Are you a gambling addict?

[YOSHIE]

So, do you know if you have a problem with gambling?

Of course, we all know about the badness and dangers of gambling here, of course this is commonly known by people, because quite a lot of addicts think about doubling money easily when winning online gambling bets, they don't care about the risk, many of us ignore the vices of gambling, they only think how to multiply that money.

I remember about Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling.
Example:

Gambling addiction—also known as pathological gambling, compulsive gambling or gambling disorder—is an impulse-control disorder. If you're a compulsive gambler, you can't control the impulse to gamble, even when it has negative consequences for you or your loved ones. You'll gamble whether you're up or down, broke or flush, and you'll keep gambling regardless of the consequences—even when you know that the odds are against you or you can't afford to lose.

In the quote above there are three points for someone's addiction to continue gambling, namely: pathological gambling, this is one of the diseases suffered by gambling addicts who are based on emotions and so on this compulsive behavior is dangerous they tend to constantly do and repeat every individual who is addicted to gambling, if they are attacked by a compulsive disease they cannot be controlled, if they don't gamble, it will have an impact on stress and disruption in everyday life and the last is a delusional disorderhaunts gambling addicts.

[coin-investor]

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.

I'm not a gambling addict and if I am turning into one I will fight my way out or will do everything within my means to stop myself from being addicted to gambling, after reading all the bad things about gambling addiction here in Bitcointalk, that's the worse thing that could possibly happen to me getting lost because of addiction.

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 know all the signs of addiction and I even see in my friends how gambling ruins your thinking and your way of life financially, mentally, and spiritually, those who are gambling should see to it that they will always  check if they cross the warning line

[coinerer]

I'm little into addiction, because I spend what I've kept aside for some prime need. The article gives a big list of contents. Going through the entire article will give an overview on how to stay away from gambling addiction. In all means if the gambler himself doesn't have the control, there is no way to get out of addiction through meditation, medication, drugs and other measures.

I am also a bit addicted to gambling but if I want I can control myself and stop gambling but I enjoy it and sometimes I indulge in gambling which gives me a military peace and when I win gambling it gives me more pleasure so  I gamble occasionally but I'm not totally addicted to it and I don't gamble regularly

[Strongkored]

I can say that I'm not addicted because so far I can quite control when to play and also stop.
An interesting article and in one section it is stated that one of the actions that can lead to addiction is when players try to cover the losses experienced and this must be a concern so that we as gamblers never try to cover losses, continue gambling because we really want to play not because want to cover what has been lost before.

[Saisher]

Many of us here will not admit that we are addicts and that includes me if I have signs of addiction, as long as I can keep up I will just deny it, we want the dopamine effect of gambling and without it, we feel like we are not complete, in fact, many gamblers don't care about winning and losing they just want the excitement part of gambling, this is a different kind of addiction and I consider this a higher level and a dangerous addiction.

[Davidvictorson]

Hey OP the article is a good read. Totally love the information presented and how simplistic it is. From a non-scientific view, I have observed that an early sign of gambling addiction can be noticed not really when playing a casino game but in the individual's everyday life. I have a friend who would want to place a bet on anything. For example, he may say, "I bet you $5, I'd drink the beer faster than you" or When we're playing a game on PS5 he is always bent on placing bets. In my estimation, this is a very early manifestation of gambling addiction.

[Blawpaw]

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.

[madnessteat]

Hey OP the article is a good read. Totally love the information presented and how simplistic it is. From a non-scientific view, I have observed that an early sign of gambling addiction can be noticed not really when playing a casino game but in the individual's everyday life. I have a friend who would want to place a bet on anything. For example, he may say, "I bet you $5, I'd drink the beer faster than you" or When we're playing a game on PS5 he is always bent on placing bets. In my estimation, this is a very early manifestation of gambling addiction.

I don't think so. Your friend just likes the feeling of excitement, so he makes a bet if he feels he can get a profit. In addition, most likely he considers himself more successful and lucky than you or other people around him, so through betting he tries to prove it to everyone.

Gambling addiction is when a person spends all his money on gambling and can't stop. Such a person does not need betting, he needs a buzz which brings winning.

[bitzizzix]

What I feel when playing gambling before and after having a real job has many differences, and before having a real job I always play gambling because there are no other activities and gambling always fills my days.
and after I got a job my gambling activity changed drastically and no I don't gamble at all for some reason. I don't have time to gamble because my time is spent on work and rest, and time is spent on these forums.
and I also still gamble on weekends and just to fill my free time and also have fun with the small capital that I have prepared, winning or losing doesn't matter. Most importantly I feel happy and also enjoy the game, but sometimes I get lucky.

so what I mean is you can change your bad habits or addictions by doing other activities and the most effective way is to work because your days are spent working and resting which is likely to reduce gambling activities and even disappear if you do it seriously.

[Jatiluhung]

I think the article in the link you linked is good enough to read. although I do not agree with some of its contents. I myself have never experienced addiction in a severe level. but a little out of control in the game maybe everyone has experienced it and so have I. My gambling is more towards the thrill of pleasure. because financially I didn't expect gambling to be a source of income. but a game that can test my luck and get a bit of fun out of it. that's the fun stuff. although sometimes I get out of control and over-bet. but in general I've probably never had a really bad addiction.

[Bitinity]

Most addicted gamblers will deny that they are addicted or they do not realize that they are addicted. I myself wont say that I am/was addicted, I did gamble a lot for few years but I do not say that I'm addicted because I can still control my self especially for the money I use to gamble. I cant deny that there were some time when I was out of control while I was gambling but I believe it is something normal and I believe most gamblers experienced the same thing.

[Ondekinecakabilirim]

It is not easy to evaluate this. In my opinion, I am not a gambling addict. But according to the people around me, I am a gambling addict. Fortunately, I don't take what people around me say about me too seriously. Because I gamble for some adrenaline and endorphins. That's all. My first priority is to have some fun. I even see winning as secondary. Of course I want to win. But I already know that I can't always win. That's why it's my first priority to enjoy betting. And I am not a gambling addict. Also, I can always control my financial management. I think this is a more important issue than taking more or less time to bet.

[Awaklara]

In my opinion, not everyone who comes to gamble every day, both offline and at online casinos, is a person who is addicted to gambling. those who have control over their finances to gamble I'm sure they are still at a safe level. I don't mean financial freedom. because everyone who has a lot of money, when they go crazy in the casino under the influence of alcohol and drugs, can keep on betting indefinitely.
so playing gambling with common sense will keep you in good control. so when I walk into the casino, of course, I have a limit on how much money I can deposit to the casino. and when it runs out, then I can stop. but for some gamblers I'm sure, sometimes they find it hard to stop because of something like emotion.

[livingfree]

So, do you know if you have a problem with gambling? Here's an interesting article about this subject.

I have that symptoms of sleep deprivation but it's not due to gambling but because of the activities that I've been doing everyday of the week. Also there are a lot of changes on the color of my skin but this is all about stress in other things not in gambling.

About my weight, I've lost a lot of my weight and it's because of the lack of sleep that I'm having. Well, I'm not a gambling addict but some of the symptoms that have been said on this article could really be a result of the things we do.

[xSkylarx]

Most addicted gamblers will deny that they are addicted or they do not realize that they are addicted. I myself wont say that I am/was addicted, I did gamble a lot for few years but I do not say that I'm addicted because I can still control my self especially for the money I use to gamble. I cant deny that there were some time when I was out of control while I was gambling but I believe it is something normal and I believe most gamblers experienced the same thing.

That experience of gambling out of control is the start of your becoming addicted, but for now, I am sure that you are still aware and able to control yourself. The most difficult thing about addiction is that you can't control yourself. I can also say that I am not addicted to it, but still, there are times that I really want to play and play every day, and it is out of control, but it isn't affecting my life or my family. That is only when I discover new games that are very fun to gamble with.

[danherbias07]

Luckily, I still know that I am not a gambling addict yet.
I can pass in one day and just be with my family not thinking about gambling. I think that is one of the indications that you are an addict, you cannot just stop it even when you are supposed to be talking to relatives or your own family if there is a gathering.
Now that it's more accessible, especially in android applications, we should be warier about the danger of becoming one.
It's still better just to play sports gambling rather than the nonstop dice or slots.

[iv4n]

So, do you know if you have a problem with gambling? Here's an interesting article about this subject.

I have that symptoms of sleep deprivation but it's not due to gambling but because of the activities that I've been doing everyday of the week. Also there are a lot of changes on the color of my skin but this is all about stress in other things not in gambling.

About my weight, I've lost a lot of my weight and it's because of the lack of sleep that I'm having. Well, I'm not a gambling addict but some of the symptoms that have been said on this article could really be a result of the things we do.

Too much stress is never good, and basically, the source of stress can be anything or it can be a combination of different sources. And that can lead to other problems, as always, bad things never come alone.

I gamble almost every day, at least a few spins/throws, or some sports bet if there's something interesting. I don't wish to quit gambling, except for some losses here and there (what I can afford to lose) that can be annoying I don't have any problems with/from my gambling habit! So I am more like some degen, I simply enjoy gambling...

[Doell]

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.

When I became an addict at slot, I knew it and was lucky to get out of it quickly. Gambling every day and continuing to lose, the curiosity in my brain triggers excess adrenaline, so the gambling that I do is only based on emotion, not calm and for fun. Addicted we can defeat it when we are at peace with ourselves, because of the problem of addiction if not handled properly quick it will become a serious problem for the family and your circle.

[Jemzx00]

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.

Good thing that you were able to notice the problem that gambling has caused not only to your life but also to your loved ones. Just as I previously mentioned in your thread, Unfortunately, we aren't the first persons to see the problem that gambling addiction affects us but rather the people around us and it's a good thing that your wife was able to inform you about it and even made you recognize the issue it causes both of your lives.

Also, Kudos to you as well since you listened to your wife and did not hesitate to fix your gambling addiction and focus elsewhere such as sports. Hopefully, you will look out for future signs in case your gambling activities will cause you any issues again.

[Issa56]

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.

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.