Tips on how I controlled my Gambling addiction.

[GiftedMAN]

These suggestions are only possible for gamblers who are really determine to overcome their gambling addiction and stop for good.

I think relocating to another area away to temptation is the best thing to do. Much better if the place has no internet access so you can enjoy the place and not thinking about gambling. A place like farm or near the beach can help you unwind. Its like a temporary vacation, and you'll be back to reality (working, socializing with other people) once you get over your addiction.

I don't think one needs to relocate to another area out of his zone to avoid being tempted to gamble. Taking myself as an example, when I decided to put a stop to all my gambling activities, I decided not to visit friends who we usually gamble together, I stopped going to gaming centres in order not to be tempted to gamble but I didn't go on any vacation because I was determined to stop gambling based on the funds I have lost in the past, I believe the best advise that will help any addicted gambler to stop gambling is self determination not vacation or relocation.

[Zlantann]

Your tips are wonderful and it helped you overcome one of the greatest form of addiction that affects the finance of addicts. Just like other forms of addictions it is very difficult to break free from. But you must ensure you continue with your tips to ensure that you are not exposed to those activities that triggers the addiction.

                   
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Relocating from my house to another area where my friends could not find me easily because there was this pressure from them why I
     suddenly started to ingnoring them so I had to relocate.

I assume you are not married and have no children. For the married, relocation is quit expensive and stressful. You need to consider the children's school and your spouse place of work. Although there is no sacrifice that is too big to to be free from gambling addictions, but relocation might be very challenging.

[Jemzx00]

HOW I DID GET TO SOLVING THAT PROBLEM

1•I penalized myself by having myself deassociated from all kind of gambling friends and taking up a new friends who was into Bitcoin and have that time transferred to things related to crypto currency activities and it was actually part of what lead me into my discovery of Bitcoin and today here I am.

4• Relocating from my house to another area where my friends could not find me easily because there was this pressure from them why I suddenly started to ignoring them so I had to relocate.

Based from these reasons, it looks like one of the major issue why you were addicted to gambling is because of peer pressure. So, I guess that is also the reason why you decided to bet even your college tuition or fees. Anyways, it's a good thing that you were able to identify the peer pressure you've felt and was able to avoid and stop it. However, you have made extreme measures to stop your gambling addiction.

As for me, the only common situation we've had is that I've also lost and got broke and have decided to control and minimize my gambling expenditures. Also, having a support (either a friend or someone you know) and a hobby will help your gambling addiction.

[izsara]

                   
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Relocating from my house to another area where my friends could not find me easily because there was this pressure from them why I
     suddenly started to ingnoring them so I had to relocate.

I assume you are not married and have no children. For the married, relocation is quit expensive and stressful. You need to consider the children's school and your spouse place of work. Although there is no sacrifice that is too big to to be free from gambling addictions, but relocation might be very challenging.

Well, this is indeed quite good but as you said, things like this will be very difficult, especially for those who already have families because of the fact that moving houses like this obviously requires a lot of money and there are definitely hassles in taking care of the administration (at least in my country like that).
But indeed for single and not yet have any bond this is good enough to do.

[Pierre 2]

Thanks for explaining all your suggestions OP. I honestly think penalization of yourself anytime you feel need of gambling is very good idea. Also I think finding new habits is always good idea. Bitcoin or crypto in general is cool community to be part of. And you can still make money over it by trading.
On the other hand I think blocking yourself from watching football matches is extreme. Sports is something very healthy for people, and competition is cool. I wouldn't do that so.

[Franctoshi]

If I was trying to stop gambling I would cut my Internet cable

Lolz ... this is a bit hilarious,

Yet you are still here, posting in the gambling section, surrounded by all those online gamblers, gambling banners and all that. You're telling us that you don't read match prediction threads?

Please mate I think you just scanned my thread and didn't read to graps my point, you have to go back and read my thread and replied post once again to get the general point I'm making by looking at the title and context that answered this question.

Yet you are still here, posting in the gambling section

You having to post in this section does that mean you're addicted to gambling?  If no then think of it.

Remember when you're addicted to something you literally over do it (out of control i.e don't have a control over that stuff ).
However, Taking bold steps that helps you to control your addiction into such thing and have it done the proper way doesn't mean total stop from participating in sporting related activities if your problem is solved.

If you do then what's the point of distancing yourself from football?

Therefore I used that strategy to pull myself out out of the situation I found myself then.
 I have passion for sporting activities that's why I'm still engaged in sporting related activities.
Thus I'm not addicted to gambling, So I play safe when I want to Play.

 

[madnessteat]

These suggestions are only possible for gamblers who are really determine to overcome their gambling addiction and stop for good.

I think relocating to another area away to temptation is the best thing to do. Much better if the place has no internet access so you can enjoy the place and not thinking about gambling. A place like farm or near the beach can help you unwind. Its like a temporary vacation, and you'll be back to reality (working, socializing with other people) once you get over your addiction.

I don't think one needs to relocate to another area out of his zone to avoid being tempted to gamble. Taking myself as an example, when I decided to put a stop to all my gambling activities, I decided not to visit friends who we usually gamble together, I stopped going to gaming centres in order not to be tempted to gamble but I didn't go on any vacation because I was determined to stop gambling based on the funds I have lost in the past, I believe the best advise that will help any addicted gambler to stop gambling is self determination not vacation or relocation.

Sometimes even moving to another area cannot help a gambler overcome his addiction because he still has access to the Internet on his mobile and he can succumb to temptation at any time. So if you decide to completely renounce gambling is better to go to the deaf places where there is no access to the Internet. Such a move will be a good constraint even for a person with weak willpower. I think that two or three months in such an environment will help to cope with the problem.

[BuNga_cute]

These suggestions are only possible for gamblers who are really determine to overcome their gambling addiction and stop for good.

I think relocating to another area away to temptation is the best thing to do. Much better if the place has no internet access so you can enjoy the place and not thinking about gambling. A place like farm or near the beach can help you unwind. Its like a temporary vacation, and you'll be back to reality (working, socializing with other people) once you get over your addiction.

I don't think one needs to relocate to another area out of his zone to avoid being tempted to gamble. Taking myself as an example, when I decided to put a stop to all my gambling activities, I decided not to visit friends who we usually gamble together, I stopped going to gaming centres in order not to be tempted to gamble but I didn't go on any vacation because I was determined to stop gambling based on the funds I have lost in the past, I believe the best advise that will help any addicted gambler to stop gambling is self determination not vacation or relocation.

Sometimes even moving to another area cannot help a gambler overcome his addiction because he still has access to the Internet on his mobile and he can succumb to temptation at any time. So if you decide to completely renounce gambling is better to go to the deaf places where there is no access to the Internet. Such a move will be a good constraint even for a person with weak willpower. I think that two or three months in such an environment will help to cope with the problem.

The environment in which we live is indeed very influential in overcoming gambling addiction. If we are in an environment where a lot of
people play gambling it is quite difficult to stop gambling. Even though our intentions are strong to stop gambling, but it's often tempting
to gamble again if we're still in an environment where we can easily get access to gambling. If indeed our addiction is severe and really
messes up our lives, we really need to consider temporarily moving to an area where there is no internet access at all. In these areas apart
from preventing us from being tempted to gamble again, in a new environment can make our minds refreshed and can make us think clearly.

But fortunately, when I became addicted to gambling, I didn't have to move to an area without internet access, just with a strong intention
in me, I can control my urge to gamble. It wasn't easy at first, but in the end, with strong intentions, I was able to succeed in making myself
no longer addicted to gambling. But not all gamblers can be like me, so it's a good idea to consider moving to an area where it's far from
the casino and there's no internet access.

[BITCOIN4X]

I was a victim even to the extent I used most of my University school fees to gamble back days until when I realized myself and put a permanent stop to my addiction and now Play moderately.

Have you been a compulsive gambler so far? From your story, it sounds like you are one of the problem gamblers.
I don't know why you seem to have such a big problem with gambling. Addiction is a natural thing if you are actually a gambler, but you forget the main point that you should never bet for money.

But some of the tips you have provided are actually good enough to help you overcome your gambling addiction, but maybe you shouldn't leave all your friends and something you love like football. Control your emotions and turn your attention to something else if you really don't want to gamble anymore. That is much more advisable than trying to stay away from your friends.

[CryptoYar]

I was a victim even to the extent I used most of my University school fees to gamble back days until when I realized myself and put a permanent stop to my addiction and now Play moderately.

Gambling too much, can be harmful and by the time you realize that, it is too late and it is difficult to quit. So if you play it to an extent from the beginning and take it as a fun or entertainment so that you can quit whenever you want.

I personally feel that gambling isn't bad but playing too much and getting addicted to it is bad.

[Ulven]

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Congratulations on quitting smoking and thinking about not being a gambler anymore. I am really surprised how you managed to get rid of the addiction through the steps you indicated, but I don't think they will be effective for other gamblers. Getting rid of addiction is not easy even though you feel that you succeeded in escaping. You should take professional advice in order to enhance your desire.

[gabbie2010]

Did your why become solid as time goes by? I think saying that parts that you have "penalized yourself", "stopped visiting sites", "no watching of entertainment" and "relocating" is just some of the ways that you can really get rid of something like addiction. It's still going to be hard and you need to find a solid "why".

It solved my major problem as at that time which was that "addition"  ,I brought up this article because it helped me in the past come back to normal betting guy and I do think it might equally help someone who finds theirselves in this kind of situation and may be looking for a way out, Therefore after I saw improvement in me, my social life activities was back and my life is moving and betting smoothly without such addiction.

It's like you are well disciplined for you to strictly followed those rules in quiting gambling, it's not easy for an addicted gambler to easily change their habits, it's takes a lot of self discipline and determinations to do way with those gambling habits, I believe other addicted gamblers who wanted to quit gambling will learn from you because addiction had wrecked and bankrupted a lot of gamblers, I commend you for your efforts in finding a solution to your gambling addiction, if this work for you it will also work for other addicted gamblers.

[Coin_trader]

I personally feel that gambling isn't bad but playing too much and getting addicted to it is bad.

The view about gambling whether it’s bad or not depends on the person financial and mental situation because gambling might not bad for you because you have money and mentally ok but for some people that having some depression and other mental disorder then gambling will be bad. Gambling is design to let people lose money that’s why there’s always a house edge on every game. There’s a high chance for a person with mental disorder or financially unstable to become addicted because they are getting temporary satisfaction on it once they win some of there bets.

[btc78]

first I wanna congratulate you from achieving that goal , it is not easy to handle that situation because I once there and yeah its a struggle that hardly to beat but once you succeeded then there is the price of a lifetime.

just make sure that you will never fall to addiction again mate because you have done a great job here.

How I wish it is that easy mate  for many of those who are still addicted.

[carlisle1]

I personally feel that gambling isn't bad but playing too much and getting addicted to it is bad.

The view about gambling whether it’s bad or not depends on the person financial and mental situation because gambling might not bad for you because you have money and mentally ok but for some people that having some depression and other mental disorder then gambling will be bad. Gambling is design to let people lose money that’s why there’s always a house edge on every game. There’s a high chance for a person with mental disorder or financially unstable to become addicted because they are getting temporary satisfaction on it once they win some of there bets.

That temporary satisfaction mostly leads gamblers to addiction. You said it right. Disorders and financially unstable will be the result of

uncontrolled gambling engagements, think of something that can help you to avoid making such mistakes and be

Responsible for facing the consequences of whatever side effects of your participations. Playing to enjoy but in a good

way could give you enough space to think and not to get addicted.

[ipanks]

You have already done good in your life to overcome the problem of gambling addiction. Gambling addiction is the toughest problem for a gambler but unfortunately, they don't know how to solve it. You are lucky to have friends who care about you and can advise you to make a bold decision finally.

It takes courage to admit we have a gambling addiction problem and tell our friends and family. We should respect people who are addicted to gambling and should be helped to get out of their problems.

[Peanutswar]

A self-awareness and gambling plan is the best solution for this, if you have a plan before taking some to play a game it is good if you have a designated amount to play with per day and like in trading set a stop loss and take profit because too much is really bad. Once it is hit already that's a call for a day to make sure you won't extend too much money to play and if you feel that it is not already worth it too play and you feel tired just try when you think are good enough to prevent getting greedy.

[danherbias07]

The decisions seem hardcore in my opinion but if it will work with others then who am I to judge.

Stopped watching the game that you love? In this case, football. In my case, basketball.
I doubt I can do that. Basketball was my childhood sport and I cannot just let it go because I want to stop my gambling addiction if ever I did.
Think of it as just for entertainment and forget about betting. If it's the sport you really love then the gambling problem should not be a wall to entertain yourself.

[coin-investor]

Based on your post you have good control and gambling is not yet really getting a hold on you, compulsive gamblers can't do that, you cannot reason with compulsive gamblers, it's important that have control of yourself in the early stage of addiction if you are drawn on gambling, any reasoning will not work and any control will be futile, all of us are in a struggle to not fall into becoming a compulsive gambler, it's a quicksand that every move you'll be drowning.

[qwertyup23]

Identifying that you have a problem in the first place is a great initial step. I think you should discuss in more detail how you have become now and not just saying that you stopped and that’s it. Addiction is very hard to stop and that’s a challenge for everyone. It’s not an easy task to do so maybe you can share a more specific detail to what are the things that you have experienced that made it hard. Maybe then people can realize WHY it’s important to stop.

That is actually true- knowing that you are suffering from an addiction is one thing; but the actual execution of a plan in order to address such issue is another.

When a person is involved in something that is addicting in nature, they tend to rationalize their behaviour saying that what they are doing is entirely normal. But once they admit to themselves that they are indeed suffering, they have two (2) options: either they continue; or they address it. If you choose the latter, then the chances of one recovering from such addiction is greater.

There are tons of reviews, guides, tips, and even videos on how to overcome addiction but recognizing that you are suffering from it is the very first big leap of faith that someone has to do that will open so many new doors to recovery.