some good memories of your plays

Well maybe some gamblers can make log records on what they win or lose but not all can do log records on their own. Not because they have a lot of excuses but because not all the time we have a pen and a paper with us all the time to monitor our games.

[Johnzky]

It’s pretty simple for me, I only gamble a couple of times a week & obviously with money I can afford to lose.
I understand it’s difficult for people with addictive personalities but the key really is to set a budget for what you can afford to gamble with a week.

You have already mentioned that there are people with addictive personalities so we cant simply say this to them,though its more enough to advice them not to try gambling to keep the privacy of their lives in gambling exploration

Only few people becomes a gambling addict but its more alarming than people whos into other vices that dont really demands lots of money like gambling addicted

I think those people who are considered addicts in gambling might be addicted in some other vices too like cigarretes smoking or being a drunkard.Because i believe if you have a proper way of thinking,you might not let yourself be addicted to such vices because you know in the end you will only ruin yourself.I know if you are determined not to be one of them,then you should avoid it in the first place.Have self-discipline and learn not to be greedy of course.

Well i guess you’re right on this one mate,since almost all of the gambling addicted or even thise who played gambling literally has other vices as womanizing,smoking cigarettes or even weeds sometimes and ofcourse drinking liquors

And your also that proper thinking is what matters most on this area because if you are lack of this for sure you will become addicted

[Belec]

I've been knocking for 7 years and I only allowed to spend more money than I did for gambling. Since then I have been firmly pressing on to spend as much as I am willing to stand, I have always thought differently, and that's why I've never lost everything. Resisting is not difficult, just do not think much about the money you can win.

[onrise]

I've been knocking for 7 years and I only allowed to spend more money than I did for gambling. Since then I have been firmly pressing on to spend as much as I am willing to stand, I have always thought differently, and that's why I've never lost everything. Resisting is not difficult, just do not think much about the money you can win.

Human nature is so greedy that moment people start playing gambling just for money they want more money in short time and this creates huge problem as they cannot resist themself . If they start losing money they will then play in order to to recover the money and eventually might end up losing lot of money. Only those  people who have self control can stay away in such cases .

[sheenshane]

I've been knocking for 7 years and I only allowed to spend more money than I did for gambling. Since then I have been firmly pressing on to spend as much as I am willing to stand, I have always thought differently, and that's why I've never lost everything. Resisting is not difficult, just do not think much about the money you can win.

Human nature is so greedy that moment people start playing gambling just for money they want more money in short time and this creates huge problem as they cannot resist themself . If they start losing money they will then play in order to to recover the money and eventually might end up losing lot of money. Only those  people who have self control can stay away in such cases .

You're right, there was a time where I was gambling for fun and I tried to bet the 10% of my money. After all the games I have played I earned a 150X profit by using only 10% of my earnings everytime. There is an urge to place your bet anytime. If you win, you would like to win more.  If you lose you want to get the revenge and get back your money but if you can understand that it is all because of the greed, you can keep yourself calm and resist it.

[iMark]

Have you been able to resist the addiction and not let gambling consume you?

It will be too hard from beginning, but you loss and you don't have enough fund then it will be easy ( just joke). Personally for me, I am not addicted and there is no question for  resist. Whoever addicted on gambling it will hard for him but not impossible. It's possible but need good intentions. If someone want resist addiction then he should busy by something else. Ofcourse you need strong commitment by yourself. You have to force by yourself to leave addiction. No one can help you expect motivation.

I think every addict knows if they are already gambling addicts, how their money is run out in gambling, I'm sure they try to refuse to become addicts. but you are right it is not an easy thing, to refuse and move away requires a strong effort and high will from the player himself

[Siren]

Have you been able to resist the addiction and not let gambling consume you?

It will be too hard from beginning, but you loss and you don't have enough fund then it will be easy ( just joke). Personally for me, I am not addicted and there is no question for  resist. Whoever addicted on gambling it will hard for him but not impossible. It's possible but need good intentions. If someone want resist addiction then he should busy by something else. Ofcourse you need strong commitment by yourself. You have to force by yourself to leave addiction. No one can help you expect motivation.

I think every addict knows if they are already gambling addicts, how their money is run out in gambling, I'm sure they try to refuse to become addicts. but you are right it is not an easy thing, to refuse and move away requires a strong effort and high will from the player himself

Strong effort and High Will is not enough if we are not determined to do this,and what will push us?this will take effect our family’s and love ones to shape us again into another person.but first we need admittance that we are a gambling addict already because pretending to ourselves is pretending to all people also so how can they help us if we dont wanna help our own self ,i am lucky enough that even though i become a regular gambler in past still i made not to become an addict

[Distinctin]

Have you been able to resist the addiction and not let gambling consume you?

It will be too hard from beginning, but you loss and you don't have enough fund then it will be easy ( just joke). Personally for me, I am not addicted and there is no question for  resist. Whoever addicted on gambling it will hard for him but not impossible. It's possible but need good intentions. If someone want resist addiction then he should busy by something else. Ofcourse you need strong commitment by yourself. You have to force by yourself to leave addiction. No one can help you expect motivation.

I think every addict knows if they are already gambling addicts, how their money is run out in gambling, I'm sure they try to refuse to become addicts. but you are right it is not an easy thing, to refuse and move away requires a strong effort and high will from the player himself

Strong effort and High Will is not enough if we are not determined to do this,and what will push us?this will take effect our family’s and love ones to shape us again into another person.but first we need admittance that we are a gambling addict already because pretending to ourselves is pretending to all people also so how can they help us if we dont wanna help our own self ,i am lucky enough that even though i become a regular gambler in past still i made not to become an addict

It actually there is a way to escaped from addiction if we want to but we don't want it and still remain from being addicted. Some individuals just commit any illegal activities for the seek that he/she can provide money for gambling, it feels that addiction doesn't give good things to us instead it bring us into the dark side.