Are you a gambling addict?

[serjent05]

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.

True, the first thing a gambling addict do when asked if they are addicted is to deny them.  They will rather think that they are professional gamblers than addicted gamblers.  As long as there is no self-admission, a gambling addict will never accept that he is addicted to gambling.  Though I do not think that the reason why gambling addicts deny that they are indeed addicted to gambling is that they are ashamed of being labeled sick but I think it is because they don't want people to look at them with disgust and discriminate against them because many cultures are not fond of gambling.

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.

Well, it is good to hear that you are able to control your self back again.  It really needs a strong will to get out of the grasp of gambling addiction but you are lucky you are able to acknowledge the early signs of gambling addiction.

[Mahanton]

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.

This is indeed an extreme condition for a young person to achieve or commit out these things on early period or age which does indicate extreme addiction towards gambling.
This is why parenting and guidance do really plays a big role when raising up our children.Nowadays, youth is really that exposed into different things which it would really be that
cant be avoided for them to see up  these things but with proper guidance and awareness on where their parents been teaching into them then possibilities
that they would be simply be able to avoid those things earlier and would be able to avoid possible problems ahead.

[Raflesia]

I don't know if I should categorize myself as an addict or not in this case because I really see from the conditions and articles you shared I might be included in it but what makes me doubt myself as a gambler is because I don't open gambling every day for this first in gambling, most of what I do is only with sportsbooks, not with others, although it does seem that this makes it seem as if I don't admit that I am an addict, but to say I am a gambler, it is true that I am a gambler.

[Mate2237]

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.

Not everyone goes to casino hall, either online or offline, going to casino hall or site is by choice. And for those who can't go to casino hall or visit casino site for leisure purpose are going there for income earning. Yes of course, some people have taken gambling as a hobby that can't live without. And anyone who cannot stay without gambling automatically becomes as an addict to gambling.
As for me online gambling brought more games to the casino gambling field. Offline casinos and gambling Halls are also classer to the people but online casinos added more games to their platforms.

[nurilham]

I think I gamble in a proper way. I only spend a little money, I don't always gamble every day, and I can control my emotion during playing the games. I don't see a sign that I am addicted to gambling. I've read the article you stated above, there are no signs of a problem with my gambling, so I think I gamble in a healthy way. Not every gambler gets a problem with addiction, only those who don't care about addiction who probably get the addiction problem. As far as they are aware of the bad impacts of addiction, I am sure they will find a way to avoid addiction.

[lalabotax]

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.

Gambling is indeed an activity that has an addictive effect, addiction to winning and getting a lot of money, addiction to challenging gambling situations, and other addictions. That's why, before deciding to get involved in the world of gambling, it is mandatory for us to be aware of who we are and how much money we have so that we can control ourselves so we don't get caught in a circle of addiction. Because if you are addicted, it will be very difficult to control or stay away. Luckily I never experienced it and hopefully never will. What's more, I realized that my abilities, both financially and performing in gambling, were very limited. This self-awareness is very important.

[AakZaki]

I wouldn't say that I'm at the "addicted" level, I just simply enjoy the experience. Honestly anyway you enjoy gambling is fine as long as it doesn't negatively affect your mentality and your finances in life imo. If those aspects were affected then I'd consider one to be pretty addicted to it. E.g. if a rich person were just to gamble away every day I wouldn't necessarily think it was addiction, I'd only consider it if it was actually harming you but if you have the capability to enjoy it to that level then I say feel free to do so.

I mostly do sports nowadays though so it's less of a gamble and more of a thinking game for me though.

No, I don't always want to play gambling every day. So it seems that I am not a gambling addict. But sometimes I do visit bet sites to relieve fatigue trying my luck. Since first getting to know crypto, there are indeed many platforms that facilitate it, such as the campaign here. I sometimes visit it, using a little money to play multyplay or roll. So I haven't thought about being able to be a professional, making a lot of money from gambling. Because my original goal was to just get rid of boredom.

[Cookdata]

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 is something you don't understand: gaming does not lead to addiction, it is a man's greed that leads to addiction, but the majority of addicted gamblers are not prepared for that talk because they are well aware of their problem. Cocaine and gambling are two distinct entities that do not require comparison, cocaine is a chemical element that people abuse and cause instability in the body, however, gambling does not require you to take any chemical substances, it is a risk that you as a player understand that you will lose or profit, but, the moment you begin to believe that gambling is the only way to escape poverty, you have allowed greed to take over you as a person.

[GxSTxV]

It's very addictive to be honest, i have been in many addictions but gambling can be in top dangerous addictions these days especially It's very easy to access and play anywhere in the world. You will start with a small amount and once you like it and the first feeling you get of it you will give it more. If you start with winning you will feel that euphoric feeling of wanting more and thinking it's your lucky day. And if you started with a lose you will agree to play more until you get back your money or lose everything. And it's so easy to be addicted to it than to be a normal gambler that plays for fun

[deathcode]

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.

Why you guys are taking addiction as purely a negative traits of a gambler?

I've know some gamblers that really loses that much in gambling but even if they can be considered addicted, they are still on their normal self.

As long as the gambler is responsible on his non-gambling activities, there is no problem being an addicted gambler.

If a gambler can still control themselves, of course it may not be considered an addiction.
But the point of serious social disease from OP is where addiction is already destructive for a gambler.
Of course gambling addiction is a negative thing that befalls a gambler.
Gamblers who experience addiction or often called gambling disorder, of course, will slowly change into a different person from before and that leads to negative things.
They will experience problems in terms of emotional, psychological, physical and can even cause mental health problems for a gambler.

[famososMuertos]

It is a complex subject that requires professional help if you suspect that you are addicted, seek help with the same urgency that you have to playing.

People are addicted to anything, and such a situation always requires professional help not only with gambling with any activity that you think affects you.


^{Please read!
Always important topic but it gets repetitive, use the search engine, I think there is addiction to this topic here on the Gambling board.}

[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.

This is indeed an extreme condition for a young person to achieve or commit out these things on early period or age which does indicate extreme addiction towards gambling.
This is why parenting and guidance do really plays a big role when raising up our children.Nowadays, youth is really that exposed into different things which it would really be that
cant be avoided for them to see up  these things but with proper guidance and awareness on where their parents been teaching into them then possibilities
that they would be simply be able to avoid those things earlier and would be able to avoid possible problems ahead.

I've got schoolmates that have been kicked out from our alma matter but it hasn't came to that point where they've been addicted to gambling. I've been also a gambler since I was young but not to that point that even my schooling has been affected.
That's just really too much and he has experienced that since he's too young. And addiction really can lead to other activities like committing a crime like stealing. Well, even it's her mother's necklace, that's still stealing.

[herurist]

It is a complex subject that requires professional help if you suspect that you are addicted, seek help with the same urgency that you have to playing.

People are addicted to anything, and such a situation always requires professional help not only with gambling with any activity that you think affects you.


^{Please read!
Always important topic but it gets repetitive, use the search engine, I think there is addiction to this topic here on the Gambling board.}

This is the best thing because indeed when we say we are addicts or not we actually will not be able to make this appear to be true because indeed an assessment like this still has to have a third person and looking for an expert is the right thing.
Because in this case we will not be able to judge ourselves because it is clear that we will not say ourselves as someone who is bad, of course.

[dothebeats]

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.

Well it's not surprising that the young ones are engaging in gambling activities, especially if they have company that are not really upstanding and not really watched by their parents as they grow up. I have had a couple of friends way back that does a lot of gambling and made good money while everyone was still in high school. I envy that they have money but I don't envy the way on how they acquire it. Even though I develop some liking to gambling, it never resulted in me being an addict. I still handle my finances well and I never exceed way beyond my set limit for my bets.

[goinmerry]

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.

Why they will cure themselves if they understand the risk? What if they are still responsible despite being addicted?

It's fine to be a gambling addict as long as we are still on our usual behavior.

If serious problems now occur, that's the time to do some action.

[Poker Player]

Well, obviously not. I spend about 10 hours a week playing poker, so not too much, and, above all, it gives me profits, contrary to what usually happens with people addicted to gambling. I think it's more like a part-time job, in that I'm guided mainly by rational decisions rather than emotions, as gamblign addicts tend to be.

[Oasisman]

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.

Did not visit the article, but whatever it is that's written there, I'm pretty sure that the frequency of gambling activities you make and the volume of money you spend on your bets will be one of the main highlights or indications that you're addicted. Well, it's really good thing to have articles like this, so that the people who's not well-aware of how's their mental health related to gambling is doing.
However, no matter how many advices, helpful articles to prevent gambling addictions you threw at these people, If they're not willing to help themselves, It would most likely not gonna work.

[_act_]

Why they will cure themselves if they understand the risk? What if they are still responsible despite being addicted?

It's fine to be a gambling addict as long as we are still on our usual behavior.

If serious problems now occur, that's the time to do some action.

Point of correction, it is not fine to be an addict to anything, gambling addiction is worse.

Point if correction, gambling addiction is a serious problem that can lead to more problem.

Many that are addicted do not really understand the risky until it happened, they could think they are special, have different strategies and able to be lucky. They will not think of what can happen if they lose and the consequences until they lose. After they are losing, they will think there can be corrections in a way they will bet and get back their losses, but they will find themselves losing more and getting more addicted to it.

[Hyphen(-)]

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.

Gambling only becomes an addiction if the gambler has made enough money from it.
Many people join gambling and leave after a short period of time; some leave due to a lack of winning, while others meet their desired target and leave to avoid becoming addicted to gambling; however, some people take gambling as their own personal source of income, and that is why they stick to gambling regardless of their game condition, whether win or lose.

[rodskee]

It is a complex subject that requires professional help if you suspect that you are addicted, seek help with the same urgency that you have to playing.

People are addicted to anything, and such a situation always requires professional help not only with gambling with any activity that you think affects you.


^{Please read!
Always important topic but it gets repetitive, use the search engine, I think there is addiction to this topic here on the Gambling board.}

This is the best thing because indeed when we say we are addicts or not we actually will not be able to make this appear to be true because indeed an assessment like this still has to have a third person and looking for an expert is the right thing.

there is no need for an expert to justify addiction , if you can spend too much money in gambling , too much time , and too much risk then you are already an addict .

Because in this case we will not be able to judge ourselves because it is clear that we will not say ourselves as someone who is bad, of course.

lol , there are several person that I knew that they admitted being addict and yes that time they seek for professional advice and help , but not to know that they are addict but how they can leave addiction.