Signs of compulsive gambling

[n0ne]

This is the worst of gambling. To come out of compulsive gambling is really hard thing, because through addiction free centres support or through someone's advice it can't be stopped. Only if the person himself decides and take required measures to keep himself focused on other activities he can come out of compulsive gambling. Most of the gamblers used to be compulsive gamblers at some point. Further the experience gives them best learning and understand the limits of gambling.

[Fortify]

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 ?

There might be a few other signs: Like rushing to get through all other stuff in your life to get back to gambling. Spending more money than you can afford to on the game is also a very bad sign, often as you try to chase the loss and lose all grip of spending. Letting it engulf your life and maybe lowering your standards in other areas, usually an inadvertent side effect of losing control. The best way to stop I've found is to cut it out all together. No half measures. If you identify that you have a problem with gambling then you just need to stop and find other things to distract you instead, you cannot try to get it under control by cutting down spending, just stop it altogether if you really want to quit. Give it at least a year or two before even thinking about trying again, even then you should probably avoid it.

[Johnyz]

In short, compulsive gambling is not good, a bad habit in gambling and it can result into a more problematic situation. As a gambler you should be more responsible by knowing your limitations because if you are too emotional and didn’t have a plan in gambling, you might forget your purpose and probably will be more greedy. There’s a lot of addicted gambler started from this situation, better to avoid it now and just play the usual.

[Russlenat]

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.

That’s how probably compulsive gamblers are. Regardless if you win or lose at the end of the day, the irresistible urge to gamble again will always be there. And for me, once your actions become out of your own control, that is a warning that needs immediate response, because if that will be tolerated and ignored, you will eventually end up as a gambling addict and might need a serious rehab for you to recover.

[BitcoinPanther]

Most people that have compulsive gambling lost control over his budget, followed by using the money he posses to gamble and lie about it when they losses.  They also take loan for gambling activities that is possibly because they run out of money and they can't stop gambling so they resort in barrowing money to have their bankroll filled.  They actually say they are doing it to recover losses but in fact even if they already recover their losses they still keep on gambling until they lost their bankroll again and the cycle continues.

[Smartvirus]

One of the signs of gambling addiction that really matters is, the urge that makes you see gambling for a solution to your financial issues. There would always be issues right? Issues that money could solve but, when you don't have it and the only thing that comes to your mind for a means of generating funds is gambling, your in for some addiction problems. It doesn't mean that there would always be issues to ha e these urges but the point is, having a compulsivenesss to source out funds from gambling is the sign that matters.
Find yourself having this attitude towards funds generation, your best solution would be getting a job, be focused on it and have good money management skills.

[Casdinyard]

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.

We don't live in an anime world were simple will power could get you through anything. Sometimes gamblers who have succumbed to addiction outrightly require professional healthcare assistance. Addiction is a serious mental illness and is not something you can pass off as a simple problem with discipline, although not gonna lie that's where it all starts. Gambling addiction, like most forms of addictions are easier to cut off when the bud is just little, so judging from that statement, it's much better to actually recognize that you need help as early as possible, because it will hasten your recovery and you can get back to your life faster. I would agree with your statement though wherein it all starts with recognizing you have a problem, because that is true. You can only be given help if you recognize that you yourself needed it.

[carlfebz2]

One of the signs of gambling addiction that really matters is, the urge that makes you see gambling for a solution to your financial issues. There would always be issues right? Issues that money could solve but, when you don't have it and the only thing that comes to your mind for a means of generating funds is gambling, your in for some addiction problems. It doesn't mean that there would always be issues to ha e these urges but the point is, having a compulsivenesss to source out funds from gambling is the sign that matters.
Find yourself having this attitude towards funds generation, your best solution would be getting a job, be focused on it and have good money management skills.

Urge could come from desperation because there are moments or situations in life on which you do need to have lots of money or immediate ones basing up on some emergencies which you do know that you cant be

able to provide it on a short span of time and i've seen some of my colleagues does have this kind of approach on making up a solution on having that immediate money which is through gambling.
Honestly they had just made out themselves put up on big trouble because the extra money that they do have had lost it all which it worsen up the situation even more.

Gambling addiction is a different topic also which is really that very common where lots of gamblers do really experience out this problem.

[goaldigger]

In short, compulsive gambling is not good, a bad habit in gambling and it can result into a more problematic situation. As a gambler you should be more responsible by knowing your limitations because if you are too emotional and didn’t have a plan in gambling, you might forget your purpose and probably will be more greedy. There’s a lot of addicted gambler started from this situation, better to avoid it now and just play the usual.

This is not good at all since you are uncontrolled and you tend to gamble that much even if you don’t have budget anymore. If you are into this situations, you are being hyped by your emotion and tendency are you will gambling without any strategy or plan when to stop and take profit. The worst part here is that, you’ll use money that is not your and you will lose it, this can create another problem for you. Gambling should be more fun and not a stressful like this, if you are slowly falling into this trap, better to address that issue right now.

[acroman08]

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 ?

I remember reading somewhere before that Isolating yourself and becoming secretive about your gambling habits are one of the symptoms you can find in a compulsive gambler.

4) Ignoring other important work like job just for gambling

this one is quite sad because we all know that other than jobs, someone who is a gambling addict tends to prioritize their gambling addiction more than their own family.

[AmoreJaz]

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.

We don't live in an anime world were simple will power could get you through anything. Sometimes gamblers who have succumbed to addiction outrightly require professional healthcare assistance. Addiction is a serious mental illness and is not something you can pass off as a simple problem with discipline, although not gonna lie that's where it all starts. Gambling addiction, like most forms of addictions are easier to cut off when the bud is just little, so judging from that statement, it's much better to actually recognize that you need help as early as possible, because it will hasten your recovery and you can get back to your life faster. I would agree with your statement though wherein it all starts with recognizing you have a problem, because that is true. You can only be given help if you recognize that you yourself needed it.

if the person is still in denial with his situation, that's hard to ask for professional help. because he will just go back to where he is. the person should know what he really wanted to do in his life. if he is already determined to change, he can ask for help and assistance from professionals. if he can't afford to pay those professional services, ask for help from close friends and family. more then likely they will be happy to help if they know you want to change for the betterment of yourself.

[Kasabus]

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.

Compulsive gamblers not only gamble to recover losses but also to chase more of their luck and anticipate more winnings. That’s why most of these gamblers are always present in gambling casinos as they never want to skip a day without gambling and chasing for bigger profits. That’s how gambling addiction started. Once they become irresponsible of their own actions and they tend to be more greedy about money making, eventually they will fall on gambling addiction which will lead to a very unhealthy lifestyle.

[qwertyup23]

This is the worst of gambling. To come out of compulsive gambling is really hard thing, because through addiction free centres support or through someone's advice it can't be stopped. Only if the person himself decides and take required measures to keep himself focused on other activities he can come out of compulsive gambling. Most of the gamblers used to be compulsive gamblers at some point. Further the experience gives them best learning and understand the limits of gambling.

If you suffer from compulsive gambling, the first step is always to acknowledge that you indeed suffer from it. Without any acceptance and realization, you will always live in denial and rationalize your actions stating that what you are doing is indeed right.

Compulsive gambling is not only the worst type but it is also the most destructive in the long-run. You start disregarding your obligations and you center your whole life in gambling, which is already risky in nature. Even if there may be days that you win, there will be more days that losses will be experienced more in the process.

[robelneo]

Would you like to add to these signs ?

If you know someone who is into gambling and always looked depressed that's the outward sign that he is a compulsive gambler, the physical sign of a compulsive gambler is very much obviously easily irritated and depressed, so if you know someone who used to be jolly and started gambling then you notice those signs it's time to intervene and help him out, they should not stay depressed for a long time and only an intervention can help them get back to who they used to be.

[DoublerHunter]

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

^It all starts with this.
The number one sign that you must be aware of first is chasing your loss, that is why I did not hunt my loss after my allocation amount has been done, it means it is beyond my limit if I push myself to continue gambling. Once you are there at that stage of being a compulsive gambler it is very hard to get out, you need help probably from one of your family, friends, or relatives.
However, there are too many ways to determine the sign, the problem is how we will manage ourselves to avoid gambling addiction, it should be self-control.

[bitcampaign]

Number 3 is the most, because most gamblers play more to recover losses and turn things around but in reality they always lose and keep feeling like they want to keep playing until they feel the symptoms above like a gambling addict

[chaser15]

What so if we experienced those signs? We are gambling after all and those actions can't be avoided when we gamble.

What matter here is, we understand the risks of gambling and we are still responsible for our actions outside of gambling even if we experienced loss, sudden disappointment, regrets, and any emotions we feel while gambling.

Just try to be responsible at all times and everything will be smooth.

[harizen]

Have you ever found yourself trapped in this situation and how did you get rid of this ?

When you are an experienced gambler already, it is just normal for me to feel those.

No need to get rid of those as once you are used to feeling it, you can actually deal with it without a problem.

Not unless you are showing worst, that's the time you need a big help.

[Wakate]

In short, compulsive gambling is not good, a bad habit in gambling and it can result into a more problematic situation. As a gambler you should be more responsible by knowing your limitations because if you are too emotional and didn’t have a plan in gambling, you might forget your purpose and probably will be more greedy. There’s a lot of addicted gambler started from this situation, better to avoid it now and just play the usual.

Sometimes is not even our fault to end up in a condition where we will not be able to control ourselves on how frequently we want to bet. When we keep doing something often especially something interest us a lot, there is every possibility that we would going to be doing that thing often. This is how gambling addiction starts most time. We just have to ensure that we look for ways to make sure that we will not become a continual victim. Gambling addiction is very fast to become addicted because is what involves money and intention to make more money.

[LogitechMouse]

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 ?

Loss of self-control and financial problems.

I believe that most of the gamblers are experiencing this disorder as most of them can't control their urge to gamble even more even though they lost a huge amount already. There are some gamblers out there who can't control themselves thus, they gamble more and more that it affects other people already and at the same time, it affects their mind as well. There are some gamblers though that can control themselves and they can stop whenever they wanted to.

Compulsive gambling is a serious disorder for gamblers and if you are having this, the best thing to get rid is either reach out to an expert or go to a place where there are no physical casinos or if they are gambling online, maybe at least don't let them use smartphone and observe them. As for me, fortunately I know when to stop whenever I'm gambling so I didn't experience this, and I hope I will not.