Will You Agree To Publicize Your Journey From Being Chronic Gambler

[MonsterV]

You are once a chronic gambler but with the help of a professional you are now totally cured, then a publisher offers you to publicize your journey from being a chronic gambler to a cured one, but of course, everything could be exposed like your habit experiences, your agony and even your personal life, will you agree to do this, of course the publisher will pay you for the story that you are going to provide.

Certainly agree, who does not want to share an extraordinary experience with everyone, even though it was not an exciting experience, but at least we also play an active role in reducing chronic gamblers. Surely will be happy when our stories are heard by many people, especially when they respond to our stories well.

Well, you can always use pseudo names and remain pseudonymous right? As far as I know, every such stories that are told, real names are never revealed. Even their locations and all private information are altered and some fillers are added so that no one can know who they are. I would agree if they allow me to remain pseudonymous. After all, you can make something out of your story  .

People feel more comfortable telling these stories remaining anonymous some way. They do this to hide their true identity. However, I do not think that this is the sole reason to do so. After all, why would care about someone’s opinion who lives far from us. People come up with such names just to sound cool and get attention. The only thing that matters is the blunders they made and how should other gamblers avoid them.

Yeah right, just because the stories we share are from bad experiences doesn't mean we have to be anonymous. We are also like those successful entrepreneurs who share their experiences with many people, it's just that the peak of our success is different, we are successful apart from chronic gamblers and that is one of the extraordinary things.

[Lanatsa]

My story is kinda similar, except I didn't make "huge" losses and no professional helped me, it was me teaching myself. But yeah, if one wanna publish the story which surely includes me being insulted for gambling away friends and families money, being into debts etc, I am fully to it. Gambling is a lie and a mistake, not a immoral crime that I should be scared to expose human beings are greedy by nature

I think it is not really a bad idea to share your journey in gambling most especially if theres something in that journey that can probably enlighten or help those gamblers having difficulties battling with addiction. We are not perfect people thus, we make mistakes but the most important things is the learnings that we’re able to get from tat mistake or journey. I don’t gamble much and haven’t helped anyone but gambling stories of others helped me in making sure i’m in control with gambling.

I guess yes! People learn from mistakes more than therapy. If an addict talks with a former addict, they will learn more and will become less addict than just going to therapists and those who will just say to him "hey, don't gamble, it's baaaad". Experience is indeed the best teacher of life buddy.

Most of the time where experience is the best teacher but it isn't really necessary for you to wait up for that scenario before you would able to learn.
You can avoid mistakes or not good scenarios with your life even just applying others experiences.Yet you've known that they do already put up into
that situation then you can always mirror out those things that it would surely happen into you if you don't stop on addiction with gambling.

[Oceat]

My story is kinda similar, except I didn't make "huge" losses and no professional helped me, it was me teaching myself. But yeah, if one wanna publish the story which surely includes me being insulted for gambling away friends and families money, being into debts etc, I am fully to it. Gambling is a lie and a mistake, not a immoral crime that I should be scared to expose human beings are greedy by nature

If you have already shared with your loved ones this story then it is not that difficult to share with publisher and let the world know about your journey and how you overcame it and might be many would be inspired with it .

This is indeed a great story to tell to someone even though you only bet/lose small amount and yet you are out of control to stop. Controlling yourself alone is already a big factor that you are a very strong person. Of course, it would take a lot of pain and punishment before you do realize that you are in shithole.

[Distinctin]

My story is kinda similar, except I didn't make "huge" losses and no professional helped me, it was me teaching myself. But yeah, if one wanna publish the story which surely includes me being insulted for gambling away friends and families money, being into debts etc, I am fully to it. Gambling is a lie and a mistake, not a immoral crime that I should be scared to expose human beings are greedy by nature

If you have already shared with your loved ones this story then it is not that difficult to share with publisher and let the world know about your journey and how you overcame it and might be many would be inspired with it .

This is indeed a great story to tell to someone even though you only bet/lose small amount and yet you are out of control to stop. Controlling yourself alone is already a big factor that you are a very strong person. Of course, it would take a lot of pain and punishment before you do realize that you are in shithole.

It serves inspiration as well to those who've been doing this before. Changing their mindset is a big challenge and it takes time to develop as well. The reality that some experts can be a kind of chronic gambler before but they actually change because they want to and they are working it hard. Quitting is not a solution to correct mistakes but rather to open up in the public and we can hear good advice to help.

[Ashong Salonga]

You are once a chronic gambler but with the help of a professional you are now totally cured, then a publisher offers you to publicize your journey from being a chronic gambler to a cured one, but of course, everything could be exposed like your habit experiences, your agony and even your personal life, will you agree to do this, of course the publisher will pay you for the story that you are going to provide.

There is no reason for me to reject that offer IMO. I don't think it's a shame to share your stories that challenges your practically then after that you were able to get rid of that difficult situation. It's indeed helpful for other people specially those gamblers are always gamble with their emotion. It can influence them in a positive way as it may give hope to those addicted in gambling.

[Oasisman]

You are once a chronic gambler but with the help of a professional you are now totally cured, then a publisher offers you to publicize your journey from being a chronic gambler to a cured one, but of course, everything could be exposed like your habit experiences, your agony and even your personal life, will you agree to do this, of course the publisher will pay you for the story that you are going to provide.

There is no reason for me to reject that offer IMO. I don't think it's a shame to share your stories that challenges your practically then after that you were able to get rid of that difficult situation. It's indeed helpful for other people specially those gamblers are always gamble with their emotion. It can influence them in a positive way as it may give hope to those addicted in gambling.

Well, I was hoping that all of the people could digest positively If this kind of scenario will be documented and be available for public viewing. Sad truth is, not all of the people will, not all of the people knows how to walk in other's shoe, unless that situation will personally happens to them. I've seen a lot of addicted gamblers ignoring the reality, spending like there's no tomorrow.
If I am to be ask with the OP's question, I'd definitely say yes as long as they pay the right price for invading my privacy. Money matters practically, helping addicted gamblers will be the 2nd purpose.

[Fundamentals Of]

You are once a chronic gambler but with the help of a professional you are now totally cured, then a publisher offers you to publicize your journey from being a chronic gambler to a cured one, but of course, everything could be exposed like your habit experiences, your agony and even your personal life, will you agree to do this, of course the publisher will pay you for the story that you are going to provide.

This is not a problem for me for as long as I am truly clean and not just hiding my previous gambling habit. This is really something that I should be proud of. Not everyone who has chronic gambling habits are able to overcome them. There are even others who realized them only after damages have already been done and could not be overcome anymore. If my successful experience of getting over my gambling habit will somehow enlighten others who are still under its shadows then I will allow my story to get published.

[Sadlife]

You are once a chronic gambler but with the help of a professional you are now totally cured, then a publisher offers you to publicize your journey from being a chronic gambler to a cured one, but of course, everything could be exposed like your habit experiences, your agony and even your personal life, will you agree to do this, of course the publisher will pay you for the story that you are going to provide.

for me theres nothing wrong publicizing my Former mistakes,since i have already accepted that once my life ruins because of greed?of course i will be proud to be one as a example of there is a life after failure in gambling.because gambling addiction is a serious case and these days its getting worst than before,there are more suicide cases that causes of gambling and some are more brutal,here in my country there are tons of cases of kidnapping and ransom because of gamblers cant pay the loan they get just fr gambling.

[White Christmas]

You are once a chronic gambler but with the help of a professional you are now totally cured, then a publisher offers you to publicize your journey from being a chronic gambler to a cured one, but of course, everything could be exposed like your habit experiences, your agony and even your personal life, will you agree to do this, of course the publisher will pay you for the story that you are going to provide.

Of course yes I will agree with these because I also like to share my experiences and journey from being a chronic gambler into a normal people. This could help other people to be better and change from being a chronic gambler into a just normal people, for those people who will read my story and journey they will think another way on how they will start to move on and maybe I can help them by encouraging based on my experience in life. This will be a win win situation on me because the story that I will share will help them to move on as well I can get income from it.

[matchi2011]

You are once a chronic gambler but with the help of a professional you are now totally cured, then a publisher offers you to publicize your journey from being a chronic gambler to a cured one, but of course, everything could be exposed like your habit experiences, your agony and even your personal life, will you agree to do this, of course the publisher will pay you for the story that you are going to provide.

Of course yes I will agree with these because I also like to share my experiences and journey from being a chronic gambler into a normal people. This could help other people to be better and change from being a chronic gambler into a just normal people, for those people who will read my story and journey they will think another way on how they will start to move on and maybe I can help them by encouraging based on my experience in life. This will be a win win situation on me because the story that I will share will help them to move on as well I can get income from it.

Sharing your personal experienced and allow people to learn from your past mistakes in life can be an eye opener, it's a good thing to bring your
story to people who are experiencing the same problem. The person who help you out to bring back the realities in life can reach more people,
those who are in need of help will be inspired with your story and who knows what will be the affections in their lives after knowing the right
way to overcome this problem.

[Betwrong]

~It's not about earning money but rather about helping others to not make the same mistakes you did in the past. If you are well known public figure, your name and your photo on the book cover would help to get a wider audience for the book. Otherwise there's no need for disclosing your identity, unless you yourself want the fame.

I appreciate trying to help others to overcome their addiction in gambling, and I can see addicted gamblers laughing at you when you are telling your stories in TV or any social media platform, if this is going to happen in the future, I'm just being honest and more realistic here.

My point here is that you can't help other people who don't help themselves as well, it depends on them if they are going to quit gambling or not.

I agree, the willingness of a chronic gambler to fight the addiction is of major importance, and without it no advices can help. But if the willingness is there, some advices from experienced gamblers, especially from those who have succeeded in fighting the addiction, can help a lot. Of course it shouldn't be something like "Stop gambling completely", "Stay away from all gambling sites" etc. Those kinds of advices never help.

[barbara44]

I am sorry to be a selfish person here, but I think that for me to share that kind of story, it would be because I am motivated by the money and not because I want it to help someone out there alone and please don’t get me wrong, I have human sympathy and I would never do anything that will affect my fellow human being, but in this 21 century generations, we have too many stubborn people that don’t pay listening hear to some of these things and even if the read the book from now till 100 years, it would still not help them or stop them from being a chronic gambler until they have their own share of the experience too or they probably just go for rehabilitation which is to be decided totally by them at their own free time.

[Oceat]

My story is kinda similar, except I didn't make "huge" losses and no professional helped me, it was me teaching myself. But yeah, if one wanna publish the story which surely includes me being insulted for gambling away friends and families money, being into debts etc, I am fully to it. Gambling is a lie and a mistake, not a immoral crime that I should be scared to expose human beings are greedy by nature

If you have already shared with your loved ones this story then it is not that difficult to share with publisher and let the world know about your journey and how you overcame it and might be many would be inspired with it .

This is indeed a great story to tell to someone even though you only bet/lose small amount and yet you are out of control to stop. Controlling yourself alone is already a big factor that you are a very strong person. Of course, it would take a lot of pain and punishment before you do realize that you are in shithole.

It serves inspiration as well to those who've been doing this before. Changing their mindset is a big challenge and it takes time to develop as well. The reality that some experts can be a kind of chronic gambler before but they actually change because they want to and they are working it hard. Quitting is not a solution to correct mistakes but rather to open up in the public and we can hear good advice to help.

I think quitting is already a solution because this is the very first step that you have to take if you want to quit for being a chronic gambler. And you can then start to open it up to the public, don't just open it up to the public if you aren't chronic gambler because you may look like a pathetic dude who's trying to get some sympathy.

[aioc]

I'm ok with it, it's a good reference for people who wants to get cured of gambling, as long as I will not be depicted as someone bad and bad influence I'm ok with it, of course, there should be monetary compensation because  the publisher can also make money out of my story.

[michellee]

If the story can inspire many addicted gamblers, I think I agree to publicize my journey in gambling, especially if then they want to solve their problem in gambling too. I always want to help other people who have a problem, and if telling my story can help them to get to find the way, then that will be great for them to know how to solve the problem.

[Golftech]

I am sorry to be a selfish person here, but I think that for me to share that kind of story, it would be because I am motivated by the money and not because I want it to help someone out there alone and please don’t get me wrong, I have human sympathy and I would never do anything that will affect my fellow human being, but in this 21 century generations, we have too many stubborn people that don’t pay listening hear to some of these things and even if the read the book from now till 100 years, it would still not help them or stop them from being a chronic gambler until they have their own share of the experience too or they probably just go for rehabilitation which is to be decided totally by them at their own free time.

There's always a good reason why people will share this kind of experienced. Even from your part it's all about the money but you have some good points about your stand, those heavy gamblers will realize that they are making mistakes after having a shared experiences. If they losses huge amount of money and they are already stressed up thinking about the amount that they've allow to lose after playing. Whatever extent it's still the affected person that will decide when to stop and how they will do it for the betterment of their life.

[lienfaye]

You are once a chronic gambler but with the help of a professional you are now totally cured, then a publisher offers you to publicize your journey from being a chronic gambler to a cured one, but of course, everything could be exposed like your habit experiences, your agony and even your personal life, will you agree to do this, of course the publisher will pay you for the story that you are going to provide.

I will bite the offer, sharing your experience about gambling and how you overcome being a chronic gambler might inspire others (especially those gamblers who currently experiencing it) and they can learn from this experience so they wont do the same.

Its all in the past and I learned from it so im willing to share my gambling journey, and its not bad to look back on what I used to before.

[Betwrong]

~
I agree, the willingness of a chronic gambler to fight the addiction is of major importance, and without it no advices can help. But if the willingness is there, some advices from experienced gamblers, especially from those who have succeeded in fighting the addiction, can help a lot. Of course it shouldn't be something like "Stop gambling completely", "Stay away from all gambling sites" etc. Those kinds of advices never help.

The only difference between those who cure themselves and those who fail to get rid of bad habits is their determination and devotion to achieve this goal. We can never ever change a person for his betterment if he himself does not want that to happen at the very first place. The victim must understand his situations and develop a love for his future. This way, he will make up his mind against excessive gambling.

That's right, and, also, pretty much obvious, but I think that the determination to fight one's gambling addiction is not something that either there or not. I mean, it's not a congenital feature, people can acquire it at some point, and such a book, as described in the OP, if well written, can help a lot with that.

[Chrystora123]

I am not a chronic gambler.. but if I am a former chronic gambler who has recovered then I will be happy to tell my experience recovering from gambling addiction.  I know my experience won't be able to change the world, but it will definitely change the lives of some gambling addicts, so that they are more able to control themselves.

[shoreno]

I am not a chronic gambler.. but if I am a former chronic gambler who has recovered then I will be happy to tell my experience recovering from gambling addiction.  I know my experience won't be able to change the world, but it will definitely change the lives of some gambling addicts, so that they are more able to control themselves.

every legit stories can always change live as it give inspiration or motivation to other people especially if they are also facing that situation  . if you can change the live of others then you can also change the world from bad to good  . chronic or not  , we must not be shy to tell our experiences and advices publically to others or to the world  . however i think there are others that are shy or too ashamed to expose thier life because they think that being a gambler means bad