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

[johnsaributua]

I don't think things need to be so complicated, if you feel that you start to lose control, slap your self in the face and turn around.
I know it isn't easy at all to stop doing something you absolutely love to the death, but sometimes you don't have a choose.
I said it before and I am positive it's true even if that's its just my opinion! If you want something hard enough, you will be able to do it. If you only want something 50% you will not be able to do it

And you don't need to quit over an night, take steps, step by step and it will be more natural to stop.

I speak from own experience and had a gun pointed at my head at one point because I could not pay debts I got from gambling from people you NOT should be unfriends with.

Long story short.... If you really want a change, whatever it is! The change will for sure come!

If you truly recognize that you have a serious gambling problem, the best thing to do is to stop gambling immediately. Cutting back or gambling smaller amounts doesn't address the root of the problem. While a few individuals might be able to quit on their own, many need medical support or assistance from their loved ones.

Substituting gambling with another, less harmful activity often helps significantly. Consider working more, joining a gym, or pursuing a new hobby.

Mate it's not easy as you said to quit gambling, what you don't know in gambling is that, gambling is like a smoker or a drunker, if you are addicted in smoking to stop it is very hard but to start smoking is very easy, so what I want you to understand in gambling that the only thing that will make a gambler to stop gambling is when you are not addicted in gambling and I know it too well that gambling addict is the most thing I have seen so far that is not easy as someone as outside their may think that gambling is easy to stop, since you are an addict in gambling, its only finance can make a gambler to stop playing gambling frequently, when it lacks funds to gamble

Sometimes, some people think that any habit is associated with the word already and difficult to rehabilitate for the tendency to stop. Even for the habit of watching a sensation movie or a food will become a favorite.

I'm talking about habbits, when doing with the brain and the possibilities that are liked more and more days will increase both portion, duration or variation depending on what habits are done.

I assume that the past 21 days is a start, and the next 21 days you can start organizing / reducing things that are less useful.

I have been a smoker since 2009, the first month I could stand it, but when there was a lot of supply I smoked more there I found it difficult to reduce the number of sticks yesterday.

Long story short, the more cigarettes I spend every day,

until 2018 I got sick with stomach acid, it made me deterrent and the doctor made me realize, the first 3 weeks I felt like a fever and chaos, but I was aware of the pain.

After a strong desire 1 month I did not smoke and it was effective until now.
what I underline is when there is an opportunity with readiness for everything will change the mindset, and from there the beginning of the transformation to the phase you want including addiction or one's habits in passing the day. especially from the things you mentioned bro.

[uchegod-21]

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?

In as much as gambling is concerned the chances of wining and losing from the gambling are equal but the most important is to have control on gambling habits, just like you said every gamblers should have a certain amount budgeted for every week on gambling and avoid over gambling.

True, after a gambler wins I think he should take a break because sometimes a winning gambler loses all his money because he has no goals or he doesn't follow any rules and regulation. Gambler must set a goal in gambling otherwise he can lose all of their bankroll at one time even if he wins more. Gambling can be kept under control if a gambler can keep a regular budget in gambling. When a gambler can manage a regular budget, he will not panic to win at gambling. He does not have to ask anyone for a loan to manage his finances. When a gambler can control himself he can gamble free from gambling addiction. Gambling on a limited scale makes it possible to maintain everything nicely.

Most gamblers do not have break time. Gambling is their source of income.  One win is a motivation to gamble more. I've seen quite a good number of people in my area who depend sole on gambling.  They literally gamble everyday. Even if it means borrowing to gamble (which is a bit too far) , they are willing to. There is absolutely no budget for gambling. Persistent losses does not deter them from gambling.
Gambling when taken too far can ruin one's life. That's why I always say, "get a life first before gambling ". Get a normal job, get a hobby then gamble for the sake of entertainment. You do not need to break your piggy bank just to gamble. Get a life first before you lose yourself while gambling.

[Oilacris]

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?

In as much as gambling is concerned the chances of wining and losing from the gambling are equal but the most important is to have control on gambling habits, just like you said every gamblers should have a certain amount budgeted for every week on gambling and avoid over gambling.

True, after a gambler wins I think he should take a break because sometimes a winning gambler loses all his money because he has no goals or he doesn't follow any rules and regulation. Gambler must set a goal in gambling otherwise he can lose all of their bankroll at one time even if he wins more. Gambling can be kept under control if a gambler can keep a regular budget in gambling. When a gambler can manage a regular budget, he will not panic to win at gambling. He does not have to ask anyone for a loan to manage his finances. When a gambler can control himself he can gamble free from gambling addiction. Gambling on a limited scale makes it possible to maintain everything nicely.

Most gamblers do not have break time. Gambling is their source of income.  One win is a motivation to gamble more. I've seen quite a good number of people in my area who depend sole on gambling.  They literally gamble everyday. Even if it means borrowing to gamble (which is a bit too far) , they are willing to. There is absolutely no budget for gambling. Persistent losses does not deter them from gambling.
Gambling when taken too far can ruin one's life. That's why I always say, "get a life first before gambling ". Get a normal job, get a hobby then gamble for the sake of entertainment. You do not need to break your piggy bank just to gamble. Get a life first before you lose yourself while gambling.

Break time would be literally;
1. Having no more money on their gambling account/pocket
2. Totally have lots it all even your life savings

There's no way that you would really be stopping midway.Although not all but most likely the case for most gamblers because once we have deposited a certain amount of fund and then
making up some wins then it would really be that unlikely that you would really be stopping on that particular time or moment. Why? because they are really that hoping for more winning and this is
something that a very common behavior of gambler specially into that someone who does experiencing those streaks until they would really be finding themselves on losing those
winnings in the end of the line.

Gambling isnt bad as long  you do have that kind of moderation and control but on the time that you are already compromising the amount which you cant really afford to lose
then this is where problem do begins. You had already reached out your limit but since you are tolerating your addiction then you wont really be stopping
until you do have lost all of your funds or simply sleeping on the streets. 

[Wiwo]

Call yourself to order whenever you're gambling and having nothing to tell concerning your experience in what you do, have a time to run a check on the kind of gambling lifestyle you've had in couple of times, access yourself on a grade level to see if you're proud about what you're doing or not, also check if there's need for an improvement to be implemented, consider the benefits it has served you in many ways and that which you may have lost at the same cause and weigh them all together, if you think you're going too far already, then try to apply wisdom and gamble moderately.

Yes that is the best form of advice needed at this point,  because calling oneself to order is the only way to keep your head above the stormy water or be able to walk away with your winning because not withdrawing,  will only amount to you incurring more loses so for that you need to place some level of limits to you gambling behaviours,  and also think for a second what and how no letting go will only lead you to in curing loses that you may not be able to comprehend with on the long run.

So the best possible practice is to always be at alert to speculate and allocate the right time to everything you do as a gambler and also be able to place a stop,  at whatever direction you may be going while gambling because it is only in doing so that you be able to free yourself ups from some forces that may want to drag you further in your current direction be it chasing winning or loses.

[Fredomago]

Call yourself to order whenever you're gambling and having nothing to tell concerning your experience in what you do, have a time to run a check on the kind of gambling lifestyle you've had in couple of times, access yourself on a grade level to see if you're proud about what you're doing or not, also check if there's need for an improvement to be implemented, consider the benefits it has served you in many ways and that which you may have lost at the same cause and weigh them all together, if you think you're going too far already, then try to apply wisdom and gamble moderately.

Yes, gambling is not an isolated activity in life, it is part of your habits and life and should be integrated into your lifestyle, the people you are with and you job or occupation if you have any. This context can be a help in putting gambling into perspective and use it properly and only while it is fun. Just remember, see around you and will get a better hold on your behavious.

If you put that into perspective, then it won't be that hard to find ways on how you can manage it the right way. Most of the time, those who got addicted take things as the only option that they've got. I guess if they can treat it as like a normal habit which they can with good control, they will not suffer from any heavy addictions.

Though we can't generalize as there are still people who can go deep even they have other things that needed to do in life, that addiction is too deep where they can't do anything to help and already needed to have someone to boost their self-will to fix the issue.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Call yourself to order whenever you're gambling and having nothing to tell concerning your experience in what you do, have a time to run a check on the kind of gambling lifestyle you've had in couple of times, access yourself on a grade level to see if you're proud about what you're doing or not, also check if there's need for an improvement to be implemented, consider the benefits it has served you in many ways and that which you may have lost at the same cause and weigh them all together, if you think you're going too far already, then try to apply wisdom and gamble moderately.

Yes, gambling is not an isolated activity in life, it is part of your habits and life and should be integrated into your lifestyle, the people you are with and you job or occupation if you have any. This context can be a help in putting gambling into perspective and use it properly and only while it is fun. Just remember, see around you and will get a better hold on your behavious.

Have to agree completely with the both of you, it is very important as gamblers to always put our gambling activities and desires under serious check at all times, as I personally believe that this is one of the major ways to not only avoid playing with money one cannot afford to lose, but also, it's an effective way to make sure one is not gambling far more than necessary.

Gambling is made and supposed to be fun but we cannot deny the fact that most of the times, we still see ourselves gambling for profit instead of us just gambling to have fun, it is not actually a crime to gamble for profit, but our approach to the whole thing is what determine if we are already crossing the safe line of responsible gambling or not. So, this is something we must always watch, whether gambling for profit or for fun, responsible gambling should always be the number one objective.

[peter0425]

Call yourself to order whenever you're gambling and having nothing to tell concerning your experience in what you do, have a time to run a check on the kind of gambling lifestyle you've had in couple of times, access yourself on a grade level to see if you're proud about what you're doing or not, also check if there's need for an improvement to be implemented, consider the benefits it has served you in many ways and that which you may have lost at the same cause and weigh them all together, if you think you're going too far already, then try to apply wisdom and gamble moderately.

Yes, gambling is not an isolated activity in life, it is part of your habits and life and should be integrated into your lifestyle, the people you are with and you job or occupation if you have any. This context can be a help in putting gambling into perspective and use it properly and only while it is fun. Just remember, see around you and will get a better hold on your behavious.

correct , but I think it is better to call HOBBY than HABIT mate because there are still obligation on that part of habiting , Hobby for me is something that I only do when there is extra money and of course extra time.
but that is completely true to only spend depending on your capacity in life and that never to put in risk your daily living.

[Renampun]

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Yes that is the best form of advice needed at this point,  because calling oneself to order is the only way to keep your head above the stormy water or be able to walk away with your winning because not withdrawing,  will only amount to you incurring more loses so for that you need to place some level of limits to you gambling behaviours,  and also think for a second what and how no letting go will only lead you to in curing loses that you may not be able to comprehend with on the long run.

So the best possible practice is to always be at alert to speculate and allocate the right time to everything you do as a gambler and also be able to place a stop,  at whatever direction you may be going while gambling because it is only in doing so that you be able to free yourself ups from some forces that may want to drag you further in your current direction be it chasing winning or loses.

Every gambler is actually required to have good and thorough preparation before playing, they must be well aware and know when it is time to place a bet and stop betting, in anticipation of the possibility of going wrong in the gambling game that is being played.

many gamblers go bankrupt in gambling, it's not all the fault of the gambling games they play, but because the person is not able to control themselves well and make decisions wisely, remember that gambling is like psychological warfare, if you are not able to control yourself then you lost.

[Youngkhngdiddy]

Every gambler is actually required to have good and thorough preparation before playing, they must be well aware and know when it is time to place a bet and stop betting, in anticipation of the possibility of going wrong in the gambling game that is being played.

many gamblers go bankrupt in gambling, it's not all the fault of the gambling games they play, but because the person is not able to control themselves well and make decisions wisely, remember that gambling is like psychological warfare, if you are not able to control yourself then you lost.

 Once you realize you enjoy gambling too much they are few things you need to understand; gambling is not a physical addiction but a mental one, gambling is a compulsion, it causes mental disease, it can also cause social issues. Both privately or geographically. It is important to start understanding what drives one towards gambling in some cases it was mostly; boredom, stress and unhappiness. Once you realize that and you accept it you already on a significant path to be able to deal with it. Some people won’t want to accept that they are gambling addict, but they are deeply engulfed in it and can’t stop. Even when they try they still go back to it in the slightest chance they get. There’s no crime or shame in accepting the flaw it will help tackle or stop the habit. Be prepared to deal with relapses as it will happen treat it as learning moment, but be honest and try to avoid the situation in the future.
   When your out of control, gambling can slowly peal off the layers of what was important to you without even realizing what happened. The first thing you must realize is that you can’t get rich gambling. Gambling will always be a 50/50 chance and winning is not guarantee or sure. Challenge yourself, not everyone pays their bill on time. Work on shaping up your financial life. Set a few goals, if you make them, you will get the same rush you did in gambling. A win is a win. Then you will find it easier to stay on the same track. Focus on what you want and find another direction to try and achieve it. Gambling is recreational, you don’t get rich. I’m a small bettor and I usually  grind out a small profit at the end of the season. It’s usually enough to take vacation somewhere. My risk is low and I don’t force plays just for action.

[tusandii]

Call yourself to order whenever you're gambling and having nothing to tell concerning your experience in what you do, have a time to run a check on the kind of gambling lifestyle you've had in couple of times, access yourself on a grade level to see if you're proud about what you're doing or not, also check if there's need for an improvement to be implemented, consider the benefits it has served you in many ways and that which you may have lost at the same cause and weigh them all together, if you think you're going too far already, then try to apply wisdom and gamble moderately.

Yes, gambling is not an isolated activity in life, it is part of your habits and life and should be integrated into your lifestyle, the people you are with and you job or occupation if you have any. This context can be a help in putting gambling into perspective and use it properly and only while it is fun. Just remember, see around you and will get a better hold on your behavious.

correct , but I think it is better to call HOBBY than HABIT mate because there are still obligation on that part of habiting , Hobby for me is something that I only do when there is extra money and of course extra time.
but that is completely true to only spend depending on your capacity in life and that never to put in risk your daily living.

Prioritizing family needs is one way to manage our minds so that we don't place too much emphasis on gambling and the way you say is also very good when gambling is used as a hobby which will be done when we have money left over that is not used and even when we have money left over but our minds are always thinking about the daily needs for the family, he certainly would not use the money to gamble because he felt that he would really need the money in the future.
So all of this must be trained from our minds which always think of prioritizing something more important than gambling.

[South Park]

Prioritizing family needs is one way to manage our minds so that we don't place too much emphasis on gambling and the way you say is also very good when gambling is used as a hobby which will be done when we have money left over that is not used and even when we have money left over but our minds are always thinking about the daily needs for the family, he certainly would not use the money to gamble because he felt that he would really need the money in the future.
So all of this must be trained from our minds which always think of prioritizing something more important than gambling.

When a gambler prioritizes something that should be just a hobby over the needs of their family that is a clear sign that they are addicted or at least on their way to be, and this should be also a very alarming sign for the gambler as well, as they should know that once they do this and they do nothing to stop themselves then almost all limits on their behavior will be broken and they will do anything to keep gambling, a path that could eventually land them on jail.

[redsun114]

Call yourself to order whenever you're gambling and having nothing to tell concerning your experience in what you do, have a time to run a check on the kind of gambling lifestyle you've had in couple of times, access yourself on a grade level to see if you're proud about what you're doing or not, also check if there's need for an improvement to be implemented, consider the benefits it has served you in many ways and that which you may have lost at the same cause and weigh them all together, if you think you're going too far already, then try to apply wisdom and gamble moderately.

Yes, gambling is not an isolated activity in life, it is part of your habits and life and should be integrated into your lifestyle, the people you are with and you job or occupation if you have any. This context can be a help in putting gambling into perspective and use it properly and only while it is fun. Just remember, see around you and will get a better hold on your behavious.

It should be like that and it is already like that for the most of us who are well responsible of our selves. It was only the addicted gamblers are the ones who do it wrongly or the opposite way. As an addict, your life will mostly revolve in one activity, and you are literally isolating your self from the public most especially if your addiction is online gambling.

I have a partner and I integrate or share gambling to her. For some maybe they need to be careful and make sure that the person is already in to gambling. I only find it wrong when you say we need to integrate gambling with our occupation as it will only affect our performances and there is a bigger chance that we can lose our job.

[Blitzboy]

Every gambler is actually required to have good and thorough preparation before playing, they must be well aware and know when it is time to place a bet and stop betting, in anticipation of the possibility of going wrong in the gambling game that is being played.

many gamblers go bankrupt in gambling, it's not all the fault of the gambling games they play, but because the person is not able to control themselves well and make decisions wisely, remember that gambling is like psychological warfare, if you are not able to control yourself then you lost.

 Once you realize you enjoy gambling too much they are few things you need to understand; gambling is not a physical addiction but a mental one, gambling is a compulsion, it causes mental disease, it can also cause social issues. Both privately or geographically. It is important to start understanding what drives one towards gambling in some cases it was mostly; boredom, stress and unhappiness. Once you realize that and you accept it you already on a significant path to be able to deal with it. Some people won’t want to accept that they are gambling addict, but they are deeply engulfed in it and can’t stop. Even when they try they still go back to it in the slightest chance they get. There’s no crime or shame in accepting the flaw it will help tackle or stop the habit. Be prepared to deal with relapses as it will happen treat it as learning moment, but be honest and try to avoid the situation in the future.
   When your out of control, gambling can slowly peal off the layers of what was important to you without even realizing what happened. The first thing you must realize is that you can’t get rich gambling. Gambling will always be a 50/50 chance and winning is not guarantee or sure. Challenge yourself, not everyone pays their bill on time. Work on shaping up your financial life. Set a few goals, if you make them, you will get the same rush you did in gambling. A win is a win. Then you will find it easier to stay on the same track. Focus on what you want and find another direction to try and achieve it. Gambling is recreational, you don’t get rich. I’m a small bettor and I usually  grind out a small profit at the end of the season. It’s usually enough to take vacation somewhere. My risk is low and I don’t force plays just for action.

Your knowledge of gambling addiction's roots is excellent. Yes, it's a mental compulsion that explores our emotional vulnerabilities - boredom, stress, and dissatisfaction. It's more than throwing dice or pressing a slot lever - it's a yearning. This is the crucial question: Why is acceptance so hard for many? Why do people deny everything when they're about to lose it? It's time folks face their demons and admit their problems.

I completely agree with your view of gambling as a hobby rather than a means to wealth. People must realize there's no jackpot at the end of this rainbow. The cycle of wins and loses, highs and lows continues. Financial stability, planning, and control are the ultimate joys. Real-life goals are worth more than a win. Let your adrenaline kicks come from real-world challenges and triumphs. Always remember the house win.

[delfastTions]

Your knowledge of gambling addiction's roots is excellent. Yes, it's a mental compulsion that explores our emotional vulnerabilities - boredom, stress, and dissatisfaction. It's more than throwing dice or pressing a slot lever - it's a yearning. This is the crucial question: Why is acceptance so hard for many? Why do people deny everything when they're about to lose it? It's time folks face their demons and admit their problems.

I completely agree with your view of gambling as a hobby rather than a means to wealth. People must realize there's no jackpot at the end of this rainbow. The cycle of wins and loses, highs and lows continues. Financial stability, planning, and control are the ultimate joys. Real-life goals are worth more than a win. Let your adrenaline kicks come from real-world challenges and triumphs. Always remember the house win.

I think that not every person can be aware of the question of how attracted he is to gambling and whether this passion is a simple hobby or whether it is already the beginning of a painful attraction to gambling. 
Some, of course, may understand that they have become too strongly drawn to play and throughout the working day the thought of quickly getting to a computer or mobile phone and playing quietly so that no one distracts them from this game constantly appears in their heads.  This, it seems to me, is the beginning of such an unpleasant process as gaming addiction. 
A nd you should at least think about the fact that gambling is penetrating more and more into your brain.  In my opinion, this is the moment when you need to slow down and give up the game for a while.

[tusandii]

Prioritizing family needs is one way to manage our minds so that we don't place too much emphasis on gambling and the way you say is also very good when gambling is used as a hobby which will be done when we have money left over that is not used and even when we have money left over but our minds are always thinking about the daily needs for the family, he certainly would not use the money to gamble because he felt that he would really need the money in the future.
So all of this must be trained from our minds which always think of prioritizing something more important than gambling.

When a gambler prioritizes something that should be just a hobby over the needs of their family that is a clear sign that they are addicted or at least on their way to be, and this should be also a very alarming sign for the gambler as well, as they should know that once they do this and they do nothing to stop themselves then almost all limits on their behavior will be broken and they will do anything to keep gambling, a path that could eventually land them on jail.

If a gambler has crossed this limit, it is certain that this is a sign of addiction and if he is not aware of the signs addiction it will be very dangerous because I am sure that in the short term he will experience bad things or at least spend all his savings and from this story how important it about our own awareness that is better to stop gambling forever or have to continue gambling with all the risks and in this concept what I mean a gambler who is not ready to accept all risks and still has to stick with his commitment not to be addicted and if someone not ready to accept everyone would prefer to stop gambling as soon as possible.

[Porfirii]

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-snip- The first thing you must realize is that you can’t get rich gambling. Gambling will always be a 50/50 chance and winning is not guarantee or sure. Challenge yourself, not everyone pays their bill on time. Work on shaping up your financial life. Set a few goals, if you make them, you will get the same rush you did in gambling. A win is a win. Then you will find it easier to stay on the same track. Focus on what you want and find another direction to try and achieve it. Gambling is recreational, you don’t get rich. -snip-

Your knowledge of gambling addiction's roots is excellent. Yes, it's a mental compulsion that explores our emotional vulnerabilities - boredom, stress, and dissatisfaction. It's more than throwing dice or pressing a slot lever - it's a yearning. This is the crucial question: Why is acceptance so hard for many? Why do people deny everything when they're about to lose it? It's time folks face their demons and admit their problems.

I completely agree with your view of gambling as a hobby rather than a means to wealth. People must realize there's no jackpot at the end of this rainbow. The cycle of wins and loses, highs and lows continues. Financial stability, planning, and control are the ultimate joys. Real-life goals are worth more than a win. Let your adrenaline kicks come from real-world challenges and triumphs. Always remember the house win.

Your answer is very interesting, too from the psychological perspective. I'm not an expert but I know that people usually believe what they want to believe, and nobody likes his "shadow", quoting Jung.

The level of self-consciousness and humility to admit one's flaws is really high, and most of us mortals struggle with it because of our own Egos. That's why external help is needed in most of the cases, because others can clearly see what one often denies.

I agree, btw, that satisfaction from real-world triumphs can be so high as the ones you get with any addiction, but after reaching certain point one needs to detoxify from certain practices and substances in order to start enjoying these more natural pleasures again.

[Oilacris]

Prioritizing family needs is one way to manage our minds so that we don't place too much emphasis on gambling and the way you say is also very good when gambling is used as a hobby which will be done when we have money left over that is not used and even when we have money left over but our minds are always thinking about the daily needs for the family, he certainly would not use the money to gamble because he felt that he would really need the money in the future.
So all of this must be trained from our minds which always think of prioritizing something more important than gambling.

When a gambler prioritizes something that should be just a hobby over the needs of their family that is a clear sign that they are addicted or at least on their way to be, and this should be also a very alarming sign for the gambler as well, as they should know that once they do this and they do nothing to stop themselves then almost all limits on their behavior will be broken and they will do anything to keep gambling, a path that could eventually land them on jail.

If a gambler has crossed this limit, it is certain that this is a sign of addiction and if he is not aware of the signs addiction it will be very dangerous because I am sure that in the short term he will experience bad things or at least spend all his savings and from this story how important it about our own awareness that is better to stop gambling forever or have to continue gambling with all the risks and in this concept what I mean a gambler who is not ready to accept all risks and still has to stick with his commitment not to be addicted and if someone not ready to accept everyone would prefer to stop gambling as soon as possible.

You would really be crossing your limit on the time that you would really be tolerating that kind of urge of playing gambling or something that do talks that going beyond your limits and this is something that wont really be that recommended on doing so. If you are already on the state that you are spending too much or that really goes beyond on your financial capability then this one indicates that you are already addicted into it or something that do talks about going beyond with those limitations which sooner or later you would be able to experience those unfortunate situation which you didnt expect that it would really come into your life. If you wont really be making yourself that mindful and responsible in regarding with your actions then you would be really experiencing that bitter experience
towards your life. This is why moderation on everything would be crucial on which it isnt really just that for gambling but also in other things in life that everything which is excess would really be that
bad or something that you shouldn't really be doing since from the start.

[Zoomic]

Call yourself to order whenever you're gambling and having nothing to tell concerning your experience in what you do, have a time to run a check on the kind of gambling lifestyle you've had in couple of times, access yourself on a grade level to see if you're proud about what you're doing or not, also check if there's need for an improvement to be implemented, consider the benefits it has served you in many ways and that which you may have lost at the same cause and weigh them all together, if you think you're going too far already, then try to apply wisdom and gamble moderately.

Someone who is already addicted will hardly have the time to appraise themselves. It is not only being addicted, when you have a group of friends who gamble with you and not even one of them say ill about gambling. I mean anytime any of you is called upon, there will be no objections. Maybe there is this competition among you to see who gets luckier and who losses the most. If this happens to you, just know that you are going extreme in gambling and the only way to deal with this is to reduce your association with those set of friends. If this cannot happen which I know it isn't easy to happen, try to relocate and meet different set of persons

According to what is said above, it is nice to always have a second thought about whatever thing you are doing in life.

[Odusko]

Call yourself to order whenever you're gambling and having nothing to tell concerning your experience in what you do, have a time to run a check on the kind of gambling lifestyle you've had in couple of times, access yourself on a grade level to see if you're proud about what you're doing or not, also check if there's need for an improvement to be implemented, consider the benefits it has served you in many ways and that which you may have lost at the same cause and weigh them all together, if you think you're going too far already, then try to apply wisdom and gamble moderately.

Someone who is already addicted will hardly have the time to appraise themselves. It is not only being addicted, when you have a group of friends who gamble with you and not even one of them say ill about gambling. I mean anytime any of you is called upon, there will be no objections. Maybe there is this competition among you to see who gets luckier and who losses the most. If this happens to you, just know that you are going extreme in gambling and the only way to deal with this is to reduce your association with those set of friends. If this cannot happen which I know it isn't easy to happen, try to relocate and meet different set of persons

According to what is said above, it is nice to always have a second thought about whatever thing you are doing in life.

Calling oneself to order will help a whole lots, this is because, gambling have so many factors that contribute and encourage it, just like the saying goes that birds of the same cliq always roll together, so to that extent, we have to first check our cycle of friends to see which of our per group is pushing us so deep into gambling and what can we do to avoid that, is to strictly separate yourself from them at some point to avoid any possible slid back when we trying to get yourself out of such mess of a situations.
So if we have to leave then we must make it at once and just get up a leave without looking back on anything that will take us back to the previous position we found ourselves at first being too muchly involved.

[wallet4bitcoin]

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?

Very true. Especially budgeting.

When you don't budget on what to spend, you'll end up spending everything with hope that the great wins are not afar, when, in reality, they might not be in sight that day.

Another will be, have metrics for gambling. Just like trading, if you have a setup, you'll always wait for your setup to activate any trade rather than jumping into the market.

Same goes for gambling and betting, ensure to have your metrics of gambling before you adventure into it. Lets say you want to bet on a team and that team has been unpredictable in that season, just stay out of it and avoid the risk.