Who among us here has been addicted but successfully cured addiction?

[deisik]

Gambling addiction isn't much different from alcoholism or drug addiction. Your brain may respond to the act of gambling in the same way that an alcoholic’s brain responds to a drink

I wouldn't say so

In fact, you cannot even compare gambling with heavy drug use and abuse like heroin addiction in terms of the brain changes (read, damage) that these addictions produce. And while gambling addiction can be quite destructive to one's life and family (mostly in financial terms), it does little to nothing to one's brain on a physical level

And it is a good and promising thing in and of itself. For example, with a developed drug addiction, there is no way back since the drug addict essentially stops being a conscious human being with free will. This is not the case with gambling where it still remains a question of personal preference and choice (read, a matter of understanding)

The only way to cure is to learn how to develop a healthy and balanced relationship with money. Psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy is the best way of treatment

You can be addicted to virtually anything that doesn't involve money at all (e.g. video games or movie series), so it is more about developing a healthy and balanced relationship with your own needs and requirements (read, yourself) rather than something external to you like money

[LogitechMouse]

The only way to cure is to learn how to develop a healthy and balanced relationship with money. Psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy is the best way of treatment.

Proper mindset is the way to cure gambling addiction.

Even a gambler have a good relationship with money if his mind is saying that "he wants to gamble" then it will be useless. Other kinds of therapy will work with the gambler and I will include the family ties in here. Family will be a good help for the gambler because they can help him in order to be cured. Another way that can help too is that let the gambler live to a place where there is no near casinos and let him give some things that can spend his time on it like playing games etc.

[South Park]

Gambling addiction isn't much different from alcoholism or drug addiction. Your brain may respond to the act of gambling in the same way that an alcoholic’s brain responds to a drink

I wouldn't say so

In fact, you cannot even compare gambling with heavy drug use and abuse like heroin addiction in terms of the brain changes (read, damage) that these addictions produce. And while gambling addiction can be quite destructive to one's life and family (mostly in financial terms), it does little to nothing to one's brain on a physical level

And it is a good and promising thing in and of itself. For example, with a developed drug addiction, there is no way back since the drug addict essentially stops being a conscious human being with free will. This is not the case with gambling where it still remains a question of personal preference and choice (read, a matter of understanding)

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That is really interesting I always thought that those addicted to gambling suffered from some kind of self inflicted damage that was irreversible because of their behaviour and that is what pushed them to addiction but it seems this is no the case and this is nothing but a behavioural problem in which a person is unable to stop himself, this leads me to think that kind of behaviour should be useful in nature and it could help a person to think about an issue without rest until he finds a solution, most likely what gamblers experience is not that different from what a scientist with a unwavering desire to discover new stuff experiences as well, expect that we consider one of those behaviors desirable while the other is not.

[deisik]

And it is a good and promising thing in and of itself. For example, with a developed drug addiction, there is no way back since the drug addict essentially stops being a conscious human being with free will. This is not the case with gambling where it still remains a question of personal preference and choice (read, a matter of understanding)

That is really interesting I always thought that those addicted to gambling suffered from some kind of self inflicted damage that was irreversible

There is something else which is irreversible here

And it is the fact that they had learned about gambling and started rolling. In other words, they were already addicted (read, hard-wired that way), so it was just a matter of time till something triggered that proto-addiction. In this way, gambling as such doesn't change anything in their brains what hasn't already been there and what they have been equipped with. If it wouldn't be gambling, it would be something else, and another addiction (e.g. alcohol or whatever) could develop that would in fact affect their brains in a truly destructive way (like drugs destroy the brains of junkies)

[AniviaBtc]

The only way to cure is to learn how to develop a healthy and balanced relationship with money. Psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy is the best way of treatment.

Proper mindset is the way to cure gambling addiction.

Even a gambler have a good relationship with money if his mind is saying that "he wants to gamble" then it will be useless. Other kinds of therapy will work with the gambler and I will include the family ties in here. Family will be a good help for the gambler because they can help him in order to be cured. Another way that can help too is that let the gambler live to a place where there is no near casinos and let him give some things that can spend his time on it like playing games etc.

Practice and application is a must and you should keep in gambling.

People are really dumb when it comes to gambling, that they want an instant profit. Gambling is not about only money, it is also about entertainment for you to relieve your stress. They should keep in mind that kind of point of view or mindset in playing gambling. Therapies are only needed if people really can stop themselves from gambling. If you're a wise gambler, you should give them some tips and advice so that they will not have a hard time gambling. If you don't want to lose your friend, or if you don't want them to ruin their life because of gambling, if you're a professional when it comes to that, it should starts with you with a proper mindset.

[DoublerHunter]

I read that there are people who are addicted in gambling but they are successfully cured from addiction, I'm interested to know what are the methods they do in order to get cured from such addiction, I use the word cured because gambling is a serious problem, I call it as a disease, so please share you experience so we can also help those who might have been experiencing an addiction right now.

^ Good thing to know that I am not one of them because since the start when I was stepping in on gambling I know those possible consequences and those worse outcomes if I am addicted to gambling.
When you say the cure, it means that it has been the worst thing to happen. So probably the right cure of a gambling addict is to put for a while in a rehabilitation center and should have a medical assistant, even a psychologist or psychiatrist. There are too many ways to cure gambling addict, just like mental illness that needs the right time to cure with a good and healthy environment.

[Best Dreams]

Im addicted player before but I already know how to prevent this and Im successful to minimizing playing gambling.
The means of being cured is when a player play too much and they are now control their self in playing loke what Im doinf to my own and the outcome of doing that is good. I like addicted who already change their habit fron being addict to ordinary player.

Well, its a problem that almost every gambler used to face so when you are gambling try to avoid gaming addiction and find proper ways that we can use to avoid being an addicted gambler. According to me before starting gambling it's really important know how to deal with addiction because so many people, lose more abs, more I income just to recover previous losses.

[btc_angela]

Im addicted player before but I already know how to prevent this and Im successful to minimizing playing gambling.
The means of being cured is when a player play too much and they are now control their self in playing loke what Im doinf to my own and the outcome of doing that is good. I like addicted who already change their habit fron being addict to ordinary player.

Well, its a problem that almost every gambler used to face so when you are gambling try to avoid gaming addiction and find proper ways that we can use to avoid being an addicted gambler. According to me before starting gambling it's really important know how to deal with addiction because so many people, lose more abs, more I income just to recover previous losses.

No, you can't really think that you will become addicted at the start, that's why if you don't what to be addicted then why gamble in the first place. the problem arises when gamblers lost and wanted to recover it. So you are sort of inside the trap once you enter the world of gambling. If you have weak emotions, it will be hard to quit when you have lost so much already.

[kawetsriyanto]

I never become addicted to gambling but I think people who can be cured because of successfully rising his awareness and family supports. Addicted gamblers need help from their families, most of them don't realize that they are already addicted. So, people closest to them who must remind them about the addiction. And the addicted gamblers are just cured when they are aware to quit from addiction.

[Botnake]

And the addicted gamblers are just cured when they are aware to quit from addiction.

But they still gamble right? but the way they gamble is not like when they were addicted.

I hope people who got addicted will not quit gambling and leave it for good because gambling is really entertaining, what they need to learn is just to be discipline and always consider the risk over the reward when they gamble so they'll be aware all the time.

[harizen]

I read that there are people who are addicted in gambling but they are successfully cured from addiction, I'm interested to know what are the methods they do in order to get cured from such addiction, I use the word cured because gambling is a serious problem, I call it as a disease, so please share you experience so we can also help those who might have been experiencing an addiction right now.

Solutions and methods vary per person. As we know, it will all depend on a Gambler's behavior and on what level they are now from being addicted.

For those who are still in control, they just need to force themselves to be a responsible gambler. I don't see any wrong from being a gambling addict as long as it doesn't affect their daily lives, do have a stable source of income, have time on their loved ones, can still do social activities or in general, still a better person at the end.

For those who are still in control but can't resist doing gambling even it now truly affects their daily lives, they need to find other activities to spend time on. It's hard being under a situation like this but since they know what's happening, they need to force themselves to make a change. They are the only one who can help themselves.

For those gamblers who are in the worst level of being addicted, to the point that they steal just to gamble, they sold some of their precious belongings, totally wrecked, they can't help themselves now and they now need help and guidance from others. At most of the countries, there are rehabilitation centers designed for those persons that become a gambling addict. With the help of families, friends, and love-ones, these gamblers will be back to themselves after a certain period of time.

[Hippocrypto]

And the addicted gamblers are just cured when they are aware to quit from addiction.

But they still gamble right? but the way they gamble is not like when they were addicted.

I hope people who got addicted will not quit gambling and leave it for good because gambling is really entertaining, what they need to learn is just to be discipline and always consider the risk over the reward when they gamble so they'll be aware all the time.

The most possible way to deal with addiction is self control, and that very important as a gambler. Quitting is the last resort for everything, that's why we need to learn how the entertainment of gambling will benefit us emotionally and will not make us stressful in the end. Addiction from gambling is a worst case that needs serious attention, and way of preventing that is self rehabilitation and not by quitting.

[Saisher]

I never become addicted to gambling but I think people who can be cured because of successfully rising his awareness and family supports. Addicted gamblers need help from their families, most of them don't realize that they are already addicted. So, people closest to them who must remind them about the addiction. And the addicted gamblers are just cured when they are aware to quit from addiction.

Yes that's true it cannot be done by a gambler alone it should have outside help coming from relatives and friends, because the gambler failed to see the symptoms because of the strong denial that he is not a compulsive gambler, and he can still manages when he really cannot.

[iamsheikhadil]

Self control or not getting attached to "cute things" in casinos... This is self-help method. The second method should be from gambling owners, they should remove things that get people attached to their casinos, especially the bad thing that ads no value to the live of their customers. In my opinion, people should be able to bet on things as long as they're non-harmful things, and done in moderation. *Safe betting* should be encouraged more by casinos.

Why would casino owners harm their own business by not allowing players to get addicted to them by ads and other such appealing stuffs ? people would save more but the owners would profit less, if they could, they would hypnotize the billionaires of the world to play till they lose everything haha xD

[deisik]

Self control or not getting attached to "cute things" in casinos... This is self-help method. The second method should be from gambling owners, they should remove things that get people attached to their casinos, especially the bad thing that ads no value to the live of their customers. In my opinion, people should be able to bet on things as long as they're non-harmful things, and done in moderation. *Safe betting* should be encouraged more by casinos

Why would casino owners harm their own business by not allowing players to get addicted to them by ads and other such appealing stuffs ? people would save more but the owners would profit less, if they could, they would hypnotize the billionaires of the world to play till they lose everything haha xD

A striking example of very primitive logic

If someone gets addicted in a big way, they will lose all and will likely never play again. And that is apart from possible lawsuits from ruined families and even criminal investigation from authorities and regulating agencies, which is a whole can of worms on its own. This is definitely not what any sane casino owner would want and look for. They want players to lose consciously and sort of willingly without getting desperate or lost as it is the only sustainable way of keeping players and making profits long term

[Astvile]

I was a gambling addict before, at a very young age I started gambling not in bitcoin but from local gambling games here in my country and then got to bitcoin gambling in 2016/2017. What really helped me to get away from gambling or let's say lessen the gambling I do because I still do gamble but not like before that I would even go and ask for debt just to play, so here it is what really helped me is I learned the value of money simple as that. Because if you know how to value money then you will have control over your overall spending habits and that includes gambling. I was young-minded back then thinking that earning money is easy that's why I spend a lot on gambling.

[Wintersoldier]

I read that there are people who are addicted in gambling but they are successfully cured from addiction, I'm interested to know what are the methods they do in order to get cured from such addiction, I use the word cured because gambling is a serious problem, I call it as a disease, so please share you experience so we can also help those who might have been experiencing an addiction right now.

To be honest,  i once became addicted in gambling since my friend started to invite me to go with him at the casino, that is why i decided to play gambling as well as him that i really end up addicted to it for two months that every night i got home from work i always go at the casino. I always win huge profit in my first week at the casino but the longer i play i lose a lot of money, so that is the time when i decided to stop playing gambling. I have stop playing gambling by changing my daily habit that i always invite and hang out with my brother and my friends playing basketball and other sports just to enjoy and change myself from being interested in playing gambling, and it all ended up well. Honestly, i still gamble in crypto gambling sites, but i can now control from playing because i already have a family that makes me inspired not to play oftenly.

[Question123]

I was a gambling addict before, at a very young age I started gambling not in bitcoin but from local gambling games here in my country and then got to bitcoin gambling in 2016/2017. What really helped me to get away from gambling or let's say lessen the gambling I do because I still do gamble but not like before that I would even go and ask for debt just to play, so here it is what really helped me is I learned the value of money simple as that. Because if you know how to value money then you will have control over your overall spending habits and that includes gambling. I was young-minded back then thinking that earning money is easy that's why I spend a lot on gambling.

So bitcoin really help you to lessen your playing gambling? Because the other player become worst when they using bitcoin as money to the gambling sites because it is easy to use and anonymous and no one can knows that you are playing a gambling . But good to see that from a gambler addicted you are now playing sometimes only and don't be addicting again.

[Diced90]

@OP, you're asking people who are in the gambling whether they have cured their addiction?

Realistically, if somebody has a gambling addiction and then cured it, do you think they would still be active in the gambling section, where they can be reminded to play every single day?

Obviously not.

Anybody who has an addiction to anything should avoid all further exposure to it, otherwise it will just creep brack in.

[Asuspawer09]

The only way to cure is to learn how to develop a healthy and balanced relationship with money. Psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy is the best way of treatment.

Proper mindset is the way to cure gambling addiction.

Even a gambler have a good relationship with money if his mind is saying that "he wants to gamble" then it will be useless. Other kinds of therapy will work with the gambler and I will include the family ties in here. Family will be a good help for the gambler because they can help him in order to be cured. Another way that can help too is that let the gambler live to a place where there is no near casinos and let him give some things that can spend his time on it like playing games etc.

Practice and application is a must and you should keep in gambling.

People are really dumb when it comes to gambling, that they want an instant profit. Gambling is not about only money, it is also about entertainment for you to relieve your stress. They should keep in mind that kind of point of view or mindset in playing gambling. Therapies are only needed if people really can stop themselves from gambling. If you're a wise gambler, you should give them some tips and advice so that they will not have a hard time gambling. If you don't want to lose your friend, or if you don't want them to ruin their life because of gambling, if you're a professional when it comes to that, it should starts with you with a proper mindset.

Somehow I agree to you, Also I think you should be the one that's going to influence your friend in a good way. It is all about your self the discipline and a proper mindset.

With this, I think you could stop your addiction in gambling with just thinking differently and not just going with the flow.