Gambling Disorder (Compulsive Gambling, Pathological Gambling)

[peter0425]

I'm assuming that everyone really knows the bad effects of gambling including me. But I won't categorically say that I'm a pathological gambling. Maybe in the early years of my gambling journey, wherein I don't have responsibilities in life. But it didn't arrived wherein I need to seek medical attention. I simply go and mature and learn to prioritized things in my life that's why I was able to learn how to control my gambling habits up to know, I win some, I lose some, that's just the way it is. I wake up the next morning, not thinking about it and go on life a normal life as if nothing had bad/good happen to me last night in my gambling world.

[Indamuck]

I'm assuming that everyone really knows the bad effects of gambling including me. But I won't categorically say that I'm a pathological gambling. Maybe in the early years of my gambling journey, wherein I don't have responsibilities in life. But it didn't arrived wherein I need to seek medical attention. I simply go and mature and learn to prioritized things in my life that's why I was able to learn how to control my gambling habits up to know, I win some, I lose some, that's just the way it is. I wake up the next morning, not thinking about it and go on life a normal life as if nothing had bad/good happen to me last night in my gambling world.

Glad to hear that you broke out of your early habits but many people are not so fortunate.  Gambling habits are formed early especially from the types of video games we have nowadays.  These companies are doing everything they can to hook customers, we are talking about billions of dollars per year.

[sheenshane]

Thank you very much for the full load information you have provided. My family was victims of gambling disorder because of my grandfather's influence. My Grampy was so much addicted to gambling at the point that he sold our properties just bet in the casino. I still remember the time where our house was so nice and classic and was very expensive but the time he became addicted to gambling, everything went to zero.

[goaldigger]

So there are this so called gambling disorder. All you said was right and it also applicable not only in gambling but those people who are getting addicted on something and finds satisfaction on repeatative doings. This usually doesnt end well and so hard to stop.

[whirlcoin]

A compulsive, or pathological gambler is someone who is unable to resist his or her impulses which can lead to severe consequences. The urge to gamble becomes so great that tension can only be relieved by gambling more and more.
Sufferers are often unaware, or in denial, of having a problem. The step toward addressing the gambling is admitting there is a problem. For some people, this awareness comes only when they reach rock bottom.This was formerly a compulsive disorder, and now considered an addiction disorder in the DSM-5https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5

How do you know if you are a compulsive, or pathological, gambler?
•   Persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as indicated by the individual exhibiting four (or more) of the fol¬lowing in a 12-month period:
•   Needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement.
•   Is restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling.
•   Has made repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling.
•   Is often preoccupied with gambling (e.g., having persistent thoughts of reliving past gambling experiences, handicapping or planning the next venture, thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble).
•   Often gambles when feeling distressed (e.g., helpless, guilty, anxious, depressed).
•   After losing money gambling, often returns another day to get even (“chasing”one’s losses).
•   Lies to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling.
•   Has jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, or educational or career op¬portunity because of gambling.
•   Relies on others to provide money to relieve desperate financial situations caused by gambling.
•   The gambling behavior is not better explained by a manic episode.
Take a look at this site for further information
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/gambling-disorder-compulsive-gambling-pathological-gambling

Most people, whether they have a problem with gambling or not, can relate to the idea that people get excited when they win, and feel disappointed when they lose.Beyond the initial feelings of sadness from losing, when someone has a gambling problem they may feel depressed, as well as perhaps experiencing feelings of shame and guilt.Most people experience some of these signs at different times in their lives but if you notice they are happening more often you may be feeling depressed. take further information in this site
https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/understanding-gambling/impact-on-health/gambling-and-depression

I hope that no one of us (gamblers) in this forum suffer from this so called “problem gambling” or “gambling addiction”
I know all of us know the effect of gambling in our life, but this is just a simple reminder for every member of this forum to take care the wonderful life that Almighty YHWH gave us.

I know that gambling gives us the unexplainable feeling to relieve what we feels. When we gamble we forget our problems, and always remember that we should do gamble just for fun and we are gambling the amount what we are afford to lose to prevent a sort of guiltiness and regrets and we will not encounter the symptoms mention above on being a pathologival gambler. If you have some suggestions and other info’s to add, feel free to state your suggestions, opinions and comments.

I don’t know if this is the right place to post this topic, please guide me if where is the proper place to post this. Thank you very much

when I was reading this statement I understand only one thing there is no complete solution for the gambling addiction the person will definitely need to put lot more effort to change his Lifestyle only he can make the next more so everyone should understand gambling properly you will definitely last but managing them will not be our work so do it with more Limited situation then only you can manage the losses also.

[Oceat]

The urge to gamble becomes so great that tension can only be relieved by gambling more and more.

This is most likely cause of Gambling addiction but it does not make much sense why  a gambler would relief tension by playing a tensed game/gambling and possibly losing?

We all are addicted to something though not just the gambling addicts. God help us all.

Gambling is just like a drug that once you've tasted it, you will always gonna find it. And that's the symptoms of an addicted gambler, they only find joy when they were playing but they didn't think the risk that they have to suffer. They were just like a consumer of a product taking and taking and taking endlessly because the joy and happiness that they've felt. But, once a person has self-discipline and he can control everything on what was his body wanted him to do.

[xWolfx]

I'm assuming that everyone really knows the bad effects of gambling including me. But I won't categorically say that I'm a pathological gambling. Maybe in the early years of my gambling journey, wherein I don't have responsibilities in life. But it didn't arrived wherein I need to seek medical attention. I simply go and mature and learn to prioritized things in my life that's why I was able to learn how to control my gambling habits up to know, I win some, I lose some, that's just the way it is. I wake up the next morning, not thinking about it and go on life a normal life as if nothing had bad/good happen to me last night in my gambling world.

I think that the article is somewhat accurate. Why? Because i met a millionaire girl from Asia who was addicted to gambling too.

What she did was heavily control her spending and that made her capable of controlling it. She also hired an accountant to be in control of her finances so she wouldn't slip or that would be too awkward for her. It was more something mandated by the board of one of her companies but it turned out pretty well.

There some people have a piece of advice if they need it and it can work for their specific situation.

[maydna]

So the only one that we can do related with gambling is we know how to control ourselves, we have an effort to stay away from gambling and not use gambling as redemption or searching for satisfying because we have one problem in our real life.

I see a lot of people talking about gambling as a method to relax themselves and have fun but I think that's just an excuse to not quit gambling. I say this from my own experience. A very few times I felt good when gambling and that's because you care about your money and you want to make profit, not lose everything. And since most of the times people are losing money when gambling I don't see how you can call that fun.

For myself, I would call playing gambling was a fun thing that I can get while I can control myself inside the game. I don't use much money to play, and even I don't chase the win money because I know that will too difficult for me.

So far, I decide when I can play gambling, because I only play for fun, nothing more. I don't mind to lose a small amount of the coin in every time I gamble because that is the price for what I should pay for the gamble. And when I think it's enough for me to play, I quit and close the browser. Maybe you can try what I did, but the most important thing you should do is to have a control for yourself.

[noormcs5]

I'm assuming that everyone really knows the bad effects of gambling including me. But I won't categorically say that I'm a pathological gambling. Maybe in the early years of my gambling journey, wherein I don't have responsibilities in life. But it didn't arrived wherein I need to seek medical attention. I simply go and mature and learn to prioritized things in my life that's why I was able to learn how to control my gambling habits up to know, I win some, I lose some, that's just the way it is. I wake up the next morning, not thinking about it and go on life a normal life as if nothing had bad/good happen to me last night in my gambling world.

When anyone has a big loss in gambling and he is not expecting this much loss, that can really cause a shock. I have seen people loss in gambling suffer from depression and headaches. It is a sort of game which can give you tension and even constant blood pressure.

[akram143]

Gamblers who are in this field will definitely need to read this topic because the points given in this topic was very important for every Gambler to understand in which state we are in this gambling if we are addictive to that we will definitely need to change our Lifestyle for sometimes to get out from the addiction otherwise it is going to be a huge problem for anyone's life and also his mind.

[shoreno]

Gamblers who are in this field will definitely need to read this topic because the points given in this topic was very important for every Gambler to understand in which state we are in this gambling if we are addictive to that we will definitely need to change our Lifestyle for sometimes to get out from the addiction otherwise it is going to be a huge problem for anyone's life and also his mind.

Yeah  . this topic is pretty useful for a pro or noob gambler but what about other gamblers that are not a member on this forum ? even if they dont read such topics like this , they can still combat the addiction or any other bad effects of gambling as long as they are wise and knowlegeable enough and as long as they still give importance to their life  .  gambling is only a game or a form of fun and profitable activity , it cant totally control ones life .

[mu_enrico]

Lol, you really think everyone on the forum has above average intelligence? Lmao. Man I guess who haven't seen most part of the forum. You will see the forum actually filled with bunch of retards that is here just to spam.

Yes, they were able to use bitcoin/cryptocurrencies, use the internet, use the gambling sites, posting on this forum/literate, etc.
That should be enough to become "above average intelligence" of this earth population.

Moreover, having above intelligence and not being concerned about the disorders are/cannot be related.

Maybe yes, maybe no
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256449808_Estimated_verbal_IQ_and_the_odds_of_problem_gambling_A_population-based_study

"LoL"

[omonuyak]

Compulsive gambling activities is not good because we are to gamble for fun.  Gamble to the level that it became compulsive or addictive is gambling taking too far.  I think we are to pause when it get to the level were we have to gamble with money we cannot afford to lose.

[prtty2gal2]

Compulsive gambling activities is not good because we are to gamble for fun.  Gamble to the level that it became compulsive or addictive is gambling taking too far.  I think we are to pause when it get to the level were we have to gamble with money we cannot afford to lose.

Many gamblers do not know when to pause, I think the reason for this is because they cannot control the joy they derive from the game, many tend to spend a lot of time playing the game and I think too much time spent  on gambling has an effect on the brain that leads to addiction. It’s good to stop at a point. Self control is very required in this game.

But, it is quite unfortunate many lack this, so it is important to put a stop to the game at some point, and the first rule of gambling is gamble with gamble with what we can afford to lose.

[eternalgloom]

Everyone in the bitcoin forum should have above average intelligence, so I'm not really concern about these disorders. Gambling is a part of the history of humankind and here we already know what are the downsides of gambling. It's a trade-off between risks and returns while getting some enjoyment in the process. Happy gambling everyone

Lol, you really think everyone on the forum has above average intelligence? Lmao. Man I guess who haven't seen most part of the forum. You will see the forum actually filled with bunch of retards that is here just to spam.
Moreover, having above intelligence and not being concerned about the disorders are/cannot be related.

Indeed, the post you're replying to is really just too ridiculous
I've seen more people of below average intelligence here than on other forums.

Besides, gambling addictions do not have anything to do with intelligence.
People who get addicted are not necessarily dumb and it's just plain idiotic to say something like that.

[imstillthebest]

Everyone in the bitcoin forum should have above average intelligence, so I'm not really concern about these disorders. Gambling is a part of the history of humankind and here we already know what are the downsides of gambling. It's a trade-off between risks and returns while getting some enjoyment in the process. Happy gambling everyone

Lol, you really think everyone on the forum has above average intelligence? Lmao. Man I guess who haven't seen most part of the forum. You will see the forum actually filled with bunch of retards that is here just to spam.
Moreover, having above intelligence and not being concerned about the disorders are/cannot be related.

Indeed, the post you're replying to is really just too ridiculous
I've seen more people of below average intelligence here than on other forums.

Besides, gambling addictions do not have anything to do with intelligence.
People who get addicted are not necessarily dumb and it's just plain idiotic to say something like that.

People that are addicted are mostly not intelligent because they dont think about their life on what would they end up if ever they will continue about thier addictions while there were also smart addicts that can be able to get out of their addiction and will come back again sooner or later because they feel empty without gambling .

@adzino , no they are not  . i think you are only judging them too early just because you cant easily understand what their saying  .

[michellee]

Thank you very much for the full load information you have provided. My family was victims of gambling disorder because of my grandfather's influence. My Grampy was so much addicted to gambling at the point that he sold our properties just bet in the casino. I still remember the time where our house was so nice and classic and was very expensive but the time he became addicted to gambling, everything went to zero.

You need to help your family if you really love them. No matter if that will hard, you need to solve the addicting gambling of your grandfather. Together, I am sure that you could bring your family to the right path and they can end the addicting to gambling forever. The important is you don't stop to tells them that gambling can ruin their life including your family.

[webtricks]

I'm assuming that everyone really knows the bad effects of gambling including me. But I won't categorically say that I'm a pathological gambling. Maybe in the early years of my gambling journey, wherein I don't have responsibilities in life. But it didn't arrived wherein I need to seek medical attention. I simply go and mature and learn to prioritized things in my life that's why I was able to learn how to control my gambling habits up to know, I win some, I lose some, that's just the way it is. I wake up the next morning, not thinking about it and go on life a normal life as if nothing had bad/good happen to me last night in my gambling world.

Not everyone is same. I have seen many people involved so much in gambling emotionally that they end up losing everything. In order to curb this psychological setback, the only way is to become emotionally strong. After all gambling is more of competition against own self than against odds. In order to become mature gambler, one can choose any of the following way:
1. Pro Gambler : Here professionalism doesn't refer to expertise in picking the right odd but refers to the calculative mind. If you are practical and calculative in every bet, recording your financial gain/loss after every bet then you may not lose much even if odds are against you or even end up winning huge.
2. Fun Gambler : So instead of taking gambling as gambling, assume it as a game. Use only that much of your funds which you can afford to lose. I generally bet just $30-40 weekly in sportsbook just for fun. Even if I end up losing, it doesn't matter much.

[StarofBTC]

I really commend the OP for taking out time to draft this very insightful post. It’s an interesting post and I hope most people who get to learn.

No matter the definition we all have to gambling, the overall purpose is fun, when any gambler start to experience any of this above listed symptoms it is advisable to seek a professional help. It’s better checked earlier till it gets out of hand not to a point where the gambler must have lost everything to gambling. 

[pandukelana2712]

OP, where are you?
Since she/he wrote this thread till today she/he doesn't make any clarify and or make any discussion with us about what she/he posts.