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

[LUCKMCFLY]

Yes, I know that most of what is suggested here may not be able to completely help overcome or avoid addiction, but at least from these few points we can be more careful and a little responsible for our bets and try not to bet beyond the limits we can.
Maybe some people say this point is not enough I will respect that but at least we have nothing wrong with trying to be healthy gamblers without addiction and betting for fun without addiction and talking about sports betting might be a reference for not being too emotional when placing bets because we are quite placing bets and watching matches and the risk of becoming emotional and experiencing losses is not like when betting in casino games, mentally and subconsciously we will get emotional when every round of betting we lose and the feeling of wanting to chase losses is always there.
So betting on sports is very fun but it still doesn't mean to make money just try your luck.

The reason behind the addiction to the gambling was very simple,mostly due to targeting the loss in the gambling.The gambler doesn’t accept the loss from the gambling,this was the biggest reason for the addiction into the gambling.The good gambler will have the capacity to get away from the gambling,becasue they know gambling is also the game and not the money making machine.Once you had multiple the money from the gambling,you get addicted to it.So the number of attempt to get winning from the gambling will increased and you get addicted to it.Some people keep away from the gambling addiction by reducing the deposit to the gambling.

People get addicted for a myriad of reasons so it is reductionist to try to assign a single reason to this behavior, however regardless of the reasons a person may have to become addicted the end result is always the same, with the quality of their life taking a nose dive from which it can be very difficult to ever recover, so people need to always be aware of the possibility of becoming addicted to anything, and they need to monitor themselves and make an assessment of their lives once in a while just to see if they are not falling into an addiction.

I would say that when people are in an addiction process things are different because they first focus a lot on doing things better and when they have the first relapse it is the worst, because everything they have achieved or done in work they lose and the thing is like worse because basically when you try to do things better a job can go wrong due to poor management by the same person, low self-esteem can serve as a basis for things to go wrong, then someone is addicted. You have to have everything, the will and the determination to get out of that ugly problem, and you should not blame others or for a possible treatment that is not given, this is the only thing that can be talked about so that things can be done like this, However, as in any addiction, relapses are the worst, it is always recommended that people, when they are at the height of their addiction, begin with a few gaming sessions without stopping.

For some players, when they know they are addicted, the fact that things are now quite strong gets out of hand. Any problem or possible addiction causes most people to lose control and not get along well with what they do. Well, then it could be said that the fight against addiction should take place under any scheme, I have already said it many times in the forum and I feel that many people here have problems with this, because I feel that there are people who have addiction problems and that is why this topic can be very delicate, that is why every advice that is said here is valuable for the person who seeks help, for my part I will always say that the best thing is to seek professional help, in case you cannot, then the best and Let him see if a plan can be made where he reduces the gaming sessions and can play with less money, if he plays 3 times a day, then he plays 2 times a day , and thus he Improves more and more in the next week, and above all all doing Sports.

[Fredomago]

You are right in what you said, but it is also important that you have control over yourself and your emotions. Always think that gambling is just entertainment, don't expect to win big in gambling because that's impossible and if you always lose, that's normal in gambling, don't overthink and chase your loser. Just think that that loss is compensation for the entertainment that gambling gave you.

A loser today can turned to be a winner tomorrow in gambling. There's always this remorseful thoughts that flew across my mind whenever I'm gambling, everyday is an opportunity in the system and today is not the last day to try again, these statements along will refrained from taking another hand in gambling and always go straight to home. Losing is usually a normal activity that's carried out in the system which everyone doesn't seem surprised any longer, rather what keeps us tense is when our games doesn't go according to my plans, I mean our main games that we solely depend on.

Better to have that kind of mindset, just stay calm as possible and accept the defeats and re-try to assess your strategy and try to find another set whenever you are already mentally recharge, chasing losses can only lead you to addiction and that's not a good way to treat this venue of entertainment or whatever you think you are aiming as some may really coming to make money, as long as you still have that control over your emotions then it's okay to move forward.

From your statement, what I understand is that chasing defeat is unnecessary and just needs to be ignored.
It is very important for us to remain committed to the plan that has been made before placing a bet, planning using a budget that we can afford to lose which will prevent us from feeling like chasing losses and in this way it is always said by several people on this forum because of the way we This discussion is very easy to say but very difficult to do.
But as long as someone wants to learn how to gamble healthily, there's no harm in continuing to learn to control it all for their own good.

As long as everything is according to the plan the chance of getting addicted is by far, I mean like what you mentioned if you set limits and you are not exceeding or you are okay when you already lose it all and stop, but if in anyhow you add more money and you keep playing the chance of losing a lot and engaging a lot will take place, it's open the door for more gambling sessions without any planning.

From that point of view, getting addicted due to irresponsible way of gambling is possible to take place.

[tusandii]

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As long as everything is according to the plan the chance of getting addicted is by far, I mean like what you mentioned if you set limits and you are not exceeding or you are okay when you already lose it all and stop, but if in anyhow you add more money and you keep playing the chance of losing a lot and engaging a lot will take place, it's open the door for more gambling sessions without any planning.

From that point of view, getting addicted due to irresponsible way of gambling is possible to take place.

Yes, as long as all the planned rules can be implemented in a consistent manner, it will definitely be fine, but in fact it is very difficult to adhere to these commitments, even some people or myself still make mistakes ignoring the plans that I have previously arranged and it is normal if this happens, the most important thing is that I still I have the effort to try to gamble responsibly without having to get closer to addiction because to be honest, I'm still a little afraid of experiencing addiction.
So, whatever efforts are suggested by other people, I always listen to them, appreciate them and also try them, even though sometimes they don't meet my expectations, there's definitely no harm in trying.
As you and I said knowing when to stop betting is what I always try to avoid bad impacts when gambling and maybe other gamblers can understand this.

[AicecreaME]

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As long as everything is according to the plan the chance of getting addicted is by far, I mean like what you mentioned if you set limits and you are not exceeding or you are okay when you already lose it all and stop, but if in anyhow you add more money and you keep playing the chance of losing a lot and engaging a lot will take place, it's open the door for more gambling sessions without any planning.

From that point of view, getting addicted due to irresponsible way of gambling is possible to take place.

Yes, as long as all the planned rules can be implemented in a consistent manner, it will definitely be fine, but in fact it is very difficult to adhere to these commitments, even some people or myself still make mistakes ignoring the plans that I have previously arranged and it is normal if this happens, the most important thing is that I still I have the effort to try to gamble responsibly without having to get closer to addiction because to be honest, I'm still a little afraid of experiencing addiction.
So, whatever efforts are suggested by other people, I always listen to them, appreciate them and also try them, even though sometimes they don't meet my expectations, there's definitely no harm in trying.
As you and I said knowing when to stop betting is what I always try to avoid bad impacts when gambling and maybe other gamblers can understand this.

It will really be challenging to adhere and stick to your limitations because the temptations are real. It will be hard to be consistent at first, but good habits are built over time anyways. It's okay to fall short at some circumstances, what matters is that you are aware of your shortcomings, and you are more than willing to think of ways on how to overcome it and to do better next time. That way, you'll build a good habit of not breaking your boundaries and only spends time and money that you allocated for gambling initially, not going overboard.

I guess most gamblers struggle into this area as much as anyone else. The only difference is the discipline - whether they would be swayed or keep their stance. Putting pressure to yourself won't help as much as overthinking winning. So just enjoy the game, be sport about it, and focus on your progress not on others. Because the time you compare, you will steal your own joy and you might even be pushed into betting more than you are capable of.

[slapper]

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As long as everything is according to the plan the chance of getting addicted is by far, I mean like what you mentioned if you set limits and you are not exceeding or you are okay when you already lose it all and stop, but if in anyhow you add more money and you keep playing the chance of losing a lot and engaging a lot will take place, it's open the door for more gambling sessions without any planning.

From that point of view, getting addicted due to irresponsible way of gambling is possible to take place.

Yes, as long as all the planned rules can be implemented in a consistent manner, it will definitely be fine, but in fact it is very difficult to adhere to these commitments, even some people or myself still make mistakes ignoring the plans that I have previously arranged and it is normal if this happens, the most important thing is that I still I have the effort to try to gamble responsibly without having to get closer to addiction because to be honest, I'm still a little afraid of experiencing addiction.
So, whatever efforts are suggested by other people, I always listen to them, appreciate them and also try them, even though sometimes they don't meet my expectations, there's definitely no harm in trying.
As you and I said knowing when to stop betting is what I always try to avoid bad impacts when gambling and maybe other gamblers can understand this.

You're right - following the plan is hard. It's hard yet necessary. You and I make mistakes - it's normal. The idea is to learn from mistakes. Good that you fear addiction. Fear motivates. Being afraid keeps you alert.

Thinking about attempting alternative tactics is sensible. Very smart. You listen, appreciate, attempt. Do things that way. However, not all advice is good. Need to be very critical. Finding gold in sand is like that. We all do it - you, me, and us.

Knowing when to stop is the golden rule. I usually say, "Know when to hold, know when to fold." More than making money, it's about keeping it. Your goal of avoiding negative effects is admirable. All about control. Manage your actions and results. Everyone should do it- - you, me, and them.

[zuzie]

You are right in what you said, but it is also important that you have control over yourself and your emotions. Always think that gambling is just entertainment, don't expect to win big in gambling because that's impossible and if you always lose, that's normal in gambling, don't overthink and chase your loser. Just think that that loss is compensation for the entertainment that gambling gave you.

It is not easy for someone to maintain control and control their emotions when they experience defeat, someone will behave unnaturally by gambling continuously to chase their losses and this behavior will definitely be carried out by someone who is addicted to gambling. And it's true, considering gambling as entertainment and not considering it as a place to earn money, then he will remain controlled in playing gambling and his sense of responsibility when he loses, he doesn't chase losses but he considers money to be the smallest part of the loss from the gambling entertainment he does. so he didn't really regret it.

[Fredomago]

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As long as everything is according to the plan the chance of getting addicted is by far, I mean like what you mentioned if you set limits and you are not exceeding or you are okay when you already lose it all and stop, but if in anyhow you add more money and you keep playing the chance of losing a lot and engaging a lot will take place, it's open the door for more gambling sessions without any planning.

From that point of view, getting addicted due to irresponsible way of gambling is possible to take place.

Yes, as long as all the planned rules can be implemented in a consistent manner, it will definitely be fine, but in fact it is very difficult to adhere to these commitments, even some people or myself still make mistakes ignoring the plans that I have previously arranged and it is normal if this happens, the most important thing is that I still I have the effort to try to gamble responsibly without having to get closer to addiction because to be honest, I'm still a little afraid of experiencing addiction.
So, whatever efforts are suggested by other people, I always listen to them, appreciate them and also try them, even though sometimes they don't meet my expectations, there's definitely no harm in trying.
As you and I said knowing when to stop betting is what I always try to avoid bad impacts when gambling and maybe other gamblers can understand this.

Appreciate and try to follow things that will help to lessen the chance of getting addicted, I think if you are still exceeding from your set limits but manage to quit before engaging to much chance that you can still cope up and avoid the addiction still on you, still part of learning process and still on the way to master on how to execute such plan from time to time.

You are right in what you said, but it is also important that you have control over yourself and your emotions. Always think that gambling is just entertainment, don't expect to win big in gambling because that's impossible and if you always lose, that's normal in gambling, don't overthink and chase your loser. Just think that that loss is compensation for the entertainment that gambling gave you.

It is not easy for someone to maintain control and control their emotions when they experience defeat, someone will behave unnaturally by gambling continuously to chase their losses and this behavior will definitely be carried out by someone who is addicted to gambling. And it's true, considering gambling as entertainment and not considering it as a place to earn money, then he will remain controlled in playing gambling and his sense of responsibility when he loses, he doesn't chase losses but he considers money to be the smallest part of the loss from the gambling entertainment he does. so he didn't really regret it.

Yeah right, when there's already an amount that involve things can go wrong, though with a good control and a self determination not to allow any emotion to push you more, it's still possible to enjoy and not to go far and get addicted.

[Oilacris]

You are right in what you said, but it is also important that you have control over yourself and your emotions. Always think that gambling is just entertainment, don't expect to win big in gambling because that's impossible and if you always lose, that's normal in gambling, don't overthink and chase your loser. Just think that that loss is compensation for the entertainment that gambling gave you.

It is not easy for someone to maintain control and control their emotions when they experience defeat, someone will behave unnaturally by gambling continuously to chase their losses and this behavior will definitely be carried out by someone who is addicted to gambling. And it's true, considering gambling as entertainment and not considering it as a place to earn money, then he will remain controlled in playing gambling and his sense of responsibility when he loses, he doesn't chase losses but he considers money to be the smallest part of the loss from the gambling entertainment he does. so he didn't really regret it.

Controlling emotion is never been that simple nor really that easy on which it would really be needing that kind of discipline on which each individual would really be having that different level when it comes to tolerance on which not all would really be the same. Getting far with gaming and betting? It would really be depending on how you would really be able to control yourself.
Good thing on here is that you should really know on when to stop and when to play when you are in stress or really seeking for leisure. We do know that not all would really be having that good
control towards your emotions which we know that losing money is never been that something that give a good feeling. Getting too far? You would really be only be able to realize
when its too late, this is why self control and awareness would really be needed.

[maydna]

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A classic gambler's fallacy, right? Thinking "Hey, that could be me next!" after seeing someone win. We know that's a one-way trip to addiction. Gambling thrives on this faith that luck can be found. It's about knowing the odds and when to stop, not chance. Change mindsets, you're right. Our brains are wired to follow the winner, assuming their route will lead to success. It's like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. What works for one may not work for another. People will benefit sooner if they understand this. Gambling isn't a fairy tale with happy endings. Self-awareness matters. You can't influence others' reality wake-up calls. Keep yourself from slipping into the same trap. Mindfulness and knowing limitations are key. Gambling should be fun, not addictive. Stay focused and don't let the massive win deceive you.

If they thought like that, it wouldn't take too long to see him suffer a loss instead of getting a win because once someone got a win, it didn't guarantee he could get another win. Someone else may be the winner, and he still has to wait his turn to win because we don't know when our luck will come and give us a chance to win. We must have the awareness that gambling is not a place to make money and gambling is only for fun. Some people can win, but that's because they are lucky, and we can also be lucky, so we have to be patient and wait for our luck to come. But we also have always to limit our gambling so that in waiting to get lucky, we don't use too much money or even allocate more money. And if we finally manage to get that big win, we should be able to stop our gambling activities for a while and not gamble in pursuit of another win.

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Well and that means as I said that they come because they see and are tempted from the victory that other people managed to get without seeing how much money the other people spent to get the big win, basically they did not see from various sides before finally deciding to follow and want the same fate as that person. The only thing on their mind is how they can get the victory like others get when on the other hand for this problem there is no way that can make them have the same fate as others except only luck will answer it.  This is a wrong mindset because every gambler has their own luck and in terms of time they will not know when they will be lucky, that's clear. Yes I also hope so, hopefully they can change their mindset as soon as possible so as not to suffer too much defeat which ultimately makes them regret it. That's right, of course over time if they continue to think like that then they will unconsciously enter the real addiction zone, so even though other people can win that way it doesn't mean you will have the same fate as them even by following the way like them.

Honestly it's out of our control and maybe we can only hope for the best for them to sober up soon.

It's okay if they see and are tempted by other people's winnings. However, they still have to be able to control themselves so they don't continue gambling if they are gambling, and they should be able to stop gambling for a while so they can divert their attention from playing gambling. This is necessary so that they will not try to continue gambling and chase wins so they can win like other people. We can actually experience bigger losses than before, especially in gambling. Yes, they have to change their mindset so that they won't try to chase wins like other people get because each person's luck will definitely be different, and we won't be able to get the same amount of wins as other people. If they still don't realize what they are doing is wrong, it is only a matter of time before they get deeper into gambling and will eventually become addicted to gambling that they will not even be aware of. So we have to be wise so we can treat gambling well and not experience problems like other people have experienced.

[Cryptomultiplier]

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As long as everything is according to the plan the chance of getting addicted is by far, I mean like what you mentioned if you set limits and you are not exceeding or you are okay when you already lose it all and stop, but if in anyhow you add more money and you keep playing the chance of losing a lot and engaging a lot will take place, it's open the door for more gambling sessions without any planning.

From that point of view, getting addicted due to irresponsible way of gambling is possible to take place.

Yes, as long as all the planned rules can be implemented in a consistent manner, it will definitely be fine, but in fact it is very difficult to adhere to these commitments, even some people or myself still make mistakes ignoring the plans that I have previously arranged and it is normal if this happens, the most important thing is that I still I have the effort to try to gamble responsibly without having to get closer to addiction because to be honest, I'm still a little afraid of experiencing addiction.
So, whatever efforts are suggested by other people, I always listen to them, appreciate them and also try them, even though sometimes they don't meet my expectations, there's definitely no harm in trying.
As you and I said knowing when to stop betting is what I always try to avoid bad impacts when gambling and maybe other gamblers can understand this.

Appreciate and try to follow things that will help to lessen the chance of getting addicted, I think if you are still exceeding from your set limits but manage to quit before engaging to much chance that you can still cope up and avoid the addiction still on you, still part of learning process and still on the way to master on how to execute such plan from time to time.

You are right in what you said, but it is also important that you have control over yourself and your emotions. Always think that gambling is just entertainment, don't expect to win big in gambling because that's impossible and if you always lose, that's normal in gambling, don't overthink and chase your loser. Just think that that loss is compensation for the entertainment that gambling gave you.

It is not easy for someone to maintain control and control their emotions when they experience defeat, someone will behave unnaturally by gambling continuously to chase their losses and this behavior will definitely be carried out by someone who is addicted to gambling. And it's true, considering gambling as entertainment and not considering it as a place to earn money, then he will remain controlled in playing gambling and his sense of responsibility when he loses, he doesn't chase losses but he considers money to be the smallest part of the loss from the gambling entertainment he does. so he didn't really regret it.

Yeah right, when there's already an amount that involve things can go wrong, though with a good control and a self determination not to allow any emotion to push you more, it's still possible to enjoy and not to go far and get addicted.

The advice should be more directed to people who have no responsibility and no serious relationship that's close by to command their attention. Gaming as have known, is as additive as regular smoking, no matter the kind. As long as money is involved, the best way to avoid spending too much time on it, is to find a pair or perfect pair of friend, mostly the opposite sex that would make us love more and devote more attention to positive task and risks.

[junder]

Yeah right, when there's already an amount that involve things can go wrong, though with a good control and a self determination not to allow any emotion to push you more, it's still possible to enjoy and not to go far and get addicted.

The advice should be more directed to people who have no responsibility and no serious relationship that's close by to command their attention. Gaming as have known, is as additive as regular smoking, no matter the kind. As long as money is involved, the best way to avoid spending too much time on it, is to find a pair or perfect pair of friend, mostly the opposite sex that would make us love more and devote more attention to positive task and risks.

And also to those who have entered the addiction zone and who always say nonsense like for example saying that they will impose many restrictions but in fact not at all, they have a very fragile defense when the temptation in gambling comes. Yes, perhaps your statement or suggestion can be quite useful to make someone behave more sensibly and not overdo their gambling. One of the reasons why I agree is because usually if there is one of their closest people that they consider him very important to his life then when they suggest him to better stop from the activity then I think they will think seriously to consider the suggestion.

Suggestions from some important people such as for example boyfriends or other closest such as family they love in my opinion it will have a big effect on their change, none other than because indeed they will feel that if they do not follow the advice then they will have a bad value in the view of his boyfriend or one of his family. I think this method is quite reasonable even just to reduce their gambling activities.

[Weawant]

It is not easy for someone to maintain control and control their emotions when they experience defeat, someone will behave unnaturally by gambling continuously to chase their losses and this behavior will definitely be carried out by someone who is addicted to gambling. And it's true, considering gambling as entertainment and not considering it as a place to earn money, then he will remain controlled in playing gambling and his sense of responsibility when he loses, he doesn't chase losses but he considers money to be the smallest part of the loss from the gambling entertainment he does. so he didn't really regret it.

Controlling your emotions is something that is really difficult to do at times and if one can overcome this and be able to control themselves then they can maintain a healthy gambling habit thereby gambling responsibly, most times before addiction comes lack of self control of the gambler.

It's usually best when one considers gambling as entertainment because that way they become less emotional about gambling and gamble responsibly, not chasing losses when they loose because since they were only trying to get entertained, they use what they can only afford to loose at a time but when the intention is to make money they the approach turns out different, this includes the amount they stake and how well they make their decision and picks.

[zuzie]

It is not easy for someone to maintain control and control their emotions when they experience defeat, someone will behave unnaturally by gambling continuously to chase their losses and this behavior will definitely be carried out by someone who is addicted to gambling. And it's true, considering gambling as entertainment and not considering it as a place to earn money, then he will remain controlled in playing gambling and his sense of responsibility when he loses, he doesn't chase losses but he considers money to be the smallest part of the loss from the gambling entertainment he does. so he didn't really regret it.

Controlling your emotions is something that is really difficult to do at times and if one can overcome this and be able to control themselves then they can maintain a healthy gambling habit thereby gambling responsibly, most times before addiction comes lack of self control of the gambler.

It's usually best when one considers gambling as entertainment because that way they become less emotional about gambling and gamble responsibly, not chasing losses when they loose because since they were only trying to get entertained, they use what they can only afford to loose at a time but when the intention is to make money they the approach turns out different, this includes the amount they stake and how well they make their decision and picks.

Yes, it is true that it is not easy to control emotions when someone is experiencing defeat, they will tend to do many things beyond common sense, but if someone is able to control their emotions stably then they will tend to relax and enjoy. Even though he loses every gambling session, he is not too burdened because he is also balanced with good control.

With this good mastery, a person gambles just for entertainment to please himself when he has free time or is bored, so that he does not have high hopes for winning results in gambling and defeat will definitely occur in his mind so he is not busy in gambling matters, because The important thing waiting for him is work.

[Sanugarid]

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 agree with what you said, all of these are important to a gambler if you want to be a healthy gambler and always enjoy it. Don't gamble if you're stressed, hot-headed, or out of the mood. We all know the outcome if you are forced to gamble in this situation.

Actually everything stated here is what I do. I often lose in gambling but that's okay with me because that money is really earmarked for my gambling habit and I enjoy it. Just don't gamble every day because you will surely become addicted if you lose control of yourself.
 

[South Park]

It is not easy for someone to maintain control and control their emotions when they experience defeat, someone will behave unnaturally by gambling continuously to chase their losses and this behavior will definitely be carried out by someone who is addicted to gambling. And it's true, considering gambling as entertainment and not considering it as a place to earn money, then he will remain controlled in playing gambling and his sense of responsibility when he loses, he doesn't chase losses but he considers money to be the smallest part of the loss from the gambling entertainment he does. so he didn't really regret it.

Controlling your emotions is something that is really difficult to do at times and if one can overcome this and be able to control themselves then they can maintain a healthy gambling habit thereby gambling responsibly, most times before addiction comes lack of self control of the gambler.

It's usually best when one considers gambling as entertainment because that way they become less emotional about gambling and gamble responsibly, not chasing losses when they loose because since they were only trying to get entertained, they use what they can only afford to loose at a time but when the intention is to make money they the approach turns out different, this includes the amount they stake and how well they make their decision and picks.

Without a doubt everything begins with the expectations a person has out of their gambling session, someone that is aiming to just get a little bit of fun has way lesser chances of developing a problem as they will be fine with the losses that may come their way, but someone that wants to obtain profits is a different story as they are not looking to have a good time, and instead they want to increase their capital, and when this does not happen that is when some problems could begin to manifest.

[delfastTions]

It is not easy for someone to maintain control and control their emotions when they experience defeat, someone will behave unnaturally by gambling continuously to chase their losses and this behavior will definitely be carried out by someone who is addicted to gambling. And it's true, considering gambling as entertainment and not considering it as a place to earn money, then he will remain controlled in playing gambling and his sense of responsibility when he loses, he doesn't chase losses but he considers money to be the smallest part of the loss from the gambling entertainment he does. so he didn't really regret it.

Controlling your emotions is something that is really difficult to do at times and if one can overcome this and be able to control themselves then they can maintain a healthy gambling habit thereby gambling responsibly, most times before addiction comes lack of self control of the gambler.

It's usually best when one considers gambling as entertainment because that way they become less emotional about gambling and gamble responsibly, not chasing losses when they loose because since they were only trying to get entertained, they use what they can only afford to loose at a time but when the intention is to make money they the approach turns out different, this includes the amount they stake and how well they make their decision and picks.

Without a doubt everything begins with the expectations a person has out of their gambling session, someone that is aiming to just get a little bit of fun has way lesser chances of developing a problem as they will be fine with the losses that may come their way, but someone that wants to obtain profits is a different story as they are not looking to have a good time, and instead they want to increase their capital, and when this does not happen that is when some problems could begin to manifest.

Sometimes a player starts playing with the idea that he will lose a little and have fun and then calmly finish the game.  But as the game progresses, the game itself captivates the player so much that it becomes more difficult to finish the game and, accordingly, stop spending money.  But the feeling of disappointment is still there. 
And if the player does not have a strong will and cannot interrupt his game, thinking that now he will win back, then such moments come in the game that he will later regret.  But this will happen only when the euphoria from the game and the adrenaline in the player’s blood cease to act and the player again becomes a sane person. 
But some people do not know how to control themselves at all when they are in a state of euphoria.  Such people often become those who suffer from gambling addiction.

[Fredomago]

Yeah right, when there's already an amount that involve things can go wrong, though with a good control and a self determination not to allow any emotion to push you more, it's still possible to enjoy and not to go far and get addicted.

The advice should be more directed to people who have no responsibility and no serious relationship that's close by to command their attention. Gaming as have known, is as additive as regular smoking, no matter the kind. As long as money is involved, the best way to avoid spending too much time on it, is to find a pair or perfect pair of friend, mostly the opposite sex that would make us love more and devote more attention to positive task and risks.

And also to those who have entered the addiction zone and who always say nonsense like for example saying that they will impose many restrictions but in fact not at all, they have a very fragile defense when the temptation in gambling comes. Yes, perhaps your statement or suggestion can be quite useful to make someone behave more sensibly and not overdo their gambling. One of the reasons why I agree is because usually if there is one of their closest people that they consider him very important to his life then when they suggest him to better stop from the activity then I think they will think seriously to consider the suggestion.

Suggestions from some important people such as for example boyfriends or other closest such as family they love in my opinion it will have a big effect on their change, none other than because indeed they will feel that if they do not follow the advice then they will have a bad value in the view of his boyfriend or one of his family. I think this method is quite reasonable even just to reduce their gambling activities.

Having a serious relationship can take your time away from your gambling participation, though it is quite difficult if addiction is already present, taking serious relationships with the opposite sex might be at risk since only gambling is what's more important to the person and not the relationship.

People who are already suffering from addiction can change though, if that self-will and the help of their partners will work alongside each other, nothing is impossible but the path is really difficult to succeed.

[blckhawk]

Don't allow yourself get to the point of addiction because it is when you get addicted you then start to put up habits as drinking and others probably to help you was off the pains off your losses which on the long run you never get to forget those losses by drinking or drugs.

Easy to say but I am sure that it is a difficult thing to do and it is also difficult to notice when you are bordering on addiction or if you are already an addict. Lots of addicts do not really have the self-awareness to know and accept that they are already addicted so it is difficult to do what you are advising maybe if you are a person that has the discipline of a samurai then you might be able to do notice if you are getting addicted. I do not know about gambling being a gateway for other addictive habits but if it ever comes to that then you are going to need immediate help.

Most times these guidelines help to gamble responsibly but it's sad that most persons fail to be disciplined enough to want to keep to these guidelines which would have helped them become better persons regardless of their gambling habits, discipline is one key factor they should be considered because you could have a strategy and plans as well but if you are not disciplined you will still fail at it.

Guidelines that is not constantly being reminded is just a piece of text that you will read when you get curious or when you pass by it, a constant reminder that you should do this is the ultimate way to make things more effective especially in the case of gambling responsibly, players are easily distracted by the games and the cheers happening around if you are in a casino but the point is when you want to make some kind of point about gambling responsibly, a typically increase constant reminder is what you are going to need when you want to help a gambler.

[0t3p0t]

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?

We should always set limits when gambling. Some gamblers ends up addicted to it because of this. Limiting our gambling funds is like limiting losses too. Undisciplined gamblers have no limits and that is the most common problem of 'em in the long run.

[tusandii]

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Appreciate and try to follow things that will help to lessen the chance of getting addicted, I think if you are still exceeding from your set limits but manage to quit before engaging to much chance that you can still cope up and avoid the addiction still on you, still part of learning process and still on the way to master on how to execute such plan from time to time.

Yes, you are right, even though I still often make mistakes when I'm gambling, but when I still have the awareness to controlling myself not to continue pursuing something in gambling, I feels that I can still learn in terms of commitment not to pursue anything too much from gambling and it's been provens. If up to now I have not felt bad effects such as sign of addiction, I've never experienced it, it's just that I always lose controls of betting more or less.
I also really agree that respecting yourself or respecting the plan that has been planned not to bet beyond your limit is the key to gambling responsibly without having to experienced vices such as addiction and in this case we must continue to rely on ourselves to continue to try our best someone else suggested.