Advice when you are going a bit far in gaming and betting

[Eureka_07]

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Setting-up limitations such as the session funds and time will be great for a safer gambling session.
"Do not gamble what you cannot afford to lose"; Many people have uttered this phrase here, but it's still a good thing to follow!

I have never done drinking while gambling. I think that will be fun! I am confident that I'll still be able to have a disciplined mind even though I'm having some drinks while playing. Doing that, making sure that I'll not get wasted from the alcohol is a necessity.

[piebeyb]

From my personal experience, sometimes when we have the intention to do what we have done as listed above, it is different when we are playing, because when we are playing it is difficult to control ourselves unless our money runs out, usually when the money runs out it will make us realize something that I should stop in the middle of a losing streak and not continue it.

Sometimes when we intend to have fun, there is a high feeling of curiosity that keeps pushing us to keep playing, that's why when people follow it, they become addicts, but it's true whatever you say, it's just difficult to do if it's not based on high intentions so you can apply it when playing.  

[Weawant]

Seek help if you feel you are no longer in control. Make a phone call to a friend or go out and speak with someone.

Anything else anyone can think of? Like... read this post before gambling?

Go and visit the therapist when you discover you're betting out of control, friends might give you short term solution but to overcome your addictions, you have to go and see a therapist as they're the professionals and will help you better.

When you're betting too often, recheck yourself to make sure you're not betting more than you should as a form of revenge for your losses. Revenge bets are one of the reasons many betters lose money. You can't win when revenge is on your mind.

If you noticed you're addicted to gambling, just look for other addiction to replace the gambling addiction and they should be positive activities and not negative ones like drugs or drinking. You can join a book club to use your time for reading.

[Kakmakr]

A lot of times .. there are a lot more behind gambling addiction, that needs to be solved before "basic" things that you mentioned.. will work for those people.

People are very complex and there are some psychological factors that also needs attention, before you simply apply advice like this.

1. People might use gambling to distract them from other problems they have.
2. People might be more prone to addiction, than other people... so gambling is just one of those things that triggers them.
3. People might just be bored.... and should seek other activities that will take up their time.

It is things like this that contribute to gambling addiction and you have to address that, so that other advice would help them to stop gambling.  

[bitbollo]

This is just the basics, but anyone should be aware of it:

Budget: set it BEFORE you start gambling and stick to it.
Have a break from time to time, it is important to let your brain stop and consider.
Avoid drugs / drink as much as possible, they will make you loose some control innevitably.
Seek help if you feel you are no longer in control. Make a phone call to a friend or go out and speak with someone.

Anything else anyone can think of? Like... read this post before gambling?

I add as a suggestion about "budget", some sites allow you to set deposit limits. use them! these help to have a limit on your bets.
people who bet with crypto use always cold wallets to limits "cash" available.

limit as much as possible the figures you play when you realize you have "a problem" with the game.
ok to play for fun, no to play for money in such case.
Last but not least, NEVER try to recover from your losses. you will simply lose even more.

[Plaguedeath]

The best answer is education, any person need to know his limit, money management and thinking the future. Although all people want to be rich and I agree with the statement if not all people can become rich, that's why there's a person can gamble $100 per week, someone can gamble $100,000 per week and someone can't gamble because he don't have any money anymore.

[benalexis12]

This is just the basics, but anyone should be aware of it:

Budget: set it BEFORE you start gambling and stick to it.
Have a break from time to time, it is important to let your brain stop and consider.
Avoid drugs / drink as much as possible, they will make you loose some control innevitably.
Seek help if you feel you are no longer in control. Make a phone call to a friend or go out and speak with someone.

Anything else anyone can think of? Like... read this post before gambling?

well that's cool hehe... But you are right in mentioning that as gamblers we also need to take a break for awhile because our mind is also tired from the thing that we think we will win.
Because the more that we always lose, it's stressful for us while playing. And I like what you said to call a friend that you also trust of course that you know has sense to talk to especially in these situations.

[JooBra]

The best answer is education, any person need to know his limit, money management and thinking the future. Although all people want to be rich and I agree with the statement if not all people can become rich, that's why there's a person can gamble $100 per week, someone can gamble $100,000 per week and someone can't gamble because he don't have any money anymore.

I have similar thinking like you, and with people like me and you going deep into gambling is almost impossible, but there are different kind of people around that have other state of mind and they are more prone to get addicted to gambling. It's normal thing since no one is the same but for them having someone around to guide them is a must.

[_act_]

This is the hardest part. I was addicted in the past, but I fixed the problem myself. It's very embarrassing to ask for help from friends. I don't want them to judge me, and I'm just not the type of person who is open enough to share my personal problems. I think the best way to avoid getting addicted is to prevent it altogether. You know, they say 'prevention is better than cure.

A true friend that understand about life and matters can not judge you, but most friends are not just like that. I have been addicted before and I solved the problem myself by disciplining myself. I later realized that there is nothing good that is coming from betting all the time and losing all the time than winning. For it not to destroy my life, I have to start gambling in a better way. I even quit gambling for awhile that time. The best a gambling addict can do to himself is to realized that the bad sides of gambling is more than the good sides and how gambling can make their life be full of depression and losses.

[tusandii]

This is just the basics, but anyone should be aware of it:

Budget: set it BEFORE you start gambling and stick to it.
Have a break from time to time, it is important to let your brain stop and consider.
Avoid drugs / drink as much as possible, they will make you loose some control innevitably.
Seek help if you feel you are no longer in control. Make a phone call to a friend or go out and speak with someone.

Anything else anyone can think of? Like... read this post before gambling?

I myself have a fund limit for gambling and never exceed that limit, friend, even though in the amount of money that has become the limit, I usually deposit half of it first so it doesn't run out immediately when I'm losing.
Some of the suggestions and advice that you provide are actually quite useful and can reduce gamblers from losing more money if they lose, but unfortunately only some gamblers are aware of this.
Don't you also understand that most gamblers chase after winning and forget what could prevent them from losing big.

But at least we can provide an understanding to some of the gamblers who are here, friend, so they have self-awareness that gambling also needs something that can prevent them from experiencing big losses.

[FatFork]

Avoid drugs / drink as much as possible, they will make you loose some control innevitably.

Haha, good one!

Another thing to remember, as some have already mentioned, is to avoid chasing your losses. It's tempting to want to recoup what you've lost, but it can frequently result in more losses. Don't let the moment get the best of you and know when it's time to take a break. And, of course, the most important thing is to make sure to gamble within your means. Many of us had to learn this the hard way, unfortunately.

[dothebeats]

One thing that I really stuck with is not bringing anything extra if I’m going to a physical casino, and not get close to my phone that has all the 2FAs on my accounts if I’m playing at home. I literally, on purpose, turn off that phone which has the 2FA to deter me from depositing anything extra if I feel like I can beat the casino with a losing streak. Also, the right mentality would surely keep you from doing dumb decisions, but it’s not something that can be learned in a day or two. You really have to master it and stick with it the whole way through.

[ethereumhunter]

Learning self-control is something that everyone who wants to gamble needs to have so they don't eat up all the balance they have. Even though they have set limits on gambling, they could still deposit more money, especially if they lose, because gambling can make them tempted to play longer. And don't play gambling to make money because getting it won't be easy. Make gambling an entertainment, enjoy your time while you are playing, and stop before you run out of money.

[Die_empty]

This is just the basics, but anyone should be aware of it:

Budget: set it BEFORE you start gambling and stick to it.
Have a break from time to time, it is important to let your brain stop and consider.
Avoid drugs / drink as much as possible, they will make you loose some control innevitably.
Seek help if you feel you are no longer in control. Make a phone call to a friend or go out and speak with someone.

Anything else anyone can think of? Like... read this post before gambling?

Brief but powerful post. If any gambler abides by these few tips he would not be addicted to gambling. Most gambling addicts don't take breaks and don't have plans. They always want to chase their losses thereby losing control over their gambling life. Having a gambling plan will reduce the risk of using funds that would have been used for basic needs or investments to gamble.

Some gamblers feel that getting drunk will make them get over their losses. And sometimes they get drunk in the process of gambling which will make them lose concentration. Seeking help from experienced friends and families in the form of advice will be a good idea. Seeking medical or psychological support when necessary is also a good suggestion.

[Rruchi man]

Budget: set it BEFORE you start gambling and stick to it.

Budget is usually set immediately you receive an income. At that time, the person is expected to allocate a percentage of the income to different expenses for a time frame. Your budget may be weekly or monthly. Have a percentage you use for gambling, stick to it.

Have a break from time to time, it is important to let your brain stop and consider.

Getting used to having breaks will allow you control the habit of gambling.

Avoid drugs / drink as much as possible, they will make you loose some control innevitably.

In other words, someone who already does drugs and drinks should be aware that they are more at the danger of loosing their self control.

Seek help if you feel you are no longer in control. Make a phone call to a friend or go out and speak with someone.

Speak with not just anyone but someone who understands your situation, and will not judge you or try to give self righteous answers.

[Dunamisx]

This is just the basics, but anyone should be aware of it:

Budget: set it BEFORE you start gambling and stick to it.

Many gamblers done ensure the make this in written but fail is acting it because it has it own vulnerability that some gamblers find it easier been said than done, many will make it like a promise that i won't go beyond this limit but once they began, they go ahead far beyond they expected because they couldn't control their emotions anymore when they started.

Have a break from time to time, it is important to let your brain stop and consider.

As a professional gambler, one must give a break to cross check if there had been something he's missing out or which should have been in place and not, check and balance your gambling lifestyle and improve more in some areas, give it a new approach a d see if things will change or not.

Avoid drugs / drink as much as possible, they will make you loose some control innevitably.

Avoid getting intoxicated while gambling, it do you nothing than placing harm in your and affecting your mental reasonings, getting drunk also does not increase your chances for winning by any means, it rather make it more difficult because you're under influence.

[phuhuyxyz]

This is just the basics, but anyone should be aware of it:

Budget: set it BEFORE you start gambling and stick to it.
Have a break from time to time, it is important to let your brain stop and consider.
Avoid drugs / drink as much as possible, they will make you loose some control innevitably.
Seek help if you feel you are no longer in control. Make a phone call to a friend or go out and speak with someone.

Anything else anyone can think of? Like... read this post before gambling?

Hi bro! I think
1. Set a time limit: It's important to set a time limit for gambling and stick to it. Don't let gambling take over your entire day or night.
2. Don't chase losses: If you're on a losing streak, it's important not to chase your losses by betting more money. This can lead to further losses and make the situation worse.
3. Take advantage of bonuses: Many casinos and online gambling platforms offer bonuses and promotions. Take advantage of these to increase your chances of winning.
4. Don't gamble with money you can't afford to lose: Only gamble with money that you can afford to lose. Never borrow money to gamble or use money that is meant for other important expenses.
5. Keep track of your winnings and losses: It's important to keep track of how much money you're winning and losing. This can help you stay within your budget and make informed decisions.
5. Remember, gambling can be addictive and have serious consequences. It's important to gamble responsibly and seek help if you feel that you're no longer in control.

[iv4n]

Going a bit far in gambling means we are losing money we can't afford to lose, we can't stop chasing some big win while slowly sinking into a problem. Been there, done that... when I was much younger. Probably every gambler goes through that period at some point, but some (many) simply go too deep.

Avoid drugs / drink as much as possible, they will make you loose some control innevitably.

Haha, good one!

But some of us wish to "lose some control" and simply have fun. After a long day of trying to keep control (on the job, with kids, hours in driving, all other everyday stuff, and shit that happens along the way) I just wish to play some games and relax! It's gambling, sometimes we will win, sometimes we will lose, and many times we will break even... but as long as we play for fun, with the amount we can afford to lose we will have fun and many exciting ups and downs.

[leonair]

This is just the basics, but anyone should be aware of it:
Budget: set it BEFORE you start gambling and stick to it.

Yes I agree with that.  A weekly, monthly or daily budget of a fixed amount is essential to protect a gambler from big losses.

Have a break from time to time, it is important to let your brain stop and consider.

Taking an occasional break will prevent a gambler from developing any deep gambling addiction and panic gambling. But once you start gambling, it is very difficult to take a break from it because then a lot of excitement is born in the mind. 

Avoid drugs / drink as much as possible, they will make you loose some control innevitably.
Seek help if you feel you are no longer in control. Make a phone call to a friend or go out and speak with someone.

Correct. If these rules are followed, no one will be seriously harmed by gambling

[swogerino]

This is just the basics, but anyone should be aware of it:

Budget: set it BEFORE you start gambling and stick to it.
Have a break from time to time, it is important to let your brain stop and consider.
Avoid drugs / drink as much as possible, they will make you loose some control innevitably.
Seek help if you feel you are no longer in control. Make a phone call to a friend or go out and speak with someone.

Anything else anyone can think of? Like... read this post before gambling?

Sticking to the budget is the best advice anyone can get but of course sticking to a preset budget is extremely difficult when you are gambling with passion or you are after an expensive device that you want to buy fast and gambling is the fastest way to such thing which unfortunately comes true only 0.0001% of the times you try to achieve it with gambling.I have been addicted before and since late 2020,August 2020 or something like that I have implemented this advice to myself and of course I overdo it a couple of times when rage gets the best out of me but in normal conditions I rarely go beyond my planned budget for gambling.