Do you gamble to escape your problem?

[Alucard1]

I have read an article about why do people gamble, and one of the reasons is escapism, they tend to gamble to escape the reality of life. There is some person who gambles because of their problems from their friends, love ones, family and career, and one of their ways to escape those problems is to gamble.

Source: https://www.healthyplace.com/addictions/gambling-addiction/psychology-of-gambling-reasons-for-gambling

The gambling environment can provide an escape from everyday life. Whether it be the glitzy casino environment, a loud and exciting amusement arcade, or even an online betting company, for the time that we are taking part we can be surrounded by different people, different sounds and emotions, all of which stimulate and arouse our senses.

Are you one of those people who gamble just to escape your problem? If you are one of them, I just wanna say that gamble will not solve your problem, yes you have escaped the problem but once you are done gambling the problem is still there and you still need to face it.

Gambling can also add to your problem, imagine if you already have a problem then you are also losing your money in gambling, what would you feel from that?  
There are already gamblers who lost everything because of it, whenever you have a problem and you are still gambling you wouldn't think to quit because you want to the game and that is the time where you can lose everything in you.

Take a look with this link, those people who lost everything, cars, home, marriages and more because of gambling: https://addiction-treatment.com/blog/six-gambling-addicts-who-lost-everything-cars-homes-marriages-and-more

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[Oilacris]

There's already a thread that do talks about this topic: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2154998.0

Answering up on topic question if i do gambler to escape my problem? No im not. Why? I cant enjoy on what im playing and also i cant think of clearly since my mind is still on the state of anger and stress and also it wont really be a solution to your problem but for some it might be a temporary stress reliever but for me, losing money is just really piling up your problem since we know that money is valuable to us.Its better to think up on how to
solved out your problem first because playing or doing something without any boggles in mind does give out some good mood or you dont think up any worries behind.

[ethereumhunter]

Playing gambling to escape from our problem is not a good idea because if we lose the money, our problem will be bigger. We cannot solve the problem by playing gambling, especially if we have a debt to pay the money back because gambling is not a job that can give you the money to pay the debt. It is better to do something else that can solve the problem than to playing gambling because that will help you to figure out how to solve the problem.

[BitcoinTurk]

Honestly, I usually gamble for leisure or for pleasure. Of course, when I am bored, there may be times when I am gambling not to be restless and forget about the annoying event, but it would be a lie to say that I am gambling to avoid my troubles in general. To answer the question more clearly, I can say partially yes but generally no.
Apart from my own personal answer, I would like to say that many people gamble to forget their troubles. I have already witnessed that a few people, especially those around me, have been gambling just to forget their troubles.

[Jawhead999]

No, I never gamble to escape from problem. According to your sites, I can said that's gambler is not have a good self control and emotional. They didn't think if what he will get if he lose streak or lose a lot of money in gambling. Well, usually I have other option about this case... you can play online game, listening to music, or crying That's better escape rather than gambling.

Anyway, since this thread has been discussed according to @Oilacris post, you should lock this thread.

[Alucard1]

There's already a thread that do talks about this topic: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2154998.0

Yes it's somehow related but do you think all people alone have problems? For me I don't think so, most of the time I am alone but luckily I don't have problem on that time

[serjent05]

I believe it is too dangerous if we use gambling to escape our problem.  This kind of attitude can lead to gambling addiction.

As for me, I never use gambling to escape my problem, since I believe it won't help me to solve it especially when it comes to financial problems.

[onrise]

There's already a thread that do talks about this topic: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2154998.0

Yes it's somehow related but do you think all people alone have problems? For me I don't think so, most of the time I am alone but luckily I don't have problem on that time

If people do it to escape the problem, then unfortunately they are inviting a bigger problem as per me. I enjoy the game as it is meant to be taken that way and do not play for winning or to make it as a source of money. Also, problems do not get resolve by gambling, it gets resolved by discussing and thinking how to move ahead and ensure it does not happen again.

[Taskford]

There's already a thread that do talks about this topic: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2154998.0

Yes it's somehow related but do you think all people alone have problems? For me I don't think so, most of the time I am alone but luckily I don't have problem on that time

If people do it to escape the problem, then unfortunately they are inviting a bigger problem as per me. I enjoy the game as it is meant to be taken that way and do not play for winning or to make it as a source of money. Also, problems do not get resolve by gambling, it gets resolved by discussing and thinking how to move ahead and ensure it does not happen again.

Correct, since playing without having a presence of mind will result to more bigger losses and if more losses occur then it is a start of another problem so this is the reason on why I'm gamble when I am in best shape only since I want to gain pleasure not a headache. This is to much overthinking and best for OP to not think gambling to much since all excessive acts will result to worse situation.

[palle11]

I think such escape can only be temporary. Of course not permanent because you still go back to whatever problem confronting you. Even at the temporary time, we can't just forget our issue because we are human beings.

Gambling apart from profit benefit is for leisure, so that time we are on the game gambling, maybe the leisure could exchange for the problem but definitely not permanent.

Leisure itself is not permanent and nothing is permanent.

[Kong Hey Pakboy]

Yes. I sometimes gamble to escape my problems in my life, especially if i have a fight with my parents and my girlfriend, so i could entertain myself to lose out my temper and forget the problems about the fight that was happened. And after i gamble i will make a closure and say sorry to my parents and my girlfriend about we have fought. But escaping your problems by playing gambling is temporarily because no problems in your life that you can escape through gambling permanently.

[minairia3]

Escapism a new terminology for me. Gambling is one way to relieve stress that we have so its not impossible that some users making this an as excuse and to avoid their currently thinking problems. But technically this will not totally remove your problem but just ease your feeling towards it.

For me its not a good alibi cause like many said its only a temporary reliever for your problem. You get joy and enjoyment but it could also lead to another problem on money if you lose also the tendency to have a new problem is inevitable.

[fortunecrypto]

It happens to many gamblers using gambling to escape from their issues and problems which will bring them to another problem, some gamblers are gambling away all their money in trying to solve their financial problem, that will only bring sorrows and depression if they lose all the money they have.

And besides there is pressure if you are going to play with a lot of things running through your head, fix the problem first then go bacvk to playing but be sure you are playing within your means.

[Sadlife]

Gambling is definitely not an escape to a problem in fact it creates more problems if you aren't careful in spending your money.
I play it to kill sometime, especially we're in a lockdown and got nothing to do. So why not earn money while enjoying.

[lienfaye]

I gamble to entertain myself when I have nothing to do or to kill time. Gambling wont solve a problem but it can turn your problem to worse if ever you lose or you gamble using a borrowed money. Its not a way to temporarily forget your problem, its better to face it and find a solution on how to resolve it because if you gamble with a problem that you currently been going through, you cant focus and cant enjoy the game resulting to losses.

[Nadziratel]

I gamble to entertain myself when I have nothing to do or to kill time. Gambling wont solve a problem but it can turn your problem to worse if ever you lose or you gamble using a borrowed money. Its not a way to temporarily forget your problem, its better to face it and find a solution on how to resolve it because if you gamble with a problem that you currently been going through, you cant focus and cant enjoy the game resulting to losses.

I think that's the purpose of the title. The fine line between entertain and addiction. If you can always choose entertainment at this point, I think there is no problem. But if ambition and addiction come into play instead of entertainment, things can get complicated.

[Lanatsa]

I think such escape can only be temporary. Of course not permanent because you still go back to whatever problem confronting you. Even at the temporary time, we can't just forget our issue because we are human beings.

Gambling apart from profit benefit is for leisure, so that time we are on the game gambling, maybe the leisure could exchange for the problem but definitely not permanent.

Leisure itself is not permanent and nothing is permanent.

But people do have that kind of thinking that they should at least ease the stress that they are experiencing currently via means of gambling or other activities as well.
Im not saying that gambling is a good way on relieving stress but for some this is indeed a way for them to forget things for a period of time.They are aware that
problem wont go away if they do play because afterwards they would still face it and the fact you would really have that double problem since you already lost some money.Its just a matter of choice though because we do have our own ways on how to handle up ourselves in terms of stressful times.Some will have some vacation, doing activities, talking with love ones, needs to be alone etc. There are lots of things that can be done depending on whats up into your mind.

[plvbob0070]

We all have different ways of escaping reality. Escaping reality for a while is not bad, even gambling as long as you know how to control yourself. You are right that gambling won't solve our problems but sometimes it's good to forget about your worries for a while, and do what you want. You can't just stress yourself thinking about your problem every time, we also need to have fun.

Although gambling is not my escapism, I am not against those who gamble to escape reality because that's their way of enjoying. But of course, gambling can also add our problem that's why even if it's your escapism, you still need to gamble moderately. They can gamble if they want, it's not bad. What makes it a bad thing is because of too much greed. Just because you can forget your problems when gambling, it does not mean that you will just gamble every time. Continuously escaping problems won't be any good.

[Haunebu]

The fact is that gambling gives you an adrenaline rush which human beings adore and thrive for just like drugs, great food, sex etc which is why there will always be a big percent of our population gambling away their funds just for that temporary high to relieve their stress.

Personally, I am not one of those people because the only highs I crave are great food and sex. Not interested in any other artificial bullshit.

This is how casinos stay profitable. If all gamblers were intelligent and made smart decisions, all casinos would probably go out of business.

[judeafante]

I sometimes play and I find it very risky doing this, it will catch up with you and you will find yourself in trouble and besides it's no use playing with a problem because it will not solve it, it's like drinking to forget the problem but the problem will still exist after the effects of the alcohol.

[asu]

Probably, yes to all the rich out there, but obviously not to the average gambler that hoping to win huge amount someday.

In general, gamblers play gambling to have some fun. Not the fun that will ease their sadness. However, you should lock the thread as this topic had been discussed.

[yazher]

Gambling can also add to your problem, imagine if you already have a problem then you are also losing your money in gambling, what would you feel from that?  
There are already gamblers who lost everything because of it, whenever you have a problem and you are still gambling you wouldn't think to quit because you want to the game and that is the time where you can lose everything in you.

There are some gamblers who became more problematic after they engaged in this kind of thing, whether it is indoors or outside because they are not used to it. they're just simply influenced by their friends to try it and eventually they become addicted to it. That's why when things don't go our way, we need to focus on positive things, we need to see those who have less than us and be thankful for what little thing we have.

[swogerino]

There are times where you need to plug yourself off from everything and when such moment arrives people fall into few different categories.They either get real drunk to forget their problems, go with whores or they gamble.I am one from the last category as gambling makes me forget all the problems I have while I am gambling.Most of the people though fall into the first category.

[jossiel]

This is the same with the other hobbies that people look into for escaping the problems that they deal with. But, I don't gamble to escape something or what, I gamble because I want to and when I was younger I already gamble.

If you talk to someone who's having a big problem and he do sort of activities like gambling or any other for escaping, you'll feel pity to them. You can see that their minds are set and there's no help if they look unstoppable.

[shoreno]

if you have alot of money , its okay to gamble to release the stress or the problem that you experienced and its okay to loose to because you still have money anyway but this looks bad for a person that has a limited wealth because loosing money can add up on thier problem  . it was like similliar to drinking alcohol or taking drugs  , it says people do it to escape problem for a while but when they are conscious again, the problem are still there   . they only do harm for themselves but gambling does not harm you

[FlightyPouch]

Well, the year I am gambling, I thought I would be able to make something great from gambling. The reason for that though is that I won a lot in the first months and I bought myself a motorcycle out of those, after years that never happened again. I do get some winnings but I am not really getting back the losses I had, that is when I realized that gambling will not make you reach anything at all unless you are smart enough to run with your profits and never go back.

[coinfinger]

Gambling can also add to your problem, imagine if you already have a problem then you are also losing your money in gambling, what would you feel from that?  
There are already gamblers who lost everything because of it, whenever you have a problem and you are still gambling you wouldn't think to quit because you want to the game and that is the time where you can lose everything in you.

That must be the reality. I mean people may use gambling to escape from the problem like pressure of working place or any family problems but gambling may maximize the problems in long run and definitely will not help them to actually escape from their problems. Still, I agree that gambling must be the great way to bust our pressures and to entertain ourselves but for this, we must gamble with full awareness.

We may use gambling to escape from our problems but we need to avoid gambling addiction because when we are continuously gambling then another problem may rise up. I mean when you are making use of gambling continuously then you will get into another problem which is gambling addictions. Gambling addictions must be more dangerous than any other problem in your life.

[Rengga Jati]

Are you one of those people who gamble just to escape your problem? If you are one of them, I just wanna say that gamble will not solve your problem, yes you have escaped the problem but once you are done gambling the problem is still there and you still need to face it.

How can gambling solve our problem? I never heard that problems are fixed because of gambling. Playing gambling is just a way to make us forget the problem temporarily. Because of gambling can make people be fun and relaxed, then it is possible for them to forget it a moment. However, as you said above, the problem is still there and never solved. Escape isn't the right way to solve problems, just face them wisely and bravely as a man.

[Ryker1]

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Playing gambling is just a way to make us forget the problem temporarily. Because of gambling can make people be fun and relaxed, then it is possible for them to forget it a moment. However, as you said above, the problem is still there and never solved. Escape isn't the right way to solve problems, just face them wisely and bravely as a man.

Well, you are right about this. Sometimes I did this before but nothings happen after I gambled, it comes back again even how long I am in a gambling session. Instead of having fun, you can't focus on the game because sometimes when you remember, your problem will flash back in your mind and made you out of your mind. My suggestion is, --why not you did not face your problem? Remember that every problem has a solution even how big or small it is.
I don't know if you are escaping your problem it will solve it alone. It is better to gamble if your mind was clear and nothing to worry about. Indeed, gambling is for fun that can break the boredom.

[TalkStar]

Different people have different taste and we can't exactly say where they find peace. I will not so wonder if anyone keep him engage on gambling to avoid mental pain or frustration but in most cases results will be destructive. As far as i know professional gamblers love to play with  refreshing mind and supportive atmosphere. Specially they  try to keep their family or personal issues far from their profession. So if anyone choose gambling to keep him far from problem then he should get ready to face much more new problems in a few days for sure. Its better to leave gambling when you think you are not in the driving seat.

Escape isn't the right way to solve problems, just face them wisely and bravely as a man.

Absolutely right.

[Captain Corporate]

 Maybe? I wouldn't really know if I am escaping my problems because if I realized they were problems I would probably try to fix those problems instead of escaping them. Because if you escape your problems, you are not solving them, you are just ignoring them while they either continue or even maybe grow bigger, so my motto has always been "don't leave todays work to tomorrow" and thats why I will always fix them before they get big.

 However maybe I do not realize I have a problem, maybe my problem IS gambling, I wouldn't really know. Hence I think it could potentially be true, maybe I am escaping my problems and gamble but I just don't realize if thats true or not.

[Twentyonepaylots]

Different people have different taste and we can't exactly say where they find peace. I will not so wonder if anyone keep him engage on gambling to avoid mental pain or frustration but in most cases results will be destructive. As far as i know professional gamblers love to play with  refreshing mind and supportive atmosphere. Specially they  try to keep their family or personal issues far from their profession.

Most of people are gambling because of the entertainment, after a tiring day at work or school it is the best stress reliever for them. There are times that you don't want to open up with other people so you'll just sit there and relax play some games and there will be subliminal effects on your mind easing your tiredness. There are small portion of the gambling world that affects the mental situation of a person, physiological capacity in gambling is a factor too.

So if anyone choose gambling to keep him far from problem then he should get ready to face much more new problems in a few days for sure. Its better to leave gambling when you think you are not in the driving seat.

It really depends on how you drive yourself, as I said physiological capacity is a factor so if anyone gets into gambling he/she should know the boundaries and and the limits of spending and getting so much interested to it. If you came for entertainment money won't be a problem either small or big.

Escape isn't the right way to solve problems, just face them wisely and bravely as a man.

Absolutely right.

I agree, but gambling isn't escaping at all, it is just a sort of resting from your problems, refreshing the mind to make better decisions. And I don't think it's bad at all.

[cabron]

Sometimes its easy to forget things than just face it. I've seen people doing this kind of escape and it always look like woman who doesn't love them back is the problem. They usually drown themselves with liquors and with no interest in eating and life already.

Gambling is a different kind of escape, it does look like the person who find gambling as escape still have the interest in making money and life.

[imstillthebest]

i gamble normally with or without problems   .

if i have a problem i gamble too and i can say that its effective because i forget my problem easily  but if i loose  , i can also divert the problem on that  ( i forget my other problem  ) but this is more better because my other problem was heavier than a small looses  .  i can still manage to earn that money that i loose   . actually not just gambling but playing games too makes me forget it  .

[Quidat]

i gamble normally with or without problems   .

if i have a problem i gamble too and i can say that its effective because i forget my problem easily  but if i loose  , i can also divert the problem on that  ( i forget my other problem  ) but this is more better because my other problem was heavier than a small looses  .  i can still manage to earn that money that i loose   . actually not just gambling but playing games too makes me forget it  .

We are on the same behavior buddy yet i do play gambling with or without problem at all.It doesnt matter though because ive been doing this
and youre right it does really give out that temporary forgetting of your problem and would really be replaced with that feeling of frustration
when you do loss, it isnt really that something big that you can stressed on.I know that majority would really be opposing that we shouldnt pile up
our problem but on this scenario its just bearable and can be handled and at least you arent stopping something that you wanna gonna do.

[FanEagle]

Both yes and no. I do not really have a "problem" so I can't say that I am running away from anything to gambling in order to find some ease. However I am bored, which could be considered a problem by many people. I do not like to listen to music, I like to play games but not for too long because I get bored with it, I do not like to watch new stuff that much, I force myself to do so sometimes but that's it, mostly leave it at half as well.

So, I think I am not really doing any time in my free time that I enjoy too much, I do not have any proper hobby neither so it becomes very boring after work hours. So I gamble, that is my hobby, I don't do it every day all day obviously, only days I can't find myself doing anything else, so if that is a "problem" then yeah I think I am doing that but being bored doesn't seem like a real issue compared to problems many people have.

[DoublerHunter]

i gamble normally with or without problems   .

^ Definitely right, just gamble normally and separate your problem from gambling. Gambling is the purpose of having fun and probably you cant use this to escape your problem or gamble while you have a problem. That is a big mistake, instead of doing gambling just for fun and probably you may be pissed off because of possible will result from loss due to out of control. If you have a problem, it is good if you avoid for a while your gambling habit, because the chances of losses are quite high if you can't control your emotion. Nevertheless, gambling can give entertainment but use this to escape your problem, that is impossible.

[chaser15]

Don't drag gambling in our way to escape with the problem. It's dumb thinking.

In reality, there are people who are like that. They need help. They need assistance. But if we are still on our proper mind and know we can face those problems, I found it dumb if we will try to escape to it instead of solving it.

This kind of conversation is a case to case basis. If you want to get some response right directly to those gamblers, try to find a forum place where all gamblers meet.

[TalkStar]

Most of people are gambling because of the entertainment, after a tiring day at work or school it is the best stress reliever for them. There are times that you don't want to open up with other people so you'll just sit there and relax play some games and there will be subliminal effects on your mind easing your tiredness.

I agree that some people take gambling as a source of recreation or relaxation but regularity will drive them to gambling addiction. Definitely gambling is a option for them who are not enough open with their friends but not a good option IMO.
    

[StephenJH]

There is no exit from the infinity loop of getting richer with gambling, from my experience. There are advantages of fast easy money making techniques aka gambling strategies but none of the mentioned gambling strategies will guarantee the concrete results. In addition, the consequences of bad gambling funds management will lead to destroyed life and harder life conditions. There should be another alternative to solve the problem efficiently rather than gambling.

[dothebeats]

If escaping problems are their main reason as to why they gamble, they better know that gambling itself will cause problems for them in the long run. Though it might give them the temporary relief that they long for, over time, the problem would just stack up until they can no longer hold it in any longer. Intervention would be needed along the way though that also isn't gonna be doing any good IMO.

I might be a bitch in saying this but there's really no way around a problem but diving in it head-on. Solutions don't come up by adding more fire to the flame.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I have read an article about why do people gamble, and one of the reasons is escapism, they tend to gamble to escape the reality of life. There is some person who gambles because of their problems from their friends, love ones, family and career, and one of their ways to escape those problems is to gamble.

If you live in a country like mine you would liking be one of those would will either gamble just to forget about the frustrations the government has poured on the country or drink/smoke just to forget about your daily problems. This problems double immediately you get married especially for individual that don't have their life planned out yet and rushed into marriage due to peer pressure or force marriage as a result of impregnating their dates.

Majority of those who fall victim to this are youths as a result we have them in high number gambling just to escape their problem which is mostly revolves around poverty. Personally I don't engage in gambling for any other reason that doesn't involve getting extra cash for leisure.

[adzino]

If people gambles to escape their problems, then I would say that is a huge mistake and they should be seeking professional help.
Gambling isn't the answer to your problems. It is going to make your life more miserable. You should gamble to entertain yourself and enjoy.
Always gamble what you can afford to lose.
If you really want to escape from reality (in a healthy way) a bit, then there are many other ways. Try playing video games.

[ampere]

i do not gamble my way out of financial burden, to be honest doing that will lead to even more problems.
We need to always remember that gambling is not a get rich avenue, but a place where you can make losses in a second.

Every problem has a professional solution out of it.

[South Park]

I have read an article about why do people gamble, and one of the reasons is escapism, they tend to gamble to escape the reality of life. There is some person who gambles because of their problems from their friends, love ones, family and career, and one of their ways to escape those problems is to gamble.

Source: https://www.healthyplace.com/addictions/gambling-addiction/psychology-of-gambling-reasons-for-gambling

The gambling environment can provide an escape from everyday life. Whether it be the glitzy casino environment, a loud and exciting amusement arcade, or even an online betting company, for the time that we are taking part we can be surrounded by different people, different sounds and emotions, all of which stimulate and arouse our senses.

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Once you have reached that point then it is clear you have a problem with your gambling, gambling is supposed to be done just for recreational purposes, anyone that is constantly using their gambling activities to get away from their problems has obviously developed a gambling problem which will only compound the rest of his problems even further, it is better that if you begin to notice this behaviour on you or someone else you know that you immediately try to get help before the problem becomes even more serious as time passes.

[DarkDays]

Definitely not here.

I'm a professional poker player with a highly positive EV. I play simply because it makes me a good amount of money and it's easy. Honestly, I don't even enjoy playing poker anymore, I just do it because I'm good at it.

For me it's similar to doing a job you don't like just because it pays the bills. I could quit it and get another job for sure, but I doubt I'll make the same amount in a real job as I can with just a few hours at a poker table.

That said, I've definitely seen people who play poker to escape their problems. These are fish that get terrorized and felted pretty quickly,

[Stedsm]

I have faced such situations before which is why I left gambling aggressively and now I gamble responsibly whenever I do that. You can't really escape from a bad situation through gambling because it can only get you through once, but not every single time and yeah, if you lose the whole capital in regards to make back at least the capital (i.e.; recovery of losses), you won't just make it any good but worst for both yourself and your family. Never ever think of gambling as a way that could help you escape all your bills and expenses at a shot because luck can't be favorable each moment.

[Kemarit]

Personally, no I don't play to escape my problem. This is the worst thing to do if you have issues (personal or financial) to go and gamble. But I do admit that most of the time, if I'm stress out in my jobs, I do go to casino and have some fun, very expensive stress reliever. LOL.

But its not consistent, but probably mine was a form of "Escape Gambling", but I can control myself and not fall to the category of like hopelessness that I need to gamble just to be able to get away from my problems in life.

[Tipstar]

Personally I haven't experienced that as I'm a jolly person and I've learned to enjoy problems. There are people who claims to do alcohol, drugs and gambling to free their mind of problems. They might work till they last but would cause more problems when you are out from them. So, don't take alcohol, drugs or gambling as a way out from your problems, taking they responsibly for fun is the way to live.

[Maus0728]

People have different circumstances and we cannot blame them why they see gambling as the only source to escape despair.

Similar to the responses above, it is pretty easy to say that it is not a good idea to gamble when you're at the rock bottom of your life since it will give you much bigger problem, and I agree with that. It's just that these people experienced the horrors of life and the only thing they can see is to enjoy the rest of their lives regardless of what will be the outcome whether it will be good or bad 

[maydna]

Of course, the answer will be a big no for me. If I gamble to escape my problem, then that means I will kill myself by adding more problem to me, and that can ruin my life fast. I don't want to get another trouble by playing gambling because it would better for me to solve my problem first so I can found the solution. After I solve the problem, perhaps, I will play gambling again, but that will depend if I have more free money to use for playing gambling or not. But I think it is better to wait until everything can calm down so I can focus if I am playing gambling.

[Latviand]

I believe it is too dangerous if we use gambling to escape our problem.  This kind of attitude can lead to gambling addiction.

Sometimes, being well-educated will prevent you from being addicted to gambling once you tried it. That will help you limit the money that you're going to spend especially it will prevent you to lose huge amount of money. It really takes knowledge and discipline for you to know the advantage and disadvantage of playing gambling.

Some people aren't knowledgeable about that, that's why they are getting addicted to gambling. They are ignorant about the harmful effects that they can get in gambling addiction, but we have different stories and maybe they have a serious problem and gambling is the only way for them to temporarily forget it.

As for me, I never use gambling to escape my problem, since I believe it won't help me to solve it especially when it comes to financial problems.

In terms of financial problems, it is true that gambling is not the answer. But for me, I'm always stressed because of my job and I always do overtime in my office, I gamble for a while to relieve my stress so that every time I come home, the stress fades away. That will make me more relax when I communicate and bond with my family.

[pinggoki]

Sometimes yes and sometimes no but it also depends on the situation. Actually currently I am playing poker online and some things that may entertain me in order to escape my sadness today due to boredom because of the current situation of our country because of the lockdown due to the coronavirus, but because of this sometimes I become more sad if I am losing money so I can't deny the fact that there are times that gamble may escape you from problem and may put you into huge problem.

[bitbunnny]

No, I gamble for fun and to make some money.
But some people gamble to.escape from reality and their problems but that will only lead them deeper into problem. In that case I think they need professional help.
It's normal to gamble to entertain yourself and to forget for a moment on things that are bothering you but if you look at gambling as a solution for real life problems then you are in trouble.

[Ucy]

Ofcourse, casino environment is part of what encourages people to gamble with their money and time. To make matter worse lots of casinos encourage players to gamble rather than bet responsibily. I think the law should intervane in this area. It's more like they gain from people's misery, bad choices or problems.
 By the way, people shouldn't be spending too much time or money on things that are not profitable or beneficial to them.

[kotajikikox]

This is the reason why many people falling from wrong doings in gambling because some of them are Betting because they have problem financially and hoping or risking to Gain mo for sustaining their needs,all they do is Gamble the money that in the ends adding another problem for them.

Some people i met along the way in gambling have the same story but in the ends?feeling bitter and regrets why they do such stupidity .

I mean here that why need to Bet your money when the chance of losing is much higher than winning?

i will never do such thing,i will Gamble if i wanna spend time and for fun but not when i am in another problem because my decision making might turn me wrong.

[xSkylarx]

Personally no but to other people, gambling is a way to escape their problem temporarily. They only find that sense of enjoyment in gambling even if they knew they are wasting some money. We shouldn't blame them because it's not even our money. As long as they don't spend too much then I guess there's no problem with it.

[mirakal]

Gambling to escape the problem? that's not me, I'm a brave guy, I face the problem until I solve it.

Every time I gamble, I ensure that I enjoyed what I'm doing as that is the essence of gambling, this is for entertainment, right?
If one is gambling to escape his problem, I think that's so stupid and most likely, it will only add more burden to the problem as a gambler might lose his control and lose more money.

We have to fully understand that when we are gambling, we are managing the risk because gambling is a high risk activity, so always gamble when you have a clear mind so you can think well.

[Mahanton]

Gambling to escape the problem? that's not me, I'm a brave guy, I face the problem until I solve it.

Every time I gamble, I ensure that I enjoyed what I'm doing as that is the essence of gambling, this is for entertainment, right?
If one is gambling to escape his problem, I think that's so stupid and most likely, it will only add more burden to the problem as a gambler might lose his control and lose more money.

We have to fully understand that when we are gambling, we are managing the risk because gambling is a high risk activity, so always gamble when you have a clear mind so you can think well.

You wont really have that kind of peace of mind while you do play which would really take away the thrill or enjoyment when you do have problem then
you do decide to play.It wont really work in my case because same as yours it will really just add up on the problem and its better to think first and solve
your problem before doing anything else so that you wont really be worried that much if you do left something behind or still unsolved.
Well, each people are different though some will play and some would just find another things for them to release out their stress.

[deisik]

I have read an article about why do people gamble, and one of the reasons is escapism, they tend to gamble to escape the reality of life. There is some person who gambles because of their problems from their friends, love ones, family and career, and one of their ways to escape those problems is to gamble

We already had a thorough discussion on the topic in this thread

Barring purely financial incentives and gambling addiction, the consensus is that people are gambling because they are extremely bored. It is not like they are escaping some real life problems unless, of course, their life has become a problem in and of itself. Most of the time people are looking into gambling because they feel it has turned dull and uninteresting. What they need is a proverbial adrenaline rush to feel alive again as they simply don't know how to make their life full and fulfilling in a different, more genuine way

[AakZaki]

I'm not sure gambling will solve the problem, instead it will add to the problem.  Because gambling is no guarantee of winning that's why I say gambling will add to the problem when experiencing defeat.

Because after all gambling only relies on luck, when you have a problem then you gamble and not in luck that's where you will add to the problem.

[Hippocrypto]

Sometimes yes and sometimes no but it also depends on the situation. Actually currently I am playing poker online and some things that may entertain me in order to escape my sadness today due to boredom because of the current situation of our country because of the lockdown due to the coronavirus, but because of this sometimes I become more sad if I am losing money so I can't deny the fact that there are times that gamble may escape you from problem and may put you into huge problem.

If we're sad on what we did then it's a matter of acceptance in consequence of our actions. Having gambling as an excuse of our problems won't justify the means of everything, because you're solving a problem with another possible worst problems that isn't effective remedy. Much better if we just think of another possible ways to eliminate that, and don't use gambling as passive solution to solve it. Gambling was only for fun and not a serious diversions to get rid of any circumstances you have.

[masulum]

when you have a problem then you gamble and not in luck that's where you will add to the problem.

Yep, gambling when have a problem like this will only make players lose a lot of money. for example he is playing poker, besides there are luck factors, poker requires a strategy to come into play or not when getting a card. When he has a problem, and is carried away with emotion, the more he loses the more motivated to continue playing, while he has lost his mind to think of the playing strategy. This will make the player do everything he can to play, including doing stupid things by making whatever he has as a bet. It is true that playing when there is a problem is not good and you should avoid it.

[TimeTeller]

I'm not sure gambling will solve the problem, instead it will add to the problem.  Because gambling is no guarantee of winning that's why I say gambling will add to the problem when experiencing defeat.

Because after all gambling only relies on luck, when you have a problem then you gamble and not in luck that's where you will add to the problem.

That's why many problematic gamblers are in deep debt from someone.
They thought they can escape from reality if they will burrow themselves on this habit.
However, as you said it will just add up to their problem but I guess they know what's coming.
On my part, I just gamble to pass time and if I have extra money, so I'm not at the point of escaping from my problems why I gamble.

[abel1337]

Sometimes yes and sometimes no but it also depends on the situation. Actually currently I am playing poker online and some things that may entertain me in order to escape my sadness today due to boredom because of the current situation of our country because of the lockdown due to the coronavirus, but because of this sometimes I become more sad if I am losing money so I can't deny the fact that there are times that gamble may escape you from problem and may put you into huge problem.

If we're sad on what we did then it's a matter of acceptance in consequence of our actions. Having gambling as an excuse of our problems won't justify the means of everything, because you're solving a problem with another possible worst problems that isn't effective remedy. Much better if we just think of another possible ways to eliminate that, and don't use gambling as passive solution to solve it. Gambling was only for fun and not a serious diversions to get rid of any circumstances you have.

Thats right, Playing gambling can possibly create more problems especially if you have a financial crisis. It's like you are creating a hole in a hole you are into which will make your escape more complicated.

Do you realize that we do unnecessary things when we have problems, sadness and when we are in an unwanted situation? There are people who do drink, smoke and sometimes do drugs when they have problems to temporarily escape the real situation that they are facing, It's the same way of playing gambling on the middle of a big problem.

[Twinkledoe]

Gambling to escape the problem? that's not me, I'm a brave guy, I face the problem until I solve it.

Every time I gamble, I ensure that I enjoyed what I'm doing as that is the essence of gambling, this is for entertainment, right?
If one is gambling to escape his problem, I think that's so stupid and most likely, it will only add more burden to the problem as a gambler might lose his control and lose more money.

We have to fully understand that when we are gambling, we are managing the risk because gambling is a high risk activity, so always gamble when you have a clear mind so you can think well.

Same here. I gamble for fun. And if in case I have a problem, I try to resolve it without thinking of any gambling on the side. So far, I think I gambled for entertainment purposes only without the aim of really earning money. I prefer that way so I can enjoy the game and not be too worried when playing.

[STT]

Theres no need to lose anything from gambling, control the size you bet and its all within budget then you are going to be ok and at worst wasting some time which people do all the time watching TV they dont really need to watch.    The problem only occurs when you only get a buzz from gambling amounts that you cannot afford to lose and with delusions that somehow the gamble will benefit you when its just a past time and a tiny bit of fun with a pay occasionally.

[kawetsriyanto]

I'm not sure gambling will solve the problem, instead it will add to the problem.

Indeed. Gambling while having a problem will cause less concentration. This leads to possible losses. Moreover, if we can't control ourselves and be emotion during playing the games. I'm not sure we will have a good chance to win at that time, nor enjoying the games. Think twice to escape by gambling, it isn't the way to solve a problem. But it is the way to have another possible problem.

[Lanatsa]

I'm not sure gambling will solve the problem, instead it will add to the problem.  Because gambling is no guarantee of winning that's why I say gambling will add to the problem when experiencing defeat.

Because after all gambling only relies on luck, when you have a problem then you gamble and not in luck that's where you will add to the problem.

That's why many problematic gamblers are in deep debt from someone.
They thought they can escape from reality if they will burrow themselves on this habit.
However, as you said it will just add up to their problem but I guess they know what's coming.
On my part, I just gamble to pass time and if I have extra money, so I'm not at the point of escaping from my problems why I gamble.

Not all would really be aware on what would be the result in the end of the line as long they do play since this had been into their minds in the first place.

Losing money is an another problem and if you do have current some big problem then it would just simply pile up but some people did really make
this just to forget their problem but actually it doesnt really give out any solution but only a temporary stress reliever for some.

We can actually find other activities to enjoy or divert our attention into something if we are really finding for stress relief.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

We shouldn't blame them because it's not even our money. As long as they don't spend too much then I guess there's no problem with it.

The idea of letting someone surfer in their problem just because it isn't ours is a childish mindset. Some of this gamblers are just one step away from over coming their addict as a result of constantly gambling just to avoid their problem.

Probably you were the one who would had helped them  achieve that but since you have the mindset of the money been spent isn't your money it becomes difficult to intervene.

It doesn't matter if the current money been spent isn't that much as wasting money gambling starts gradually until it accumulate to the extent you can't control your spending anymore which becomes a big problem.

[metenjean]

Gamble is not to escape all your problem exactly gambling will bring give and terrible problem to you, do you heard how many people lost much money after knowing with gambling and make gamble as their destination for source income, they have lost all assets from house, car and motorcycle because lost from gambling, better looking good way how to increase your money and always have solution each your problem faced and gambling is not faster way to increase your money.

[iv4n]

Well this is one more individual question, we can't generalize everything about gambling, and most people are trying to do exactly that! Running from one problem to another is not good, but if you are running away from some negativity in your life and watching numbers and making bets calms you down, why not? Nobody force you to gamble with high stakes, you can have a lot of fun with 5-10 dollars, or even less with minimum bets on dices or crash! Of course that losing a lot of money will create additional problem, but why to assume the worst possible scenario! Anyone can start reading sport news and make minimal bets on that sport, just a hobby that will move your thoughts, which is a good thing sometimes! Some gambling games and casual play with reasonable bets relaxes me, with few beers and cigar it's a well spent night!

[NavI_027]

No and I don't see doing the same thing every time I feel broke. My main reason? Very simple, that was an expensive way of turning back from the reality . I would rather go to seashore at night and drink beer fo forget my problems for the meantime. 

Well, there is nothing wrong of choosing to forget your problems once in a while. However, a problem remains a problem at the end of the day unless you make solutions. So don't forget to face all of thosethings, seek help from your loved ones too.  It will decrease the burden in your heart .

[MCobian]

I play gambling not to escape from problems, but rather to be entertained from work routines. Or for me gambling as stress relievers,
so I set aside 10% of the monthly income I get for playing gambling capital. Therefore I will not add gambling become problems for
my life.

[cabalism13]

Do you gamble to escape your problem?

From what I know this only applies IRL, especially on Government Officials or Famous Celebrities, though their are also some people among the slums.
But in majority of the average living people, I don't think they're capable of playing gambling games if they're on trouble or problems upfront. They'll just surely pick the side in which they can solve their life difficulties, besides I think most of us thinks the same way, that gambling, just to escape from reality isn't a good option to take.

In my case, I just play to kill time whenever I'm so bored or whether I'm aiming for luck.

[verita1]

For gambling it is advisable to do it with caution and if you think that with it you can avoid problems. You are in a big mistake, gambling is very addictive. Problems are solved at home, looking for solutions with the family and going to a specialist if you need help.

[BIT-BENDER]

Life's problems can lead you to be an addict some go into drugs, drinking and gambling, but gambling to escape life's problems is doubling ones complications. You don't gamble right on a depression level.

[Debonaire217]

This is a disaster if we continue to believe that gambling can turn our sadness into happiness, where the opposite might happen which is to make us desperate and depress if we have to much losses in the game we are playing. Gambling as a way to escape our problem is quite okay, if we are just watching but not actually participating with our funds. If we have problems in our life, deal with it first because it is somehow the same like drinking alcohol for the sake of finding happiness. More and more, our liver is getting damaged. In comparison to gambling, we are getting addicted, we might sell our stuffs, and we might broke relationships with our love ones.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Actually, I don't think gambling is the solution to escape the reality of life. If you are depressed or you have problem with your family and friend, then you must need peace of mind. At such a bad time it's better to take a break and walk around a natural place alone. I think gambling will not able to save you from such kind of problems. you can gamble to spend your leisure time, but if you gamble to avoid family problems or mental depression then I would say it is just nonsense, gambling will give you more mental pressure if you unfortunately lose your money. So, it is better not to gamble when you are under stress.

[Russlenat]

Life's problems can lead you to be an addict some go into drugs, drinking and gambling, but gambling to escape life's problems is doubling ones complications. You don't gamble right on a depression level.

It will make the problem more complicated, it will just goes on and on and that's how people will become if they can't handle themselves everytime they have a problem, these people are coward in real life as they can't face their problem, instead they diverse it by doing other things that is not a solution to it.

More and more, our liver is getting damaged. In comparison to gambling, we are getting addicted, we might sell our stuffs, and we might broke relationships with our love ones.

A lot of bad stuff could possibly happen to us, mentally, emotionally, and physically, we will struggle and we will  not live a healthy life until someone could help us and we are willing to get that help, weak people do really need the support of other people in times he will experience some problem and good if that is a family.

[LogitechMouse]

Well, we can't blame them. If the gamblers see gambling as their way to escape to the problem they are facing then so be it. We are not in the right place to criticize them though .

In my part, I'm not gambling too much but when I have a problem that is facing I don't do gambling as a way to escape from it. What I do is I'm playing online games as I will be more comfortable when I'm playing games than gambling. After playing then I will think of a solution to the problem as I know that playing itself will not solve the problem. I know different people have different approaches on how they escape to their problems.

[Ridwan Fauzi]

Depend on my situation, if my problem is money I won't play it but if I face some problem and I need some entertainment also when I have money I'll play it.

I put gambling for an entertainment but it doesn't mean I choose it for my escape to all my problem. Sometime I feel like stupid if I made gambling as a solution to come out from my problem.

And I have a principle, whatever the problems that I face I must facing it, I didn't make any excuse that the problem should be avoided. I have to face it and solve the problem, seem like that is the best way that should I do.

[mirakal]

Depend on my situation, if my problem is money I won't play it but if I face some problem and I need some entertainment also when I have money I'll play it. I put gambling for an entertainment but it doesn't mean I choose it for my escape to all my problem.

Stick with it all the time, it will not add the present problem but it will make you forget about it all the time, however, the only solution is to face and solve it.

Sometime I feel like stupid if I made gambling as a solution to come out from my problem.

Learn from it, you have to mature and be smart that gambling is never a solution to any problem, unless your problem is money and you have the skills to win in gambling at the type of gambling you focus.

[robelneo]

Some people are doing this, they gamble as a way to escape their problem and these people are the secretive type who has no friend to turn to or they are the kind that does not want to show their weakness so they turn to gamble.

It's ok if they have control and they limit their time and activity to gambling, sometimes escapism helps us to solve our problem but it should be in a very limited time, so we can go back to reality and come out fresh to solve our problems.

[TitanGEL]

I known few people who are gambling so overcome the problem that they are currently experiencing, I do gambling but I am not like them who treat gambling as a answer for them to solve their current problems. I do gambling and it is because of fun and also the opportunity to make money. I understand the risks very well and it is the reason why I only putting money that I can afford to lose.

I do not yet tried to do gambling just for me to escape the problem of mine. I think there will be a bad effect if you will try to gamble especially if you currently facing a challenge or problem. For me it is better to do gambling if we are in good condition where we do not have current problem and we are in currently in positive state.

[yazher]

Well, we can't blame them. If the gamblers see gambling as their way to escape to the problem they are facing then so be it. We are not in the right place to criticize them though .

We cannot force them to change but we can tell them things to do alternatively and if they are our true friends we can advise them in a way that we won't annoy them. we know them well, we can stop as soon as they're about to get angry with us. advising them is a good thing to do so that they will know they still have some concern friends that really care for them.

[mersal]

That is a bad approach to gambling and that is the reason why many people get addicted to it since it will create more and more problems which may never get a solution.Just think in a realistic manner so you may never think that you can make lot of money with your little money and can solve all your economic problems, house has better edge so you will lose more times than you wins.

[Renampun]

I personally do not...
I never escape from problems, I will try to solve it myself, if not able then I will discuss with my husband because it's the best way. gambling because escape from problems will only make losses.

[hahay]

Not at all, but for some reason there will be a time for us to choose to gamble to get out of problems such as financial problems, it will in fact only add new problems to ourselves if the result is loss. Even though I have had a hard time like that but still, I do not recommend for anyone to gamble just to get out of trouble, because gambling is a game that we should be doing with money that can be lost and without pressure, because that way we will be able to enjoy gambling.

[harizen]

Are you one of those people who gamble just to escape your problem? If you are one of them, I just wanna say that gamble will not solve your problem, yes you have escaped the problem but once you are done gambling the problem is still there and you still need to face it.

If ever someone says "YES" to you then definitely they are still aware of what they're doing and that's their life and we have nothing to do with it. It's like when drinking alcohol, they don't want to escape the problem but just want to calm their mind by doing some activity they want. Might be wrong to others but again, that's their life and if it happened to our friend, just give them time for a serious talk.

Take a look with this link, those people who lost everything, cars, home, marriages and more because of gambling: https://addiction-treatment.com/blog/six-gambling-addicts-who-lost-everything-cars-homes-marriages-and-more

The shared article is not about gamblers that ran into a problem then used gambling to escape it.

The article talks about some who didn't have a problem prior to doing gambling but basically fall on trap because of addiction.

[kawetsriyanto]

Well, we can't blame them. If the gamblers see gambling as their way to escape to the problem they are facing then so be it. We are not in the right place to criticize them though

No.. It isn't a kind of criticism, but advice that may be helpful for them. I'm pretty sure that all people here understand if each person has a different way to solve problems. However, we can imagine that someone has a problem to play gambling games possibly raise another problem. In this case, we suggest thinking twice before deciding to solve problems by escaping to gambling.

>Noted it is advice, bro!   

[LogitechMouse]

Well, we can't blame them. If the gamblers see gambling as their way to escape to the problem they are facing then so be it. We are not in the right place to criticize them though

No.. It isn't a kind of criticism, but advice that may be helpful for them. I'm pretty sure that all people here understand if each person has a different way to solve problems. However, we can imagine that someone has a problem to play gambling games possibly raise another problem. In this case, we suggest thinking twice before deciding to solve problems by escaping to gambling.

>Noted it is advice, bro!   

Wrong choice of words coming from me for using the word "criticize" bro so my apologies .

Yeah I agree that different people have different ways to solve their problems like you said. If a person sees gambling as their way to solve their problem then lets just do what they want to do. I just hope that gambling will not give another problem to them because like you said, gambling can give the gambler another problem.
In my experience, I don't think of gambling as a way to escape my problem but I do playing games to at least lessen the stress that is on my mind whenever I have problem.

[KrisAlex18]

I don't do that thing, I am not that really comfortable when I have a problem so I always do some actions to fix it, I don't gamble because it would not fix the problem, it may add your problems once you get lost from gambling. The good thing to do is to talk to your family or to your friends, they are the ones who can help you to fix the problem. There are some people who lost their money and property because of gambling which is a really sad story, imagine all your efforts to get hose things had lost because of simple gambling.

I believe it is too dangerous if we use gambling to escape our problem.  This kind of attitude can lead to gambling addiction.

As for me, I never use gambling to escape my problem, since I believe it won't help me to solve it, especially when it comes to financial problems.

Well said, that is the worst things that we can have, being addicted to gambling is a really bad thing, it would make you irresponsible on some other things, it would make you proactive in some useful things because you are only focused on gambling. Gambling is only for entertainment do not let this destroy your lifestyle.

[JoMarrah Iarim Dan]

I do not gamble just to escape my problems. When I have problems, I focus on how to solve the problem and I can't focus if I will turn into gambling. We cannot really escape from our problem, we have to resolve it. Yes we can forget our problem when we are playing and enjoying but after eellwe gamble, here it is again, the problem that we have to face. In the time that we spent in gambling, maybe we have already resolved our problem if we just face it.

[KnightElite]

I do not gamble just to escape my problems. When I have problems, I focus on how to solve the problem and I can't focus if I will turn into gambling. We cannot really escape from our problem, we have to resolve it. Yes we can forget our problem when we are playing and enjoying but after eellwe gamble, here it is again, the problem that we have to face. In the time that we spent in gambling, maybe we have already resolved our problem if we just face it.

It is a simple logic, if you are very frail person where you are often struggling to solve your own problems; why will you gamble your money?  Your problem can become worse especially if you cannot control your emotions when you lose your money. Escaping problem through gambling is not a good way for me because it can lead more to many problems.

It is not good to gamble our money when we still have problems, it can affect our mentality and of course it can lead to bad and poor decision. It is really good if we will do gambling if we do not have a problem or I can say that our state of mind is in normal. Having a big problem can lead to overthinking and it can affect our performance in gambling so it is better to play when we are in the best state of ourselves.

[desticy]

Great question. For me personally, the answer is no.
Gambling is an entertainment for me that I sometimes allow myself in my free time.
However, if I have a number of problems, then I perceive them as unsolved problems, which means I can not relax and completely surrender to the entertainments until I solve them.
When I understand that I have solved all the necessary tasks, I can celebrate it with gambling.

[Saisher]

Sometimes I do, but it's not helping me at all, and if I lose a huge amount of money after gambling with the problem, I have another problem coming out, so it's better not to gamble when you have issues or problem and just do other things like watching a movie or play your favorite games or chat with a friend but never gamble when you have problems.

[suvo05]

sometimes I do. Actually, when I use to gamble I get so much involved into it I forget all the reality. So sometimes when I get bored with my life or face any kind of problem I find some temporary relief in gambling.

[finaleshot2016]

sometimes I do. Actually, when I use to gamble I get so much involved into it I forget all the reality. So sometimes when I get bored with my life or face any kind of problem I find some temporary relief in gambling.

Same, there are 2 things I do to relieve stress and escape from my problems is to play gambling and online games. I easily forget the problems that I'm facing and it'll clear my mind to think a better solution to my problems. We're lucky that we have these things, which is gambling, that helps us to overcome stress because the others don't know what to do if they got serious problems in their life.

Sometimes I do, but it's not helping me at all, and if I lose a huge amount of money after gambling with the problem, I have another problem coming out, so it's better not to gamble when you have issues or problem and just do other things like watching a movie or play your favorite games or chat with a friend but never gamble when you have problems.

Gambling on smart phone that uses in-game money might help you to avoid spending real money.

[Negotiation]

I think gambling is good but addiction is not good It causes us more problems Therefore, it is better to play gambling as a means of entertainment to avoid problems. Addiction to it can be a source of emotional relief, but it can also lead to more problems. Therefore to avoid problems it is better to skip gambling and take another game.

[Btc_1856]

I think gambling is good but addiction is not good It causes us more problems Therefore, it is better to play gambling as a means of entertainment to avoid problems. Addiction to it can be a source of emotional relief, but it can also lead to more problems. Therefore to avoid problems it is better to skip gambling and take another game.

People should understand the problems with gambling, they should consider gambling as a tool for entertainment, not for moneymaking machine. Most of the people who are gambling are losing their money through gambling, gambling will create lots of problems because addiction makes people are losing lots of money in gambling.

[GDragon]

Sometimes I do, but it's not helping me at all, and if I lose a huge amount of money after gambling with the problem, I have another problem coming out, so it's better not to gamble when you have issues or problem and just do other things like watching a movie or play your favorite games or chat with a friend but never gamble when you have problems.

Gambling on smart phone that uses in-game money might help you to avoid spending real money.

I think this is a good suggestion, this is what I do too. Well, maybe there are those addicts who are really addicted to the thrill of using real money but for those who are aware that the symptoms they felt can still be stop by themselves, I think this will work. Try playing other mobile games that doesn't really makes you spend money but still has tokens in it. I play a lot of 8 ball pool last year. Didn't spend money or bought anything with my own money but it felt like I really own the money I just bet. There are other games that makes you feel the thrill too. Try playing it with friends.

[South Park]

Well, we can't blame them. If the gamblers see gambling as their way to escape to the problem they are facing then so be it. We are not in the right place to criticize them though .

In my part, I'm not gambling too much but when I have a problem that is facing I don't do gambling as a way to escape from it. What I do is I'm playing online games as I will be more comfortable when I'm playing games than gambling. After playing then I will think of a solution to the problem as I know that playing itself will not solve the problem. I know different people have different approaches on how they escape to their problems.

While people can do whatever they want with their lives someone that uses gambling as a way to escape their problems is only going to bring misery to himself and to those that are close to him, it is better that when a person notices that kind of behaviour that he seeks professional help immediately, I know that many do not do this because they are ashamed of themselves but they do not have to be since in the wrong circumstances many people will develop problems similar to that.

[aioc]

It's hard to gamble in my case when I have problem, I prefer to take a break and just cool things down before I gamble again, I always lose when I am gambling with problems running in my mind, but it's a case to case basis, some people can and some people even forget their problems when they are playing, I can't do that I cannot concentrate.

[Bezobraznike]

It's hard to gamble in my case when I have problem, I prefer to take a break and just cool things down before I gamble again, I always lose when I am gambling with problems running in my mind, but it's a case to case basis, some people can and some people even forget their problems when they are playing, I can't do that I cannot concentrate.

   This is a good advise for all people who have a problem. Don't run in another problem, take a break, think about it,
and do what you think it's best for you. Running from one problem into another will just make a huge problem, and
that will explode somehow, I wouldn't like to be near that person!
   I think control is the key, take control over situation, solve the problem and relax after that with some game.

[virasog]

I think gambling is good but addiction is not good It causes us more problems Therefore, it is better to play gambling as a means of entertainment to avoid problems. Addiction to it can be a source of emotional relief, but it can also lead to more problems. Therefore to avoid problems it is better to skip gambling and take another game.

People should understand the problems with gambling, they should consider gambling as a tool for entertainment, not for moneymaking machine. Most of the people who are gambling are losing their money through gambling, gambling will create lots of problems because addiction makes people are losing lots of money in gambling.

Gambling can't help you much because you will not be able to recover your financial problems from gambling. In most of the case, your financial problem will increase if you play excessive problem. People give examples of those who won big amounts from gambling but they forget there are more people who have ruin their life's because of gambling.

[FontSeli]

There is some person who gambles because of their problems from their friends, love ones, family and career, and one of their ways to escape those problems is to gamble.

I'm not sure that some people gamble because of problems at home, at work, or with friends. Many people gamble in order to solve problems with lack of money. And they lose even more money and that's when they start to have all the above problems.

Play gambling games only for the purpose of having fun and having a good time. And you won't have any problems.

[boyptc]

I'm not sure that some people gamble because of problems at home, at work, or with friends. Many people gamble in order to solve problems with lack of money. And they lose even more money and that's when they start to have all the above problems.

Play gambling games only for the purpose of having fun and having a good time. And you won't have any problems.

We can't tell and maybe there really are people who gamble to escape problems.

They see gambling as their escape gate to reality. We have different crazy ideas and hobbies which helps us think better or temporarily escape problems.

[FontSeli]

I'm not sure that some people gamble because of problems at home, at work, or with friends. Many people gamble in order to solve problems with lack of money. And they lose even more money and that's when they start to have all the above problems.

Play gambling games only for the purpose of having fun and having a good time. And you won't have any problems.

We can't tell and maybe there really are people who gamble to escape problems.

They see gambling as their escape gate to reality. We have different crazy ideas and hobbies which helps us think better or temporarily escape problems.

Of course, there are exceptions to any rule. There may be different situations in our life. However, the situations I mentioned are much more common. People go to casinos first of all with problems in earning money.

[abel1337]

There is some person who gambles because of their problems from their friends, love ones, family and career, and one of their ways to escape those problems is to gamble.

I'm not sure that some people gamble because of problems at home, at work, or with friends. Many people gamble in order to solve problems with lack of money. And they lose even more money and that's when they start to have all the above problems.

Play gambling games only for the purpose of having fun and having a good time. And you won't have any problems.

If your problem is money, It is not a wise choice to gamble the money you are currently holding. Of course, the possibility of winning is on the table but the chance of losing is high given that you have a money problem and it can affect you by having the pressure on yourself because if you can't win it you will be a miserable person.

[7788bitcoin]

There are times where you need to plug yourself off from everything and when such moment arrives people fall into few different categories.They either get real drunk to forget their problems, go with whores or they gamble.I am one from the last category as gambling makes me forget all the problems I have while I am gambling.Most of the people though fall into the first category.

I fall under the category of drinking hard and having some company when you are stressed out rather than gambling. It is hard to control your emotions when you are gambling and when you are stressed or depressed it might take you to a deep hole financially and with that in mind but i have been to casino with friends during stressful times just to have fun and not with the intention to gamble.

[Genemind]

People do what they enjoy the most to escape problems. I guess it's part of human nature. We do things that set our mind away from the problem. However, gambling might even cause more problems, just imagine if you lose money because of such an excuse. Some people would drink, travel, watch movie, gamble and etc. It all depends on our coping mechanism.

[FontSeli]

There is some person who gambles because of their problems from their friends, love ones, family and career, and one of their ways to escape those problems is to gamble.

I'm not sure that some people gamble because of problems at home, at work, or with friends. Many people gamble in order to solve problems with lack of money. And they lose even more money and that's when they start to have all the above problems.

Play gambling games only for the purpose of having fun and having a good time. And you won't have any problems.

If your problem is money, It is not a wise choice to gamble the money you are currently holding. Of course, the possibility of winning is on the table but the chance of losing is high given that you have a money problem and it can affect you by having the pressure on yourself because if you can't win it you will be a miserable person.

You understand that. I understand that, too. Many other visitors to this forum also know this.
But unfortunately there are people who do not find anything better than big risks in earning money. We can only wish them to find another way to make money.

[carlfebz2]

There is some person who gambles because of their problems from their friends, love ones, family and career, and one of their ways to escape those problems is to gamble.

I'm not sure that some people gamble because of problems at home, at work, or with friends. Many people gamble in order to solve problems with lack of money. And they lose even more money and that's when they start to have all the above problems.

Play gambling games only for the purpose of having fun and having a good time. And you won't have any problems.

If your problem is money, It is not a wise choice to gamble the money you are currently holding. Of course, the possibility of winning is on the table but the chance of losing is high given that you have a money problem and it can affect you by having the pressure on yourself because if you can't win it you will be a miserable person.

You understand that. I understand that, too. Many other visitors to this forum also know this.
But unfortunately there are people who do not find anything better than big risks in earning money. We can only wish them to find another way to make money.

There are indeed ways on earning money but we know that gambling do really had the biggest percentage when it comes to huge wins that can really make you earn lots but if you are lucky on that particular time.

We know the risk accompanied with it thats why its never been suggested nor worth for someone to have this kind of aim because it will just surely break out its expectation and we know on how reality works on gambling field.

Escaping problem by means of doing gambling is not really that ideal because it will really just add up the stress and pressure when you do play and continuously losing money.

[FontSeli]

There are indeed ways on earning money but we know that gambling do really had the biggest percentage when it comes to huge wins that can really make you earn lots but if you are lucky on that particular time.

We know the risk accompanied with it thats why its never been suggested nor worth for someone to have this kind of aim because it will just surely break out its expectation and we know on how reality works on gambling field.

Escaping problem by means of doing gambling is not really that ideal because it will really just add up the stress and pressure when you do play and continuously losing money.

There is always an opportunity to earn a lot of money in gambling. But who calculated the chance of a big win?
During the evening in any casino, you can see several dozen people who leave without money. And how many people have you seen who have won big money?

It's like capitalism makes it possible for everyone to be millionaires. But people who live on a few hundred dollars a month around the world are hundreds of thousands more than people who have a million.

[Chrystora123]

I (personally) do not gamble because of escape from problems..  I enjoy every game without pressure because those who gamble due to their problems (escape from problems) will only spend their money and not produce anything, their souls and minds are not focused..

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this is true the majority of offline casino gambling players are those who escape from their daily lives (I don't know whether this kind of case happens at online casinos)..  when the expectations about work, household or other are not in line with their expectations, then they will find a place to calm down but they are not aware that it is only temporary..

[Debonaire217]

this is true the majority of offline casino gambling players are those who escape from their daily lives (I don't know whether this kind of case happens at online casinos)..  when the expectations about work, household or other are not in line with their expectations, then they will find a place to calm down but they are not aware that it is only temporary..

Imagine, if you don't have a huge fund to start within gambling, would you rather consider spending your few bucks to test your luck? No, what you should do is to make sure you have enough for yourself especially for your necessity and needs. And I think the only people that escape sadness and their daily lives are those that are really financially rich but haven't had any family members for them to spend their time with. Thus, finding happiness in a physical casino and making friends with other gamblers.

In terms of finding a place to calm down, IMO, a casino isn't the best place because casinos are too loud, and it induces pressure for you. I can say, even if you aren't the one that is playing, you will feel pressure if a person bet a huge amount of money in a particular game.

[iamsheikhadil]

I sometimes play and I find it very risky doing this, it will catch up with you and you will find yourself in trouble and besides it's no use playing with a problem because it will not solve it, it's like drinking to forget the problem but the problem will still exist after the effects of the alcohol.

Exactly and even if one player wins then also the problem from which he was trying to escape would persist and hence the player will gamble again to escape from the problem and he will lose whatever he has won and so it's a lose-lose way of dealing with depression and stuffs. It's also a loss of time. So I think gambling should be done only when it's for entertainment purpose or to chill and pass the time.

[boyptc]

I'm not sure that some people gamble because of problems at home, at work, or with friends. Many people gamble in order to solve problems with lack of money. And they lose even more money and that's when they start to have all the above problems.

Play gambling games only for the purpose of having fun and having a good time. And you won't have any problems.

We can't tell and maybe there really are people who gamble to escape problems.

They see gambling as their escape gate to reality. We have different crazy ideas and hobbies which helps us think better or temporarily escape problems.

Of course, there are exceptions to any rule. There may be different situations in our life. However, the situations I mentioned are much more common. People go to casinos first of all with problems in earning money.

Yes, and it is the reason why we don't know if there are really people that just go to casinos just to relieve themselves.

As you say, there might be different situations and we don't know what others are going through but you are right that mostly gamble for money.

[mirakal]

In terms of finding a place to calm down, IMO, a casino isn't the best place because casinos are too loud, and it induces pressure for you. I can say, even if you aren't the one that is playing, you will feel pressure if a person bet a huge amount of money in a particular game.

For sure people they will like this, casino is loud but this is a place where you can enjoy, have some drink while you are gambling.
Even myself, when I have a problem, I don't want to go to quite places as I would just think my problem on and on, if I like to forget for awhile, I'll choose to go some place where I can divert my attention and that is a casino or going to the bar drinking with my friends.

[Cesar22]

I gamble sometimes just to experience the rush

[Slow death]

one day i asked people who consume alcoholic beverages why do they drink a lot and exaggerate? the answer they gave me was this: we drink a lot to forget about problems. But I saw them drinking every day and their life did not seem to be a bad life, on the contrary they were having a good life and even so they continued to drink under the argument that they are drinking because they want to forget their problems. When people become addicted they start using the argument that they want to hide their problems because they don't want to admit that they are addicted

For sure people they will like this, casino is loud but this is a place where you can enjoy, have some drink while you are gambling.
Even myself, when I have a problem, I don't want to go to quite places as I would just think my problem on and on, if I like to forget for awhile, I'll choose to go some place where I can divert my attention and that is a casino or going to the bar drinking with my friends.

the problem is that everyone has problems and problems arise every day. If the person thinks that the solution to the problems is in the casino or going to drink with friends then that person will have to stay every day in the casino or will have to stay every day in the places where they sell drinks to drink with friends

[pwnrman]

I think i gamble for the same reason many other people gamble, for a chance of profit.

I also watch people on Bustabit winning & say "well this isn't too hard". Then when i try it, its extremely hard.

[CarnagexD]

I'm not highly recommended to play gambling when you are not mentally stable because you can not make good decisions instead of having a lot of mistakes and easily anger because of the decisions you made. We all know that we have a lot of problems and if you want to take care of the things you should have you do not pressure your self about things happen. In gambling, it gives a lot of pressure to you because it is good because it can cause damage to you again and now you cannot make good decisions because you are now slowly feeling desperate and experiencing depression towards having anxiety. Better to play gambling if you are now fully prepared with your mental, emotional and physical state.

[stadus]

I think i gamble for the same reason many other people gamble, for a chance of profit.

Most of us, we gamble for profit but at the same time we like to have fun as well, the entertainment that we experience is something that really makes us comes back to play from time to time, aside from being challenge on the game/s that we have been playing.

I also watch people on Bustabit winning & say "well this isn't too hard". Then when i try it, its extremely hard.

Well, that's the reality, it's easier to say than to do it and we can't deny the fact that majority of the gamblers loses money, that's the formula that would result to gambling sites being so profitable.

[nakamura12]

Even if there is a thread with the same topic but I will still share my answer here. First, gambling in a casino doesn't solve or can help you escape your problem instead it will only add more problems related to money so you shoulnd't gamble just to escape your problem. It's not a good idea and better find another solution.

[Wexnident]

one day i asked people who consume alcoholic beverages why do they drink a lot and exaggerate? the answer they gave me was this: we drink a lot to forget about problems. But I saw them drinking every day and their life did not seem to be a bad life, on the contrary they were having a good life and even so they continued to drink under the argument that they are drinking because they want to forget their problems. When people become addicted they start using the argument that they want to hide their problems because they don't want to admit that they are addicted

Judging someone by what you "seem" to see seems to be wrong to me. A person can have a lot of pent up problems and a person can also live while hiding those problems from the naked eye of others. Here's the thing, addiction is something that happens when someone is in deep sht and they tend to remove themselves from reality. Hard. Saying the excuse of to drink to forget problems doesn't necessarily mean that one is addicted or anything of the like. Its still completely under debate imo, and it's pretty much up to the person themselves to judge if they are really addicted or not.

I'm not highly recommended to play gambling when you are not mentally stable because you can not make good decisions instead of having a lot of mistakes and easily anger because of the decisions you made. We all know that we have a lot of problems and if you want to take care of the things you should have you do not pressure your self about things happen. In gambling, it gives a lot of pressure to you because it is good because it can cause damage to you again and now you cannot make good decisions because you are now slowly feeling desperate and experiencing depression towards having anxiety. Better to play gambling if you are now fully prepared with your mental, emotional and physical state.

The pressure isn't really a negative thing. Being under pressure can actually help you develop mentally imo, just that, it's only that. It doesn't really help in anything emotional hence, when people start being emotional, they tend to forget the pressure. They don't really feel anything and just act based on emotions, not on pressure. It should probably be emotionally unstable instead of mentally I think.

[Shimmiry]

Are you one of those people who gamble just to escape your problem? If you are one of them, I just wanna say that gamble will not solve your problem, yes you have escaped the problem but once you are done gambling the problem is still there and you still need to face it.

Gambling can also add to your problem, imagine if you already have a problem then you are also losing your money in gambling, what would you feel from that?  
There are already gamblers who lost everything because of it, whenever you have a problem and you are still gambling you wouldn't think to quit because you want to the game and that is the time where you can lose everything in you.

Take a look with this link, those people who lost everything, cars, home, marriages and more because of gambling: https://addiction-treatment.com/blog/six-gambling-addicts-who-lost-everything-cars-homes-marriages-and-more

Personally I have never done gambling for me just to be able to escape from my problems. It is unhealthy because you can just easily lost everything because of it. Whenever you are experiencing problems, it is better if you just calm yourself down and start thinking and searching solutions than wasting away your time gambling, throwing your money away. Other thing is that, a lot of us cannot think at our best on times like this, so better avoid gambling to cope or to escape from your problems in life.
Live a better life and pick the best choices that you have. Solve the problem and do not run away from them. Escapism might be effective on some people it is still better if you do it moderately.

[pakhitheboss]

How can you enjoy gambling if you have problems?

For me gambling is another way to entertain myself from my busy schedule. I do not gamble everyday and when I gamble I do know my limit. I take it as way to get entertained, I have never used it as escapism. If I have an issue in my life I would first try to solve it than gamble my way out of that issue.

[deisik]

The pressure isn't really a negative thing. Being under pressure can actually help you develop mentally imo, just that, it's only that

I would say it depends

The emotional pressure is good only as long as you can successfully cope with it and have plenty of time to recuperate and recover from it. Then supercompensation kicks in, and you come off stronger and more resilient than before. However, there are certain and definite limits to this process, and in most cases, the stress is almost always of chronic nature (just like losses). There's no way a chronic stress, especially the one bordering on outright distress, can be positive as it is severely exhausting, both mentally and physically

[stadus]

How can you enjoy gambling if you have problems?

I can do that, in fact I temporarily forget my problem when I gamble, losing is not going to be a problem as I make sure I don't spend a lot, I just gamble to have fun, that's why I get entertain, it would be different if I gamble and get very ambitions to win, I would certainly feel bad if I lose my money.

If you are a gambler, you will experience that there are times that you can just easily let go of your loses because you are having fun.

[ShowOff]

Even if there is a thread with the same topic but I will still share my answer here. First, gambling in a casino doesn't solve or can help you escape your problem instead it will only add more problems related to money so you shoulnd't gamble just to escape your problem. It's not a good idea and better find another solution.

Many cases of people who come to gambling are to avoid "family, financial and other problems". But from all those efforts, I think it will only add to the burden of the mind and will only make things worse. Instead of solving problems but in reality only adding to problems. Its up to what he thinks is good or not, but in my opinion this step is not useful enough "at least for me".

[LogitechMouse]

I'm not gambling anymore but I don't think that I will do this kind of thing when I have a problem.

Maybe for some then they see gambling as a way to escape their problem but I know that most of them will end up losing their money as they can't get their focus because they have a problem that they need to face after gambling. For me, this isn't a good idea to do that you will use gambling as a tool to escape your problem because the opposite can happen. Instead of escaping the problem with the help of gambling, gambling will just add up to your problems.

[Russlenat]

I'm not gambling anymore but I don't think that I will do this kind of thing when I have a problem.

Maybe for some then they see gambling as a way to escape their problem but I know that most of them will end up losing their money as they can't get their focus because they have a problem that they need to face after gambling. For me, this isn't a good idea to do that you will use gambling as a tool to escape your problem because the opposite can happen. Instead of escaping the problem with the help of gambling, gambling will just add up to your problems.

Everyone have different ways of entertaining themselves, me either, I don't gamble when I have a problem but I do drink with my friends of course since it's more fun when you have someone to talk to than drinking alone, and it's opposite when I'm gambling as I like to do it alone, just to make sure I can concentrate and I can make the best decision.

[FontSeli]

I'm not sure that some people gamble because of problems at home, at work, or with friends. Many people gamble in order to solve problems with lack of money. And they lose even more money and that's when they start to have all the above problems.

Play gambling games only for the purpose of having fun and having a good time. And you won't have any problems.

We can't tell and maybe there really are people who gamble to escape problems.

They see gambling as their escape gate to reality. We have different crazy ideas and hobbies which helps us think better or temporarily escape problems.

Of course, there are exceptions to any rule. There may be different situations in our life. However, the situations I mentioned are much more common. People go to casinos first of all with problems in earning money.

Yes, and it is the reason why we don't know if there are really people that just go to casinos just to relieve themselves.

As you say, there might be different situations and we don't know what others are going through but you are right that mostly gamble for money.

I'm the exception to the rule. All my trips to the casino with friends were just for the purpose of having a good time, playing and drinking alcohol.

However, I have seen different people in the casino, many of them come with the hope of a big win and earning money.

[jossiel]

I gamble sometimes just to experience the rush

Never heard of this but I think that you gamble rarely.

I don't think that escaping your problem by gambling is not a good idea in my opinion as it will only add more problems. My suggestion is that you should divert your attention in other things so that you won't always remember your problem. If your problem is financial then it would only make it worse.

Sometimes we are mentally weak to look for solutions to our problems. And if we can't find a solution and this is the only activity we know that can help us avoid those problems temporarily, mentally, it helps. But, it's the reality that we should think of. You may escape the problem but you have to face it no matter how big or small it is. Afterwards, you'll face the truth that you have avoided it for the meanwhile but you still have to look for answers or solve it in anyway that you can.

[ethereumhunter]

I think i gamble for the same reason many other people gamble, for a chance of profit.

I also watch people on Bustabit winning & say "well this isn't too hard". Then when i try it, its extremely hard.

You shouldn't use gambling to search for a chance of profit because you will feel that it is too difficult to get. You will better to search for the other way for making a profit such as you can do trading to make a profit than to use gambling. You already try it, so I guess you have the experience of making money from gambling, and you should not continue to gamble for a chance of profit.

[Clark05]

We don't need to play gambling to escape our problem we need to face it so we can solve it once you play gambling once you have problem and you lose it for sure you will be suffer more so better for us once we play we have clear mind so we can focus in playing gambling because I believe if you have that high possibility for you to win in gambling because you know what is startegy you will use playing .

Facing problems is good becuse you will going to solve it and I suggestto every player once you have problems just skip playing until you find a solution to the problem.

[TheGreatPython]

No, I will never gamble for my personal preferences but I will go only as per my predetermined schedule.

That is a simple practice I am following for many years because only when I do gamble as per my schedule I believe I can avoid gambling addictions. If you notice, people who are gambling at their wish, easily getting addicted over the time. Because once they get practice to gambling and its excitement, they will never prefer to get out of gambling. That must be the core reason why gambling is more dangerous for making people addicted.

I agree gambling is for entertainment then why not go for it to escape from of a problem. But, in my opinion people are escaping from other problem but entering into a very big problem of their lifetime which must be gambling addiction if they prefer to go for gambling to skip facing life's other problems.

[bitcoinst]

I don't think that escaping your problem by gambling is not a good idea in my opinion as it will only add more problems. My suggestion is that you should divert your attention in other things so that you won't always remember your problem. If your problem is financial then it would only make it worse.

Avoiding problems is always bad because the problem is not solved and comes back again and again.
Avoiding the problem over and over again, we enjoy a passing sense of comfort from the fact that we did not have to strain the gyrus to solve it, but this is just an illusion.
The problem will come back again and again, and the situation may worsen each time.

In addition, we will constantly think that we have a problem that needs to be solved, which will prevent us from being effective in other areas of life.
Any avoidance is avoidance, whether it is gambling, drinking or computer games.

[KTChampions]

Avoiding problems is always bad because the problem is not solved and comes back again and again.
Avoiding the problem over and over again, we enjoy a passing sense of comfort from the fact that we did not have to strain the gyrus to solve it, but this is just an illusion.
The problem will come back again and again, and the situation may worsen each time.

In addition, we will constantly think that we have a problem that needs to be solved, which will prevent us from being effective in other areas of life.
Any avoidance is avoidance, whether it is gambling, drinking or computer games.

Unfortunately in life there are problems that cannot be solved. In this case, an attempt to ignore/come to terms with them, I think, is quite reasonable. But gambling, it seems to me, is bad in this case, since it undoubtedly helps to forget a lot, but it creates new problems, mainly financial.

[iTradeChips]

True to the many forms of escapism out there, gambling might be one on the upper echelons of factors like drugs or alcohol, as to why people wanted to escape from the pressures of life. People feeling the pressures of work, marriage, expectations from others, being compared to other people, societal pressures, all lead to people being disenfranchised with the mainstream and look for alternatives to the real world. You can also add video games and shopping and over eating and smoking to the different escapist tendencies being pursued by many.

But as like any form of addiction, this is not really an escape because it is more like a prison sentence, and you are bound for it unless you do something that would make you realize that gambling is an addiction and there is no escape. The professional gamblers would say that those with gambling problems are those with a weaker mindset, and maybe it is, and they need help so they can get back on their feet.

[Yatsan]

Every people have ways to cope up on their problem like gambling, gaming, alcohol etc. Personally, I experience to use gambling to escape from my problem and it's not good at all because, it's making me more problem when I lose money there and that is going to five mo more stress. So what I do is I use gaming as coping mechanism in this kind of situation and gladly it's making me feel better now.

I just want to share that if you are  using gambling to cope up with problems then don't. It's more likely going to give you more problem than making you feel better.

[South Park]

I think i gamble for the same reason many other people gamble, for a chance of profit.

I also watch people on Bustabit winning & say "well this isn't too hard". Then when i try it, its extremely hard.

Many do gamble for that reason alone but I have always found that a little bit surprising after all at this point in time it should be clear to anyone the existence of the house edge and how that guarantees over the long term your inability to make profits out of those games and yet somehow despite this knowledge people keep betting thinking they can somehow beat the casino, to me this does not make sense, maybe this is because I gamble only to entertain myself from time to time and I do not care about making money but still it is something mysterious to me.

[Lanatsa]

Avoiding problems is always bad because the problem is not solved and comes back again and again.
Avoiding the problem over and over again, we enjoy a passing sense of comfort from the fact that we did not have to strain the gyrus to solve it, but this is just an illusion.
The problem will come back again and again, and the situation may worsen each time.

In addition, we will constantly think that we have a problem that needs to be solved, which will prevent us from being effective in other areas of life.
Any avoidance is avoidance, whether it is gambling, drinking or computer games.

Unfortunately in life there are problems that cannot be solved. In this case, an attempt to ignore/come to terms with them, I think, is quite reasonable. But gambling, it seems to me, is bad in this case, since it undoubtedly helps to forget a lot, but it creates new problems, mainly financial.

Disagree with this yet each problem do have its own solution they might just have that different extent but it can really be solved out depending on the person on how they do deal with it.

Playing isnt bad but be sure that you are aware that you would potentially lose up some money on here for the leisure or stress relieving thing that you are seeking of.

escaping from problem is diverting out our attention to it even on temporary basis is part of human natural response into things and thats why we cant judge if people
do had different decisions to take.

[kawetsriyanto]

Gambling is not a solution to the problem (whatever it is) but instead, it will fuel to become it worsen.

Yep, gambling while having a problem will be too risky and probably has a bigger chance to lose than in normal conditions. A person who has a problem shouldn't in a good mood and hard to control emotion. Also, he probably can't focus to play because still thinking that problem. In my view, it is better to hang out, take a vacation, or sharing with best friends/family if you have a problem. That's much better than forcing ourselves to have fun in gambling.

[Natalim]

Gambling is not a solution to the problem (whatever it is) but instead, it will fuel to become it worsen.

Yep, gambling while having a problem will be too risky and probably has a bigger chance to lose than in normal conditions. A person who has a problem shouldn't in a good mood and hard to control emotion. Also, he probably can't focus to play because still thinking that problem. In my view, it is better to hang out, take a vacation, or sharing with best friends/family if you have a problem. That's much better than forcing ourselves to have fun in gambling.

If you have a mindset about having fun only when going to the casino, you can still have fun because you will certainly just spend money allocated to gambling, just think that you are paying for that entertainment if you lose, and the good thing here is you have a chance to win. Compared to going out for vacation, that's a complete expenditure, you'll never have a chance to win, 

[johhnyUA]

Are you one of those people who gamble just to escape your problem? If you are one of them, I just wanna say that gamble will not solve your problem, yes you have escaped the problem but once you are done gambling the problem is still there and you still need to face it.

Yep, i even will tell more: gambling, also like hard drinking, not only doesn't help yout to resolve your problems, but it creates even more problems.
If you lose your job, the best option is of course to lose all your reserve money to the casino (sarcasm)

[DarkDays]

You'll definitely find that a good fraction of compulsive gamblers are using their "hobby" as a way to escape something else in their life.

However, it's the equivalent of weaning off nicotine by getting addicted to heroin instead. One does not fix the other, it actually just puts them in a different issue.

I've actually tried to help a few people out that I believed were in this situation, but sometimes they're so deep down the rabbit hole that they're unlikely to ever climb out. Especially when they start getting into debt and then need to play compulsively and take huge risks to pay it back.

It's a shame really. Gambling doesn't need to be destructive at all, but people's lack of self control makes it that way sometimes. I guess it's similar to over-eating. Everybody needs to eat, but once you start doing so compulsively, odds are your just damaging your body.

[sportbettor]

I have read an article about why do people gamble, and one of the reasons is escapism, they tend to gamble to escape the reality of life. There is some person who gambles because of their problems from their friends, love ones, family and career, and one of their ways to escape those problems is to gamble.

Are you one of those people who gamble just to escape your problem? If you are one of them, I just wanna say that gamble will not solve your problem, yes you have escaped the problem but once you are done gambling the problem is still there and you still need to face it.

For example, I play on betting sites for the sake of interest, and of course for the sake of trying to earn extra money. In addition, it is much more interesting to watch the broadcasts of sports matches when bets are placed on them.

[naikturun]

Depending on what problems you face, when it comes to money I don't think it is the right choice because you will be burdened when playing.
while for other problems you will only postpone the problem and still have to solve it.

[FIFA worldcup]

Maybe to the others but not for me. And I really don't think how effective we are when we are having a problem. You can't expect a good result by this and for sure, you will just end up losing.
Gambling is not a solution to the problem (whatever it is) but instead, it will fuel to become it worsen.

I do not relate my problems with gambling. I play gambling only to get the entertainment and fun. I never play gambling with a hope to get money which will help reduce my financial problems. I know this will not be going to happen and i will be disappointed if i have so much hope from the gambling.

[deisik]

You'll definitely find that a good fraction of compulsive gamblers are using their "hobby" as a way to escape something else in their life

I don't really think this fraction is big

Since you are talking about compulsive gamblers (=gambling addicts), they are gambling because they are simply addicted to it. Indeed, their gambling "journey" may have started off with some problem in real life, but then it developed into an addiction which no longer depends on that problem

Drug addicts are addicts because they are addicted, and that has become their problem entailing a whole bunch of other problems in their lives. However, they may have taken to drugs for a multitude of reasons, e.g. out of curiosity, lack of knowledge, friends influence, etc, which have nothing to do with "escape" in the sense it is meant here

[LogitechMouse]

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For me, gambling while having a problem into your mind will just lead to another problem that you will face.

This is just my opinion since not all gamblers are experiencing the same as me. I'm not into gambling that much but if I will gamble with a problem already, I can't focus on myself on gambling since I'm thinking of my initial problem and that lack of focus can lead to a loss to your money and that could be very bad.

Maybe for some experienced and professional gamblers then this isn't the case for them but for most, I think this is what happens to them when they gamble with problems.

[Nellayar]

I do not relate my problems with gambling. I play gambling only to get the entertainment and fun. I never play gambling with a hope to get money which will help reduce my financial problems. I know this will not be going to happen and i will be disappointed if i have so much hope from the gambling.

Actually when I escape my problem by playing casino, I do not win. Why? Because I feel iritated and out of discipline. I easily bet any amount without any strategy.

That is why when I am gamble my money, I usually in a good mood because I enjoy playing. However, if I lose in gambling I upset at the end of the game. And this is the reason why I get problem again.

[peter0425]

In past yeah i remember that when i have problem specially financial?i tried to Go in a friends house in which some gambling tables waits me every time.

We have past time there with liquor and sometimes weeds(but i hate weeds) altogether with gambling .

But in the end?i am always a loser because when i got home my pocket is empty most of the time.

[FIFA worldcup]

I do not relate my problems with gambling. I play gambling only to get the entertainment and fun. I never play gambling with a hope to get money which will help reduce my financial problems. I know this will not be going to happen and i will be disappointed if i have so much hope from the gambling.

Actually when I escape my problem by playing casino, I do not win. Why? Because I feel iritated and out of discipline. I easily bet any amount without any strategy.

That is why when I am gamble my money, I usually in a good mood because I enjoy playing. However, if I lose in gambling I upset at the end of the game. And this is the reason why I get problem again.

I just don't know why this happens that every time we think that we should win the next game to cover the losses for the previous games, we always lose.
However, if we play with free mind with no burden to win must, we normally do win. I never understand the logic behind this scenario.

[johhnyUA]

Depending on what problems you face, when it comes to money I don't think it is the right choice because you will be burdened when playing.

I think gambling, also like drinking it's not an escape to anything, just only new problems, like it said in DarkDays's post. If you have a problem in family (for example), the fact that you lost some money in gambling will not help you to resolve it, just will increase number of problems.

So there is not problem where it would help. Maybe only except cases when you're have deadly disease. In this case you can afford yourself to gamble (if you don't want to left money to your relatives)

[traderethereum]

I just don't know why this happens that every time we think that we should win the next game to cover the losses for the previous games, we always lose.
However, if we play with free mind with no burden to win must, we normally do win. I never understand the logic behind this scenario.

You don't have to understand the logic because that can happen with every people. I think that is because when you play with a free mind, you don't have any target in gambling that you want to reach.
So you play gambling without any tension or want to achieve something in gambling, and that can make the lucky factor will come to you. But I don't think that will comes like that because sometimes, we can lose too even if we don't have any target.

[greenvie99]

You raised an interesting topic. I was also interested in the psychology of gambling.
And I’ll even say more when I started having problems, I turned to a psychotherapist because I realized that I had problems.

Several sessions helped me take responsibility for my life, authorship of my life, stop waiting for something. Now, if I bet or play poker, it does no harm to my family or my budget.

[virasog]

I just don't know why this happens that every time we think that we should win the next game to cover the losses for the previous games, we always lose.
However, if we play with free mind with no burden to win must, we normally do win. I never understand the logic behind this scenario.

You don't have to understand the logic because that can happen with every people. I think that is because when you play with a free mind, you don't have any target in gambling that you want to reach.
So you play gambling without any tension or want to achieve something in gambling, and that can make the lucky factor will come to you. But I don't think that will comes like that because sometimes, we can lose too even if we don't have any target.

There is no logic to this and this is also no perfect fact that you will lose if you are in tension or want to win at any cost. There may be times that we may in in such situations too but we do not realize it because we are too much tense and worried about our loss.

[finaleshot2016]

Depending on what problems you face, when it comes to money I don't think it is the right choice because you will be burdened when playing.

I think gambling, also like drinking it's not an escape to anything, just only new problems, like it said in DarkDays's post. If you have a problem in family (for example), the fact that you lost some money in gambling will not help you to resolve it, just will increase number of problems.

So there is not problem where it would help. Maybe only except cases when you're have deadly disease. In this case you can afford yourself to gamble (if you don't want to left money to your relatives)

If gambling is your problem then It's obvious that gambling isn't the solution and will just make your problem worse. But if gambling isn't your problem, it can lessen the struggles you're experiencing because of your problems because we can't change the fact that it is still entertainment.

Like for me, I have a lot of workloads per day especially now that has a quarantine, by playing online games, it lessens the stress I have during weekdays.

[kawetsriyanto]

If you have a mindset about having fun only when going to the casino, you can still have fun ~

I doubt it, because not all people have the same typical or mindset as you said. Some people even cannot smile all day once they have a problem. Then, I assume a person won't enjoy gambling if they are still in a problem. I cannot imagine if he plays a game that requires focus, strategy, and serious thinking. He must be in trouble as he isn't a good mood.

~Compared to going out for vacation, that's a complete expenditure, you'll never have a chance to win,

A person who has a problem doesn't need a win, but a calm mind to find the solution to the problem. That's why I doubt that playing gambling is the right place to find a solution when you have a problem.

[Mallow]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

[boltz]

Sometimes I like to gamble just to entertain myself and forget about the problems but I don't bet much, I bet small amounts to keep me busy watching that game. Lately without NHL and NBA its hard for me to gamble my favorite sports but it's okay as I love football and I did practice when I was young but I know that in football anything is possible...even now gladbach is down 1/0 against Freiburg and with one man less in the field.

Gamble to have fun, but don't gamble to escape your problems , as you will get more problems with getting addicted.

[jrrsparkles]

Its like getting into a new problems to avoid existing problems, honestly gambling is not really a solution for your problems.If you want to survive as a gambler for more longer then you need to have mental stability which might lack with the people who already have economical issues.

But other than this gambling can be a real fun for the people who horde lot of money and willing to airdrop it.

[Saint-loup]

Its like getting into a new problems to avoid existing problems, honestly gambling is not really a solution for your problems.If you want to survive as a gambler for more longer then you need to have mental stability which might lack with the people who already have economical issues.

I agree with you but IMO most of gamblers think they can win a kind of jackpot that will change their life and help them to escape their problems. Money is able to solve many problems in our society that's why people are so eager to gamble.

[hahay]

Sometimes I like to gamble just to entertain myself and forget about the problems but I don't bet much, I bet small amounts to keep me busy watching that game. Lately without NHL and NBA its hard for me to gamble my favorite sports but it's okay as I love football and I did practice when I was young but I know that in football anything is possible...even now gladbach is down 1/0 against Freiburg and with one man less in the field.

Gamble to have fun, but don't gamble to escape your problems , as you will get more problems with getting addicted.

I feel that gambling to escape from problems is not always about addiction or creating new problems about addiction, because even you also gamble to entertain yourself with the aim of being able to forget a problem, I think it's also the same thing about gambling to escape your problems and Also, at the same time you are not a gambling addict and do not become an addict because you still have control. Well, I think the concern here is that those who lose in gambling when they want to escape from the problem, cases like this will certainly make your problem more severe.

[Sirait]

Gambling has never been my escape place when I have a problem, when my problems are getting worse in my mind, listening to metal music is my escape, I really let go of all the problems when hearing a metal song

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

sorry friend, how can you gamble in a drunk state, can you not get drunk because of whiskey?

[lienfaye]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

I think its understandable if some of us turn to alcohol to somehow forget temporarily their current problem because it has different effect to our body once we consume it. But with gambling? It can give you another problem if you lose your money, its not really a good idea, however there are people who think they can escape their problem when they gamble.

[Oceat]

I think this is the definition of entertainment when gambling to escape the problems or to ease out the stress. Since I usually do gambling just for the sake of entertainment then I think this is the right answer other than making some money. Playing gambling or online games does help me to escape all of my problems. But some people are different than mine since they fall hard on gambling, alcohol and drugs. I think that's the worst thing I could end up to if I can't control myself.

[FlightyPouch]

Avoiding problems is always bad because the problem is not solved and comes back again and again.
Avoiding the problem over and over again, we enjoy a passing sense of comfort from the fact that we did not have to strain the gyrus to solve it, but this is just an illusion.
The problem will come back again and again, and the situation may worsen each time.

In addition, we will constantly think that we have a problem that needs to be solved, which will prevent us from being effective in other areas of life.
Any avoidance is avoidance, whether it is gambling, drinking or computer games.

Unfortunately in life there are problems that cannot be solved. In this case, an attempt to ignore/come to terms with them, I think, is quite reasonable. But gambling, it seems to me, is bad in this case, since it undoubtedly helps to forget a lot, but it creates new problems, mainly financial.

Well, that would be the case if you will not be taking care of that problem and you will be taking gambling as a solution. I know that there are people that would be wanting to enjoy themselves rather than face that problem but if you will not be facing it directly and use gambling, that would be a long time problem and you will suffer more with either a financial crisis or gambling addiction.

[maydna]

I think its understandable if some of us turn to alcohol to somehow forget temporarily their current problem because it has different effect to our body once we consume it. But with gambling? It can give you another problem if you lose your money, its not really a good idea, however there are people who think they can escape their problem when they gamble.

Perhaps, that person can release their stress because of his problem by playing one or more gambling games, and after he feels the tension of the previous problem is gone, he can calm himself down. Well, I think that can happen to some people but not all people because playing gambling will give another problem to us, especially if we lose some money.

However, when you have a problem, you should not use something that can increase your tension and make you get more stress, but you should try to solve the problem first before you do another thing. I cannot imagine how big the problem will be if he losses much money in gambling because that means, he will get the double problem

[jrrsparkles]

Its like getting into a new problems to avoid existing problems, honestly gambling is not really a solution for your problems.If you want to survive as a gambler for more longer then you need to have mental stability which might lack with the people who already have economical issues.

I agree with you but IMO most of gamblers think they can win a kind of jackpot that will change their life and help them to escape their problems. Money is able to solve many problems in our society that's why people are so eager to gamble.

But we need to look at the chances of happening as well, if 100 people betting then there will be less than 10% people will returns with overall profits and for the jackpot it may happen only with one in a thousand or even more so they are simply wasting their time with money making hope.

[BITCOIN4X]

A little story about my first experience with gambling. I have many friends who have long gambled, they are addicts to one of the popular games. Almost every day I see them betting and getting pleasant wins, but sad when they lose. Because I was curious, I started trying to do it with them for 7 days in a row without stopping. Winning and losing I thought that was normal, but in reality I was addicted so the initial symptoms I felt were always thinking of how to win and I found it increasingly difficult to sleep.

Gambling is generally used as a distraction from problems and not a few gambling players are those who have problems in real life. But I dont gamble because of problems, but the effects of gambling give me problems before I know how to overcome them. My curiosity paid off with the experience I gained, it makes me familiar with crypto gambling now.

[reliable]

Its like getting into a new problems to avoid existing problems, honestly gambling is not really a solution for your problems.If you want to survive as a gambler for more longer then you need to have mental stability which might lack with the people who already have economical issues.

I agree with you but IMO most of gamblers think they can win a kind of jackpot that will change their life and help them to escape their problems. Money is able to solve many problems in our society that's why people are so eager to gamble.

But we need to look at the chances of happening as well, if 100 people betting then there will be less than 10% people will returns with overall profits and for the jackpot it may happen only with one in a thousand or even more so they are simply wasting their time with money making hope.

If people are gambling just because to make money from it and not for entertainment then afraid many will know the result already that they would end up on a losing side rather than winning it. Not everyone can win and only handful out many will be winning it. Also at times gambling creates further problem in people life with an existing problem which people may already be having it.

[GDragon]

I think this is the definition of entertainment when gambling to escape the problems or to ease out the stress. Since I usually do gambling just for the sake of entertainment then I think this is the right answer other than making some money. Playing gambling or online games does help me to escape all of my problems. But some people are different than mine since they fall hard on gambling, alcohol and drugs. I think that's the worst thing I could end up to if I can't control myself.

A good point, some really forgot their problem while gambling because they are more focus in winning. In my case, I am focus and entertained in playing so I don't really have any thought when I am playing, and I never gamble just because I have problems that I want to forget or to be solved, problems will never be solved in gambling anyway.

I gamble because I know I will be entertained and have a chance to earn money. But I do believe there are a lot of gamblers are playing because of their problems. However, do they already realized that gambling can make them earn a few more problems? Because that will probably sucks.

[jrrsparkles]

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If people are gambling just because to make money from it and not for entertainment then afraid many will know the result already that they would end up on a losing side rather than winning it. Not everyone can win and only handful out many will be winning it. Also at times gambling creates further problem in people life with an existing problem which people may already be having it.

Still people keep trying to solve their financial problems via gambling!

[Oceat]

I think this is the definition of entertainment when gambling to escape the problems or to ease out the stress. Since I usually do gambling just for the sake of entertainment then I think this is the right answer other than making some money. Playing gambling or online games does help me to escape all of my problems. But some people are different than mine since they fall hard on gambling, alcohol and drugs. I think that's the worst thing I could end up to if I can't control myself.

A good point, some really forgot their problem while gambling because they are more focus in winning. In my case, I am focus and entertained in playing so I don't really have any thought when I am playing, and I never gamble just because I have problems that I want to forget or to be solved, problems will never be solved in gambling anyway.

I gamble because I know I will be entertained and have a chance to earn money. But I do believe there are a lot of gamblers are playing because of their problems. However, do they already realized that gambling can make them earn a few more problems? Because that will probably sucks.

That's why always bring money that you can afford to lose when playing gambling. Ut is supposed to be mean for entertainment purposes only and not on making money. Don't ever think that you can make money out of it just because you were lucky enough on the other day to win some money. And don't forget that you are just playing to entertain yourself not to add more problems. This apply to playing online games too.

[smyslov]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

You did not mentioned if you are winning and why is it a good idea is it because of the feeling or you have a clear mind when betting because of that one glass of whiskey, in my case I can't do that I can lose my concentration that will result to a lost, there are a lot of gamblers that perform well because of the stimulation brought by being drunk.

[yazher]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

You did not mentioned if you are winning and why is it a good idea is it because of the feeling or you have a clear mind when betting because of that one glass of whiskey, in my case I can't do that I can lose my concentration that will result to a lost, there are a lot of gamblers that perform well because of the stimulation brought by being drunk.

Being drunk will result to lose self-esteem and concentration which will bring you bad decisions in your life. Not only in gambling, but to the entire moments in your life because when you are drunk you will make some false statements, and most of the time you are out of your mind. that's why you need to stop saying promises which will you often forget when you return to your consciousness.

[maydna]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

You did not mentioned if you are winning and why is it a good idea is it because of the feeling or you have a clear mind when betting because of that one glass of whiskey, in my case I can't do that I can lose my concentration that will result to a lost, there are a lot of gamblers that perform well because of the stimulation brought by being drunk.

Drink a glass of whiskey will not be a problem, but if you drink a bottle of whiskey, then that will be a problem. That can be another problem if he plays gambling because when someone gets drunk, he can lose his mind, and when he loses the money, he will not remember what he did.

It is better to solve the problem, and don't get drunk or playing gambling because we need to focus on solving the problem. If the problem is not too heavy, we can solve it in the right away, but still, we need to focus on solving it.

[Raflesia]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

You did not mentioned if you are winning and why is it a good idea is it because of the feeling or you have a clear mind when betting because of that one glass of whiskey, in my case I can't do that I can lose my concentration that will result to a lost, there are a lot of gamblers that perform well because of the stimulation brought by being drunk.

Drink a glass of whiskey will not be a problem, but if you drink a bottle of whiskey, then that will be a problem. That can be another problem if he plays gambling because when someone gets drunk, he can lose his mind, and when he loses the money, he will not remember what he did.

It is better to solve the problem, and don't get drunk or playing gambling because we need to focus on solving the problem. If the problem is not too heavy, we can solve it in the right away, but still, we need to focus on solving it.

Yeah, a glass of whiskey will not get drunk because concentration is still maintained, but if it is excessive it will definitely cause problems because it is affected by drunk while gambling, so I think people can solve problems by themselves if they are not heavily drunk and I think drinking whiskey will only gamble when on the house of the city, however, when we gamble online myself, I don't think the problem will occur because there is no whiskey in the house itself.

Gambling we must be aware, because we need to concentrate on any betting game if we are drunk, the victory will not occur.

[boyptc]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

I wont do this but if it is convenient to you, I cant stop you. I can be out of my mind whenever I gamble while I have some drinks on the side. It wont be a problem if it is just few shot of glass.

But as I said, I cant control myself whenever I am near to any of it.

[JohnBitCo]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

And this will make you in more trouble because when you will drink whiskey , you will be out of your mind and you will never know how much you have lost in gambling. By the time you get into your senses you will realize that you have lost good portion of your money in gambling too. This will only increase your problems.

[JoMarrah Iarim Dan]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

I think you're just escaping your problem instead of facing and resolving it. On the other hand I think it has a good effect. What is it? If you are facing a problem, you can't think normally so trying to calm yourself and your mind by escaping from it in a while will refresh your mind so you can think what will be the best thing to do to solve your problem.

[Pamadar]

I have read an article about why do people gamble, and one of the reasons is escapism, they tend to gamble to escape the reality of life. There is some person who gambles because of their problems from their friends, love ones, family and career, and one of their ways to escape those problems is to gamble.

Source: https://www.healthyplace.com/addictions/gambling-addiction/psychology-of-gambling-reasons-for-gambling

The gambling environment can provide an escape from everyday life. Whether it be the glitzy casino environment, a loud and exciting amusement arcade, or even an online betting company, for the time that we are taking part we can be surrounded by different people, different sounds and emotions, all of which stimulate and arouse our senses.

Are you one of those people who gamble just to escape your problem? If you are one of them, I just wanna say that gamble will not solve your problem, yes you have escaped the problem but once you are done gambling the problem is still there and you still need to face it.

Gambling can also add to your problem, imagine if you already have a problem then you are also losing your money in gambling, what would you feel from that?  
There are already gamblers who lost everything because of it, whenever you have a problem and you are still gambling you wouldn't think to quit because you want to the game and that is the time where you can lose everything in you.

Take a look with this link, those people who lost everything, cars, home, marriages and more because of gambling: https://addiction-treatment.com/blog/six-gambling-addicts-who-lost-everything-cars-homes-marriages-and-more

I do when i was younger,I remember when time comes that i have issue with my GF or my Parents?my escape goat is Casino or some friends house that entertain gamblers like me.

There comes a time that i don't even leave the gambling house for 2-3 days,and my Parents and GF is worried about where i am and what happen to me.


But now things has changed and i have learned my mistakes,That gambling will never save any problem instead it will be worsen and may bring you to failure of life so for those who's depending in gambling out there?better change your mind or regret later.

[pixie85]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

And this will make you in more trouble because when you will drink whiskey , you will be out of your mind and you will never know how much you have lost in gambling. By the time you get into your senses you will realize that you have lost good portion of your money in gambling too. This will only increase your problems.

Out of your mind after a glass of alcohol? Maybe if you have low tolerance or are underage.

Normal person won't get drunk on a single glass and won't gamble away life savings in a casino.

Gambling to take your mind off a problem is not that bad if done right.

[carlfebz2]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

And this will make you in more trouble because when you will drink whiskey , you will be out of your mind and you will never know how much you have lost in gambling. By the time you get into your senses you will realize that you have lost good portion of your money in gambling too. This will only increase your problems.

Out of your mind after a glass of alcohol? Maybe if you have low tolerance or are underage.

Normal person won't get drunk on a single glass and won't gamble away life savings in a casino.

Gambling to take your mind off a problem is not that bad if done right.

This is my first time on hearing out on getting drunk after 1 shot glass of alcohol. hehe.  Some people would really find a way of their own depending on what are the thing that could ease up that stress towards thing.

Gambling to take off some problem momentarily isnt really indeed a bad choice.Unfortunate things do happen when you do let yourself make bad decisions like spending all of your cash on one night will surely
give up another problem for you to mind of.

Just be on control or moderation then having this option wont really give out another headache.

[maydna]

~snip~

Yeah, a glass of whiskey will not get drunk because concentration is still maintained, but if it is excessive it will definitely cause problems because it is affected by drunk while gambling, so I think people can solve problems by themselves if they are not heavily drunk and I think drinking whiskey will only gamble when on the house of the city, however, when we gamble online myself, I don't think the problem will occur because there is no whiskey in the house itself.

Gambling we must be aware, because we need to concentrate on any betting game if we are drunk, the victory will not occur.

I cannot imagine if they drink more than a glass of whiskey because, for some people, that will means heavy drunk. So if they decide to play gambling after they drink, they will lose control, and that can make another problem for them.

While we have a problem, and we also drink, that will not solve the problem too because if we are drunk, our mind cannot think of what it is necessary. Sometimes, if you solve the problem with other people, if we don't agree with them, we will become angry and yelling to them, and that can cause a fight. There are many samples of that, and we should not do that, and we always need to avoid. That will be the same if we gamble because that can add more problem to ourselves.

[Raflesia]

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Yeah, a glass of whiskey will not get drunk because concentration is still maintained, but if it is excessive it will definitely cause problems because it is affected by drunk while gambling, so I think people can solve problems by themselves if they are not heavily drunk and I think drinking whiskey will only gamble when on the house of the city, however, when we gamble online myself, I don't think the problem will occur because there is no whiskey in the house itself.

Gambling we must be aware, because we need to concentrate on any betting game if we are drunk, the victory will not occur.

I cannot imagine if they drink more than a glass of whiskey because, for some people, that will means heavy drunk. So if they decide to play gambling after they drink, they will lose control, and that can make another problem for them.

While we have a problem, and we also drink, that will not solve the problem too because if we are drunk, our mind cannot think of what it is necessary. Sometimes, if you solve the problem with other people, if we don't agree with them, we will become angry and yelling to them, and that can cause a fight. There are many samples of that, and we should not do that, and we always need to avoid. That will be the same if we gamble because that can add more problem to ourselves.

The point is do not ever drink whiskey or alhokoh if you want to bet I think it will be safer and can be controlled because without alcohol, we will be concentrated strongly to focus on our gambling game.

It has happened a lot even in my area with home gambling they are always drunk and drinking whiskey but what happens is the problem keeps happening even they fight with each other because of their uncontrolled emotions so I always stay away from drunk drinks because this will bring bigger problem.

[Natalim]

The point is do not ever drink whiskey or alhokoh if you want to bet I think it will be safer and can be controlled because without alcohol, we will be concentrated strongly to focus on our gambling game.

Sometimes it makes you entertained more, drinking is not really a problem if you don't drink too much and make yourself drunk.
Other people just have a high alcohol tolerance so they can drink while they gamble and they are not affected a lot in terms of decision making.

It has happened a lot even in my area with home gambling they are always drunk and drinking whiskey but what happens is the problem keeps happening even they fight with each other because of their uncontrolled emotions so I always stay away from drunk drinks because this will bring bigger problem.

That's unfortunate, but it doesn't mean it will happen to everyone, personally I also have encountered problem in the past when I gamble while I am drunk, I didn't get involve into fight, but all my money was gone as i was so aggressive and I don't feel the fear like I usually feel when I'm in normal state.

[Raflesia]

It has happened a lot even in my area with home gambling they are always drunk and drinking whiskey but what happens is the problem keeps happening even they fight with each other because of their uncontrolled emotions so I always stay away from drunk drinks because this will bring bigger problem.

That's unfortunate, but it doesn't mean it will happen to everyone, personally I also have encountered problem in the past when I gamble while I am drunk, I didn't get involve into fight, but all my money was gone as i was so aggressive and I don't feel the fear like I usually feel when I'm in normal state.

Indeed this will not happen to everyone but I also feel what you say it feels more fear that makes me more drop because seeing a friend's fight in front of my eyes then I think this will not happen again this will hurt all especially our money will disappear .

Therefore drunk please as long as do not be influenced by gambling because it is very aggressive when coupled with gambling.

[South Park]

You'll definitely find that a good fraction of compulsive gamblers are using their "hobby" as a way to escape something else in their life.

However, it's the equivalent of weaning off nicotine by getting addicted to heroin instead. One does not fix the other, it actually just puts them in a different issue.

I've actually tried to help a few people out that I believed were in this situation, but sometimes they're so deep down the rabbit hole that they're unlikely to ever climb out. Especially when they start getting into debt and then need to play compulsively and take huge risks to pay it back.

It's a shame really. Gambling doesn't need to be destructive at all, but people's lack of self control makes it that way sometimes. I guess it's similar to over-eating. Everybody needs to eat, but once you start doing so compulsively, odds are your just damaging your body.

Unfortunately for me I have found myself in the same position of trying to help a friend that is slowly but surely destroying his life with gambling, and unless that person has decided deep within his heart to change his behaviour there is nothing you can do to try to help him even if it is obvious that if this person continues on this path it is going to lead to his own destruction, and it is incredibly sad because you are completely unable to help a friend that you know needs you and yet there is nothing you can do about it.

[johhnyUA]

If gambling is your problem then It's obvious that gambling isn't the solution and will just make your problem worse. But if gambling isn't your problem, it can lessen the struggles you're experiencing because of your problems because we can't change the fact that it is still entertainment.

Like for me, I have a lot of workloads per day especially now that has a quarantine, by playing online games, it lessens the stress I have during weekdays.

Gambling mostly just complicates any problem. That's what i'm trying to tell everyone here. And this is entertainment where you loosing your money. Loosing your money will never solve any problem. Maybe with a little exceptions, if the "problem" it's just your bad mood.

[spike420211]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

I think a glass of whiskey is always a bad idea.

This idea seems good to you only because you are probably nervous when you lose or when you are in an unusual environment, but this is a completely natural reaction of your brain to unusual external stimuli.

It is better to endure these sensations and continue without alcohol.
After some time, your brain will get used to it and you will be able to feel comfortable in any environment without taking any substances.

[Mumbeeptind1963]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

I think a glass of whiskey is always a bad idea.

This idea seems good to you only because you are probably nervous when you lose or when you are in an unusual environment, but this is a completely natural reaction of your brain to unusual external stimuli.

It is better to endure these sensations and continue without alcohol.
After some time, your brain will get used to it and you will be able to feel comfortable in any environment without taking any substances.

Actually even if you play gambling, you cannot escape on your problems because no matter what happen it will haunt you as long as you're not doing anything to resolve it just like on drinking alcohol, even if you drink a lot of liquors until you pass out, when you wake up, you will still remember your problems. So playing gambling is not literally an answer on your problems.

[Best Dreams]

The point is do not ever drink whiskey or alhokoh if you want to bet I think it will be safer and can be controlled because without alcohol, we will be concentrated strongly to focus on our gambling game.

Sometimes it makes you entertained more, drinking is not really a problem if you don't drink too much and make yourself drunk.
Other people just have a high alcohol tolerance so they can drink while they gamble and they are not affected a lot in terms of decision making.

It has happened a lot even in my area with home gambling they are always drunk and drinking whiskey but what happens is the problem keeps happening even they fight with each other because of their uncontrolled emotions so I always stay away from drunk drinks because this will bring bigger problem.

That's unfortunate, but it doesn't mean it will happen to everyone, personally I also have encountered problem in the past when I gamble while I am drunk, I didn't get involve into fight, but all my money was gone as i was so aggressive and I don't feel the fear like I usually feel when I'm in normal state.

This is not good to gamble while you are drunk but we should gamble when you are in your mental state otherwise you will lose a lot of money and will not get anything in return. so be ready to gamble it will solve your so many problems and will give you a good amount of profit as well but it will be much better if you stay active mentally as well as physically when you decide to gamble.

[turkandjaydee]

I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.

Based on this thread title and your words that "when you have problems" I assume that gambling you mean is gambling for fun and not for profit but even if that's the case, gambling while drunk might not be a good idea.

Except if you know how to limit the amount of money you use when you're drunk, then you're good to go with both options.

But for me, gambling is not the answer to get out of my problem because I'm still looking for profit when I do it.