Are you a gambling addict?

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Maybe your wife has had enough. Most wives stick to their husbands until they don't like them anymore and there are reasons for it. If gambling already affects your life, you may not have given enough money to your wife to run the household. Not enough attention to her or to the kids too.
And I hate to say this. Just think of it like I'm your paranoid self. Does she have someone else?

Anyway, the truth is not all of us want to get out of gambling. One could be in denial but addiction is real.

[Zackgeno96]

Gambling addictions come in all shapes and sizes. But if you really gamble so much that you get into financial problems, then you can speak of a serious addiction. You also have people who are addicted to gambling but who play with small amounts, so you could actually see it more as a pastime in a different way. Gambling addictions are serious, your whole life can suffer from it and you can also lose your environment (friends, family, work) because of it. There are also cases where people had to sell their house to solve the financial problems.

[pawanjain]

I do gamble, but I gamble just for fun, I gamble whenever I want and I gamble just with little amount, I don't gamble with the amount I can't afford to lose and I don't take gambling as my source of income.
Whenever you start thinking you can make money from gambling, then you are already getting everything wrong because if you continue like that, you will definitely be addicted to gambling, whenever you lose money in gambling, you will continue gambling because you believe you will still win, which you might keep on losing till you finish all the money you are having with you, some people take loan, sell their properties just because they want to gamble which is very wrong, gambling should just be for fun and we shouldn't take it as our source of income.

You are doing the right thing by gambling only with the amount you can afford to lose. I follow the same approach and I can say that I am not addicted to gambling.
I gamble in moderate frequency mostly because I don't get the time to gamble a lot. My day job and side hustle consumes all my time in the weekdays.
The only time I have left for gambling is during the weekends and many times I get busy in other things so I don't gamble some weekends.
Whenever I gamble I make sure the amount I gamble with is affordable to lose so that I don't stress out on losing and have fun while gambling.

[MainIbem]

If you would permit me, I would say it all depends on individuals based on personal interest might likely results to addiction for instance, me I don't give full attention to casino or even gambling.
Gambling starts whenever you start having interest in sports and gaming whereby constantly visiting or playing games leads to indicating interest to gamble. Anyone who can avoid gaming or stop watching sports can actually not indicate interest to gamble or being an addicted gambler.

[gunhell16]

Everyone likes to go to a casino here and then. But unfortunately, there are those who cannot visit a casino simply for pure leisure. Gambling can turn from a hobby or a leisure activity into a serious addiction problem. Many compare the rush of gambling to the euphory of cocaine, as it can also become an addition.

Online gambling brought casinos closer than ever before, and the problem of addiction in the world of gambling is a serious social illness. There are a few signs to look for when starting to gamble online to avoid problems of addiction. So, do you know if you have a problem with gambling? Here's an interesting article about this subject.

If gambling used to require the physical presence of the gamblers, who had to commute or bring a car if you have one, now that is no longer the case. It has become even closer to gamblers especially to the addicts here online and is even downloaded on our mobile phones which often in this day and age is that other online casinos even pay influencers just to promote it.

And as for crypto gambling, you just need to have internet and we can do gambling on this matter. Although I'm not at the point of addiction yet I only play occasionally, to be honest.

[Yatsan]

To self diagnose was never advised by the professional because there is a tendency for your restricting behavior to manifest and become official. One of the symptoms when it comes on addiction not only in gambling is having a hard time to be away from the target behavior or activity. In this case, you should be first aware of what may happen if things won't be handled properly. This won't boldly say that you are already a gambling addict. You may still cope with staying away from addictive activity. It is no longer the platform; either land based or online. What matters the most is what drives a gambler to its fullest financial capacity because this should be the start or reprimanding an unwantet habit.

[Docnaster]

Maybe your wife has had enough. Most wives stick to their husbands until they don't like them anymore and there are reasons for it. If gambling already affects your life, you may not have given enough money to your wife to run the household. Not enough attention to her or to the kids too.
And I hate to say this. Just think of it like I'm your paranoid self. Does she have someone else?

Anyway, the truth is not all of us want to get out of gambling. One could be in denial but addiction is real.

Gambling is more rampant with single people. Any married person should be regulated by the wife and the family. Any responsible man should listen and catter for the family. If you are to gamble will it be good idea to let your wife know and also help you to stick to a certain budget. That is when you have an understanding wife. The problem will lie if it is a gambling family which I have seen the topic somewhere.

[swogerino]

Everyone likes to go to a casino here and then. But unfortunately, there are those who cannot visit a casino simply for pure leisure. Gambling can turn from a hobby or a leisure activity into a serious addiction problem. Many compare the rush of gambling to the euphory of cocaine, as it can also become an addition.

Online gambling brought casinos closer than ever before, and the problem of addiction in the world of gambling is a serious social illness. There are a few signs to look for when starting to gamble online to avoid problems of addiction. So, do you know if you have a problem with gambling? Here's an interesting article about this subject.

I was once but after a serious loss in one of my sessions I was so mad that I didn't know what to do and just laid down and stayed like that for several hours maybe even 1 or 2 days just thinking what I have done and since then I just play a predetermined bankroll every week,if I win good for me and I keep playing and if I lose this bankroll I called it a day and quit.

Gambling addiction unfortunately for many people is devastating and they do not have that much of a will and self control to take themselves out of this so for these persons they need to seek professional help after talking to their family and friends first.

[gabbie2010]

People will deny that they are addicted to gambling until they are cured, they are aware of their addiction, and yet they cannot take the right action to cure themselves because they have an urge that they cannot stop, I will deny I'm addicted to gambling because people will see that I'm sick and need help from professional something that my ego cannot accept.

It is rare for gambling addicts to talk about their addiction or complain about it as a problem. Addict takes their addiction as a lifestyle that seems to be okay with them. When addicts notice of their addiction is when it is causing serious problems that can harm they have no choice than to stop gambling.

Now that gambling can be made online and anonymously makes it even worse to detect an addicted gambler because they won't say anything regarding to it or publicized it, how do you do counsel a gamblers who didn't reveal their problems?  but for the addicted gamblers those that uses physical outlets, shops, casinos etc these categories of gamblers problems can be put under check once their gambling activities is detected, I also gamble precisely soccer bettings but I don't take it serious just for fun based on my knowledge and ability to analyze soccer matches, I never get addicted to it so as to avoid problems such as anxiety and emotions mentioned in the article.

[noormcs5]

Maybe your wife has had enough. Most wives stick to their husbands until they don't like them anymore and there are reasons for it. If gambling already affects your life, you may not have given enough money to your wife to run the household. Not enough attention to her or to the kids too.
And I hate to say this. Just think of it like I'm your paranoid self. Does she have someone else?

Anyway, the truth is not all of us want to get out of gambling. One could be in denial but addiction is real.

As we already know that excess of everything is bad, and the same applies to gambling. If you are gambling too much, you are not doing any good to yourself and to your near and dear ones.  Gambling addicts spend all their money in gambling and do not care about their families and children.
Due to this, it is almost impossible for the wife of an addicted gambler to spend her life with such a loser. It's not about that addicted gamblers will waste all their money on gambling, they will also spend all their time in gambling and would not care for their wife.

[minime0105]

Been a gamble addicted can be controlled if you really understand the concept of gambling, because gambling is something i have seen so far that when you excessively practice it, it will make you to be into the system of gambling consistently, which i do emphasis on that gambling addicted can be controlled a relocation of environment, online gambling if you are addicted to it, it will be very difficult for someone to control it's, because it's something you operate with your handset, and the way you can be out of online gambling addicted through having serious activity that will take your time.

[qwertyup23]

Everyone likes to go to a casino here and then. But unfortunately, there are those who cannot visit a casino simply for pure leisure. Gambling can turn from a hobby or a leisure activity into a serious addiction problem. Many compare the rush of gambling to the euphory of cocaine, as it can also become an addition.

Online gambling brought casinos closer than ever before, and the problem of addiction in the world of gambling is a serious social illness. There are a few signs to look for when starting to gamble online to avoid problems of addiction. So, do you know if you have a problem with gambling? Here's an interesting article about this subject.

There was a time where I allocated my monthly funds in order to satisfy my gambling cravings in a certain online game. While it is not considered as a traditional gambling game (e.g. slots, cards, etc.), there was still that element of risk where a certain percentage is needed in order to win the top prize.

Maybe the problem of online gambling being associated with some online games is the exclusivity of the rewards. For example, a 1% of getting a certain rare item in-game would entail a person to spend more in order to get that specific item. I guess if you consider this as "gambling", then you may call me a gambling addict as I very much prefer to spend money in online games.

[Hispo]

I am not and I take extra care not to fall into any kind of addiction whatsoever.
I am sure I don't have a problem, because I have only partaken in gambling in a social context (mostly with family, during trips) and when comes to online casinos, it is not common for me to roll dices very often. I mostly like to try new platforms that catch my attention and new games, I try not to see gambling as a way to make money, personally.

[rahmad2nd]

A few years ago when I started with Online Poker gambling, I was getting obsessed by it and without even noticing it I was getting addicted. I started gambling poker over at Pokerstarts and was pretty successful from the beginning. I could actually make some money but it wasn't enough for the time wasted in the game.

I would come home from work straight to the computer to play poker tournaments, which, as you know, is very time-consuming. I would stay hours on playing and wasn't getting any dinner or any sleep. And this for just a few coppers. Sometimes you would stay on the money, but other times I would simply waste a lot of time and get no prize. This went on and on, and even with some winnings my wife was getting worried because I wouldn't go out and on the weekends and stay home doing the same thing all over again.

This went on and on until it started to affect my personal life and my wife even threatened to leave me. This was when I saw I had a problem with gambling and was able to walk away: For me, it was simple to get away as I am a very active guy and do a lot of sports, so I took skate and surf and left gambling behind to fight for my family.

So, long story short, I was about to lose my family because of gambling but was able to recognise the signs before it actually happened. Today, I still play poker online but I know when to stop and how precious is my time, so I can actually live with it without having any negative impact.

Your experience is our experience. In short, I know PokerStars maybe 10 years ago maybe even more, I don't know exactly what year it was. however, pokerstars already exists and is one of the top ones. we have experience like you share, even we have fiat based local online poker casino. for now, online poker seems to be no longer as popular as it was 5-10 years ago. I can't even remember, when was the last time I played online poker.

apart from it all, as I posted before. there are many gamblers who do not realize that their hobby has led to addiction, and I am one of them. however, armed with experience and better understanding. in the end, I can cope and have better self-control. I think it's very important to have an understanding, and if you have a good understanding. the hobby of gambling will not interfere with your activities or work routine, because you know when it's time to have fun and when it's time to stop. it seems what I'm saying is a bit of an exaggeration, but that's what I did.

Gambling is a fun activity, and something that is fun in nature is hard to give up. but I have to remain responsible, by budgeting money that is ready to lose.

[Tumanggor]

fortunately I was cured of my gambling addiction when I was young. remembering the past, before I almost got fired from the school for using school money for gambling and selling my mother's necklace gold for gambling, that was my worst period

Gambling is addictive, so if you feel you have a tendency to become a gambling addict, you should immediately consult a psychiatrist so that it doesn't get worse

[dunfida]

fortunately I was cured of my gambling addiction when I was young. remembering the past, before I almost got fired from the school for using school money for gambling and selling my mother's necklace gold for gambling, that was my worst period

Gambling is addictive, so if you feel you have a tendency to become a gambling addict, you should immediately consult a psychiatrist so that it doesn't get worse

Doesnt need for you to have some psychiatrist directly considering these things arent cheap since you could eventually solve addiction on your own but there are people who do really fail up on doing so.

This is why it do really ends up on a disaster since they dont really have any choice at all, if they are fully aware that they are already doing things which isnt supposedly to be done.

Addiction could really mess up someones life which it would really be devastating if things becomes even more worst overtime.Playing gambling isnt really bad but
everything should really be on moderation so that you wont be finding yourself to be that addicted.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

I am a gambler but an occasional one, I am happy because I am not an addict, though they've been times I gambled away too much than normal which lead me to slight anger and depression, but I've never tried to let me mind loose so as to avoid any form of addiction in gambling.
One way people easily get addicted in gambling is by gambling carelessly, that is not allowing the gambling activity to register in the sub-conscious mind and actively keeping oneself in check, this is why many people don't get to know when they actually got addicted, not until it becomes a big problem for them.

[tabas]

fortunately I was cured of my gambling addiction when I was young. remembering the past, before I almost got fired from the school for using school money for gambling and selling my mother's necklace gold for gambling, that was my worst period

Gambling is addictive, so if you feel you have a tendency to become a gambling addict, you should immediately consult a psychiatrist so that it doesn't get worse

Seriously?! You're that young to become addicted in gambling and the school has to kick you out from their institution. Luckily, on my part, I was able to hold still on that younger days of my life.
I'm able to gamble and at the same time it was just maintained. I guess what helped me is that because I was still young, got no money, got no source of money to gamble. That situation I have been in truly helped me at least to naturally control me with my finances and gambling activities, not that addicted but still a gambler.

[Fortify]

Everyone likes to go to a casino here and then. But unfortunately, there are those who cannot visit a casino simply for pure leisure. Gambling can turn from a hobby or a leisure activity into a serious addiction problem. Many compare the rush of gambling to the euphory of cocaine, as it can also become an addition.

Online gambling brought casinos closer than ever before, and the problem of addiction in the world of gambling is a serious social illness. There are a few signs to look for when starting to gamble online to avoid problems of addiction. So, do you know if you have a problem with gambling?

As external observers it is hard to gauge the mind of a problem gambler, as they have likely gotten to the point where it is part of their psyche and it would take a lot more than breaking down the signs to point that out to them. Gambling addicts will often default to denial of the problem first, as facing the truth can often be painful and hard to accept. The mind will often try to steer towards happier ideas and try to rationalize away the accusation. In the most extreme cases you are trying to change the whole persona of a person and break deeply ingrained habits, which can often only done when people truly hit rock bottom - at that point they can sometimes admit the problem which is the first step to addressing it.

[dezoel]

The reason why gambling is addicting is because it is fun and there is a possibility that one can multiply his money in a short period of time. Same with cocaine and other stuffs which has a great effect on us, we often come back to experience that kind of pleasure again but too much of that thing is not good anymore and it can already cause a problem in the overall health of a person.

I am not a person that likes to gamble in offline casinos but I admit that I got tempted to try online gambling and got hooked on them back in time but I slowly cure my addiction all by myself. Checking the early signs of it is helpful and we must correct it before it gets worse. As they, prevention is better than cure.