Signs of compulsive gambling

[arhipova]

Many times we are in a situation and we do not not realize the intensity of the problem. One such case is compulsive gambling. In simple words, it means that you are unable to control the urge to get involved with gambling even after understanding the potential harms associated with it.

Here are some signs of compulsive gambling :

1) Gambling related thoughts are always in your mind even when you are working on other activities

2) You keep increasing the gambling related money with each game

3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss

4) Ignoring other important work like job just for gambling

Would you like to add to these signs ? Have you ever found yourself trapped in this situation and how did you get rid of this ?

[swogerino]

Many times we are in a situation and we do not not realize the intensity of the problem. One such case is compulsive gambling. In simple words, it means that you are unable to control the urge to get involved with gambling even after understanding the potential harms associated with it.

Here are some signs of compulsive gambling :

1) Gambling related thoughts are always in your mind even when you are working on other activities

2) You keep increasing the gambling related money with each game

3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss

4) Ignoring other important work like job just for gambling

Would you like to add to these signs ? Have you ever found yourself trapped in this situation and how did you get rid of this ?

The number one sign is enough to spark all the next numbers as a compulsive gamer.I remember being in that phase many many years ago where even when I was laying down to sleep my thoughts kept revolving about gambling and about what slot machine I will play tomorrow,during the whole day I kept playing slot machines and this is a clear sign that I was addicted.The only choice to recover from such illness though is if you really want to and no one else can help,maybe in the extreme case recovering in a gambling rehab center would be a good solution to this illness,for many people this is the only option,I was luck though as I recovered myself by a strong will to be a better person and do better things in life than keep gambling.

[Kakmakr]

The best way to control this are to ask for help, because when you reached that stage... you are beyond the point where "self exclusion" will help you. There are just too many ways for people to bypass these self exclusions ..with all the casinos that are not asking for KYC details.

I set myself a budget and it takes huge self discipline not to go over that budget... especially when you have gone into "degen" mode. Also "block" all gambling advertisements and promotions in your emails.. or create a mail filtering rule to delete it, so that it will not provoke you to gamble.

[crwth]

One of the main symptoms that I have observed of compulsive gambling or gambling disorder is the need to gamble daily. You are there on a high that you want to achieve more and feel that adrenaline rush that you are yearning for, and as a result, you bet more and more money with regards to the usual amount that you should have, OR you didn't follow your betting system and risk management.

The sure way to say that you have a gambling disorder is you lie about gambling. If you can't tell the truth or somehow, someway, you don't want to say it because they might think that you are an addict or something, that's already a sign that you are.

[Yatsan]

Compulsive simply means doing something against one's consciousness. We can only say that you are gambling compulsively if you cannot subdue the urge of doing so even if you are aware of what is happening. But is a different thing than addiction. So somehow I am against mentioned sign 3 because it somehow speaks for a need to do so, which is a determinant of addiction. Same thing goes with obsession whoch is also a different thing wherein it allows you to focus your attention into it such as with signs  1 & 4. But any of these would simply mean that you are going too much more than what should be. If it affects your daily functioning then seeking for professionl help would be the best thing to do.

[Oshosondy]

3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss

When I was addicted, I tried to gamble more if I am losing, but also when I have gained a lot. There are days I would have gained so much, but continue to gamble as it is enjoyable and I will lose more at the end of the day. Be it if losing or winning, you will gamble more if you are a compulsive gambler.

[coin-investor]

Many times we are in a situation and we do not not realize the intensity of the problem. One such case is compulsive gambling. In simple words, it means that you are unable to control the urge to get involved with gambling even after understanding the potential harms associated with it.

Here are some signs of compulsive gambling :

1) Gambling related thoughts are always in your mind even when you are working on other activities

2) You keep increasing the gambling related money with each game

3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss

4) Ignoring other important work like job just for gambling

Would you like to add to these signs ? Have you ever found yourself trapped in this situation and how did you get rid of this ?

You forgot to add the most important and the one that will consider you a compulsive gambler and that is you are chasing your losses once you cannot accept your losses and you keep on adding thinking of your losses to the point that you taking a loan or putting money that you can't afford to lose to recoup those losses then that's the sign the obvious sign that you are a compulsive gambler, you just cannot accept your losses and you always think that you can recover it.

[xSkylarx]

I am  the only one thinking that it is almost the same with addiction? since it is like an urge or we can't control ourselves to gamble? or it is different, like it is just some urge and it is only in our mind, unlike addiction, that it can affect your life. Though I think I have experienced it one time when I was supposedly going to sleep, again, my mind was somewhat telling me to gamble just one hour, so in the end, I did gamble that time and lost my money I wasnt able to sleep lol.

[len01]

several years ago when I was not married, I experienced a gambling addiction that was really crazy causing the destruction of myself and those around me. and I want to add a little bit that I felt when I became a gambling addict.

*always feel anxious about funds to gamble and always think negatively to earn money by all means to gamble.

I define compulsive gamblers as gambling addicts who really can't avoid gambling, always thinking about gambling. like life just to gamble and gamble.
so my advice to gamblers who have experienced the things you wrote on your topic, it is better to immediately improve yourself to control so that you don't become a gambling addict to a worse level. because if you can't control yourself to avoid those things, that's really really bad.

[White pawn]

There are various signs of someone that is slowly descending into a habit of compulsive gambling and gradually into an addiction. The individual would always want to gamble more despite steadily losing money. With thoughts and hopes of recouping his losses in a mighty win. That would drive the individual quickly to financial ruin. To hide the losses accumulated, the individual would probably lie to himself and others around.
Financial problems would follow as the individual would have spent whatever monies that might have been saved up.

[nimogsm]

I think you can add to this list: Debts. If they start to appear en masse, then this is the finish line.Gamblers when they try to recoup, they can very much get into debt both to the bank and to their relatives.And another point I would add is a nervous disorder, sleep and nutrition are disturbed.I did not get into such a situation, but I knew a person who had such problems.

[mvdheuvel1983]

Many times we are in a situation and we do not not realize the intensity of the problem. One such case is compulsive gambling. In simple words, it means that you are unable to control the urge to get involved with gambling even after understanding the potential harms associated with it.

Here are some signs of compulsive gambling :

1) Gambling related thoughts are always in your mind even when you are working on other activities

2) You keep increasing the gambling related money with each game

3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss

4) Ignoring other important work like job just for gambling

Would you like to add to these signs ? Have you ever found yourself trapped in this situation and how did you get rid of this ?

Self-denial. Living in denial of a gambling addiction is an early sign. A gambler who knows that they have lost more money than they can ever think of to gambling and would keep on returning to the casino while telling themselves that it is because of a wrong strategy and not because they are addicted.
These people will turn to other people's money when they are broke to gamble. They would lie for it, steal for it just to satisfy that urge. Yet, they will go on denying that it is not because they are addicted but because of their love for the whatever game they are playing or the potential to hit it big.

[Blitzboy]

Gambling addiction is a major problem that affects many individuals. You've hit on several of the most telling symptoms of gambling addiction, including preoccupation with the activity and an inability to limit either your financial or time commitments to it. The urge for everyday gaming or the need to conceal one's gambling habits are further symptoms of a gambling disease.

If you or someone you know has a problem with gambling addiction, it's crucial to get assistance. A variety of options, such as counselling and support groups, are available to assist addicts recover control and beat their habits. A better, more fulfilling life is always within reach, regardless of how old you are.

[piebeyb]

that is why it is important to control ourselves before playing gambling because when we have become an addict it is rather difficult to control ourselves even from the signs above explaining the symptoms of addiction, so it is necessary for someone to get rid of these feelings for example going on vacation with family or a lover might be able to help much better and also avoid cell phones or laptops

[Crypt0Gore]

Too much of everything is just bad, I always fail after two successful gambling rounds, instead of quitting I always want more, and later on, I end up losing all I've won already, now I keep cautioning myself whenever I am gambling online, after every win I take my leave, this has greatly reduced my losses.

You need to understand who you are at first, where I am from we believe that gambling as spirits on it's own, you need to find out what works for you, some are time lucky and some get more luck on a particular day, Thursday's? Wednesday's? Some get lucky on rounds, as for me it's taking my leave after a win,  highest, twice.

[Findingnemo]

Many times we are in a situation and we do not not realize the intensity of the problem. One such case is compulsive gambling.

Are we talking about Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that just only related to gambling?

Until some point, we keep doing it even realizing what are the harms behind gambling but their urge to make money or feel the adrenaline keeps pushing them to bet more and more. So it's better to have limitations and restrictions over anything we do whether it's drinking coffee or betting money.

[bittraffic]

Could it be one of the signs when someone keeps talking about gambling addiction? 
LOL Yup better not talk about it anymore.  Seriously. The more I see topics like this the more I ask myself if I am addicted which I think I am not. I bet I'm not.

4) Ignoring other important work like job just for gambling

This one I think is already one of the effects of addiction. It's close to neglecting duties and responsibilities.

[panganib999]

I saw a meme back then on twitter where the guy's literally shaking with dedication every time he wants to gamble. Some random guy subtweeted him saying that he's addicted or something along the lines.
Now this at first glance is just a harmless jab at how in denial some people who are afflicted with gambling addiction are. But honestly it's also a good statement against these people, a little wake up call if you will. Sucks that they are the last to know that they're in too deep to. But if you suspect yourself of being addicted to gambling already, watch out for these signs:

• Uncontrollable/Intrusive urge to gamble. You feel like you're at loss when you don't gamble for that particular day
• Dwindling savings and worsening financial situation. Most gamblers find themselves sweeping off their savings, and sometimes even taking out loans to fund their addiction. If you find yourself spending more than what you normally would, you should check yourself.
• You found other things to be addicted to as well. Smoking, Drinking, all of these forms of leisure, if you've picked these things up from the Casino or from the stress of losing tons of money from gambling, it's often a good indicator that something is already wrong.

Aforementioned meme here:
https://img.ifunny.co/images/518ebb6c12f3aae4b22c2be21bce9b7b06beab6b607618d20096e4672e4e3b43_1.jpg

[traderethereum]

It is enough to indicate that a person has a severe gambling addiction.
He really had to find a solution by telling other people to help him overcome his gambling addiction problem.
That is the consequence that a gambler will experience if he cannot control himself while playing gambling and will get it after playing for a long time without stopping for a moment.
I almost experienced it but fortunately, my best friend saw me playing gambling in my room and he immediately asked me to go out of the house to talk about it alone.
And since then, I really decided to learn to control myself over it until I can be free from (almost) gambling addiction.

[madnessteat]

A person is able to overcome any addiction, if only the desire and gambling addiction is no exception. It is only necessary to admit the existence of the problem and deal with it. Most of the same gamblers have a gambling addiction are afraid to admit the existence of the problem and are trying to hide their problems from the environment. Only by understanding what your problem is you can develop a plan to combat the problem. Otherwise, nothing will work. If you feel that you have a problem with gambling, then tell the people closest to you who can help you.