signs of gambling addiction

[michellee]

There are also many gambling addicts who manage to get out of their addiction when they intend to break it...

Surely many of us have played gambling to forget the time and others because of great curiosity, it's an example of a mild addiction but when we decide we have to stop then we definitely do it. but for heavy addicts it would be better if they go to a psychiatrist or rehabilitation center to treat their gambling addiction.

They must have a strong effort to get out of their addiction because it will not be easy for them, especially if they have a heavy gambling addiction. Yes, I have experience playing games to forget the time and others but fortunately, that is not a gambling game. After all, I think that is still a sign of becoming an addiction so no matter what, we must prevent it before the addiction makes us forget everything.

That's the problem, most of the gamblers who are addicted to much in gambling doesn't have a strong will of dedication on quitting, that's why they are stuck forever in the gambling realm. Even with a great push of their families and friends, since they are not willing to quit, no one could help them except themselves.

Therefore the conclusion of mine according to this problem over and over again is that they must first have self-realization, to accept what must change on themselves in order to grow, to solve a problem, you need to admit that there's one.

If they do not think about themselves, there will be no chance for them to get out from gambling, even their addiction. Maybe they will not see if people around them are trying to help them and solve the addiction problem. We can not do anything for that person, especially if he does not want to open himself to receive help. Only people who know that their addiction makes them worst and want to change will get the help. Maybe showing the other addiction can make them see that what they did in gambling is bad for them to stop gambling forever.

[tyz]

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But if it only happened once I don't think it would be a problem, because some people will also stop immediately when they find themselves losing from gambling by spending all the funds they have. But if they come back the next day with the same misfortune and think of taking back what they have lost then of course, that is a sign of addiction which will definitely be hard to notice in the future.

If people are very strict with their own rules it is possible to happen once and of course it would not be a problem at all. The question is whether in general most people are able to do that? I guess no, to be honest I'm not really strict with my own rules, sometimes I also couldn't fully control my emotions while gambling and repeat that mistake again in the end

You need to that most people are not that strong of character, so they often throw their set rules overboard when the body generates enough dopamine from gambling that they want more and more of it. That's actually the basis of an addiction, when you're addicted to the kick that's produced by hormones. Self-made rules bring this only with very few what, actually an external instance (e.g., the casino itself) should be obligated to it if X $ were lost that then the entrance for some time is closed.

[bitzizzix]

There are also many gambling addicts who manage to get out of their addiction when they intend to break it...

Surely many of us have played gambling to forget the time and others because of great curiosity, it's an example of a mild addiction but when we decide we have to stop then we definitely do it. but for heavy addicts it would be better if they go to a psychiatrist or rehabilitation center to treat their gambling addiction.

They must have a strong effort to get out of their addiction because it will not be easy for them, especially if they have a heavy gambling addiction. Yes, I have experience playing games to forget the time and others but fortunately, that is not a gambling game. After all, I think that is still a sign of becoming an addiction so no matter what, we must prevent it before the addiction makes us forget everything.

That's the problem, most of the gamblers who are addicted to much in gambling doesn't have a strong will of dedication on quitting, that's why they are stuck forever in the gambling realm. Even with a great push of their families and friends, since they are not willing to quit, no one could help them except themselves.

Therefore the conclusion of mine according to this problem over and over again is that they must first have self-realization, to accept what must change on themselves in order to grow, to solve a problem, you need to admit that there's one.

If they do not think about themselves, there will be no chance for them to get out from gambling, even their addiction. Maybe they will not see if people around them are trying to help them and solve the addiction problem. We can not do anything for that person, especially if he does not want to open himself to receive help. Only people who know that their addiction makes them worst and want to change will get the help. Maybe showing the other addiction can make them see that what they did in gambling is bad for them to stop gambling forever.

The most important thing is to realize that you have started an addiction if you are not aware of it then it will be increasingly difficult to avoid it.
if we discuss gambling addiction the answer will be the same as before, the best step is to try and keep trying to get rid of gambling addiction from yourself maybe by avoiding or removing all sites and replacing them with useful things, and my experience to avoid gambling by looking for work real and very busy all day with work because at that time I gambled when I was unemployed and had no other activities, and after work I forgot to gamble because after work I took a break and got up to work again.

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Addictions is not easy to battle but with love and determinations, the power of self-will always win it all.

Actually gambling is not so bad. which makes it bad if you can't control yourself and already make a habit of not being able to control yourself. no matter people consulation with other people all return to their own choices. I'm so agree with yout with love and determination ! From the experience of my friends they can solve the problem by continuing their main goal in life. like getting married. work or do business , resumes a pending hobby. and many other things.

[hahay]

Addictions is not easy to battle but with love and determinations, the power of self-will always win it all.

Actually gambling is not so bad. which makes it bad if you can't control yourself and already make a habit of not being able to control yourself. no matter people consulation with other people all return to their own choices. I'm so agree with yout with love and determination ! From the experience of my friends they can solve the problem by continuing their main goal in life. like getting married. work or do business , resumes a pending hobby. and many other things.

I am happy if there are addicts who can overcome it with love and determination, because out there those who become addicts need rehabilitation to overcome their addiction. There may be different levels of addiction that they experience, so not all addicts can handle it on their own. This problem will certainly not be easy to realize by themselves because if they can realize it of course they take different actions at the beginning, when they are comfortable doing so they will continue to gamble until they are not aware that it is a sign of addiction.

[Kelvinid]

Addictions is not easy to battle but with love and determinations, the power of self-will always win it all.

Actually gambling is not so bad. which makes it bad if you can't control yourself and already make a habit of not being able to control yourself. no matter people consulation with other people all return to their own choices. I'm so agree with yout with love and determination ! From the experience of my friends they can solve the problem by continuing their main goal in life. like getting married. work or do business , resumes a pending hobby. and many other things.

With different levels of addiction means, these gamblers also acted differently. Like if you have a lot of money and have been addicted to gambling maybe it was not a thing to worried because we know that you can support your needs. While if poor people get into this, I don't know how they compromise themselves and the future of their families.

That is why, if you just have limited resources, it wasn't good to look at that you are in this place. Coz this might not be the priority, but instead to support our family. But this was just a dream because no matter how hard we tried to warn people of becoming addicted to gambling, the more they come and try.

[WNTRjon]

Whenever you are not willing to comfortably discuss with your friends and family how much you spend on gambling or how much you think about gambling, you should consider it a sign of gambling addiction. If you finish a session feel bad about your lack of control at any point during that session, you should consider that another very strongsign.

[KTChampions]

Whenever you are not willing to comfortably discuss with your friends and family how much you spend on gambling or how much you think about gambling, you should consider it a sign of gambling addiction. If you finish a session feel bad about your lack of control at any point during that session, you should consider that another very strongsign.

This is an interesting thought, but it is unlikely to be 100% correct. Most people are reluctant to disclose their financial capabilities and discussing their spending (which may be negligible for them, but huge for the interlocutors) will be uncomfortable for reasons of privacy. And in general, this topic sounds strange - how often do you tell loved ones or just acquaintances about your spending on entertainment?

[Zilon]

Whenever you are not willing to comfortably discuss with your friends and family how much you spend on gambling or how much you think about gambling, you should consider it a sign of gambling addiction. If you finish a session feel bad about your lack of control at any point during that session, you should consider that another very strong sign.

I would strongly agree with you I would also add that most cases when your loved ones are aware you gamble and have confidence that you certainly have a budget for that and sticks to it then all of a sudden you find it difficult discussing your gambling activities with them any more and you no longer account for the funds generally you just move based on greed trying to get back the amount you have lost then it's a clear indication of addiction and needs close attention

[freedomgo]

Whenever you are not willing to comfortably discuss with your friends and family how much you spend on gambling or how much you think about gambling, you should consider it a sign of gambling addiction. If you finish a session feel bad about your lack of control at any point during that session, you should consider that another very strongsign.

This is an interesting thought, but it is unlikely to be 100% correct. Most people are reluctant to disclose their financial capabilities and discussing their spending (which may be negligible for them, but huge for the interlocutors) will be uncomfortable for reasons of privacy. And in general, this topic sounds strange - how often do you tell loved ones or just acquaintances about your spending on entertainment?

We don't, especially if it's not good to share or to be specific, especially if we are losing in gambling. We love to share stories of our success, that's what usually humans do and it's our nature because we have our ego, therefore, if we have a problem, it's hard for us to solve it since we like to keep it ourselves.

[michellee]

There are also many gambling addicts who manage to get out of their addiction when they intend to break it...

Surely many of us have played gambling to forget the time and others because of great curiosity, it's an example of a mild addiction but when we decide we have to stop then we definitely do it. but for heavy addicts it would be better if they go to a psychiatrist or rehabilitation center to treat their gambling addiction.

They must have a strong effort to get out of their addiction because it will not be easy for them, especially if they have a heavy gambling addiction. Yes, I have experience playing games to forget the time and others but fortunately, that is not a gambling game. After all, I think that is still a sign of becoming an addiction so no matter what, we must prevent it before the addiction makes us forget everything.

That's the problem, most of the gamblers who are addicted to much in gambling doesn't have a strong will of dedication on quitting, that's why they are stuck forever in the gambling realm. Even with a great push of their families and friends, since they are not willing to quit, no one could help them except themselves.

Therefore the conclusion of mine according to this problem over and over again is that they must first have self-realization, to accept what must change on themselves in order to grow, to solve a problem, you need to admit that there's one.

If they do not think about themselves, there will be no chance for them to get out from gambling, even their addiction. Maybe they will not see if people around them are trying to help them and solve the addiction problem. We can not do anything for that person, especially if he does not want to open himself to receive help. Only people who know that their addiction makes them worst and want to change will get the help. Maybe showing the other addiction can make them see that what they did in gambling is bad for them to stop gambling forever.

The most important thing is to realize that you have started an addiction if you are not aware of it then it will be increasingly difficult to avoid it.
if we discuss gambling addiction the answer will be the same as before, the best step is to try and keep trying to get rid of gambling addiction from yourself maybe by avoiding or removing all sites and replacing them with useful things, and my experience to avoid gambling by looking for work real and very busy all day with work because at that time I gambled when I was unemployed and had no other activities, and after work I forgot to gamble because after work I took a break and got up to work again.

What you did was a good thing that I am sure can help others make them busy and not think about gambling anymore. You are lucky to have work real and very busy all day because, at this pandemic, many people already lost their job and make them have a lot of free time at their homes. It could attract and tempt them to browse many websites using their mobile phone and somehow, that can make them visit gambling sites coincidentally. If that happens to them and do not know about the dangers of gambling, it can make them use their time to play gambling many times.

[Silberman]

There are also many gambling addicts who manage to get out of their addiction when they intend to break it...

Surely many of us have played gambling to forget the time and others because of great curiosity, it's an example of a mild addiction but when we decide we have to stop then we definitely do it. but for heavy addicts it would be better if they go to a psychiatrist or rehabilitation center to treat their gambling addiction.

If you can stop at will then I do not think you can be said to be addicted, the ones that are truly addicted cannot stop and while there are some that deny their addiction there are some that cannot stop even when they realize they have a problem, this is very dangerous and it is better for them to receive professional help at that point as their behavior is so detrimental to their finances that it could take them years before they are able to put their lives back in order.

[Ratash]

A very observant person or a friend will be able to know if his friend is having issues with gambling addiction. The constant trips to the casino, the borrowing of money getting worse and worse, gettings loans, selling stuff, and many others. Family and friends won't be able to help someone that addictive. That person in my opinion needs professional help at that point. It will be a painful process to take that addiction out but it should heal the person.

I think your talking about the last stage of gambling addiction where all you do os losing to the point where you find your self borrowing money from people just to get some of what you lost i think as a friend we need to notice the addiction before its too late and as you said in this last stage its really difficult to handle the situation on your own.

[ReiMomo]

There are also many gambling addicts who manage to get out of their addiction when they intend to break it...

Surely many of us have played gambling to forget the time and others because of great curiosity, it's an example of a mild addiction but when we decide we have to stop then we definitely do it. but for heavy addicts it would be better if they go to a psychiatrist or rehabilitation center to treat their gambling addiction.

If you can stop at will then I do not think you can be said to be addicted, the ones that are truly addicted cannot stop and while there are some that deny their addiction there are some that cannot stop even when they realize they have a problem, this is very dangerous and it is better for them to receive professional help at that point as their behavior is so detrimental to their finances that it could take them years before they are able to put their lives back in order.

A professional can just advice / guide you to come out of an addiction, however it depends up on the one to practice / excesice it to come out of it. Its really hard but there is no go. Nothing can be done on a day or night. Start a day by reducing number of attempts. Once attempts are reduced, try not to get into the atmosphere often. Once its managed, then yes do not make an attempt to go where gambling takes place. Divert the concentration on something that really satisfies oneself. These are small and easy steps to come out of an addiction.

[3meek]

There are also many gambling addicts who manage to get out of their addiction when they intend to break it...

Surely many of us have played gambling to forget the time and others because of great curiosity, it's an example of a mild addiction but when we decide we have to stop then we definitely do it. but for heavy addicts it would be better if they go to a psychiatrist or rehabilitation center to treat their gambling addiction.

If you can stop at will then I do not think you can be said to be addicted, the ones that are truly addicted cannot stop and while there are some that deny their addiction there are some that cannot stop even when they realize they have a problem, this is very dangerous and it is better for them to receive professional help at that point as their behavior is so detrimental to their finances that it could take them years before they are able to put their lives back in order.

A professional can just advice / guide you to come out of an addiction, however it depends up on the one to practice / excesice it to come out of it. Its really hard but there is no go. Nothing can be done on a day or night. Start a day by reducing number of attempts. Once attempts are reduced, try not to get into the atmosphere often. Once its managed, then yes do not make an attempt to go where gambling takes place. Divert the concentration on something that really satisfies oneself. These are small and easy steps to come out of an addiction.

You're talking about a complete life change, a rejection of mundane things like online casinos or sports betting, a rejection of socialising with fellow gamblers... It's very difficult to give up bad habits... I guess it can be compared to drug or alcohol addiction! Not everyone can do it... Specialist help is needed here! But the most important thing in such stories is the desire to get rid of the addiction! If there is no desire, no one can help!

[carlisle1]

A professional can just advice / guide you to come out of an addiction, however it depends up on the one to practice / excesice it to come out of it. Its really hard but there is no go. Nothing can be done on a day or night. Start a day by reducing number of attempts. Once attempts are reduced, try not to get into the atmosphere often. Once its managed, then yes do not make an attempt to go where gambling takes place. Divert the concentration on something that really satisfies oneself. These are small and easy steps to come out of an addiction.

Slowly but very effective, minimizing until you practice the right attitude when dealing with your gambling activities.

once you managed to endure all those desires and lust to keep playing and betting, the next thing that will take place is you'll be able to control everything while you are doing this activity, hard but possible if you do have that will to changed up and make something good to favor you.

make sure to keep reducing your time it allows you think for other things that may divert your attentions and from there you'll
going to see the better outcome either completely remove it from your system or you learned how to manage and control your spend time and money.

[Luzin]

make sure to keep reducing your time it allows you think for other things that may divert your attentions and from there you'll
going to see the better outcome either completely remove it from your system or you learned how to manage and control your spend time and money.

Yep, other activities will reduce your thoughts about addiction. Social interaction will be effective for eliminating addiction problems. Do not let you feel you have free time to think about your addiction. Make yourself very busy and your free time just to rest. Repeat the activity always, it will be very effective. If necessary maybe a counseling can help you to more quickly overcome addiction.

[Pamadar]

Yep, other activities will reduce your thoughts about addiction. Social interaction will be effective for eliminating addiction problems. Do not let you feel you have free time to think about your addiction. Make yourself very busy and your free time just to rest. Repeat the activity always, it will be very effective. If necessary maybe a counseling can help you to more quickly overcome addiction.

Same  with how you  take  your activities while you are still busy  doing gambling.

It's not easy but  deal with it and  make sure that you are really willing to  make things happen.

find other sources of entertainment and engage yourself into it , better than taking lots of your time focusing with your gambling activities. if you see any sign of this activities inside you always best to pause and stop. Addictions can only be cure by your own will nothing else can be done

[LogitechMouse]

A very observant person or a friend will be able to know if his friend is having issues with gambling addiction. The constant trips to the casino, the borrowing of money getting worse and worse, gettings loans, selling stuff, and many others. Family and friends won't be able to help someone that addictive. That person in my opinion needs professional help at that point. It will be a painful process to take that addiction out but it should heal the person.

A true friend will help the gambler right from the start and will not let his friend get addicted into gambling especially if he knows what might happen to him if he gambles too much.
Unfortunately, there are some friends who will just let their friend do what they want to do even though they might end up horrible and will just help them when they are in the worst shape.

An addicted gambler needs professional help that's for sure but just seeing his family and other friends who are trying to help him is a big help for the recovery of the gambler already. Removing something that you love to do is really hard and I've experienced it too but if that would be required for a better life then I will do it. Same goes with the addicted gambler. If he realizes his wrongdoings when he is gambling then removing him from getting addicted might be painful from the start but it is easier.

[Silberman]

make sure to keep reducing your time it allows you think for other things that may divert your attentions and from there you'll
going to see the better outcome either completely remove it from your system or you learned how to manage and control your spend time and money.

Yep, other activities will reduce your thoughts about addiction. Social interaction will be effective for eliminating addiction problems. Do not let you feel you have free time to think about your addiction. Make yourself very busy and your free time just to rest. Repeat the activity always, it will be very effective. If necessary maybe a counseling can help you to more quickly overcome addiction.

People need to be very careful when doing this, on the surface it would seem to be the natural thing to do and substitute your gambling activities with something else, but there are people that have a predisposition to become addicted to anything and as such they could become addicted to this other new activity because they have not faced directly the issues that brought them to become addicted on the first place, so people need to still look for professional help in order to avoid this to happen to them.