Problem gamblers what can we do to help them help theirselves?

[crzy]

I was reading meta section and saw a thread complaint about poor posting in the gambling section. I came to the section and look at some threads and realized there did not seem to be any threads made for the gambling crazed losers. Thus I posted this.

We can’t expect gamblers to post anything here aside from winning, losing and betting because that is the purpose of this section and I think gamblers are active on every discussion here because they know how to play it. Well if you want to understand every thread then you must be a good gambler.

[Blackdeath]

I was reading meta section and saw a thread complaint about poor posting in the gambling section. I came to the section and look at some threads and realized there did not seem to be any threads made for the gambling crazed losers. Thus I posted this.

We can’t expect gamblers to post anything here aside from winning, losing and betting because that is the purpose of this section and I think gamblers are active on every discussion here because they know how to play it. Well if you want to understand every thread then you must be a good gambler.

As long as you've gambled before, you can join to the discussion and you don't need to be a good gambler though. Gambling discussion's board one purpose is to help everyone in developing their skills in gambling by applying and sharing ideas given by other players who has more experience and disciplinary act.

[maydna]

I was reading meta section and saw a thread complaint about poor posting in the gambling section. I came to the section and look at some threads and realized there did not seem to be any threads made for the gambling crazed losers. Thus I posted this.

No one can help those gamblers to cure his addiction but himself only. We can give so many suggestions to him, but if he doesn't want to move from the worst situation to a better situation and go to psychiatry, then it's no use. We can help them to solve their problems addicting in gambling if they ask our help, and they want to remove their bad habit. Only a few people can tell their problem in the addicting of gambling, so it is hard to help them. But perhaps, we can motivate them to reduce their time in gambling so they can understand how to reduce their time in gambling.

[Wintersoldier]

I was reading meta section and saw a thread complaint about poor posting in the gambling section. I came to the section and look at some threads and realized there did not seem to be any threads made for the gambling crazed losers. Thus I posted this.

What do you mean made for the gambling losers? You mean advises for them?

If that is so, the secret to winning is changing your tactics. Basically if you are going to do the same thing again and again, and most of the outcomes aren't promising, why don't you try to change your betting style and try to trace some patterns that will lead to much higher profit? One of the things to consider is to bet where the whales/big betters are especially if you are uncertain in your decision.

[Darker45]

I was reading meta section and saw a thread complaint about poor posting in the gambling section. I came to the section and look at some threads and realized there did not seem to be any threads made for the gambling crazed losers. Thus I posted this.

It may seem as if there aren't any thread dedicated to the gambling crazed losers here, but make no mistake, many of us are already losers. LOL! Gambling should always have that equation lest the gambling sites and casinos will close down. If the gamblers are earning more than the sites and casinos, there must be something wrong with it, and the gambling systems must be changed urgently. The sea should not be the one flowing into the rivers.

[aioc]

Honestly there's not much we can do, gamblers are good at taking advice, but very hard in employing them they always thought that they can stop anytime, the best help we can offer them is to be constantly beside them and invite them to other activities that will minimize their activity in gambling sites.

[sheenshane]

Being one of the promoters in a gambling brand name it is hard for being neutral. Giving advice to my fellow gamblers and of course also to protect on the image of the gambling industry not to become a bad side from other people who were reading my post/reply. These are common words that you may hear. Gambling is just for fun, not good for chasing money and not good to treat as a source of income. When you lose at that time, just relax and come back again the next day when you are ready. Those lines were repeatedly said in here and not saying, "ohh, you may stop now never come back".

But overall, only gamblers crazed loser can helf their selves, not you, not me. Giving a guide and a piece of advice will greatly help to them.

[Yaunfitda]

What do you expect gamblers to say here? Everyone here is a casual to addicted gambler so it's going to be difficult to help each other here. All we can do is advise, but still we can't really tell who are going to heed our call here.

I remember way back when someone posted 1-800 numbers, sort of a help line for those who can't really control themselves, but I don't know if it's effective or not.

[mu_enrico]

Thread in the meta section was about poor posting, right? It's not about problem gamblers here, but more about the signature campaign participants. I agree that campaign participants should be able to choose what section they can contribute the most. The five posts requirement in Gambling is easy actually if you are an experienced gambler, but, some of us here is a beginner.

As for the gambling addiction and whatever else, I think most of us already understand that it's about the game and not the profit. We just have to keep an eye for those who said otherwise.

[shoreno]

Thread in the meta section was about poor posting, right? It's not about problem gamblers here, but more about the signature campaign participants. I agree that campaign participants should be able to choose what section they can contribute the most. The five posts requirement in Gambling is easy actually if you are an experienced gambler, but, some of us here is a beginner.

As for the gambling addiction and whatever else, I think most of us already understand that it's about the game and not the profit. We just have to keep an eye for those who said otherwise.

we already understand those common issues or problems that a gambler can face but the main problem here is that its hard to apply in one self or idk what if gambler are only hard headed because if they are arent then we shouldnt hear the same question/concern again and again  . poor posting is normal on this forum or in this gambling section but there are always an ignore button to ignore those bad posters and there are also active mods that patrols around the forum .

[Darooghe]

I've read that learning mathematics is supposed to help gambling addictions. Knowing just how bad your odds are in most gambling situations is supposed to help out. So go start reading up on statistics and probability. If nothing else, it will make you better at poker and maybe you can start winning.

Another recommendation, sit down right now and write a letter to your future self. Put down on paper what you are feeling and experiencing right now. The idea is to bottle up this shitty feeling so you can experience a dose again in the future when you get the itch to go play poker/dice again. Anytime you feel like going to the casino again, read the letter.

[bhabygrim]

They need to see a doctor to help them properly if they couldn't control their gambling habit even if they are losing a huge amount for me it should be considered as a gambling addiction,
And only the professional could help them if they couldn't do it on their own, But they should also be open to their family so their family members and friend could help them on changing their self.

[Faxmate]

Thread in the meta section was about poor posting, right? It's not about problem gamblers here, but more about the signature campaign participants. I agree that campaign participants should be able to choose what section they can contribute the most. The five posts requirement in Gambling is easy actually if you are an experienced gambler, but, some of us here is a beginner.

As for the gambling addiction and whatever else, I think most of us already understand that it's about the game and not the profit. We just have to keep an eye for those who said otherwise.

we already understand those common issues or problems that a gambler can face but the main problem here is that its hard to apply in one self or idk what if gambler are only hard headed because if they are arent then we shouldnt hear the same question/concern again and again  . poor posting is normal on this forum or in this gambling section but there are always an ignore button to ignore those bad posters and there are also active mods that patrols around the forum .

In my opinion, the only way to make someone change his path and correct his direction is by walking few steps with him and know what is in his mind. You can never help someone unless you truly understand him. Gamblers that hold the opinion that they can make money with gambling must be made realize that they have potential to do better and productive things and should not waste them in such games.

[Wexnident]

We should post a sticky I think in the gambling section explaining gambling in details,I think to explain the risks of gambling more than the benefit of it.Everyone can add content to the sticky as long as is following the strict guidelines of the sticky post creator.There are a lot of resources to build a good sticky post on gambling risks so I will leave this to better post writers than me,I think this idea should help many gamblers here read before they decide to gamble.

I doubt gamblers would recognize such risks or even bother to read them since they believe in themselves that they already know what gambling is. It's kind of like how you know smoking is bad yet you still do it. Kind of a form of stress reliever and enjoyment for themselves. Sadly though, gambling is most often, if not always, seen as something negative which is why gamblers themselves have this same mindset even though they do this themswlvss, causing them to incur addiction to themselves.

[fortunecrypto]

I was reading meta section and saw a thread complaint about poor posting in the gambling section. I came to the section and look at some threads and realized there did not seem to be any threads made for the gambling crazed losers. Thus I posted this.

Nothing we can really do but to talk him out to go for professional help, only a professional people can set up a healing program so they can leave the symptoms so excessive gambling, but still depends on the kind of gambling that he is, if the gambling is deep-rooted we can't then a professional help is the only way to help them heal.

[DaveWave]

And you think your moderated thread can help them? Compulsive gamblers have mental disorders already. Their families, relatives and friends should help them to get therapies and medications. This is not an easy illness and needs real help.   

[michellee]

And you think your moderated thread can help them? Compulsive gamblers have mental disorders already. Their families, relatives and friends should help them to get therapies and medications. This is not an easy illness and needs real help.   

Without help from their families, relatives, and friends, they cannot solve their problems. They will get into deeper into gambling without having a chance to solve the mental disorders. We cannot help them if they don't have a will by themselves. Besides that, it is difficult to ask someone to go to therapies and get medications because I already face my uncle, who doesn't want to go to the doctor. I think that is the same as what gamblers experiencing too.

[Yatsan]

And you think your moderated thread can help them? Compulsive gamblers have mental disorders already. Their families, relatives and friends should help them to get therapies and medications. This is not an easy illness and needs real help.   

Without help from their families, relatives, and friends, they cannot solve their problems. They will get into deeper into gambling without having a chance to solve the mental disorders. We cannot help them if they don't have a will by themselves. Besides that, it is difficult to ask someone to go to therapies and get medications because I already face my uncle, who doesn't want to go to the doctor. I think that is the same as what gamblers experiencing too.

It should start with themselves if they want to be cured or not. It's very simple on how are you going to cure an addiction. First, they should focus their self to other things or do other activities, they don't need to cut the gambling in their life in an instant, but they should reduce the time they spent in their gambling session, may for the first week just play for 6 days, then next week for only 5 days. The key to cure it depends on how long they are going to make it, but as long as they are making progress it's all good. It's a step by step process, but yeah, family and relatives support will be a big part of it.

[Oilacris]

And you think your moderated thread can help them? Compulsive gamblers have mental disorders already. Their families, relatives and friends should help them to get therapies and medications. This is not an easy illness and needs real help.   

Without help from their families, relatives, and friends, they cannot solve their problems. They will get into deeper into gambling without having a chance to solve the mental disorders. We cannot help them if they don't have a will by themselves. Besides that, it is difficult to ask someone to go to therapies and get medications because I already face my uncle, who doesn't want to go to the doctor. I think that is the same as what gamblers experiencing too.

It should start with themselves if they want to be cured or not. It's very simple on how are you going to cure an addiction. First, they should focus their self to other things or do other activities, they don't need to cut the gambling in their life in an instant, but they should reduce the time they spent in their gambling session, may for the first week just play for 6 days, then next week for only 5 days. The key to cure it depends on how long they are going to make it, but as long as they are making progress it's all good. It's a step by step process, but yeah, family and relatives support will be a big part of it.

Majority of gamblers would really be shy on telling up their addiction problem into their loved ones that's why they do solo up the problem on their own.
Its true that this cant really be done in a matter of short time. Healing up addiction wont really be that simple if that certain individual doesn't even help out
his self first.Always be aware on possible causes of addiction on the first place.Take yourself had strong self control and discipline on handing with losses and your emotion towards it.

[serjent05]

I was reading meta section and saw a thread complaint about poor posting in the gambling section. I came to the section and look at some threads and realized there did not seem to be any threads made for the gambling crazed losers. Thus I posted this.

Well to be able to help their current situation, they must first realize that gambling can never be profitable in the long-run especially if you view it as an avenue of generating income. With the risks associated, there can be ways to lessen the risk but you can never be so sure that you'll win every single bet that you make.

If gamblers are unable to realize this essential view, they may need the help of their peers, parents, or even loved ones to let them know and support them through his journey. This can never be easy but with the right mind and attitude, one can overcome addiction if he/she is determined to change.
Again, change starts in the mind and through their concrete actions.

In short, there is nothing we can do, unless the person wanted to change himself.  No matter how hard we advise them or try to remind them about their need to get medication regarding their addiction, if the person have no intention of solving it themselves then all of the effort will be in vain.