Gambling is Addictive...Pay Attention to your Gambling Habit!!!

[plvbob0070]

I am suffering today because not being able to control myself lost 250 Euro in my preferred slot machine.I started out well going from 11 to 255 Euro and then greediness got the best of me trying to win the jackpot and in less than 15 minutes all lost.What I want to say is that it is very difficult to stop when you are winnjng rather than when you are losing.Also if you chase your loses it is the biggest mistake anyone can make in gambling.

I promise here to the world that I won’t touch any slot machine again with hand and I swear to God for it.

Promises are made to be broken I'm not urging you to play again it's just you have don't have to blame yourself to what happened it can happen to anybody here, it happens to me when I was just a newbie, but I never made a promise I just take my time, take a vacation and think of what happened, realization is the key that gambling is just for entertainment and you should only bet what you can afford to lose, once you fully realize that you can play again with no pressure.

It's easy to say promises not to do something anymore because we often do that when we are in our extreme emotions like things did not work out well. But to be honest, if you have been gambling for quite some time now, it will be hard to just suddenly stop because you will keep on looking for it. One day, he might forget about this promise and play the slot machine again. I agree with you that it takes time to calm yourself and to prevent extreme emotions, we also need to control our greed when gambling.

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[Lucasgabd]

So am urging everyone out there playing to play, but try not to make it a lifestyle, try to always play with only money youve decided to loose, play for the fun and don't expect anything back... Play and don't get addicted.

We appreciate your advice but still for some of us it is still hard to control ourselves and lead to addiction. Of course it would start for fun and once you've experienced winning I doubt your greed always be there and will start by little until it consumes you. For me I controlled it after I realized that I lose more rather than my winnings and now I tried to play in sports betting rather then in casino games.

It'd be truly interesting to see gambling websites implementing some easier ways for users to control their time gambling
kind like instagram that limits the amount of new posts you have on the timeline, it's not infinite scroll anymore.

of course the probability of being implemented is low because it would act somehow against the economic incentives of the website.

but this is the kind of really interesting dillema.
where economic incentives shouldn't surpass incentives to make good for humanity (but most of the times they do)

[romero121]

Some gambling sites have got their own forum for discussion. Gambling sites can create separate threads for winning and losing stories. Maybe some users will go through it and spend some time. By the time there is chance of some gamblers to come out of addiction understanding the impact of gambling in their life positive and negative.

[South Park]

It's easy to say promises not to do something anymore because we often do that when we are in our extreme emotions like things did not work out well. But to be honest, if you have been gambling for quite some time now, it will be hard to just suddenly stop because you will keep on looking for it. One day, he might forget about this promise and play the slot machine again. I agree with you that it takes time to calm yourself and to prevent extreme emotions, we also need to control our greed when gambling.

That is why when it comes to those that are addicted to anything it is way more important to watch their actions since we are dealing with a person that could do anything to satisfy his habit and if that means lying to his friends and family members then so be it, this is what causes many people to leave behind the addicts, they still love them but they no longer trust them as their trust has been betrayed many times with all those false promises, this is why if we know a person that is addicted to gambling we need to get them professional help as the addiction is not going to go away on its own.

[bitzizzix]

My advice is to try to block all types of online gambling sites and completely shut down all access to all forms of casinos or other gambling, there is a chance that serious handling can end your habit and divert it to positive activities that can forget gambling and in addition seek professional help.
and the characteristics of gambling addiction, in my opinion, cannot stop playing and try to cover losses by playing again and continuing to play, emotions become unstable and gambling is the top priority and trying to find capital to gamble in any way and so on.

[Saint-loup]

So am urging everyone out there playing to play, but try not to make it a lifestyle, try to always play with only money youve decided to loose, play for the fun and don't expect anything back... Play and don't get addicted.

We appreciate your advice but still for some of us it is still hard to control ourselves and lead to addiction. Of course it would start for fun and once you've experienced winning I doubt your greed always be there and will start by little until it consumes you. For me I controlled it after I realized that I lose more rather than my winnings and now I tried to play in sports betting rather then in casino games.

It'd be truly interesting to see gambling websites implementing some easier ways for users to control their time gambling
kind like instagram that limits the amount of new posts you have on the timeline, it's not infinite scroll anymore.

of course the probability of being implemented is low because it would act somehow against the economic incentives of the website.

but this is the kind of really interesting dillema.
where economic incentives shouldn't surpass incentives to make good for humanity (but most of the times they do)

Yes I agree, it would be a very good idea.
I'm not sure casinos and gambling sites will implement that themselves but countries could include that in their laws.

[Lucasgabd]

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Yes I agree, it would be a very good idea.
I'm not sure casinos and gambling sites will implement that themselves but countries could include that in their laws.

the thing is that many internet websites are "above the laws" of the countries (but this is not listed on the laws itself, of course).
Snowden says that laws takes 2 to 3 generation to keep up with technological development.

the big issue is that techonology develops faster than human ethics.
and habit forming products have asymmetrical incentives (better for owners than for users, a % of users will always have a propension to addiction).

[Hypnosis00]

My advice is to try to block all types of online gambling sites and completely shut down all access to all forms of casinos or other gambling, there is a chance that serious handling can end your habit and divert it to positive activities that can forget gambling and in addition seek professional help.
and the characteristics of gambling addiction, in my opinion, cannot stop playing and try to cover losses by playing again and continuing to play, emotions become unstable and gambling is the top priority and trying to find capital to gamble in any way and so on.

That it sounds harsh dude!
Gamblers will find their way to access them again and I can't say that it was the best thing to do just save us from being addicted. A gambler will remain a gambler, that is what I thought. They can't stop themselves from gambling habit because that is how they live happily, could help to please themselves or a stress reliever. I think such instances and I heard that reasoning also in other people, maybe they are right and nothing has to stop them either.

[michellee]

My advice is to try to block all types of online gambling sites and completely shut down all access to all forms of casinos or other gambling, there is a chance that serious handling can end your habit and divert it to positive activities that can forget gambling and in addition seek professional help.
and the characteristics of gambling addiction, in my opinion, cannot stop playing and try to cover losses by playing again and continuing to play, emotions become unstable and gambling is the top priority and trying to find capital to gamble in any way and so on.

It is difficult to block all types of online gambling sites because a gambler will search for another way to still playing gambling. I am sure they will get one or more ways to continue gambling, even it seems they don't have the way to gamble. The gambler needed help from other people who will be beside them every day, and that people can ask the gambler to build a new habit.

Once the new habit can run, sooner or later, the gambler will have a chance not to think about playing gambling. Even better if those people can go to the professional to ask for help to solve the addicting.

That is why that gambler needs a helping from other people always to watch him and always remind that gambler about the addicting danger. Maybe the gambler will feel annoyed with that person, but that for him.

[batang_bitcoin]

My advice is to try to block all types of online gambling sites and completely shut down all access to all forms of casinos or other gambling, there is a chance that serious handling can end your habit and divert it to positive activities that can forget gambling and in addition seek professional help.

What if the addicted gambler is the one that also tries to block those casino websites? He knows to block and he knows how to unblock it. That doesn't make sense if he wants to gamble again. It's all a matter of controlling himself if he really wants to abstain from casinos and avoid further losses.

and the characteristics of gambling addiction, in my opinion, cannot stop playing and try to cover losses by playing again and continuing to play, emotions become unstable and gambling is the top priority and trying to find capital to gamble in any way and so on.

You can't control yourself anymore and it's becoming harmful to your living because you spend money that much be spent on other things which you shouldn't be.

[Lanatsa]

My advice is to try to block all types of online gambling sites and completely shut down all access to all forms of casinos or other gambling, there is a chance that serious handling can end your habit and divert it to positive activities that can forget gambling and in addition seek professional help.
and the characteristics of gambling addiction, in my opinion, cannot stop playing and try to cover losses by playing again and continuing to play, emotions become unstable and gambling is the top priority and trying to find capital to gamble in any way and so on.

That it sounds harsh dude!
Gamblers will find their way to access them again and I can't say that it was the best thing to do just save us from being addicted. A gambler will remain a gambler, that is what I thought. They can't stop themselves from gambling habit because that is how they live happily, could help to please themselves or a stress reliever. I think such instances and I heard that reasoning also in other people, maybe they are right and nothing has to stop them either.

Completely blocking all of those sites? Its futile because once you had smartphone and internet connection then you'll surely have an access anytime.

The thing here is to divert out yourself into gambling if you've seen that it will trigger out your addiction.Its just a matter of good self control and discipline for you to
be successful on avoiding addiction.

Its easy to suggest but actually its hard to be done when you are on the actual situation that's why this situation will vary to each person.

[Twinkledoe]

My advice is to try to block all types of online gambling sites and completely shut down all access to all forms of casinos or other gambling, there is a chance that serious handling can end your habit and divert it to positive activities that can forget gambling and in addition seek professional help.
and the characteristics of gambling addiction, in my opinion, cannot stop playing and try to cover losses by playing again and continuing to play, emotions become unstable and gambling is the top priority and trying to find capital to gamble in any way and so on.

That it sounds harsh dude!
Gamblers will find their way to access them again and I can't say that it was the best thing to do just save us from being addicted. A gambler will remain a gambler, that is what I thought. They can't stop themselves from gambling habit because that is how they live happily, could help to please themselves or a stress reliever. I think such instances and I heard that reasoning also in other people, maybe they are right and nothing has to stop them either.

Completely blocking all of those sites? Its futile because once you had smartphone and internet connection then you'll surely have an access anytime.

The thing here is to divert out yourself into gambling if you've seen that it will trigger out your addiction.Its just a matter of good self control and discipline for you to
be successful on avoiding addiction.

Its easy to suggest but actually its hard to be done when you are on the actual situation that's why this situation will vary to each person.

Just like quitting in smoking. Hard to quit from your old habit. So yes, find a certain activity or hobby or sports that you really like and divert your attention to that particular activity. It is really hard for the first days, but slowly if you also form a habit to the new one, it may take you away from the old habit. Take one day at a time. It surely needs willpower from your side.

[Porfirii]

BTW, what happened with Basey?

Many of us empathised with him but we still don't know how the story is going on. His is a good story with a moral for many gamblers, but I would prefer things to go well for him after all.

Anyway, it seems that he's got a real good friend in the OP, but that's a burden you shouldn't take on on your own, and a good wife's company would be the best cure for him IMO.

[Danslip]

My advice is to try to block all types of online gambling sites and completely shut down all access to all forms of casinos or other gambling, there is a chance that serious handling can end your habit and divert it to positive activities that can forget gambling and in addition seek professional help.
and the characteristics of gambling addiction, in my opinion, cannot stop playing and try to cover losses by playing again and continuing to play, emotions become unstable and gambling is the top priority and trying to find capital to gamble in any way and so on.

That it sounds harsh dude!
Gamblers will find their way to access them again and I can't say that it was the best thing to do just save us from being addicted. A gambler will remain a gambler, that is what I thought. They can't stop themselves from gambling habit because that is how they live happily, could help to please themselves or a stress reliever. I think such instances and I heard that reasoning also in other people, maybe they are right and nothing has to stop them either.

Completely blocking all of those sites? Its futile because once you had smartphone and internet connection then you'll surely have an access anytime.

The thing here is to divert out yourself into gambling if you've seen that it will trigger out your addiction.Its just a matter of good self control and discipline for you to
be successful on avoiding addiction.

Its easy to suggest but actually its hard to be done when you are on the actual situation that's why this situation will vary to each person.

Just like quitting in smoking. Hard to quit from your old habit. So yes, find a certain activity or hobby or sports that you really like and divert your attention to that particular activity. It is really hard for the first days, but slowly if you also form a habit to the new one, it may take you away from the old habit. Take one day at a time. It surely needs willpower from your side.

I agree, finding another habit can change the old habit. If the gambler has no time for gambling, then the psychological process has already begun in the background. Only a few websites offer the limit account function which is used for limiting the betting activity and the gambler can beat this destructive habit with few clicks. Blocking the gambling websites is not a feasible solution because it can cause additional problems too.

[kawetsriyanto]

It's all a matter of controlling himself if he really wants to abstain from casinos and avoid further losses.

Yeah, if you want to solve addiction, then you need to improve your self-control. Or if you fail, then you will have a problem with your finances. I definitely agree that it is about how to control yourself. Even you are not an addict, self-control is also needed. It is a fundamental thing to master if you still want to gamble for a long time. You can't enjoy the game once you have a problem with self-control, instead it leads to potentially harmful things.

[maydna]

I agree, finding another habit can change the old habit. If the gambler has no time for gambling, then the psychological process has already begun in the background. Only a few websites offer the limit account function which is used for limiting the betting activity and the gambler can beat this destructive habit with few clicks. Blocking the gambling websites is not a feasible solution because it can cause additional problems too.

The hardest part is finding or creating a new habit, and I think many people have that experience, whether it's related to gambling or not. The real limitations will come from the gambler because they need to be responsible for themselves and their money. Perhaps, the gambling websites can offer the limit account function, but not many gamblers like that feature because that can't make them spend the money they want.

The limiting feature has a good reason for the gambler, but the addictive in gambling still there at the gamblers. The problem will be at the gambler itself, and without having a will to solve the addicting, that gambler will not have a chance to reduce the addicting.

[plr]

So am urging everyone out there playing to play, but try not to make it a lifestyle, try to always play with only money youve decided to loose, play for the fun and don't expect anything back... Play and don't get addicted.

It's hard to make this a lifestyle if you are not a very rich person and you are just an average income earner you will end up losing everything you've got and you will become miserable, you will end up at the hands of the psychiatrist only those with big money can afford to make this their lifestyle but even them are not safe from the misery, once they started losing a lot.

[boyptc]

It's hard to make this a lifestyle if you are not a very rich person and you are just an average income earner you will end up losing everything you've got and you will become miserable, you will end up at the hands of the psychiatrist only those with big money can afford to make this their lifestyle but even them are not safe from the misery, once they started losing a lot.

If a gambler goes to a psychiatrist he still has money left.

But with what experiences that I have heard. Others can't even get a consultation because they don't have anything left.

[Janation]

Just like quitting in smoking. Hard to quit from your old habit. So yes, find a certain activity or hobby or sports that you really like and divert your attention to that particular activity. It is really hard for the first days, but slowly if you also form a habit to the new one, it may take you away from the old habit. Take one day at a time. It surely needs willpower from your side.

That is so true.

It is not that easy to divert doing things especially if you are used to doing that. Things like it have been a part of your life for some time now. It won't stop that quickly that is why you need to take these small steps. Willpower is the first one since you should also admit to yourself that you are addicted since if you will be denying that, you will find no reason to avoid gambling.

[iTradeChips]

Just like quitting in smoking. Hard to quit from your old habit. So yes, find a certain activity or hobby or sports that you really like and divert your attention to that particular activity. It is really hard for the first days, but slowly if you also form a habit to the new one, it may take you away from the old habit. Take one day at a time. It surely needs willpower from your side.

That is so true.

It is not that easy to divert doing things especially if you are used to doing that. Things like it have been a part of your life for some time now. It won't stop that quickly that is why you need to take these small steps. Willpower is the first one since you should also admit to yourself that you are addicted since if you will be denying that, you will find no reason to avoid gambling.

Gambling is one very hard vice that one needs to control, otherwise it will control you. I have seen many stories of failed ambitions to be rich, broken families, riches to rags stories, and many others that are very unfortunate and very sad to think about. If you are unable to control this vice and be able to gamble strategically, then maybe it is time to quit gambling altogether. Find other sources of entertainment, get a very busy hobby, learn a new skill, and also share experiences to other gamblers that might need assistance in quitting.