Will you find it offensive to be referred to as an addicted gambler?

[Queentoshi]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

[Frankolala]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

An addicted gambler might not even know that he is an addict because he is so carried away by his emotions on chasing his loss and this will blindfold him when see it. I am no longer an addict anymore and if someone calls me an addict, I will just overlook him because it isn't true.

I have a friend that loves gambling on sportbet and anytime you tell him that he is gambling too much and will soon become an addict,he will tell you that he can never be an addict but this person in question does use money given to him by other people to use for the payment of their electricity bills and other important bills to gamble and when they ask him about the payment he will tell them that he used to money to try his luck. At the end he will tell them that by month ending he will payback because he has a job which he uses the income for his gambling activities.

[molsewid]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Yes it's fine no problem with me, as long as it is not true and it not what I am. Many people who denied it became an addict because they are not aware to their situation, they always tell themselves that it is only just they want to get back what they lost something like that and then they didn't know they already lost more, awareness is the good thing in order for you to prevent that thing to happen.

[Cantsay]

To be sincere, my attitude or response to such statement will depend on both who is presenting it and the manner at which it was presented.

If a stranger should notice my gambling activities and found out that I'm beginning to show signs of addiction, if they should tell me in a respectful and calm way I will simply thank them and start working on myself, but if they just approach my and start inform me in a rude way or perhaps insult me for engaging in gambling in the first place I will definitely be offended with it, that's very sure.
And just as you said, not everyone has the same level of tolerance so some might be able to tolerate it while others like will not be.

[electronicash]

if you say " no offense" afterwards, i will not be offended 
just an ego. people will be mad and offended if you are referred to as a gambling addict in front of their child or to someone they care so much to represent themselves as highly respected.
 
hey there are users not happy anymore of these gambling addiction threads. keep it coming!!!

[Hispo]

I would not feel offended by being called that way if I recognize myself having problems with such condition.
However, the context is also important and while I would be okey with it while talking to my family, close friends or a professional in the care of mental problems. I would indeed feel offended is it was something being used on purpose to damage my image or make people to financially distance myself... For example, people who would give me money or gifts on my birthday, decided not to do so, because some gossip about my habits.

It is part of the endless stigmatization people with mental problems suffer.

[acroman08]

As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there.

I think this will depend on the person's mindset, I mean right now I won't find it offensive because I know to myself that I am not a gambling addict and my action proves that. now If I do have a gambling problem, my mindset could be different and being referred to as a gambling addict might offend me since from what I have read, people with gambling problems would often deny or justify their problematic gambling habits.

[BitcoinAccepted]

Of course, people don't want to be known as an addicted gambler. Because that often means that you have lost huge mountains of money, but also that you basically go through certain phases in life with difficulty and that you cannot control your self-control. So it is not just gambling, but also the problem that you are experiencing an unstable phase of life. And certainly in society and then in the field of work and private life, the situation does not get any better if people know that you are addicted to gambling. As a result, all the necessary marriages and relationships have fallen.

[swogerino]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

We live in an online era where not even my closest friends know that I gamble,only my wife knows because I have told her and she is OK with it as long as I don't overdo it,she consider that 100 dollars weekly spent gambling as entertaining for me,kinda like going to the movies and every thing is OK within family walls.In my work they don't even remotely know that I can be a gambler let alone an addicted and this because I never talk about gambling at all there even when my colleagues talk about sport games I listen to them when in reality I am the expert that should be talking about them as I have been betting on such games from quite a lot of time  .So for people who feel bad being stereotyped by other people I let them know that as long as you do it online no one can stereotype you at all.

[Casdinyard]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I don't think the issue of "will they accept the branding" is the issue here. The problem is accepting that they have a problem, the branding comes after that. Of course gamblers, addicted or not, will have a negative reaction when you call them addicted gamblers, most especially if you mean the branding. But a responsible gambler will not carry on with his shit upon hearing something like that, he'd assess himself, and would most likely takea break, most definitely a gambler that's spiraled into addiction will see this as something offensive, rant about it/bitch about it elsewhere, and then carry on with his/her unhealthy practices. It's all about self-awareness and the willingness to see the picture from a different angle. Addicted gamblers will have a one-track mind dedicated solely for gambling so you can't reason with them even if your life depended on it, the more desperate they are the harder it will be to convince them they are addicted too. So yeah, to me it's not about if they are offended about being called that, it's about what they do after that matters most.

[Die_empty]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Anybody that has a problem and fails to accept that he has such a problem will not have the solution. If accepting that I am a gambling addict will set me free from this disorder, I will gladly accept that I have a problem. Gamblers in some cultures are seen as wasters and irresponsible people. A gambling addict will even be wrongly categorized as a criminal. This is why most gamblers hid their disorder from people even when they are aware that they need help. They prefer to suffer in silence than to open up about their struggle with addiction.

Until our society understands that you cannot help people by insulting or disgracing them. People that are suffering from gambling disorders should be treated like humans and not like animals. They should be respectfully counseled and not publicly shamed. I will be willing to tell a qualified therapist about my problems but it will always remain a secret.

[Issa56]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do,

Why will you see me and you will start calling me addicted gambler, it's really wrong, I might be a gambler and am not addicted, in my society, if they see that you are a gambler, they already concluded about the kind of person you are even if they don't truly know you, a gambler is seen as a bad influence to the society and they see every gambler as a addicted gamber. If am being called a gamber, I won't really care about that but don't call me a addicted gambler.

saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Some people think everyone is just addicted to gambling even as some people are not addicted, if you are see, gambling a lot of people see you as addicted gambler, some people might be gambling frequently and they are not addicted, some of them gamble with just little amount so even when they lose it means nothing to them. Actually some of gamblers are addicted but they keep on claiming they are not addicted but we should know that not all gamblers are addicted.

[Ryu_Ar1]

I gambled for a long time but apart from my closest people and my partner, no one knew about it because i never showed anyone apart from my closest people and my partner that I was a gambler so i was never called that
But if in the end i was called that, I probably wouldn't deny it because the evidence is clear that i've been gambling and i've been doing it for a long time.
Even though in this case I only gamble with small money and even then it only revolves around sportsbook but it does not cover the fact that I am a gambler. regardless of being called an addict or not I actually don't really have a problem with it because what I believe in this case is that as long as my gambling does not interfere with my finances (because I always take into account it in every month as a personal expense) then i don't need to feel offended and fortunately my partner is not too concerned about it either.

[TimeTeller]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Anybody that has a problem and fails to accept that he has such a problem will not have the solution. If accepting that I am a gambling addict will set me free from this disorder, I will gladly accept that I have a problem. Gamblers in some cultures are seen as wasters and irresponsible people. A gambling addict will even be wrongly categorized as a criminal. This is why most gamblers hid their disorder from people even when they are aware that they need help. They prefer to suffer in silence than to open up about their struggle with addiction.

Until our society understands that you cannot help people by insulting or disgracing them. People that are suffering from gambling disorders should be treated like humans and not like animals. They should be respectfully counseled and not publicly shamed. I will be willing to tell a qualified therapist about my problems but it will always remain a secret.

This is why it is always best to open your struggles within your family or closest friends.
Because they are the ones who can truly understand your situation and want the best for your mental health.
The reality is, people are being judgmental to others. Thus, some gamblers are very secretive to what they are doing.
I can truly understand that. So if I think I am on the verge of being gambling addict, I can only show my true issues to very few people.
I may find it offensive if some people will say bad things towards me, but don't know actually what will I feel as I haven't been in such situation.

[Wiwo]

Of course, people don't want to be known as an addicted gambler. Because that often means that you have lost huge mountains of money, but also that you basically go through certain phases in life with difficulty and that you cannot control your self-control. So it is not just gambling, but also the problem that you are experiencing an unstable phase of life. And certainly in society and then in the field of work and private life, the situation does not get any better if people know that you are addicted to gambling. As a result, all the necessary marriages and relationships have fallen.

Even though losing pf money is one part of the characteristic of addicts but that also doesn't mean that he is totally lost money but also losing coordination and self-control over involvement in gambling since it makes more or no sense to allow an addict fo have access to large funds that can be wasted on gambling even though they're ready to go into debt just to fulfil their gambling desire.

Being an addict is the worst thing that can happen to anyone a d if care is not taken it may lead to the person losing their respect and place in society at large.

[dunfida]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

A very common kind of reaction if a certain gambler would be called out to be an addicted one which it is mostly be told by your friends or relatives or someone who do knows you and would be telling that you should really be having that moderation with your gambling activity because you are already showing off the signs of an addicted person but in the end you would really be simply denying that you arent that addicted,
you have just enjoying the game and you are willing to lose up the money which you've been using. Well its a common reaction by these type of people but just let them be because we know that
its their money they've been using but there are really moments on which we do really been also hurt on watching our loved ones losing up tons and this is why we could really say up those words.
Its true that its none of our business on what they've been  doing into their money but somewhat it cant really be just that able to avoid on not to make some involvement or saying up something into it.

[BitcoinAccepted]

People are also likely to look at you in a perverse and wrong way. You usually don't feel like pity behavior either. And let's face it, those who are often addicted to certain things do not get it easily in life. It is not only being addicted to gambling, being addicted to drugs etc is also a big problem which is not always recognized by society. Addicts often find themselves in a vicious circle and cannot get out of it on their own. But maybe this is a big problem in society than many people realize.

[Doell]

I would easily accept it, if someone in my family or my friends said I was addicted gambling or anything. If I'm an addicted then they will try to pressure me, and will make me realize that it's not good, first aid is family. Who can support you, if not your family and your friends? believe it or not being an addict is sick, preferring not to eat than not doing that's habit. So I don't mind being called that, because it will make easier for me to be better and to be responsible.

[goaldigger]

Most probably yes since most of the addicted gambler are still on a denial stage and of course they have no right to call you addict, but if its already obvious and they think you need a help already then maybe you have to listen to them. I don’t want myself to be on this situation, this is why I continue to limit my gambling activities and be more responsible, being addict already can make a lot of stress to you and that is not ok.

[coin-investor]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

When it comes to gambling I know myself more than other people so there's no problem at all if people think I am addicted to gambling as long I know that I'm not chasing losses, not taking a loan to gamble, and not spending the whole day or night playing in casinos.

People will never know if you will not tell them how you play or gamble they are left to themselves guessing if you are really are addicted to gambling, you know people they tend to create misinformation about other people.

[Wexnident]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Mmm... kind of, yea. I mean I'd accept it if I am, I ain't that blinded, but I'm doing a lot of things to prevent me from being addicted imo. Properly financing my gambling money so that it doesn't affect me financially, scheduling my gambling so I can know my limits, stuff like that. Imo an "addict" is only one if it starts to negatively affect you, mentally and financially. In both cases? I consider myself perfectly fine. If a 3rd party consideration is needed then I'm 100% willing to grab my friend and tell him to judge me.

And being identified as an addict will always make people judge you, no matter what kind of addiction it is. I reckon it's only a lot worse if you consider it's a gambling addiction though.

[Fatunad]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

When it comes to gambling I know myself more than other people so there's no problem at all if people think I am addicted to gambling as long I know that I'm not chasing losses, not taking a loan to gamble, and not spending the whole day or night playing in casinos.

Even me would definitely be saying up to myself that doesnt matter on what other people would really be seeing or looking at me whether im already addicted to gambling but we are the ones who had been aware or wary on whats the actual condition that we are really that into. There are really just that people around who do really love to mess and get involved in someones life on which they would really be that loving on seeing on what you are doing and making some conclusive approach that you are a bad person because you are doing bad thing like gambling. They are the ones who do really love on making up some callings like
being addicted or what but they dont really actually know on what a certain person been thinking or really their status when it comes into their gambling activity.

[BitcoinPanther]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

It is indeed offensive if someone think that a person is addicted to gambling even though he is not.  It is disrespectful to the person.  I will also feel the same, but i will choose to ignore them than explaining myself to them.  I have a firm belief that as far as I know myself, I won't mind what other people say.  I am not born to please them so I just let them to their assumption.  Aside from that, they are committing a sin because the are judging people without knowing if their assumption is right or wrong.

[tabas]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I can identify myself if I'm already addicted or not. I know that people can also tell me and look if my habits is already on the way for being a gambling addict. But, this cannot be avoided when someone gives his/her opinion about you being noticed your activities and tells that you're an addicted gambler. And if that's being said to me, I'll justify myself that I'm good and I know myself better than the others. Honestly, sometimes the reality sucks and it's painful because we can't admit that we're already there and one of those addicted gamblers. You know that there are offending ways of expressing their opinions to the other people and that's why sometimes it's hard to accept the fact.

[indah rezqi]

As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict?

No, that's not an insult. But if they insult and demean me in public, then obviously I feel offended by them.
I feel offended if someone tells my addiction to gambling in public in the real world, especially if they tell my family directly. It's an insult to me, but if they say it online especially in this forum, then I'm fine.

[seleme]

Excessive gambling leads to a depressing lifestyle sooner or later, it has been proven many times by different gamblers. IMO, the gambler who plays a lot and wins money doesn't accept this as offensive but it is not the same reaction by the gambler when he hears this word combination. If you win money and you make your life better with gambling money, all good but when you borrow money from close people to feed your gambling addiction, it is probably offensive for such gamblers.

[yahoo62278]

Whether or not you accept it or not, if you don't have the right support around you then you will never break the addiction. Same goes for a drug addict, if they don't get the right help eventually, they will overdose and die. A gambler can eventually gamble away all they may have built over the years.

I think there are different levels of addiction as well. Those that can control their urges and those who cannot. The ones who cannot are the ones that need the most help.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Anyone in Thier right senses would find that very offensive...
Does it really sound nice when someone is being paraded as a drunk? That's just the same feeling.... I don't even think it's all about getting tagged anyways - I Think the most feared part should be getting addicted in reality - cus that won't even feel like a joke or some lame assumptions anymore.
There's much to lose when you gamble frequently... Gambling has been made in a way that any lay-man could possibly get enticed and see it as an easier means to make wealth. There are no shortcuts,.. better go get what you want or die trying...

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

[ChiBitCTy]

I think that most people have such a negative stigma when it comes to gambling, and it goes against so many people “values” that they were raised with. Even just a simple gambler who does very little gambling is often look down upon by people despite the fact that they aren’t losing any sort of sizable about of money that’s putting their family in danger of some sort. People are way too quick to judge.

[serjent05]

I think there are different levels of addiction as well. Those that can control their urges and those who cannot. The ones who cannot are the ones that need the most help.

I believe if a person can control their urge to gamble then that guy isn't addicted at all.  The main tag for gambling addicts are the incapability to control oneself when gambling urges pop up.


I think i'll just don't pay attention to people around me.  We cannot please everybody, so whether we are a gambling addicts or not, there will be people who has nothing to do but meddle with other pepoples business.  It is best to just ignore this kind of people.

[AmoreJaz]

I think there are different levels of addiction as well. Those that can control their urges and those who cannot. The ones who cannot are the ones that need the most help.

I believe if a person can control their urge to gamble then that guy isn't addicted at all.  The main tag for gambling addicts are the incapability to control oneself when gambling urges pop up.


I think i'll just don't pay attention to people around me.  We cannot please everybody, so whether we are a gambling addicts or not, there will be people who has nothing to do but meddle with other pepoples business.  It is best to just ignore this kind of people.

but if someone ask for help, a close friend or a family member, we should be happy to help or assist them in any way we can. because asking for help alone is a sign of sincere desire to change his lifestyle and he badly needs help from the person/s he trusts.
lucky if you can still contain your gambling habits. because the fact is, it is always a challenge to get out from your seat whenever you are playing. no doubt, many gamblers are turning into addicted ones.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Someone who is really sick and needs urgent medical attention visits the hospital for that, he or she does not wait and argue with his or her own body system, if he or she does that, the sickness might get serious and out of control, and he or she may likely die.

So also, some one who is addicted to gambling and know it, and also needs helps, have no reason to be ashamed of being called an addicted gambler, after all, it's not like it's a crime to gamble, so why exactly should i find it offensive if I am refered to as a gambling addict, when I know I am not the only one who's in such situation in the world.

[Vaskiy]

We have different thoughts on our gambling activity and from a third person view what we do is all out of addiction. I've shared an incident that happened to me Be a Responsible Gambler. Most of the users posted everything have happened out of addiction. It is true, initially our mind finds it hard to access. Later when we recall what happened and the reasons mentioned by different users we'll come to know how bad we've got addicted. I personally accept myself to be addicted though I'm not a regular gambler.

[ralle14]

I've come across these kinds of people who like to assume, and there's no point in changing their views, so i'll accept it. I don't find them offensive because there are people that are clueless about what they're saying and gamblers will probably grow numb to these misinterpretations.

Instead of worrying about what other people think about us as a gambler, we should prioritize ourselves and make sure we don't break our rules.

[xSkylarx]

It is really a natural instinct that we are going to be offended if we've been told of it, but before that, we should always think if it is true, like if they called you this because you spend too much money at the casino, you've put a lot of time there, or almost every day you are playing, because they have a reason why they told you this, and for me, it is kind of helpful for someone to notice my behavior, and that is the time that we need to seek help from others, as we know that we are already addicted to something; we just thought it was for fun.

[yazher]

I know some people that it won't matter to them when you call them like that because, for them, they thought the name was prestige and merit, maybe because they don't know what it means for others, and most likely, those guys only care for themselves no matter what the people called them it wouldn't matter for them. In some countries where gambling is typical, I think when you call someone like that, they just don't care, but to others, you will find yourself to be called like that. It depends on people; if he is dignified, he won't tolerate you calling him like that.

[Don Pedro Dinero]

In my case I wouldn't find it offensive, because I know I'm not. I suppose that those whose behaviour is bordering on problematic would find it offensive, because it would be a way of making them see what they don't want to see, and often the reaction to that is not the most pleasant.

In my case, it's like someone telling me I'm an alcoholic. Whoever says that simply doesn't know me. It would make me wonder if it was a joke or something.

[Yamifoud]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Being called an addict is somewhat offensive to me and I should stop someone saying that to me. Because I was into gambling just for fun, not I was chasing to win that is why being called a gambling addict is not suitable for some gamblers.
Addiction - is somewhat like you can't control yourself and in your mind is to gamble every day. Yes, it is different when you are professional gambler, we know how to balance lifestyle and so this gambling time.

[Strongkored]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

It is not easy to accept the words of people who say we are gambling addicts, because these two words are always associated with bad things, addicts are considered to be able to harm themselves and others because they can do bad things to fulfill their addiction and gambling which is always considered bad by society, but when someone close to us should identify that we are gamblers addict it would be better not to feel offended but try to seek help because usually, other people's judgments will be more objective than our own judgments because it tends to be difficult to admit ourselves as addicts.

[Lanangsarka]

I would be a little offended if I was said to be a gambling addict. because I feel gambling as a hobby is considered normal and fun.. but other people who don't like gambling will always think gambling is bad.. so just take their judgment as an ordinary joke.. because we are the ones who live it

[Outhue]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

We can gamble online today with the help of our smartphones and the internet, how the hell will people know that you are a gambling addict and they start calling you that? Well if that's the case then you must have done a lot of things wrong, like..

1. Borrowing money from people you are living with, either your neighbors or your families.

2. You must have found yourself in a very bad situation that caught the attention of your neighbors, e.g losing a lot of money that you aren't ready to lose and it hit you hard that you wear it on your face.

3. You resulted into a drinker after losing a lot of money and you start misbehaving, or even start revealing everything you did wrong through gambling.

Some people are already waiting for your shaming day so that they can use you to laugh, I don't encourage gambling in the open, and if you can gamble responsibly, no one will know that you lose or win some money, and never tell a soul that you are into gambling because if things aren't going right for you, your secret will be used against you.

[Oceat]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Not really, but people should stop stereotyping if they don't don't know someone or they just saw them once or twice since it does create a chaos everytime they judge someone on what they just saw in the first place. You never know what kind of people you are dealing with it's either you will get in trouble or be humbled by someone. So if you have nothing good to say, just keep it to yourself and let the people enjoy what they want. Perhaps if this person is their close friends saying it to them it would be different since they would gladly accept or ignore their friends advices since it's all up to them.

[TopTort777]

If someone says that I am an addicted gambler, I wont get offended. First step to recovery is acceptance But also point that everyone is addicted to gambling. I have never seen a person that has tried any kind of gambling, and never returned to it back, never placed a bet, played for money in future. While people connect gambling addiction to some kind of illness, for me it is more like a fun, hobby, habit. Some say that I am addicted, because I return to gambling sites, gamble and keep on loosing. But I really (I mean really) know when to stop. That is why it does not offend me.

[Doan9269]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Actually some people will take it very offensive for you to call them gamblers not to talk of crowning it with the additional title of an addicted gambler, even though that's whom they were but yet will not like to be identified as such, which means there are things we also know by ourselves that they are not good but yet we keep doing them because we are emotionally addicted to them and can't afford taking a control measures over them to stop, no bad person will want to be identified as a bad person in public despite they know within themselves that they are bad.

[uchegod-21]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

There are different types or levels of addiction.
It is only someone who is sick and admits that he is sick that will go to doctor in search for good health.
But someone who is sick, but refuses to admit that he is sick can never go to doctor to seek medical attention.

That same way is what happens in addiction. Someone who is addicted and admits that he is addicted can simply look for therapy or advice in order to escape addiction.

But on the other hand, someone who is addicted but yet does not agree or does not know that he is addicted will definitely die in addiction because of ignorance or arrogance to admit that they are addicted. But in general, addiction is not something someone will glory in. Nobody goes around shouting that they are addicted to gambling, smoking, drinking, and dragging.

[slapper]

Fears of bias often leave folks denying their habits, even when they're evident. For a gambler, fear of labels can hinder self-recognition. 'Acceptance' is key, and it needs a caring, prejudice-free space. Society must foster an environment for folks to face their trials sans discrimination. That's the starting point to healing.

[bitbollo]

no I wouldn't feel offended, but in general I hate labels and clichés used to offend/categorize group of people.

I find nothing strange about being a gambler.
ok is negative for those who have an addiction that becomes dangerous for themselves and their family.
but this does not mean that a person should be offended by this problem ...

[aioc]

If it's true and you are denying it you will be offended, if in your heart it's not true then you will just ignore it, those who are likely to be offended are those who are hiding their addiction and don't want to be exposed, because if they are exposed, they cannot feel comfortable because they will be distracted from people's judges.
Compulsive gamblers are like that they are very sensitive they don't want people to see that they are harming themselves and they don't want to be judged, so it depends on the kind of gambler.

[coinerer]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

An addicted gambler can never control himself and his sense of right and wrong is diminished. So he doesn't realize that he is deeply addicted to gambling so he doesn't want to admit that he is addicted to gambling. So a person who does not gamble or gambles very rarely  will understand who is deeply addicted to gambling but an addicted person will never understand it.

[dothebeats]

Nah, because I know I am not. I would find it offensive if I were really an addicted gambler and that is because those who are addicted are the first ones to deny it. I'd probably just chill and let them think what they think while I make money on other things and enjoy gambling on my free time. In fact, I'd love to be tagged as an addicted gambler and still make money on my job and other things for them to think that I'm successful when it comes to gambling. Let them second guess, I guess 

[GigaBit]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Being called an addict is somewhat offensive to me and I should stop someone saying that to me. Because I was into gambling just for fun, not I was chasing to win that is why being called a gambling addict is not suitable for some gamblers.
Addiction - is somewhat like you can't control yourself and in your mind is to gamble every day. Yes, it is different when you are professional gambler, we know how to balance lifestyle and so this gambling time.

The term 'addicted gambler' is offensive to almost all types of gamblers. If those who are actually addicted are called addicted gamblers but they also react. There are many gamblers who are addicted but they don't realize it. As a result, when complaints were made about their addiction they ignored it. Above all, this word addiction is known as negative, so no one wants to associate this word with his name. Since we cannot know a gambler's gambling activities and condition of mind completely, so we should not be called some one as an addicted gambler.

[AicecreaME]

I guess this will depend on what approach will be given to you in telling that they are noticing you're becoming a gambling addict. If they will do it in insulting manner, derogatory, or of they will say it out of concern. Because the tendencies and reaction usually varies on how a person convey the message. If the gambler thinks you are attacking him, then probably he'll be pissed and offended by you. He'll most likely to tell you to brush off and leave him alone, not recognizing his behaviors, but instead focusing on your attitude on how you approached him.

Meanwhile, if you will tell it out of concern and in caring manner, the gambler might think about his past and current actions that perhaps lead you to such conclusion. He'll possibly thank you for pointing out what he missed to check on himself and hopefully, do better. You see, the way we interact matters too.

[danherbias07]

I do accept that I gamble but I know I am not on the part where I am addicted to it, yet. People who have that problem have signs and I think we also have to be aware of it. Stealing, Lying, Loans, and more. Those are the signs that we are too deep into our habit and it's not easy to get back up from that.

IMO, I don't understand it because I have never gone that far. Once I lose my bet, I get easily stressed out and regrets will keep on sinking my mind but I never once make a stupid mistake just so I could chase it back. If I went to zero, then it's time to rest. Wait for another opportunity to play again and wish to get lucky.
Will it be offensive to be called a gambling addict? I think it is an offensive call but if it comes from a friend or a relative who does care about your health and wealth then I think that is caring. They just don't want you to end up suicidal, homeless, or any worst thing that could possibly happen in your life.

[Sim_card]

I wouldn't be mad at anyone who says or calls me an addicted gambler because words can't kill or hurt when you don't see any truth in them or when you don't take them personal. Sometimes these words are said for us to examine ourselves to see if it is true or not,and to also enable one to have limit in his gambling activities. If it is a place that funds or a position wants to be given to me and someone said this,I will be mad at the person because he has just tarnished my image and might make my colleague feel that I can't handle such responsibility.

[harapan]

I might get offended a little or, I might not get offended at all, but I wont agree to it. Probably the person only sees me when I'm gambling and they conclude that I'm an addict, so I will understand.
Another reason I will understand is because an addict might not know that he's an addict. There's no point arguing with someone that is convinced that you have a gambling addiction. The more you argue the less convincing it becomes.
So what I suggest is taking a look at yourself to see if the person is right or wrong. Don't let it get too personal. Just take a step back and examine your gambling habit to see if you're exhibiting an forms of addiction. If you are then take a step back and seek help if necessary, if you're are not but on that road, then fix up. 

[knowngunman]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

The truth is that we all know gambling itself is a bad thing and nobody want to be associated with bad things. In my society, people see gamblers as ill-mannered who have no future. We hide and pretend like we don't know what gambling is and deny it by every means. By this experience, it will be very insulting and offensive to address someone as an addicted gambler.

The society perception aside, gamblers, drunkers, womanizers and smokers are not always happy to be addressed with their profession before the public  so I would advise not to address anyone as addicted to whatever they are doing because it is personal and private life of them thou, you can still discuss it with them if you think they are going extreme and you wish to help noting that your advice might not even matter.

[Helena Yu]

Nope, I wouldn't become aggressive if someone define me as an addicted gambler. I will ask him or them for few questions and reasons why they said I'm an addict, I will going to debate with him or them and if I lose, I will admit if I was an addict.

But the way I control myself of how much I spent for gambling, how long I gamble, and how I view gambling, are far than can be said as an addict which is looks unbelievable if someone say I'm an addict.

[piebeyb]

Why should we be offended if we really feel we are in trouble and have played too far or are said to be addicts, after all as long as we don't harm other people, for example I steal the money or borrow it, why should I be angry, I gamble with my own money from my job salary, even though I am not a heavy addict, if someone says I am an addict because I often gamble on weekends. why be angry

There's nothing to worry about as long as it doesn't make us feel lost or we harm other people, but I don't know what other people think because every individual's thoughts are different, but if it was me I certainly wouldn't be angry or disappointed, especially if the OP shouted even addicts won't care, believe me you say that to addicts, I'm sure they won't get angry because they won't hear anyone while busy gambling.  

[Issa56]

Actually some people will take it very offensive for you to call them gamblers not to talk of crowning it with the additional title of an addicted gambler, even though that's whom they were but yet will not like to be identified as such,

Its really annoying, why will you see me and call me a gambler, what those that mean, definitely the person is just trying to insult me, and i see no reason why you should call me a addicted gambler, when you don't know if am addicted or not, calling me addicted gambler is just purely an insult to me, what's the purpose calling me the name.

no bad person will want to be identified as a bad person in public despite they know within themselves that they are bad.

I can confidently tell you that their is nothing bad in gambling, the only thing thats bad is being addicted, am a gambler and i do gamble for fun and relaxation, its not proper to call me addicted gambler. But even if someone is a addicted gambler, do you have to insult the person in public, its not really making any sense, you are just trying to embarrass the person in public, and nobody is pure, everyone is having bad thing he/she is doing, because your own is hidden those not mean you should insult others.

[KTChampions]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Personally, it seems to me that if I have a problem, then I will be able to recognize it (by the way, I'm not a gambling addict  ). I don’t see any difficulty in this, it seems to me that the main difficulty is to recognize the problem plus try to solve it. For example, I know a few people with a habit of drinking alcohol, they are really addicted and they admit it, but they continue to drink. Yes, they understand that they have alcoholism (they say so themselves), but they still drink.

[madnessteat]

~snip~

It seems to me that it makes no sense to feel guilty if you don't do something that would violate someone else's rights. Yes, I gamble, but that doesn't mean I'm worse than those who don't, and it's up to me to decide how I spend my leisure time. Some spend their money on cigarettes, some on booze, some on girls, some on gambling, and some on all at once and can afford it. Pay less attention to people outside of you, but don't forget to listen to your loved ones, because at a certain point their opinion can play a very important role in your life if you are into gambling.

[bangjoe]

Maybe in some gambling areas are bad behavior, so people who do gambling cannot be exposed that in a gambler, who makes him feel uneasy if he is someone who is addicted to gambling.
Or in your part that addiction is a bad nature on the human side in gambling, and indeed the average person feels that it is a bad treatment in gambling, which may be said to be a addict he feels discriminated against.
But I myself do not feel offended that when I am addicted, I am an open person in any case, if it is a mistake, I always improve myself to be better in anything, including in gambling.

I think this depends on how someone gives a reaction to the integrating itself, if he is a narrow -minded person, maybe he will be offended and even cause conflict.

[dimonstration]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Who would accept that they will be called a gambling addict while gambling has a negative impression on most cultures due to its risk. I think even a real gambling addict will not gonna accept the fact that they are being called like that. Any type of addiction is bad so I will definitely not accept anyone who will call me like that even though they are just joking.

This is my choice and they don’t have the rights to give a me a brand just because I’m gambling. I will tell the to stfu. 

[ShowOff]

Maybe in some gambling areas are bad behavior, so people who do gambling cannot be exposed that in a gambler, who makes him feel uneasy if he is someone who is addicted to gambling.
Or in your part that addiction is a bad nature on the human side in gambling, and indeed the average person feels that it is a bad treatment in gambling, which may be said to be a addict he feels discriminated against.
But I myself do not feel offended that when I am addicted, I am an open person in any case, if it is a mistake, I always improve myself to be better in anything, including in gambling.

Not everyone feels comfortable being called a gambling addict by someone, but it depends on how they expose you to gambling behavior. Gambling is a bad habit in some countries, so some people may feel very uncomfortable when someone calls them a gambling addict. In advanced cases, gambling addiction is considered a bad problem in some circles of society, so of course some of them don't want to be exposed as gambling addicts.

I think this depends on how someone gives a reaction to the integrating itself, if he is a narrow -minded person, maybe he will be offended and even cause conflict.

What if they exposed your gambling addiction in public so that anyone who has never been exposed to your gambling behavior knows you are a gambling addict? I think there are still many people who hide their gambling behavior from their wife, children and family, so when someone exposes you in public, being offended is definitely not an abnormal reaction.

[robelneo]

The answer is different for every gambler here.

For me, that's offensive whether you're addicted to gambling or not because being addicted to gambling connotes or described that you have no control over how you gamble and you are someone that can not be trusted with money, this is the reason why compulsive gamblers deny that they are addicted to gambling and those who gamble responsibly will also deny and challenge those people who refer them as addicted to gambling.

This is something that we all watch out for, people describing or treating us as addicted to gambling, so if we gamble be sure that we minimize your time and don't let others, who knows you, how much money you spend.

People are judgemental and it could ruin your reputation and character, especially if your reputation is part of your job or business.

[bangjoe]

Maybe in some gambling areas are bad behavior, so people who do gambling cannot be exposed that in a gambler, who makes him feel uneasy if he is someone who is addicted to gambling.
Or in your part that addiction is a bad nature on the human side in gambling, and indeed the average person feels that it is a bad treatment in gambling, which may be said to be a addict he feels discriminated against.
But I myself do not feel offended that when I am addicted, I am an open person in any case, if it is a mistake, I always improve myself to be better in anything, including in gambling.

Not everyone feels comfortable being called a gambling addict by someone, but it depends on how they expose you to gambling behavior. Gambling is a bad habit in some countries, so some people may feel very uncomfortable when someone calls them a gambling addict. In advanced cases, gambling addiction is considered a bad problem in some circles of society, so of course some of them don't want to be exposed as gambling addicts.

Yep I agree with you, about some regions, gambling is considered bad, and very unlevised, maybe even forbidden, making gambling behavior considered as a shameful disgrace.

I think this depends on how someone gives a reaction to the integrating itself, if he is a narrow -minded person, maybe he will be offended and even cause conflict.

What if they exposed your gambling addiction in public so that anyone who has never been exposed to your gambling behavior knows you are a gambling addict? I think there are still many people who hide their gambling behavior from their wife, children and family, so when someone exposes you in public, being offended is definitely not an abnormal reaction.

If that is my position that is generally revealed about my behavior gambling, it will not be a problem, even though it is definitely a family sentiment will be bad, but I gamble using my money and I also do not harm others in the gambling activities that I do, So I don't care about it.
And even though I will find a bad view from others, it has no meaning for me, because not everyone is important to me.
But I am also annoyed if there are gamblers who have addiction and then harm others in their gambling, and he is not offended about the claim, it makes me annoyed.

[CarnagexD]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Absolutely not. Won't be affected because I don't consider myself an addictive gambler. It's very much comfortable too when you gamble in a way that it is not affecting negatively my personal life.

But I think that if one person comes upset, then that's a good sign of self-awareness towards gambling practice. Don't see it as a negative. We have all gone through that. People will always tell you what they want to tell regardless of the facts. So instead of being hard to yourself, think of any solution that will lead you to a better situation. If you don't want to be called as addicted gambler, then act as responsible one.

[Yogee]

I know I'm not one so I'll probably just laugh at anyone telling me that. I don't think majority of gamblers would really take it as offensive. I mean when you're out there trying to make money or just having fun then words don't really matter right? Plus gambling has been socially accepted by most people now so being called an "addict" doesn't carry a lot of weight.

[bitzizzix]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Who would accept that they will be called a gambling addict while gambling has a negative impression on most cultures due to its risk. I think even a real gambling addict will not gonna accept the fact that they are being called like that. Any type of addiction is bad so I will definitely not accept anyone who will call me like that even though they are just joking.

This is my choice and they don’t have the rights to give a me a brand just because I’m gambling. I will tell the to stfu. 

And I also don't like to be called a gambling addict, because gambling addicts are looked down upon by most people because no gambler is successful and most of them are getting worse and worse. So I don't like it when someone calls me a gambling addict because I am also not an active gambler and only do it occasionally when I want to gamble.
and there are examples from friends, and when I say you seem addicted. Because you keep playing and trying to catch up with defeat, it turns out that the defeats just keep happening. Even spending money is important, and when I mentioned “addiction” to my friend, she looked annoyed and said, don't call me an addict anymore.

[uneng]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I believe everyone should learn to not take seriously how other people refer to them, and it goes beyond being called a gambler addicted. We don't have any control over third parties' opinions, and we can't please everyone. If we are authentic to our essence, our nature, we will be criticized and labeled in different ways for that, by different people. Then you can change who you really are to not receive negative references, or you can simply ignore what people say about you, being truth to yourself.

The problem when you take insults as offenses to your heart is that you enter the scoffer's game. You absorb the hate, bitterness and envy he spreads around. Moreover, nobody can force someone to have a different personal opinion about him. So if someone thinks you are a gambling addicted, let it be. The important is that you know who you are, what is good and what is bad for yourself. After all, opinions from others have no impact on your life if you dodge them with superiority.

[qwertyup23]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

The answer depends on the perspective of the person on how he views himself in this kind of entertainment.

If a person somehow denies that he is an addict but his actions say otherwise, then he would most likely get offended and he would justify his actions very well. If a person who is aware that he is indeed suffering from addiction, then most likely he would accept it as a sign for him to receive treatment and support for his actions.

Personally, I would get offended if someone calls me an addict just because I gamble once or twice a month. Maybe it depends on the gravity and the number of times I gamble. Obviously, if I do not gamble frequently and someone calls me an addict, I would get offended by it.

[Pierre 2]

I don't think it's that bad to be tagged as gambler because it may also mean you are good at it so you may brag about it. Otherwise it can't be good. I mean I was called addicted to something in public people would look with judgmental eyes for sure. Especially if you are living in closed traditional society people would directly try to help you by giving you some advices. Which is really really annoying. So its not good to be called addicted gambler.

[aylabadia05]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

It doesn't matter if someone calls me a gambling addict because those people don't know much about me. They probably only saw my appearance while gambling.
I interpret gambling addiction in a positive light because my main foundation is only for pleasure away from the negative behavior that I will do in order to be able to gamble as they think.

I'm going to ignore mention of it for me being able to expend energy in enjoying the pleasure I want in gambling.

[STT]

If you waste too much time or money its not surprising if people are honest enough to give that opinion, take an honest opinion as a compliment even they are actually wrong in some assumptions.  Consider for at least a moment they may be correct in stating too much time is being wasted in just one part of your life.  They may also be wrong and most likely people throw around insults, not many big winners got insulted like this because everyone is wanting to share in their wealth.  So probably it means you lost and gambled too much probably, bet smaller but often as you like is my opinion.  Dont ever play just for money, the game is fine but sometimes people can act like the money is all they care about which is a reason to reduce and maybe stop imo as gambling costs more then it wins for most.

[iv4n]

I guess it all depends on context, right? If some other degen calls me for my gambling I will accept it as fun, but if someone tries to sell me some crazy logic about how bad I am because I gamble, I will think about it as something offensive, and I will probably move away from that conversation.

In some (or many) ways, we are all addicts. But as long as we have some control over those addictions they will not hurt us, the problems appear when people lose control and start risking too much.

[molsewid]

If you waste too much time or money its not surprising if people are honest enough to give that opinion, take an honest opinion as a compliment even they are actually wrong in some assumptions.  Consider for at least a moment they may be correct in stating too much time is being wasted in just one part of your life.  They may also be wrong and most likely people throw around insults, not many big winners got insulted like this because everyone is wanting to share in their wealth.  So probably it means you lost and gambled too much probably, bet smaller but often as you like is my opinion.  Dont ever play just for money, the game is fine but sometimes people can act like the money is all they care about which is a reason to reduce and maybe stop imo as gambling costs more then it wins for most.

Yeah, it is really depends on the context why does this people thought you are being an addict, but if you are doing right they are just wanting to stereotype all those people who wants to play gamble then I think we don't need to mind them and we don't need to keep all those words in our mind because they are the one who says it.

[cabron]

For someone to refer you as an addicted gambler means they knew you well. I wouldn't bother myself overthinking such comments when it's close to the truth anyway.
Just don't think they are up to something and they kept talking behind you, the world doesn't revolve around you alone. Those people have lives and they forget just about everything that floats after a day. If those people are not as important as your family, ignore them.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

I don’t think you should go round throwing insults or branding anybody an addicted gambler. If you think somebody close to you has a gambling problem, reach out and talk to them, see how they’re feeling, try and help them find support. Do it in a nice, caring way though because nobody wants to feel ashamed or embarrassed. Some people do have gambling problems but there are ways to provide help and support that don’t ridicule people.

[len01]

about addiction again.
and the question is who says or calls ourselves gambling addicts?
on the other hand, we definitely gamble anonymously or you can say without other people knowing, but maybe there are also those who gamble openly, not prioritizing anonymity.

and for the answer from myself. if someone told me that i am a gambling addict i would ignore it. because I gamble anonymously myself and if this person calls me addicted then he is just saying the wrong thing.
in a way i gamble only when i have spare cash without chasing after anything.
so no reason to answer someone calling myself an addict.

[Fortify]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

That is quite a strong label to attach to anyone, so if you have been called this by someone you are close to then you should give serious consideration of how much time and/or money you're putting into this activity. If a random stranger you've only encountered once calls you this, then you can probably ignore it. However recognising you have a problem is often the first step to fixing it, if it was true and you should always be trying to assess the world around you for ways to improve yourself. You're right as well - sometimes the truth can hurt so be careful not to end up in a state of denial instead.

[Davidvictorson]

As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there.

In what context. It depends on the context and who is saying it. If I am a gambling addict, I know what I am and what I am struggling with but if someone refers to me as a gambling addict in a disrespectful or degrading manner, I am going go have some words with them. If I am in a meeting filled with fellow gamblers and someone refers to me as a gambler, I won't take any offense.

Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Nope. I think just like smoking and drinking, people have come to see gambling as a "norm". People will stereotype you no matter what you do. So if you are addicted to gambling, keep your head up and seek for help while ignoring whatever people may say about you.

[Botnake]

Well, for me being I don’t mind if they call me being addicted in gambling as long as I can still manage my gambling activities and I’m also in profits with it. The only thing gambling addiction is a negative thing is when you gamble risking all your resources in life. That way, you are making your life miserable just to sustain your urge in gambling.

[darkangel11]

I'm not an addict, but if I told someone that I gamble and they started talking about me like I'm an addict I'd feel offended. It's the same as lying about someone. I'd try to explain that I gamble occasionally and I have my funds under control and if that did not work, I'd have to cut ties with these people.
To me calling someone that is addicted the way it is should not be offensive, but smearing someone's reputation should. The problem is that many people who are addicted don't understand it and may be offended. You can't do anything about it, to be honest.

[seleme]

I'm not an addict, but if I told someone that I gamble and they started talking about me like I'm an addict I'd feel offended. It's the same as lying about someone. I'd try to explain that I gamble occasionally and I have my funds under control and if that did not work, I'd have to cut ties with these people.
To me calling someone that is addicted the way it is should not be offensive, but smearing someone's reputation should. The problem is that many people who are addicted don't understand it and may be offended. You can't do anything about it, to be honest.

Especially for ruining someone's daily mood by discussing this topic and blaming him for the gambling losses leads to bad day somehow. That is why I always start talking about other things then turn the subject to general addiction and then go for specific topics including gambling addiction. It is not offensive but as you said it can ruin someone's reputation one day, I prefer to be careful discussing such topics with other people.

[kamvreto]

I'm not an addict, but if I told someone that I gamble and they started talking about me like I'm an addict I'd feel offended. It's the same as lying about someone. I'd try to explain that I gamble occasionally and I have my funds under control and if that did not work, I'd have to cut ties with these people.
To me calling someone that is addicted the way it is should not be offensive, but smearing someone's reputation should. The problem is that many people who are addicted don't understand it and may be offended. You can't do anything about it, to be honest.

In my opinion, it is better to keep the gambling activities that we do secret, than other people's perceptions hurt us, it is better that they do not know anything about our gambling activities. Someone who says we are addicts only sees how we gamble, but addicts and non-addicts will clearly be different. Addicts are more aggressive in gambling and seem indifferent even though they always lose. people who are addicted also have higher levels of stress and if they are easily irritated it is a cause and effect of how they gamble too often and always lose.

[Stable090]

Well, for me being I don’t mind if they call me being addicted in gambling as long as I can still manage my gambling activities and I’m also in profits with it. The only thing gambling addiction is a negative thing is when you gamble risking all your resources in life. That way, you are making your life miserable just to sustain your urge in gambling.

People don’t know that their is nothing wrong with gambling if the person is not addicted to gambling, if you can control yourself when gambling, their is nothing wrong with gambling, if am not addicted to gambling, even if you call me gambler I won’t be angry but don’t just call me addicted gambler that’s when their will be a problem, because I won’t take it easy with the person. I blame addicted gamblers for things happening currently, gamblers that do illegal things just for them to get money to gamble, the once that sell their properties just to gamble, I know things done by addicted gamblers are the once that make people believe that gambling is really bad, but truly gambling is fun and very interesting, if you are after the fun aspect.

[DaNNy001]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Well one thing I know  for sure is that every gambler tend to shy away from the fact that they are possible addicts to the habit, I would take myself for an example during my core days as a gambler I almost lost everything I had to this act but still yet I still tell myself lies thats it all good and this type of things is normal but the true is that denial always come with this act and every gambler tend to tell themselves lies that they are not addicts.

[coolcoinz]

No, I don't really care, although it depends on the person accusing me of being an addict, whether I care about this person's opinions. If someone random says I'm an addict, I won't even try to explain it to them that I'm not and they're wrong. If it's someone I'm friends with, the situation changes.

It's hard to answer this in a short post, as it all depends on the circumstances.

[rahmad2nd]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Maybe if this question was asked within a decade ago. it seems, most likely I will be offended. because if you are labeled as a gambling addict, the connotation leads to bad things. well, as we often discuss. that most gambling addicts tend to do things that are detrimental to either the gambler himself or the people around us.

Now, I am more relaxed not to respond if some colleagues, friends, and so on label me a gambling addict. the question is, should I defend myself. for me, it doesn't have to be at all. because, I give freedom to people to judge my personality "in this case, in the case of gambling addicts" I won't bother explaining it to anyone, especially if they don't ask. after all, what they say is close to the truth. why, because I am active in sports betting. then, why do I let them judge me according to what they interpret. because I don't need to explain.

The point is, I don't involve them let alone hurt them by borrowing a few dollars to gamble. secondly, i do gambling, just for fun and especially football betting. and most importantly, I am consistently responsible for meeting household needs without exception. about hobbies, I have budgeted a few percent of my income. That way, no one is harmed. so why, should i be offended by what they say. after all, we know better what we are doing. the rest, it's up to them.

[Adbitco]

Everyone should be proud of what they do in as much as they are making a living from it i don't see any reason why they should be angry whenever they are being referred as an addicts gambler, an addict is not a crime but just to show how dedicated they are with their gambling lifestyle at this point people sees it as someone who is an addict or a chronic gambler.

What I understand about life is that, whatever work you do to make life comfortable doesn't really mean you should look after what others may say and do about it. Only responsible gambler may not sees it as offence because their reasoning and others may not be the same, besides those who gamble's with their smartphone are hardly noticeable because they aren't going to local shops to gamble. Most gambler who are tagged addict gambler are the people who they mostly see at local casino or betting shops.

[Cryptomultiplier]

No one would enjoy answering to a name not appropriate, unless where the name mentioned is more of a mocking gesture to the person being called.
If I have made my choice and I have reasonable evidence to show that what I get as outcome is satisfactory in some way or I just believe my lucky break would come from there, it shouldn't make anyone refer to me in a manner as if to say, they are better than me.

Respect is reciprocal and if one don't like anyone calling  such names it should be respected.

[Slow death]

there are situations in which someone calling you a gambling addict just makes you angry and with that you stop talking to the person, in many places there is always someone irritating who, instead of minding their own business, is always looking at the error or defect of other people and when this type of people are faced with situations of seeing someone playing a lot but that does not bring any profit then these people immediately start a big campaign that talks about gambling addiction and all the time these people are talking about this subject, and they don't give any space for the other to defend themselves, it looks like they are criticizing another person because they have hate, so you need to be able to identify people

to know if they are saying that you are addicted to gambling because they noticed signs of it and intend to help you or if they just hate you and that's why they keep accusing you of being addicted to gambling, ideal is that the person after being called addicted to gambling takes some time to research whether those accusations against you are really founded or not, in case they are, look for a doctor and he will tell you if you are addicted to gambling or not. I do not advise people to resort to violence because what has happened a lot. this is not necessary, there are doctors or psychologists, so just make an appointment and everything will be clear

[fortunecrypto]

It depends on who referred you as addicted to gambling if it's coming from someone who does not know anything about gambling and has an attitude of holier than thou then I will not be bothered at all, but if it's coming from someone I respect or some who has experienced in gambling I will take their advice and do action.

Gambling is risky and it's a fact, we may not know it but we may be playing without our boundaries and the best way to know is through opinions from people who know about gambling and who experienced the ups and downs of it.

[Emitdama]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

What mostly happens is those who are addicted don't even know or realize that they are actually addicted to gambling, and that is the reason why they might feel offended if you call them gambling addicts because they don't consider themselves that. The people who are addicted and even they know it but they simply can't help it, wouldn't take it as an offense but they will agree with you and might even say that they want to get out of the addiction but they just can't do it.

I personally wouldn't mind someone calling me an addict if I know I am actually addicted to it, but if I don't feel that I'm addicted to gambling and someone calls me that, I will obviously not like it and I may even argue about it, just like what I said in the beginning that those who are either not addicted or don't know it will take offense from it.

[Wexnident]

Everyone should be proud of what they do in as much as they are making a living from it i don't see any reason why they should be angry whenever they are being referred as an addicts gambler, an addict is not a crime but just to show how dedicated they are with their gambling lifestyle at this point people sees it as someone who is an addict or a chronic gambler.

What now? I think you're mistaking dedication to addiction? I don't mind people accepting that they gamble, it's relatively normal imo, what I do mind is people mistaking "addiction" as something good. It's not. Even an addiction to religion would give you praise, you'd simply be called an insane fanatic. There's a line between that and dedication imo. It not being a crime doesn't mean that it's automatically a good thing.

[mindrust]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

No. It is what it is. If you are playing every day, that pretty much means you are addicted to it and like every addiction out there, it is a bad thing. Stereotyping people isn't a problem because in this case it tells the truth. A gambling addict might be the CEO of some big corp but he is still an addict and people will always keep that in mind when having an interaction with that person. Being a CEO was just an example. He could be a doctor, engineer, etc The ultimate truth is, it is an addiction and it affects people in a very bad way.

[adzino]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Of course calling someone a gambling addict is offensive if that person isn't one. You can't assume someone is an addict just because he gambles.  Talk to them about your concern and see how they reply to you. It is always more helpful to talk than blindly accuse someone of being an addict and offending them. If the person doesn't realize he is an addict, it won't help calling him addict. He will only deny it. Instead, try to help them step by step. Make them realize that they are causing damage to themselves and people near them. Once they realize it, they will start improving themselves. The first step in recovery is self-realization.

[rhomelmabini]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I think that vary from person to person and their patience levels. I think some addicts aren't aware of themselves and they likely find it offensive that they are called for something that they aren't aware of. We can't deny the fact that people are fond of being stereotyping and we can't ignore on what they have in mind, as I've said it's on you if you can tolerate it or not if you've been called by that.

[Mauser]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I probably wouldn't like it if people start referring to me as an gambling addict, because I am not an addict. It's true that I gamble a lot for many years now and objectively people who don't know me could think that I am addicted for playing so long. But I feel like I am still on control of my gambling habit and can stop whenever I want. Just now I was 10 days on vacation and didn't even think about gambling. It's no issue for me to take short breaks from the casinos without feeling the need to come back quickly. The main issue I would have with being called gambling addicted is that people have a negative association with addicts and I might get problems for it at work.

[Weawant]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Being a gambler you'll already get stereotype  by the society therefore admitting that you're an addict to them you're putting yourself at a more disadvantage. What will admitting to them that you're gambling addict do to you or will it help you stopped been addicted.

You should only speak to a professional about your gambling problem as they are the  ones that can help you. People will only make fun of your problem when you tell them. They might put you into depression if you're the type that gets easily depressed because if what people say.

I'll find it offensive if I get stereotype as an addict which I'll never be because I gamble with my sense and not emotion. Already I get mad when I'm been referred to as a gambler that's why I keep to myself and only prefer online casino over traditional casinos.

[Gozie51]

As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there.

Self denial is deception. An addict that denies to be one is only extending the revelation day because people know you more than how you even know yourself based on your attitude and relationships with them. Addict gamblers are like drunk who will always keep saying they don't get intoxicated when they drink but have behaviours known with drunks . If I'm a gambling addict then I should be able to accept that without excuse except I'm not one, just like I am not 

[Cryptmuster]

Self denial is deception. An addict that denies to be one is only extending the revelation day because people know you more than how you even know yourself based on your attitude and relationships with them. Addict gamblers are like drunk who will always keep saying they don't get intoxicated when they drink but have behaviours known with drunks . If I'm a gambling addict then I should be able to accept that without excuse except I'm not one, just like I am not 

Comparison difficult but at the same time good. There are people who drink alcohol and would like to stop drinking, but due to their weak will and environment (even to a greater extent) they will probably never be able to do this. It can be the same with gambling, adrenaline is also a drug that makes you come back again and again. We could refuse it, probably yes, but so many events constantly occur in the information space that remind us of this adrenaline every time that it is not so easy to resist.

[Gozie51]

Self denial is deception. An addict that denies to be one is only extending the revelation day because people know you more than how you even know yourself based on your attitude and relationships with them. Addict gamblers are like drunk who will always keep saying they don't get intoxicated when they drink but have behaviours known with drunks . If I'm a gambling addict then I should be able to accept that without excuse except I'm not one, just like I am not 

Comparison difficult but at the same time good. There are people who drink alcohol and would like to stop drinking, but due to their weak will and environment (even to a greater extent) they will probably never be able to do this. It can be the same with gambling, adrenaline is also a drug that makes you come back again and again. We could refuse it, probably yes, but so many events constantly occur in the information space that remind us of this adrenaline every time that it is not so easy to resist.

The thing is there is an extent that a habit will last that it will leave an indelible mark on someone and such person only need support from third parties to come out of it. If you have not seen a chronic gambler that denies the act even while on it, I have seen such. Such people only feel they can help their finance only by gambling and at that such gambling for them is obviously not for fun but way of survival, if they will at the end of the day. Habit is strong and difficult to stop and when it becomes addiction, it is harder to leave on your own.

[piebeyb]

As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there.

Self denial is deception. An addict that denies to be one is only extending the revelation day because people know you more than how you even know yourself based on your attitude and relationships with them. Addict gamblers are like drunk who will always keep saying they don't get intoxicated when they drink but have behaviours known with drunks . If I'm a gambling addict then I should be able to accept that without excuse except I'm not one, just like I am not 

If we keep going back and forth to land casinos or keep holding our cell phones seen by people playing gambling of course we cannot deny that we are addicts, unless we go to a bar maybe people know that we are just a drunk not a gambling addict, why should be angry to be called an addict if that's the truth.

After all, people who don't admit they are addicts because of their habits, of course they want to close themselves off even though it's not a big problem if they are said to be addicts as long as it doesn't harm us or even mock us, we gamble using our own money, not other people's money, why should we be angry and offended? , it would be strange if we were offended for not accepting the reality 

[Josefjix]

Self denial is deception. An addict that denies to be one is only extending the revelation day because people know you more than how you even know yourself based on your attitude and relationships with them. Addict gamblers are like drunk who will always keep saying they don't get intoxicated when they drink but have behaviours known with drunks . If I'm a gambling addict then I should be able to accept that without excuse except I'm not one, just like I am not 

The whole thing is about attitude, how we think and act when we're irritated; secondly, ignorance is slowly killing gamblers; it's a slow poison that would take down addicted gamblers even before they recognized they were dependent on it. Accepting the truth is so excruciating and being branded an addict in the face is both bothersome and aggravating. Gambling addicts have little regard for their winnings when they are in the mood to wager on games; they will even borrow or take out loans in order to wager on games. It's a nasty occurrence down the road, and it might be difficult to get away from it. 

[tusandii]

As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there.

Self denial is deception. An addict that denies to be one is only extending the revelation day because people know you more than how you even know yourself based on your attitude and relationships with them. Addict gamblers are like drunk who will always keep saying they don't get intoxicated when they drink but have behaviours known with drunks . If I'm a gambling addict then I should be able to accept that without excuse except I'm not one, just like I am not 

Agree, and if indeed we are someone who really cannot leave gambling why should we be offended and deny it if someone else says we are gambling addicts.
Most people who are already gambling addicts will never care and think about what other people say about their addiction because they only think about how to be able to keep betting.

After all, anyone who has become an addict whether in gambling, alcohol or drugs they will continue to do that even though some call it a bad phrase.

[demonica]

Being told that you're an addict to a vices is indeed offensive that's why people tend to defend themselves and give excuses. Although it may pretty look obvious to other people, but those who are gambling addicts often be in the in denial stage. If I experienced being told a gambling addict, I will also defend myself that I am not. Of course, I'll give excuses or reasons that I am not an addict. Even real gambling addicts can't accept the fact that they're already addicted to it. Cause being an addict is never a positive thing. But being a casual gambler doesn't make you a gambling addict already. It depends on the behavior of the person when it comes to gambling.

[Russlenat]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Doesn't really matter to me if they see me as a gambling addict because I'm not entitled to make some explanation to them so that their view towards me will change, I already accepted and expected some stuffs like these that will happen to me as no matter what I will say to them, their view will stay the same because they see me as an active to that specific injury. Actually, no words will sway them to make change their minds and most people are actually like that.

[Negotiation]

I think if we are not addicted to gambling then it might seem offensive. But we should not take it seriously because it is our responsibility to protect ourselves. Those who want to return to the mainstream of life, have nothing to despair. It's not that addicts can never return to a normal life. It requires strong willpower. In the case of gambling addicts, it can be seen that when dopamine is released in the brain after winning something, their excitement ratio is higher than that of normal people that's why you should learn to think positively and control yourself.

[Plaguedeath]

Not really, anyone can say I'm an addict gambler, I'm a gay, I'm a loser, etc and I can't control their mouths.

The one who control better than anyone else is you, so if you think you're not an addict, don't need to care what those people saying towards you. It's a different matter if your gambling addict aren't good e.g. you borrow money to gamble, you use fake KYC, creating multiple accounts, always gamble when you not doing anything etc.

[Sterbens]

Doesn't really matter to me if they see me as a gambling addict because I'm not entitled to make some explanation to them so that their view towards me will change, I already accepted and expected some stuffs like these that will happen to me as no matter what I will say to them, their view will stay the same because they see me as an active to that specific injury. Actually, no words will sway them to make change their minds and most people are actually like that.

Yes, but there are some of them who think this is a problem and can offend him. But for me personally, it's the same as for you guys who think it's not a big deal because I really feel like I'm in that position and I most likely won't be offended. The location factor can also affect whether or not someone is offended when someone is called a gambler, for example, if I am gathering at an event and one of my friends in a group calls me a gambler openly in public, then, of course, I will be offended because I don't want many people to know my bad.

[kamvreto]

Doesn't really matter to me if they see me as a gambling addict because I'm not entitled to make some explanation to them so that their view towards me will change, I already accepted and expected some stuffs like these that will happen to me as no matter what I will say to them, their view will stay the same because they see me as an active to that specific injury. Actually, no words will sway them to make change their minds and most people are actually like that.

Yes, but there are some of them who think this is a problem and can offend him. But for me personally, it's the same as for you guys who think it's not a big deal because I really feel like I'm in that position and I most likely won't be offended. The location factor can also affect whether or not someone is offended when someone is called a gambler, for example, if I am gathering at an event and one of my friends in a group calls me a gambler openly in public, then, of course, I will be offended because I don't want many people to know my bad.

if your friend says that you are a gambler in public and witnessed by many people, that includes harassing you and can even give other people a bad look. I would even be offended if said in public. But even though they are not in public, there is no right for them to say they are gambling addicts, because only people who say that do not have any activities. Gambling is sometimes only used as entertainment, nothing more than that.

[ethereumhunter]

Self denial is deception. An addict that denies to be one is only extending the revelation day because people know you more than how you even know yourself based on your attitude and relationships with them. Addict gamblers are like drunk who will always keep saying they don't get intoxicated when they drink but have behaviours known with drunks . If I'm a gambling addict then I should be able to accept that without excuse except I'm not one, just like I am not 

Comparison difficult but at the same time good. There are people who drink alcohol and would like to stop drinking, but due to their weak will and environment (even to a greater extent) they will probably never be able to do this. It can be the same with gambling, adrenaline is also a drug that makes you come back again and again. We could refuse it, probably yes, but so many events constantly occur in the information space that remind us of this adrenaline every time that it is not so easy to resist.

Even though the adrenaline will keep coming to us, we can resist it until it goes away. But it is never easy to be able to refuse, especially if we have become gambling addicts who only think about gambling. We'll come back to gambling anyway because we can't control ourselves and stop the adrenaline yet. It requires a strong will to say and act to stop gambling. And not many people can do it, so actually the choice to stop gambling or cure gambling addiction is already in our hands and it's up to us to decide.

[Yatsan]

Nope, especially if I'm showing symptoms and if I'm clinically diagnosed.  For me, there's no shame being labeled as one as long as you are putting efforts to make a change. But I won't invalidate those who would be offended, there are just people who prefers to secret things especially if it is something majority won't be proud of. On my case, I'm fine with it 'coz knowing myself, it would help me realize how bad am I doing, and would push me to do better. We are all different in the first place.

Doesn't really matter to me if they see me as a gambling addict because I'm not entitled to make some explanation to them so that their view towards me will change, I already accepted and expected some stuffs like these that will happen to me as no matter what I will say to them, their view will stay the same because they see me as an active to that specific injury. Actually, no words will sway them to make change their minds and most people are actually like that.

Yes, but there are some of them who think this is a problem and can offend him. But for me personally, it's the same as for you guys who think it's not a big deal because I really feel like I'm in that position and I most likely won't be offended. The location factor can also affect whether or not someone is offended when someone is called a gambler, for example, if I am gathering at an event and one of my friends in a group calls me a gambler openly in public, then, of course, I will be offended because I don't want many people to know my bad.

if your friend says that you are a gambler in public and witnessed by many people, that includes harassing you and can even give other people a bad look. I would even be offended if said in public. But even though they are not in public, there is no right for them to say they are gambling addicts, because only people who say that do not have any activities. Gambling is sometimes only used as entertainment, nothing more than that.

Would be worse if there's no professional diagnosis 'coz you'd be stereotyped or labeled in that case and there's no one who deserve such kind of treatment. Addiction is not limited to symptoms alone, this is why we have professionals in this field. There'll be tests to be conducted in order to determine a condition.

[hopenotlate]

I have a slight preference for "degenerate gambler" 

[darewaller]

The answer is different for every gambler here.

For me, that's offensive whether you're addicted to gambling or not because being addicted to gambling connotes or described that you have no control over how you gamble and you are someone that can not be trusted with money, this is the reason why compulsive gamblers deny that they are addicted to gambling and those who gamble responsibly will also deny and challenge those people who refer them as addicted to gambling.

This is something that we all watch out for, people describing or treating us as addicted to gambling, so if we gamble be sure that we minimize your time and don't let others, who knows you, how much money you spend.

People are judgemental and it could ruin your reputation and character, especially if your reputation is part of your job or business.

I think a real addicted gambler won't care about it because they are mentally ill. They are not normal anymore and maybe some are happy about it because they think it was some kind of a compliment and they know to themselves that they are really an addict and they love it because it gives them a good dose of happy hormones or dopamine. The ones who will get annoyed when someone call it that term are the non-addicted gamblers.

Sometimes those who said that are only trippy and have no strong proof that the people they are messing around are truly an addict one but it's already their problem once those people take a revenge and do harm on them.

[SirLancelot]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I find it pretty offensive of course because at the first place, I am not really an addicted gambler but maybe I got the bad impression because every time my friends and relatives see/visit me in my house, I am playing gambling in front of my computer. They did not know that it was only just a co-incidence and my allocated play time in gambling is not that long.

As for my budget, it wasn't also huge enough. It's because I know that being an addicted to gambling is a very hard habit. It can also be hard to break once you are heavily attached to it, so it's better to just avoid it as much as we can and be aware about the signs so can apply a fix before the it gets worse.

[virasisog]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

In particular, if they know for themselves that they are gambling responsibly and within reasonable boundaries, gamblers who are falsely labeled of being gambling addicts without knowing their daily gambling activity will undoubtedly feel offended. If someone only saw them betting and accuses them of being gambling addicts without knowing anything about their gambling habits, it will be disrespectful.

The denial stage will continue for those who are truly addicted to gambling, especially if they are still unaware that they are compulsive gamblers. Even though they initially reject the truth, they will eventually come to understand that they are engaging in excessive behavior. It will be somehow offensive to them but as they notice that they are exceeding beyond the proper limits, they will still accept it in time.

Personally, I will feel offended if I will be accused as a gambling addict. First, I only gamble privately and I as much as possible, I'm not showing it in public to avoid judgement. I also know how to control myself and just do gambling occasionally or if I have enough funds for it so it will be unfair for me to be accused as addicted to gambling if I know for myself that I'm dealing with the risks wisely.

[gabbie2010]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I won't bother to challenge anyone that referred me as an addicted gambler that is if I consistently win most of my bets and as well divert my earnings into other investment which is well known and visible to people in the area, however if it's the other way round that is as an addicted gambler after being bankrupted and rekted then it becomes offensive to me if someone referred me as an addicted gambler probably due to consigns with regard to all the losses will prompt some emotional behavior that mean being aggressive to people who might have feel uncomfortable with my gambling habit.

[Razmirraz]

As long as I don't harm others, I never cared what other people thought of me. Whether or not someone is addicted to gambling depends on how other people judge it, personally the person never realizes he is addicted or not. Gamblers have their own motivations so they never get tired of playing gambling, some are just having fun after working hard, want to get the money they have spent and there are also those who want to get even more wins.
The awareness of each individual has a different level, some are sensitive to the conditions experienced after visiting too many gambling places or as a result of hearing too much from what other people say.

[Jody.Drummer]

As long as I don't harm others, I never cared what other people thought of me. Whether or not someone is addicted to gambling depends on how other people judge it, personally the person never realizes he is addicted or not. Gamblers have their own motivations so they never get tired of playing gambling, some are just having fun after working hard, want to get the money they have spent and there are also those who want to get even more wins.
The awareness of each individual has a different level, some are sensitive to the conditions experienced after visiting too many gambling places or as a result of hearing too much from what other people say.

Yes, I agree with you, as long as we don't harm other people, why should we listen to what they have to say? in this context those who say something that is not pleasant to hear or something like that. It's different if they advise me, even if I'm not addicted, then I will be happy to listen to their advice.
If I'm addicted and out of control maybe I'll be resentful and angry when I'm counseled, similarly we'll get angry when people say things we don't want to hear about us.
And maybe if I feel that I can't control myself, I will ask for help from the people closest to me and also those I can trust, so that they always remind me when I am out of control in gambling. That is something that will be very helpful in my opinion, because they will not hesitate to remind us, and we will definitely accept it, because when they start talking something wrong might have happened to me.

[Maslate]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I don’t think being addicted to gambling will make me offend anymore. So what? As long as you are not causing someone’s life into jeopardy then being addicted to gambling will never be a big issue. And the fact that it’s my own funds that I’ve been spending the whole time while gambling so my addiction should never be an issue at all. However, for some beginners who easily fall into gambling addiction might be hard for them to admit that they are gambling addicts, and would want to deny it as much as they can.

[alastantiger]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

The moment a gambling addict identifies as a addict, he is half way to recovery. But not wanting to be called a wanted a gambling addict is living in denial of the severity of the addiction. In gambling anonymous meetings you would hear something that goes like this, "Hello, my name is Tiger and I a gambling addict."
There are over  one billion gamblers worldwide, being called a gambler going to make me get offended but being called an addict will get me offended because I would take it as an insult from a lay person.

[erep]

I don’t think being addicted to gambling will make me offend anymore. So what? As long as you are not causing someone’s life into jeopardy then being addicted to gambling will never be a big issue. And the fact that it’s my own funds that I’ve been spending the whole time while gambling so my addiction should never be an issue at all.

You are wiser in thinking because your gambling activity has nothing to do with anyone and there are no words to make you easily offended even though you know there are people who say negatively about gambling addiction behind your back, but the fact that you are gambling does not harm anyone, so they have no right to comment anything about you and I are sure that no one will say to your face that you are a gambling addict.

However, for some beginners who easily fall into gambling addiction might be hard for them to admit that they are gambling addicts, and would want to deny it as much as they can.

Beginners will not be familiar with the word gambling addict so they are easily offended if they find out that someone has told them, they will argue and deny the problem, they will even clarify that they are not in the position of the gambling addiction circle, but when they find out their gambling activity has nothing to do with people otherwise they will not be easily offended and ignore other people's negative comments.

[BITCOIN4X]

Beginners will not be familiar with the word gambling addict so they are easily offended if they find out that someone has told them, they will argue and deny the problem, they will even clarify that they are not in the position of the gambling addiction circle, but when they find out their gambling activity has nothing to do with people otherwise they will not be easily offended and ignore other people's negative comments.

Not admitting addiction does not mean they are not addicted.
Basically everyone who comes back for the second time at gambling has been declared an addict, but definitely in a different category. The more often they come back, the stronger the addiction, it's just that they don't realize that they are addicted. But I don't think they need to admit their addiction, but maybe they need to be aware of it so they don't loss of control.

[stomachgrowls]

As long as I don't harm others, I never cared what other people thought of me. Whether or not someone is addicted to gambling depends on how other people judge it, personally the person never realizes he is addicted or not. Gamblers have their own motivations so they never get tired of playing gambling, some are just having fun after working hard, want to get the money they have spent and there are also those who want to get even more wins.
The awareness of each individual has a different level, some are sensitive to the conditions experienced after visiting too many gambling places or as a result of hearing too much from what other people say.

Yes, I agree with you, as long as we don't harm other people, why should we listen to what they have to say? in this context those who say something that is not pleasant to hear or something like that. It's different if they advise me, even if I'm not addicted, then I will be happy to listen to their advice.
If I'm addicted and out of control maybe I'll be resentful and angry when I'm counseled, similarly we'll get angry when people say things we don't want to hear about us.
And maybe if I feel that I can't control myself, I will ask for help from the people closest to me and also those I can trust, so that they always remind me when I am out of control in gambling. That is something that will be very helpful in my opinion, because they will not hesitate to remind us, and we will definitely accept it, because when they start talking something wrong might have happened to me.

There are really that just people who are emotionally impulsive on which even if they do hear out things about them even though its not true but still they would really be liking to have some argumentations with it which

it isnt really just that ideal on making up some quarrels and interrogations basing up on what they have said.It is true that as long you arent putting up someone in harm or getting involved into someones life then it should be find. Just let those people do tell all the things that they do like, important thing on here is that you do know on whats the truth and whats the situation you are into when it comes to gambling thing.

Its not really that bad to gamble as long you do still have the full control of yourself and with your finances.People do usually fucked up themselves on the time that they do lose control and complete
awareness on things on which they do make out some vague decisions just because they cant think off clearly already due to these kind of distractions.

[Stable090]

I don’t think being addicted to gambling will make me offend anymore. So what? As long as you are not causing someone’s life into jeopardy then being addicted to gambling will never be a big issue. And the fact that it’s my own funds that I’ve been spending the whole time while gambling so my addiction should never be an issue at all.

You might be addicted to gambling and your addiction might not have any effect on other people’s life, but things that some  addicted gamblers do make people in the society thing gambling is really a bad thing, some addicted gamblers do things that affect the society and some of them do things that affect themselves and their family members. Some of them do illegal things in the society just to make money which they will gamble with, some addicted gamblers steal from people in the society just to make money and gambling which it which is affecting people in the society. Some gamblers sell their houses just to make money to gamble which at the end after losing, they will make their family members homeless, and some will sell some valuable properties in the house which is going to affect the family member’s, that’s why generally I see addiction as bad thing. You might not be affecting anyone in any way, but it those not mean others are not affecting.

[DaNNy001]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I don’t think being addicted to gambling will make me offend anymore. So what? As long as you are not causing someone’s life into jeopardy then being addicted to gambling will never be a big issue. And the fact that it’s my own funds that I’ve been spending the whole time while gambling so my addiction should never be an issue at all. However, for some beginners who easily fall into gambling addiction might be hard for them to admit that they are gambling addicts, and would want to deny it as much as they can.

You are wright in some way but if your addiction is a very serious one you will end up affecting other people's life no matter how hard you may try to prevent it from happening because you might be done with your funds and decide to borrow from a friend in which you will then loose all the funds and then when its time to pay back you start having issue with your friend over the borrowed money even a veteran in gambling can be affected badly so far as its an addiction case.

[borovichok]

I don’t think being addicted to gambling will make me offend anymore. So what? As long as you are not causing someone’s life into jeopardy then being addicted to gambling will never be a big issue. And the fact that it’s my own funds that I’ve been spending the whole time while gambling so my addiction should never be an issue at all.

We all have our differences, I don't swallowed abusive words, I would bounce back instantly when my reputation is insulted. Giving people names without their permission will only lead to disagreements and fights. Gambling is an authorized source of income for many individuals; nonetheless, I despise gambling because it is essentially a waste of our money. Of course, I would be offended if someone referred to me as a gambling addict, because that is not a good way to address someone. I would probably ignore anyone who referred to me as an addict, even if I am convinced that I am not one.

[Mr.suevie]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

The moment a gambling addict identifies as a addict, he is half way to recovery. But not wanting to be called a wanted a gambling addict is living in denial of the severity of the addiction. In gambling anonymous meetings you would hear something that goes like this, "Hello, my name is Tiger and I a gambling addict."
There are over  one billion gamblers worldwide, being called a gambler going to make me get offended but being called an addict will get me offended because I would take it as an insult from a lay person.

not only you my friend, I think most gambling just like denying the fact that they are way pass their limit when it comes to gambling and tend to live in self denial like you said and would definitely take it as serious if called an addict. Gambling in the first place is very hard to control if you are not in the right mind and when you see it as a means of making huge profits and this is exactly what turns most naive gamblers to addicts.

[Furious 7]

As long as I don't harm others, I never cared what other people thought of me. Whether or not someone is addicted to gambling depends on how other people judge it, personally the person never realizes he is addicted or not. Gamblers have their own motivations so they never get tired of playing gambling, some are just having fun after working hard, want to get the money they have spent and there are also those who want to get even more wins.
The awareness of each individual has a different level, some are sensitive to the conditions experienced after visiting too many gambling places or as a result of hearing too much from what other people say.

Yes, I agree with you, as long as we don't harm other people, why should we listen to what they have to say? in this context those who say something that is not pleasant to hear or something like that. It's different if they advise me, even if I'm not addicted, then I will be happy to listen to their advice.
If I'm addicted and out of control maybe I'll be resentful and angry when I'm counseled, similarly we'll get angry when people say things we don't want to hear about us.
And maybe if I feel that I can't control myself, I will ask for help from the people closest to me and also those I can trust, so that they always remind me when I am out of control in gambling. That is something that will be very helpful in my opinion, because they will not hesitate to remind us, and we will definitely accept it, because when they start talking something wrong might have happened to me.

The most important thing in this condition is that we only have to focus on ourselves because if we only refer to other people's words we will only feel more burdened by it.
Regardless of other people's views whether we are a gambling addict or not, that is their view, we don't have to prove anything with this because it will only add to the burden they accuse us of.
The most important thing is that we don't harm other people, as for gambling activities, we feel that as long as we don't mind spending money and don't have problems with the closest people or partners just because gambling is enough.

[rahmad2nd]

Beginners will not be familiar with the word gambling addict so they are easily offended if they find out that someone has told them, they will argue and deny the problem, they will even clarify that they are not in the position of the gambling addiction circle, but when they find out their gambling activity has nothing to do with people otherwise they will not be easily offended and ignore other people's negative comments.

We can see it from another perspective and even discuss it from different perspectives. Being offended is basically a common thing, which can be experienced by us at any time, including in this case gambling addicts. for example, a person will be offended if he is judged in front of his family that he is a gambling addict. or, another example, someone is not aware that they have become part of the gambler. then, someone said that you have become an addict. as a result, there will be various reactions depending on each individual. one example we can take, as you say, they will react by denying that they are not gambling addicts. within reason, just doing it for fun. so the point is, being offended is normal. moreover, a person was in a situation to defend himself.

Not admitting addiction does not mean they are not addicted.
Basically everyone who comes back for the second time at gambling has been declared an addict, but definitely in a different category. The more often they come back, the stronger the addiction, it's just that they don't realize that they are addicted. But I don't think they need to admit their addiction, but maybe they need to be aware of it so they don't loss of control.

Yep, in fact, there are many of us who even deny it, even though we consciously know that we have become part of a gambling addict. referring to what you said, the more we come back, the stronger our indication of addiction. so, automatically what you say refers to ourselves. the question is, is it appropriate for us to say that we are part of the addict himself, even though with the excuse of doing it just for fun. for me, it's not a problem at all. because, I know very well what I do with my gambling activities. anyway, there are good points from what you say. we need to realize, so as not to get out of control.

[kamvreto]

Would be worse if there's no professional diagnosis 'coz you'd be stereotyped or labeled in that case and there's no one who deserve such kind of treatment. Addiction is not limited to symptoms alone, this is why we have professionals in this field. There'll be tests to be conducted in order to determine a condition.

Is this some sort of psychological test?
because I just found out if there is a special test for some addicts before giving an official diagnosis that they are gambling addicts.
Addiction is not limited to symptoms, there are various kinds of symptoms that will arise but that will not prove that they are completely addicts.
Gambling addiction is a mental disorder that will have a negative effect on a person's lifestyle.
1. They tend to be unable to control the urge to gamble.
2. Prioritizing playing gambling over interest in activities or other activities.
3. A person continues to gamble despite the obvious negative consequences.

[Iroh]

I think if someone is truly addicted to gambling and then takes offense when being referred to as an addicted gambler, that person will likely not change any time soon.
A man that’s a gambling addict would only truly change for the better if he first realizes and tells himself the truth that he’s addicted and then makes up his mind to quit the addiction. Only then would change occur.

Addiction creeps in slowly and most times unnoticed. And I think if you find it offensive when referred to as an addictive gambler, then most likely you’re slowly creeping into addiction if not there yet.

[DoublerHunter]

~snip~
Addiction creeps in slowly and most times unnoticed. And I think if you find it offensive when referred to as an addictive gambler, then most likely you’re slowly creeping into addiction if not there yet.

^ Possibly but there others will probably recognize the signs and accept the term. Accepting the label of being a gambling addict can be an important step toward seeking help, support, and treatment. It allows individuals to confront their behavior, understand the impact it has on their lives, and take steps toward recovery. I know this because I have a friend who suffered from addiction and wants to change himself alone, the best thing is to have to take under control yourself.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

I think if someone is truly addicted to gambling and then takes offense when being referred to as an addicted gambler, that person will likely not change any time soon.
A man that’s a gambling addict would only truly change for the better if he first realizes and tells himself the truth that he’s addicted and then makes up his mind to quit the addiction. Only then would change occur.

Addiction creeps in slowly and most times unnoticed. And I think if you find it offensive when referred to as an addictive gambler, then most likely you’re slowly creeping into addiction if not there yet.

Not just most times unnoticed, every addiction actually creeps into their victims live unnoticed, and most people never even get to know that they are addicted until they try to stop that thing and realize they cant just stop doing it, and if you noticed, I didn't mention this is peculiar to gambling alone, this is actually the same for every form of addiction, so to be honest with you, if you tell a gambler who you think is addicted that he or she is an addict, and he or she picks an offense, do not blame such a gambler because it's very possible he or she is yet to realize he's or she's addicted, they can only discover when they decide to stop gambling but realize they are finding it difficult to stop.

[Wakate]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I don’t think being addicted to gambling will make me offend anymore. So what? As long as you are not causing someone’s life into jeopardy then being addicted to gambling will never be a big issue. And the fact that it’s my own funds that I’ve been spending the whole time while gambling so my addiction should never be an issue at all. However, for some beginners who easily fall into gambling addiction might be hard for them to admit that they are gambling addicts, and would want to deny it as much as they can.

This can come in different ways that can make us made if we think that we can handle the derogatory statement when we are called an addictive gambler. It is very important for us to know that it is not a sin they tag us as an addicted gambler, maybe based on what they saw and the way we gamble. Some gamblers would never mind if they called an addictive gamble and they may be happy about it for people to notice them as someone that loves gambling always.
A profitable gambler might never bothered if called an addicted gambler but someone that always make loses might see it as an insult.

[Nheer]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

This is really true no one wants to accept the bad character they are attributed to, even a thief who clearly sees that he is a thief will still deny it. Addicted gamblers are worse they also deny when people refer to them as an addict and they easily get annoyed when they are being called an addict. I have seen someone fight his friends for calling him an addicted gambler. Being addicted is not a good thing but equally its not that bad when you can accept it and work towards reducing your addiction for it, it may be difficult but not impossible.
I won’t like being called an addict but I won’t find it offensive either. If i am one i would easily accept who i am and work towards reducing it because i will be ashamed when people call me an addict.

[romero121]

Addiction is a common thing, and people take it hard. When you have the mind to accept that you're addicted, then you're willing to change. This is the truth behind addiction. With our gambling activities we're well aware of our activities, but we hesitate to accept that we're addicted. Indicating my gambling activities different from a common gambler and say you're addicted, then surely I'll accept it.

[Jody.Drummer]

As long as I don't harm others, I never cared what other people thought of me. Whether or not someone is addicted to gambling depends on how other people judge it, personally the person never realizes he is addicted or not. Gamblers have their own motivations so they never get tired of playing gambling, some are just having fun after working hard, want to get the money they have spent and there are also those who want to get even more wins.
The awareness of each individual has a different level, some are sensitive to the conditions experienced after visiting too many gambling places or as a result of hearing too much from what other people say.

Yes, I agree with you, as long as we don't harm other people, why should we listen to what they have to say? in this context those who say something that is not pleasant to hear or something like that. It's different if they advise me, even if I'm not addicted, then I will be happy to listen to their advice.
If I'm addicted and out of control maybe I'll be resentful and angry when I'm counseled, similarly we'll get angry when people say things we don't want to hear about us.
And maybe if I feel that I can't control myself, I will ask for help from the people closest to me and also those I can trust, so that they always remind me when I am out of control in gambling. That is something that will be very helpful in my opinion, because they will not hesitate to remind us, and we will definitely accept it, because when they start talking something wrong might have happened to me.

The most important thing in this condition is that we only have to focus on ourselves because if we only refer to other people's words we will only feel more burdened by it.
Regardless of other people's views whether we are a gambling addict or not, that is their view, we don't have to prove anything with this because it will only add to the burden they accuse us of.
The most important thing is that we don't harm other people, as for gambling activities, we feel that as long as we don't mind spending money and don't have problems with the closest people or partners just because gambling is enough.

Well, this is what you really have to feel.
As long as we don't feel disturbed by the gambling activities we are doing, and don't disturb other people because we gamble with our own money, why do we feel we have to really care about what other people say.
We just have to focus on ourselves regardless of whether we are addicts or not as long as we can still share finances well and as long as we don't feel like we are doing things that are out of bounds then it doesn't matter because we can do whatever we like as long as it is in accordance with the portion regardless of whether it's addiction or not as long as it's not burdensome then it still doesn't matter.
Even though addicts are actually at greater risk, as long as we know the rules that we treat ourselves and as long as we comply with these rules, it's not a big problem.

[Iroh]

if you tell a gambler who you think is addicted that he or she is an addict, and he or she picks an offense, do not blame such a gambler because it's very possible he or she is yet to realize he's or she's addicted, they can only discover when they decide to stop gambling but realize they are finding it difficult to stop.

Perfectly understandable. A whole lot of addicts wouldn’t actually realize they’re addicts unless being told to their face or perhaps when they’re trying to stop the habit and finds out that it’s not as easy to stop as it initially was when first starting out.
I can understand when an addicted gambler takes offense when being told to his face that he’s addicted. Denial is a phase when the person doesn’t believe he/she can get addicted and denial in itself could hinder any thoughts of trying to get better cause in the mind, there is no addiction to get out of.

[len01]

Perfectly understandable. A whole lot of addicts wouldn’t actually realize they’re addicts unless being told to their face or perhaps when they’re trying to stop the habit and finds out that it’s not as easy to stop as it initially was when first starting out.
I can understand when an addicted gambler takes offense when being told to his face that he’s addicted. Denial is a phase when the person doesn’t believe he/she can get addicted and denial in itself could hinder any thoughts of trying to get better cause in the mind, there is no addiction to get out of.

It's not that easy to try to tell gambling addicts about their addiction but as long as we slowly give addicts something to understand, I think they will soon recognize that they are gambling addicts.
indeed in telling a friend or family who is addicted sometimes we have to be strong without having to be offended because a gambling addict will have high emotions when told about his addiction he will deny and scold us to keep silent because he feels the most right.
but as long as we patiently tell them casually and calmly I'm sure they will soon realize and have the desire to quit.

[tusandii]

Well, this is what you really have to feel.
As long as we don't feel disturbed by the gambling activities we are doing, and don't disturb other people because we gamble with our own money, why do we feel we have to really care about what other people say.
We just have to focus on ourselves regardless of whether we are addicts or not as long as we can still share finances well and as long as we don't feel like we are doing things that are out of bounds then it doesn't matter because we can do whatever we like as long as it is in accordance with the portion regardless of whether it's addiction or not as long as it's not burdensome then it still doesn't matter.
Even though addicts are actually at greater risk, as long as we know the rules that we treat ourselves and as long as we comply with these rules, it's not a big problem.

I agree with you and indeed when we gamble using our own money and don't disturb other people, then there is no need to care about other people's bad words.
But if you are already addicted, there are some things that can harm other people, such as borrowing money and also committing crimes to be able to continue gambling.
So it's natural that many people look bad at gambling activities and often say words that are inappropriate for us as gamblers.

As long as we can be responsible and never disturb other people, we can be said to be wise gamblers.

[Jody.Drummer]

Well, this is what you really have to feel.
As long as we don't feel disturbed by the gambling activities we are doing, and don't disturb other people because we gamble with our own money, why do we feel we have to really care about what other people say.
We just have to focus on ourselves regardless of whether we are addicts or not as long as we can still share finances well and as long as we don't feel like we are doing things that are out of bounds then it doesn't matter because we can do whatever we like as long as it is in accordance with the portion regardless of whether it's addiction or not as long as it's not burdensome then it still doesn't matter.
Even though addicts are actually at greater risk, as long as we know the rules that we treat ourselves and as long as we comply with these rules, it's not a big problem.

I agree with you and indeed when we gamble using our own money and don't disturb other people, then there is no need to care about other people's bad words.
But if you are already addicted, there are some things that can harm other people, such as borrowing money and also committing crimes to be able to continue gambling.
So it's natural that many people look bad at gambling activities and often say words that are inappropriate for us as gamblers.

As long as we can be responsible and never disturb other people, we can be said to be wise gamblers.

As I did, as long as it doesn't disturb other people, it doesn't matter, but when it comes to borrowing, it means it has become a disturbance to other people because of gambling addiction.
the conditions are slightly different when talking about this because indeed this will slightly damage our self-image. I don't have a problem with the views of other people who say I am a gambling addict or not because I have never done anything that harmed other people, be it in borrowing money or doing other things that made them lose so I don't feel there is a problem with that because I feel myself what kind of gambling and that is what really matters here. It would be a different story if indeed we gambled and were considered addicts and still harmed other people.

[ethereumhunter]

if you tell a gambler who you think is addicted that he or she is an addict, and he or she picks an offense, do not blame such a gambler because it's very possible he or she is yet to realize he's or she's addicted, they can only discover when they decide to stop gambling but realize they are finding it difficult to stop.

Perfectly understandable. A whole lot of addicts wouldn’t actually realize they’re addicts unless being told to their face or perhaps when they’re trying to stop the habit and finds out that it’s not as easy to stop as it initially was when first starting out.
I can understand when an addicted gambler takes offense when being told to his face that he’s addicted. Denial is a phase when the person doesn’t believe he/she can get addicted and denial in itself could hinder any thoughts of trying to get better cause in the mind, there is no addiction to get out of.

But most addicted gamblers will not stop even though they already know they are addicted to gambling. They can easily deny it and show proof that they are not a gambling addict. But some gamblers who are addicted to gambling and find out that they are gambling addicts will be offended and even angry at people who say that. They would probably say it was none of their business, knowing he was a gambling addict. It is very difficult to tell someone affected by gambling addiction, but if it is a family member, we must warn him and ask him to heal himself.

[Cling18]

if you tell a gambler who you think is addicted that he or she is an addict, and he or she picks an offense, do not blame such a gambler because it's very possible he or she is yet to realize he's or she's addicted, they can only discover when they decide to stop gambling but realize they are finding it difficult to stop.

Perfectly understandable. A whole lot of addicts wouldn’t actually realize they’re addicts unless being told to their face or perhaps when they’re trying to stop the habit and finds out that it’s not as easy to stop as it initially was when first starting out.
I can understand when an addicted gambler takes offense when being told to his face that he’s addicted. Denial is a phase when the person doesn’t believe he/she can get addicted and denial in itself could hinder any thoughts of trying to get better cause in the mind, there is no addiction to get out of.

But most addicted gamblers will not stop even though they already know they are addicted to gambling. They can easily deny it and show proof that they are not a gambling addict. But some gamblers who are addicted to gambling and find out that they are gambling addicts will be offended and even angry at people who say that. They would probably say it was none of their business, knowing he was a gambling addict. It is very difficult to tell someone affected by gambling addiction, but if it is a family member, we must warn him and ask him to heal himself.

Any form of addiction would face a denial stage where they would neglect listening to opinions and observations by the people around them. Most of them are aware that they are spending too much time in gambling but they couldn't notice personally that they are really into gambling addiction. They will surely feel offended and will deny other people's observations as their defense but I don't think telling or informing them that they are already addicted to gambling would stop them from excessive playing.
To occasional gamblers, it will surely hurt their feelings unless it will be delivered in a good manner where they could also explain their side and defend themselves. Of course, most of us are protecting our image and being referred as a gambling addict is a heavy thing for us to bear.

[GigaBit]

As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

If someone calls me an addicted gambler, I will definitely protest because I am not an addicted gambler. Moreover, gambling is looked down upon in many societies. To ask such a question is a direct insult. If I were an addicted gambler I would never reacted on this issue. But since I'm not, to say I'm an addicted gambler means I can't control myself, I am wasting a lot of money etc. associated with an addicted gambler which is difficult for any responsible gambler to accept the word. Moreover, an addicted gambler does not want to be known as an addicted.

[Igebotz]

As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

If someone calls me an addicted gambler, I will definitely protest because I am not an addicted gambler. Moreover, gambling is looked down upon in many societies. To ask such a question is a direct insult. If I were an addicted gambler I would never reacted on this issue. But since I'm not, to say I'm an addicted gambler means I can't control myself, I am wasting a lot of money etc. associated with an addicted gambler which is difficult for any responsible gambler to accept the word. Moreover, an addicted gambler does not want to be known as an addicted.

No reasonable person would label you as an addictive gambler if you are not one; but, if you are being tagged as such then there may be something you are doing wrong as a gambler, and you should check yourself. Being an addictive gambler is not a bad thing as long as you make a living from it. Some people use gambling as a side hustle, while others see it as a job and put their entire life on the line for it, not caring if they are labelled as an addictive gambler or not. One can be addicted while still controlling how much he wagers, and that is what matters as a gambler, not how often you play.

[kamvreto]

Would be worse if there's no professional diagnosis 'coz you'd be stereotyped or labeled in that case and there's no one who deserve such kind of treatment. Addiction is not limited to symptoms alone, this is why we have professionals in this field. There'll be tests to be conducted in order to determine a condition.

However, are those who are indicated to be an addict willing to take a test to find out their condition? People who are really addicts will consider themselves fine and do not need any tests and sometimes they are undetectable so it is difficult to determine whether they are addicts or not. Those who become addicts are already mentally attacked, so any advice given will be denied. Rehabilitation needs to be done to control their addiction to gambling.

[macson]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

everyone will definitely refuse if they are said to have an addiction to something especially when it comes to gambling addiction ^{(which still has bad stereotypes in society in several states)}, but you don't reject the term "gambling addict" said by other people to you when you are indeed identified as having that history <sup>(such as gambling for hours and having debt because of the gambling you are experiencing)

(if i am a gambling addict)</sup> when i admit that i am slowly but surely becoming a gambling addict then the possibility that i will recover in the future will be great, the people closest to me will help me recover from it, so there is nothing wrong with admitting it.

[klidex]

Would be worse if there's no professional diagnosis 'coz you'd be stereotyped or labeled in that case and there's no one who deserve such kind of treatment. Addiction is not limited to symptoms alone, this is why we have professionals in this field. There'll be tests to be conducted in order to determine a condition.

However, are those who are indicated to be an addict willing to take a test to find out their condition? People who are really addicts will consider themselves fine and do not need any tests and sometimes they are undetectable so it is difficult to determine whether they are addicts or not. Those who become addicts are already mentally attacked, so any advice given will be denied. Rehabilitation needs to be done to control their addiction to gambling.

Certainly an addict will always refuse whatever is given to him to diagnose if he is truly a gambling addict.
I'm not sure if gambling addicts are willing to do a test to find out their condition because they will always refuse on the grounds that their mentality and mind are already affected by their addiction so they don't take this addiction too seriously.
Gambling addicts can only be cured if they use forced methods to come to a psychology doctor to undergo examination and rehabilitation and after that maybe gambling addicts will understand a little about their addiction.

[goldkingcoiner]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I think I would be very insulted if somebody called me any kind of addict, regardless of whether its a gambling addict, drug addict, alcohol or smoking addict. It is understood as an insult to those who are not addicts. Now, if somebody would tell me that I am expressing symptoms of addiction , then that is not something I would get mad at. I would question the person and make a judgement of myself, should the facts all check out.

It is imperative that one understands why one is being associated as an addict. But telling someone to their face or worse, to someone else, that one is an addict, as if it were diagnosed fact, can be wrong and very harming to one's reputation.

[Fredomago]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I think I would be very insulted if somebody called me any kind of addict, regardless of whether its a gambling addict, drug addict, alcohol or smoking addict. It is understood as an insult to those who are not addicts. Now, if somebody would tell me that I am expressing symptoms of addiction , then that is not something I would get mad at. I would question the person and make a judgement of myself, should the facts all check out.

It is imperative that one understands why one is being associated as an addict. But telling someone to their face or worse, to someone else, that one is an addict, as if it were diagnosed fact, can be wrong and very harming to one's reputation.

That's a good opinion mate, calling you directly that you are already an addict to whatever types of addiction is really something that can be taken as an insult. But if someone gives you an opinion or an observation that you are taking so deep and your engagement is no longer normal, that's something you need to take and think about. I agree when you are still unsure or you still don't accept that your engagement is already far from the usual.

Chosen words is also important when you are giving some opinion about a person who are already having difficulty in controlling their gambling participation, if they are still open for any criticism they can re-assess and change their ways, but if they are already addicted, that's something that really hard to take.

[EarnOnVictor]

Well, this is what you really have to feel.
As long as we don't feel disturbed by the gambling activities we are doing, and don't disturb other people because we gamble with our own money, why do we feel we have to really care about what other people say.
We just have to focus on ourselves regardless of whether we are addicts or not as long as we can still share finances well and as long as we don't feel like we are doing things that are out of bounds then it doesn't matter because we can do whatever we like as long as it is in accordance with the portion regardless of whether it's addiction or not as long as it's not burdensome then it still doesn't matter.
Even though addicts are actually at greater risk, as long as we know the rules that we treat ourselves and as long as we comply with these rules, it's not a big problem.

I agree with you and indeed when we gamble using our own money and don't disturb other people, then there is no need to care about other people's bad words.
But if you are already addicted, there are some things that can harm other people, such as borrowing money and also committing crimes to be able to continue gambling.
So it's natural that many people look bad at gambling activities and often say words that are inappropriate for us as gamblers.

As long as we can be responsible and never disturb other people, we can be said to be wise gamblers.

As I did, as long as it doesn't disturb other people, it doesn't matter, but when it comes to borrowing, it means it has become a disturbance to other people because of gambling addiction.
the conditions are slightly different when talking about this because indeed this will slightly damage our self-image. I don't have a problem with the views of other people who say I am a gambling addict or not because I have never done anything that harmed other people, be it in borrowing money or doing other things that made them lose so I don't feel there is a problem with that because I feel myself what kind of gambling and that is what really matters here. It would be a different story if indeed we gambled and were considered addicts and still harmed other people.

Whether we don't care about what people say or feel on this subject matter doesn't matter, we should still strive to ensure that we moderate everything. Even if it's our money and did not borrow it, it still doesn't mean that we should be wasting it, everything we do including gambling should be done responsibly and be void of letting our conscience prick us about doing it badly.

In other words, we should be the judge of ourselves whether or not what we are doing is good. And if gambling has become an addict and you are wasting your money despite not borrowing it, then you should never be proud of yourself but rather fight to stop it.

[Igebotz]

I think I would be very insulted if somebody called me any kind of addict, regardless of whether its a gambling addict, drug addict, alcohol or smoking addict. It is understood as an insult to those who are not addicts. Now, if somebody would tell me that I am expressing symptoms of addiction , then that is not something I would get mad at. I would question the person and make a judgement of myself, should the facts all check out.

It is imperative that one understands why one is being associated as an addict. But telling someone to their face or worse, to someone else, that one is an addict, as if it were diagnosed fact, can be wrong and very harming to one's reputation.

Someone will only call you an addict if they have seen too much of what or what you prioritise. This may not sit well with you, but such a scenario can be seen as a wake up call to evaluate yourself to see if you truly fall into that category. As I previously stated, being addicted to something isn't all that bad as long as you're making something positive out of it. However, the ideal approach to use anything is to have control over it, not the other way around; don't allow it rule you; instead, you control it.

Remember that what is worthwhile is worthwhile to achieve well.

[Jating]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Very hard to answer, but for sure there will be gamblers not willing to admit that they are addicted and be called with that name. They are going to defend to death that they are not that kind of person, but instead just playing to have some fun. But we all know that it's not the case since addicted one has that psychology to not disclose everything.

So it's not only difficult to accept, but I think it will be offending too. And it's a sensitive matter, so I guess we just need to be very careful as this is a delicate. We don't know what will be their reaction is, if you call and identify them.

[ethereumhunter]

Any form of addiction would face a denial stage where they would neglect listening to opinions and observations by the people around them. Most of them are aware that they are spending too much time in gambling but they couldn't notice personally that they are really into gambling addiction. They will surely feel offended and will deny other people's observations as their defense but I don't think telling or informing them that they are already addicted to gambling would stop them from excessive playing.
To occasional gamblers, it will surely hurt their feelings unless it will be delivered in a good manner where they could also explain their side and defend themselves. Of course, most of us are protecting our image and being referred as a gambling addict is a heavy thing for us to bear.

Telling the person that he has a gambling addiction is necessary so that he can begin to change for the better. And even though he may get angry or deny or even distance himself from us, we should try to approach and tell him, especially if he is a family member. Who else will tell him and pull him out of gambling if not us? Maybe we need to find another approach that can make them open their minds and finally realize that they are already addicted to gambling and start looking for ways to overcome their gambling addiction.

[jossiel]

Telling the person that he has a gambling addiction is necessary so that he can begin to change for the better.

We can't distory the reality if we're diagnosed or verified that we're addicted gamblers. But one thing that we can do is to deny that in front of those that have said. It's up to the person that's been said as an addicted gambler whether to admit that or not because we have no option but to accept the reality eventually.

And even though he may get angry or deny or even distance himself from us, we should try to approach and tell him, especially if he is a family member. Who else will tell him and pull him out of gambling if not us? Maybe we need to find another approach that can make them open their minds and finally realize that they are already addicted to gambling and start looking for ways to overcome their gambling addiction.

An addicted gambler will have to get the hard fact about himself, some may be in denial at first but the acceptance will come. Because he'll also see that there's something wrong with his attitude if a person addresses or is concern with his status.

[AicecreaME]

Any form of addiction would face a denial stage where they would neglect listening to opinions and observations by the people around them. Most of them are aware that they are spending too much time in gambling but they couldn't notice personally that they are really into gambling addiction. They will surely feel offended and will deny other people's observations as their defense but I don't think telling or informing them that they are already addicted to gambling would stop them from excessive playing.
To occasional gamblers, it will surely hurt their feelings unless it will be delivered in a good manner where they could also explain their side and defend themselves. Of course, most of us are protecting our image and being referred as a gambling addict is a heavy thing for us to bear.

Telling the person that he has a gambling addiction is necessary so that he can begin to change for the better. And even though he may get angry or deny or even distance himself from us, we should try to approach and tell him, especially if he is a family member. Who else will tell him and pull him out of gambling if not us? Maybe we need to find another approach that can make them open their minds and finally realize that they are already addicted to gambling and start looking for ways to overcome their gambling addiction.

This is so on point.

If you really care for someone, you will point out their shortcomings so that they can do better. It will help them address the things that needs to be straightened in order to be the better version of themselves. But of course, it is needed that we do it in a caring and concern manner, not in an insulting and condescending way that they will feel bad about themselves. Because instead of helping out, you may come off as aggressive and bully to them that they have to avoid.

[blockman]

This is so on point.

If you really care for someone, you will point out their shortcomings so that they can do better. It will help them address the things that needs to be straightened in order to be the better version of themselves. But of course, it is needed that we do it in a caring and concern manner, not in an insulting and condescending way that they will feel bad about themselves.

There are times that we take it personally even if the person is just caring for us and telling us what we're at. Although the concern of those that addresses people who are really addicted in gambling and needs some control should be taken into account.

Because instead of helping out, you may come off as aggressive and bully to them that they have to avoid.

That's right, people are aggressive when they're being addressed but I think if I'll be called that, I can't also deny that I may feel the same thing as what the others feel that way.

[Fredomago]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

This is really true no one wants to accept the bad character they are attributed to, even a thief who clearly sees that he is a thief will still deny it. Addicted gamblers are worse they also deny when people refer to them as an addict and they easily get annoyed when they are being called an addict. I have seen someone fight his friends for calling him an addicted gambler. Being addicted is not a good thing but equally its not that bad when you can accept it and work towards reducing your addiction for it, it may be difficult but not impossible.
I won’t like being called an addict but I won’t find it offensive either. If i am one i would easily accept who i am and work towards reducing it because i will be ashamed when people call me an addict.

It's a shame when you realize and accept that it was true, but like what you said most of those gamblers who still in a denial stage of their addiction they will not accept that and they will get mad at you when you tell them things about their addictions, they are not willing to take that word as they think they can still control and they are just enjoying and trying to kill up some time.

But when they are already in the stage where acceptance is already shining in their minds, that shame will be there and they will seek
help if they are already willing to move away from this addiction.

[klidex]

Any form of addiction would face a denial stage where they would neglect listening to opinions and observations by the people around them. Most of them are aware that they are spending too much time in gambling but they couldn't notice personally that they are really into gambling addiction. They will surely feel offended and will deny other people's observations as their defense but I don't think telling or informing them that they are already addicted to gambling would stop them from excessive playing.
To occasional gamblers, it will surely hurt their feelings unless it will be delivered in a good manner where they could also explain their side and defend themselves. Of course, most of us are protecting our image and being referred as a gambling addict is a heavy thing for us to bear.

Telling the person that he has a gambling addiction is necessary so that he can begin to change for the better. And even though he may get angry or deny or even distance himself from us, we should try to approach and tell him, especially if he is a family member. Who else will tell him and pull him out of gambling if not us? Maybe we need to find another approach that can make them open their minds and finally realize that they are already addicted to gambling and start looking for ways to overcome their gambling addiction.

Therein lies the most serious problem to start approaching before telling if he has started gambling addiction.
Because those who are addicted to gambling always cannot accept words from other people as if they are already skeptical of other people and he feels that everything is fine because he is mentally disturbed and has difficulty accepting any suggestions.

[kamvreto]

Certainly an addict will always refuse whatever is given to him to diagnose if he is truly a gambling addict.
I'm not sure if gambling addicts are willing to do a test to find out their condition because they will always refuse on the grounds that their mentality and mind are already affected by their addiction so they don't take this addiction too seriously.
Gambling addicts can only be cured if they use forced methods to come to a psychology doctor to undergo examination and rehabilitation and after that maybe gambling addicts will understand a little about their addiction.

Using coercion may be the only way when nothing else can be done to persuade the addict to undergo testing, but the family must agree.
but more people will not think about whether they are being checked or not because everything seemed fine before the disaster came. There will be many negative impacts when the addict continues to live with his addiction, which will certainly have an impact on the environment he lives in. They will tend to be more aggressive and criminal thoughts to earn gambling money will be higher. Take action immediately when some danger threatens.

[Gozie51]

But telling someone to their face or worse, to someone else, that one is an addict, as if it were diagnosed fact, can be wrong and very harming to one's reputation.

I think a real addict doesn't have much to do with reputation anymore because if he does, he won't have to get to the level of addict, he would place some limit to himself because at that point he is still in control of himself and emotion which makes him to be cautious of his actions. Someone is an addict because he has lost self control to limit himself on his gambling playing habit. Therefore, having reputation is not visible for an addict, that is why giving them help is mostly by initially out of their will , that means the third party has to act for them by taking the decision to help him out of it.

[GigaBit]

But telling someone to their face or worse, to someone else, that one is an addict, as if it were diagnosed fact, can be wrong and very harming to one's reputation.

Therefore, having reputation is not visible for an addict, that is why giving them help is mostly by initially out of their will , that means the third party has to act for them by taking the decision to help him out of it.

If you can get an addicted gambler out of his addiction, it can be certainly a good work. However, I have seen several gamblers who were addicted gamblers but presented themselves as if they were not gambling. Once when a person advised one of addicted gamblers about his gambling addiction, he became angry with him and harassed him in various ways. So it is good to give advice but It is better to do whatever the situation dictates.

[borovichok]

But telling someone to their face or worse, to someone else, that one is an addict, as if it were diagnosed fact, can be wrong and very harming to one's reputation.

In my opinion, it is a poor idea to reprimand a gambler because no one knows what brought him into the system; he was possibly duped or needs extra money to pay his bills. It's the truth, but telling someone face to face is simply not providing assistance because addicts can still resuscitate themselves and become responsible tomorrow, the only thing is that they haven't made that decision yet. Spoiling one's reputation, especially if he is a high-ranking employee, would undoubtedly exhaust him and result in a demotion at his level. So I would advise us to keep any negative ideas about someone to ourselves and to mind our own business.

[wxa7115]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

If you are not an addicted gambler I think it is completely understandable that a person will be mad to be categorized in that way, and unfortunately due to the prejudices surrounding gambling there are many people out there that will consider that you are addicted to it even if it is just a hobby for you.

However even addicted gamblers will not like to hear this, as you will be in a way bringing to the surface a very difficult thing for them to accept, so it is natural they are going to be resentful about it as well.

[ethereumhunter]

Telling the person that he has a gambling addiction is necessary so that he can begin to change for the better.

We can't distory the reality if we're diagnosed or verified that we're addicted gamblers. But one thing that we can do is to deny that in front of those that have said. It's up to the person that's been said as an addicted gambler whether to admit that or not because we have no option but to accept the reality eventually.

We will reject it if someone says we have a gambling addiction and will not admit it. We might even stay away from people who say we are addicted to gambling because they will continue to bother us. They mean well to us and want to help us recover from gambling addiction. And it depends on us whether we want to recover or continue to have a gambling addiction.

And even though he may get angry or deny or even distance himself from us, we should try to approach and tell him, especially if he is a family member. Who else will tell him and pull him out of gambling if not us? Maybe we need to find another approach that can make them open their minds and finally realize that they are already addicted to gambling and start looking for ways to overcome their gambling addiction.

An addicted gambler will have to get the hard fact about himself, some may be in denial at first but the acceptance will come. Because he'll also see that there's something wrong with his attitude if a person addresses or is concern with his status.

Perhaps the addicted gambler will have such a hard time for himself that he must admit that he really has a gambling addiction and needs help recovering. That's when there are people who will help him, especially if he tells his condition to other people who really care about him.

This is so on point.

If you really care for someone, you will point out their shortcomings so that they can do better. It will help them address the things that needs to be straightened in order to be the better version of themselves. But of course, it is needed that we do it in a caring and concern manner, not in an insulting and condescending way that they will feel bad about themselves. Because instead of helping out, you may come off as aggressive and bully to them that they have to avoid.

If we can kindly approach those with a gambling addiction problem and point out that they really need help to get out of gambling, they will slowly accept it and admit that they have a gambling addiction. And if that's the case, this might ease the process of healing his gambling addiction because he wants to recover and change in a better direction.

Therein lies the most serious problem to start approaching before telling if he has started gambling addiction.
Because those who are addicted to gambling always cannot accept words from other people as if they are already skeptical of other people and he feels that everything is fine because he is mentally disturbed and has difficulty accepting any suggestions.

If so, it will be difficult to help them get out of gambling, especially the problem of gambling addiction, because they always deny that they are already addicted to gambling. We also can't do anything about them but can still watch them from a distance so they know that we care about them.

[Alisha-k]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

well, like I said in a post earlier, so many addicts do not know they're addicts, the may never even know but they're best ways to make things known to people and they'd appreciate, if I'm an addict, it's not wise you call me that to my face, it makes it look like we have a problem and I may never regard you.

They're best approaches to matters, seek the right approach and watch the persons involved celebrate you.

[Crypt0Gore]

Only an addicted gambler will called an addicted gambler, let's not pretend not to know what an addicted gambler looks like, and it's a blessing if you are called an addicted gambler and it hit you hard, that's because you are still awake from the hypnosis of gambling.

If you are this person then you are in good shape still, now go back and sit and think about why people would call you that, maybe you are already losing your mind? Ask yourself these questions because you can really end up with an answer, before it's too late.

The fact is, road to gambling addict is a bit different from a gambling addict, someone who is already addicted to gambling won't feel a thing if anyone call them a gambling addict, they now have a goal and they are waiting to surprise those that called them that name (gambling addict), real gambling addict are always working towards the dream in their head.

[tusandii]

Telling the person that he has a gambling addiction is necessary so that he can begin to change for the better.

We can't distory the reality if we're diagnosed or verified that we're addicted gamblers. But one thing that we can do is to deny that in front of those that have said. It's up to the person that's been said as an addicted gambler whether to admit that or not because we have no option but to accept the reality eventually.

We will reject it if someone says we have a gambling addiction and will not admit it. We might even stay away from people who say we are addicted to gambling because they will continue to bother us. They mean well to us and want to help us recover from gambling addiction. And it depends on us whether we want to recover or continue to have a gambling addiction.

The first thing we must always realize about cases like this is that everyone's perception is different and also the purpose of people saying things like that is also because there are those who want to make us aware but there are also those who see us badly because we are addicted to gambling.
Whatever we do as long as we don't disturb and don't ask for money from that person to gamble, then whatever he is talking about doesn't need to be considered important and just let it go because over time he will tire himself.

Let's prove that gambling is actually not bad for those gamblers who can be responsible and only use gambling as a means of entertainment.

[SOKO-DEKE]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Nobody, in my opinion, will likely enjoy being mistreated or readily admit wrongdoing.the reality that gambling is viewed negatively by most people because of the significant risk it entails and the limited value placed on luck.it has been seen time and time again that gamblers have a difficult time living a flawless life. So everyone therefore decides to be avoiding addressing as a gambler.

Since I consider gambling to be a very horrible habit and anyone who is hooked to it finds it difficult to live the life of their desires, I would be really angry if I were referred to as a gambling addict.

[piebeyb]

The fact is, road to gambling addict is a bit different from a gambling addict, someone who is already addicted to gambling won't feel a thing if anyone call them a gambling addict, they now have a goal and they are waiting to surprise those that called them that name (gambling addict), real gambling addict are always working towards the dream in their head.

Everyone has their own character, there are addicts who like to get angry because they are called addicts and there are also those who think that saying is normal, after all why should we get angry if getting advice from other people means that someone cares about us if we as addicts should grateful that there are still people who care about us so we can control ourselves in gambling.

But sometimes there are people who are not right to advise you need a really good time and place, don't advise an addict when he comes home from gambling and loses a lot so he will get angry easily, that's why it's important for our awareness too if you want to advise addicts look for time and place the right thing to say.

[Woodie]

Honestly,  it depends on who says it, how it's said or presented, and where its said!!

Sometimes someone might say this as a joke which can be ignored, sometimes people might pass such comments as a way to offend a person which is something most people will be  definitely offended by and will not take it lightly.

But in all this, someone  might say this in an effort to help you incase you are in denial about your gambling addiction and shouldn't always be taken as war but a gesture meant to help.

[rahmad2nd]

Certainly an addict will always refuse whatever is given to him to diagnose if he is truly a gambling addict.
I'm not sure if gambling addicts are willing to do a test to find out their condition because they will always refuse on the grounds that their mentality and mind are already affected by their addiction so they don't take this addiction too seriously.
Gambling addicts can only be cured if they use forced methods to come to a psychology doctor to undergo examination and rehabilitation and after that maybe gambling addicts will understand a little about their addiction.

Using coercion may be the only way when nothing else can be done to persuade the addict to undergo testing, but the family must agree.
but more people will not think about whether they are being checked or not because everything seemed fine before the disaster came. There will be many negative impacts when the addict continues to live with his addiction, which will certainly have an impact on the environment he lives in. They will tend to be more aggressive and criminal thoughts to earn gambling money will be higher. Take action immediately when some danger threatens.

Imposing, is an effort that is not good. however, if it is the final step that must be taken to cure someone of their addiction. this step can be taken, but with the permission and agreement of his family. but what is certain, the main problem is not in steps, or coercion, even if taking him to rehab.
But the most important point is that the gambler has strong intentions and determination so that he can recover from his excessive gambling habit. if, he does not have the desire or determination and strong intentions. wherever he is taken for treatment, usually the results are not as expected, even after he returns from rehabilitation. situation, can make someone offended and according to the title of this thread. because, forcing a course of action on someone was an act that shouldn't be done even in this case for one's own good.

Well, precisely so that there are no misunderstandings and so that the addict is not offended. Persuasive efforts are the first step that must be done first. approach from the closest side, it is far more effective and try to bring it to the expert after he has a deeper understanding of gambling. this effort is made, so that someone does not take excessive actions especially those that lead to the things you say.

[Doan9269]

But telling someone to their face or worse, to someone else, that one is an addict, as if it were diagnosed fact, can be wrong and very harming to one's reputation.

I think a real addict doesn't have much to do with reputation anymore because if he does, he won't have to get to the level of addict, he would place some limit to himself because at that point he is still in control of himself and emotion which makes him to be cautious of his actions. Someone is an addict because he has lost self control to limit himself on his gambling playing habit. Therefore, having reputation is not visible for an addict, that is why giving them help is mostly by initially out of their will , that means the third party has to act for them by taking the decision to help him out of it.

An addicted gambler should not find it offensive when they call him by what he is, which we means there are many things we do that aren't proper and we know but couldn't avoid them because we don't know to do without them even as they are things that hurt our lives, gamblers needed to be treated with humility and regards but they don't know how they have already lost this through their addictions because people sees us and learn from what we do if they are right and talk about them if they aren't good enough for appraisal either we like it or not.

[Kelward]

The fact is, road to gambling addict is a bit different from a gambling addict, someone who is already addicted to gambling won't feel a thing if anyone call them a gambling addict, they now have a goal and they are waiting to surprise those that called them that name (gambling addict), real gambling addict are always working towards the dream in their head.

Everyone has their own character, there are addicts who like to get angry because they are called addicts and there are also those who think that saying is normal, after all why should we get angry if getting advice from other people means that someone cares about us if we as addicts should grateful that there are still people who care about us so we can control ourselves in gambling.

But sometimes there are people who are not right to advise you need a really good time and place, don't advise an addict when he comes home from gambling and loses a lot so he will get angry easily, that's why it's important for our awareness too if you want to advise addicts look for time and place the right thing to say.

Truly, people have stereotyped gambling adicts as unserious people who waste their time chasing after shadows. So to be taken serious in the society, nobody wants to be associated with that name. Although nowadays people like to identity themselves with successful individuals, it doesn't matter whether they're a gambling adicts or not, just because success is everybody's friend.

[Lanatsa]

But telling someone to their face or worse, to someone else, that one is an addict, as if it were diagnosed fact, can be wrong and very harming to one's reputation.

I think a real addict doesn't have much to do with reputation anymore because if he does, he won't have to get to the level of addict, he would place some limit to himself because at that point he is still in control of himself and emotion which makes him to be cautious of his actions. Someone is an addict because he has lost self control to limit himself on his gambling playing habit. Therefore, having reputation is not visible for an addict, that is why giving them help is mostly by initially out of their will , that means the third party has to act for them by taking the decision to help him out of it.

An addicted gambler should not find it offensive when they call him by what he is, which we means there are many things we do that aren't proper and we know but couldn't avoid them because we don't know to do without them even as they are things that hurt our lives, gamblers needed to be treated with humility and regards but they don't know how they have already lost this through their addictions because people sees us and learn from what we do if they are right and talk about them if they aren't good enough for appraisal either we like it or not.

People are different on which there would be those people who would really be that emotionally sensitive and there are ones who are open minded and there are ones who dont really care at all on what others been saying and as long they could be able to do things that they do like or want then that what matter the most. For me if someone do call me as an addicted gambler then i might really be having those common reactions but later on i would really be trying out to reassess whether im addicted or not.

You are the ones who could really truly tell if you are already that going beyond your limits when it comes to spending money on gambling because you wouldn't really be so dumb on not to make out some
comparison in between numbers. Will you find it to be offensive if there's someone who called you that way? If they havent seen anything then they wouldnt really tell something but if theres someone
who do call you then you should think that you are already that addicted. People doesnt really like on getting involved with other people but once they've seen something and having that concern
then better take it as a warning and something you shouldnt really be angry about.

[kamvreto]

~snip~You are the ones who could really truly tell if you are already that going beyond your limits when it comes to spending money on gambling because you wouldn't really be so dumb on not to make out some
comparison in between numbers. Will you find it to be offensive if there's someone who called you that way? If they havent seen anything then they wouldnt really tell something but if theres someone
who do call you then you should think that you are already that addicted. People doesnt really like on getting involved with other people but once they've seen something and having that concern
then better take it as a warning and something you shouldnt really be angry about.

Exceeding the limit or not, you only need to see how much money you have risked so far and how many defeats you have gotten. If you keep putting in money non-stop and it keeps losing and yet you keep at it, it's pretty clear that you're becoming an addict. You may not be aware of it, but the people around you who pay attention to you are aware that your gambling activities are excessive. other people who care about you will pay attention to you and may give advice when you have crossed the line. when you are aware of the warning then you have to start correcting yourself.

[Shinpako09]

For me, nope, I admit but at least only in crypto gambling. Also, not to the extent that I will use my own pocket money and do unlikely stuff. I can say, although I am hooked it is still tolerable and I never cross my boundaries and will never put myself into an abyss. Furthermore, whether you are addicted or not, the opinions of others about gambling as a terrible habit will not change.

[Lanatsa]

~snip~You are the ones who could really truly tell if you are already that going beyond your limits when it comes to spending money on gambling because you wouldn't really be so dumb on not to make out some
comparison in between numbers. Will you find it to be offensive if there's someone who called you that way? If they havent seen anything then they wouldnt really tell something but if theres someone
who do call you then you should think that you are already that addicted. People doesnt really like on getting involved with other people but once they've seen something and having that concern
then better take it as a warning and something you shouldnt really be angry about.

Exceeding the limit or not, you only need to see how much money you have risked so far and how many defeats you have gotten. If you keep putting in money non-stop and it keeps losing and yet you keep at it, it's pretty clear that you're becoming an addict. You may not be aware of it, but the people around you who pay attention to you are aware that your gambling activities are excessive. other people who care about you will pay attention to you and may give advice when you have crossed the line. when you are aware of the warning then you have to start correcting yourself.

As it should be or something that really needs to be done when someone on your loved ones is already making out such word about telling you that you are excessively doing gambling because most of the time
you wouldnt really be able to realize out things on your own unless if you are a type of person whose really been that aware on things then you would immediately stop on the time that you do notice that you
are already spending that much. There are people who are really that having that tolerance when it comes to potential addiction on which having that good control towards self is mostly recommended.

Most of the time with these addicted person would really be always be having that kind of denial when someone do tell them that they are already spending that much. Some might able to realize
it but some would really be just simply ignoring it just like there's nothing happened and as long they do enjoy on what they are doing then they would really be continuing it.

[Vaskiy]

For me, nope, I admit but at least only in crypto gambling. Also, not to the extent that I will use my own pocket money and do unlikely stuff. I can say, although I am hooked it is still tolerable and I never cross my boundaries and will never put myself into an abyss. Furthermore, whether you are addicted or not, the opinions of others about gambling as a terrible habit will not change.

Not many admit even when they're at the worse of gambling addiction. Agreed on the statement, it is a fixed that gambling is terrible. So, whether you gamble with limits or you're badly addicted, people who see from the outside have a common statement as gambler. When he earns good or losses, everything will be connected to the gambling habit. For this reason more people hide the gambling activity from the people around him.

[ethereumhunter]

The first thing we must always realize about cases like this is that everyone's perception is different and also the purpose of people saying things like that is also because there are those who want to make us aware but there are also those who see us badly because we are addicted to gambling.
Whatever we do as long as we don't disturb and don't ask for money from that person to gamble, then whatever he is talking about doesn't need to be considered important and just let it go because over time he will tire himself.

Let's prove that gambling is actually not bad for those gamblers who can be responsible and only use gambling as a means of entertainment.

Gambling is like a double-edged sword that can provide benefits, but it seems that many people say that gambling is bad because many people have experienced bad results. If they want to admit it, it is because of the mistakes of the people themselves. They cannot control themselves in gambling and see gambling as a place to make money. It's not like that, though. Gambling is designed to provide a different kind of fun where when they win, they will earn money but when they lose, they will lose money. And unfortunately, people are even more interested in playing gambling and spending a lot of money in the hope of winning.

[bettercrypto]

For me, nope, I admit but at least only in crypto gambling. Also, not to the extent that I will use my own pocket money and do unlikely stuff. I can say, although I am hooked it is still tolerable and I never cross my boundaries and will never put myself into an abyss. Furthermore, whether you are addicted or not, the opinions of others about gambling as a terrible habit will not change.

Not many admit even when they're at the worse of gambling addiction. Agreed on the statement, it is a fixed that gambling is terrible. So, whether you gamble with limits or you're badly addicted, people who see from the outside have a common statement as gambler. When he earns good or losses, everything will be connected to the gambling habit. For this reason more people hide the gambling activity from the people around him.

We all know that gambling addiction does nothing good. Especially if you don't know how to control yourself playing in every casino, because often gambling addicts don't care if they always lose.

Because often all they think about is winning a large amount of money and getting the big jackpot, they don't care if they have lost a large amount of money or their own family is affected, as if their thoughts are not normal anymore in reality.

[dezoel]

But telling someone to their face or worse, to someone else, that one is an addict, as if it were diagnosed fact, can be wrong and very harming to one's reputation.

I think a real addict doesn't have much to do with reputation anymore because if he does, he won't have to get to the level of addict, he would place some limit to himself because at that point he is still in control of himself and emotion which makes him to be cautious of his actions. Someone is an addict because he has lost self control to limit himself on his gambling playing habit. Therefore, having reputation is not visible for an addict, that is why giving them help is mostly by initially out of their will , that means the third party has to act for them by taking the decision to help him out of it.

I don't agree with that, even if someone is heavily addicted to gambling, they wouldn't want the world to disrespect them and they still expect to receive respect from everyone because whatever he is doing, whether it's good or bad, it's only for himself and his life and it isn't harming anyone else, they might not care much about things and money and stuff, but they would obviously feel offended if they are disrespected by anyone.

I personally believe that anyone in this world has some dignity no matter what they do or how they live or what their profession is or what their habits are. We should simply respect every individual and don't hurt them by calling them names or doing things that might hurt their emotions.

[Jody.Drummer]

But telling someone to their face or worse, to someone else, that one is an addict, as if it were diagnosed fact, can be wrong and very harming to one's reputation.

I think a real addict doesn't have much to do with reputation anymore because if he does, he won't have to get to the level of addict, he would place some limit to himself because at that point he is still in control of himself and emotion which makes him to be cautious of his actions. Someone is an addict because he has lost self control to limit himself on his gambling playing habit. Therefore, having reputation is not visible for an addict, that is why giving them help is mostly by initially out of their will , that means the third party has to act for them by taking the decision to help him out of it.

I don't agree with that, even if someone is heavily addicted to gambling, they wouldn't want the world to disrespect them and they still expect to receive respect from everyone because whatever he is doing, whether it's good or bad, it's only for himself and his life and it isn't harming anyone else, they might not care much about things and money and stuff, but they would obviously feel offended if they are disrespected by anyone.

I personally believe that anyone in this world has some dignity no matter what they do or how they live or what their profession is or what their habits are. We should simply respect every individual and don't hurt them by calling them names or doing things that might hurt their emotions.

Yes, you are right, no matter how bad a person is, they want others to respect them, even though they may be someone who is very detrimental to others, for example. But in what way do they make themselves appreciated by others, that's the question. The reason is maybe when he can make other people lose, then it's normal if they are not appreciated by other people. I think this is a different thing, not respecting does not mean we don't like the person, but we just don't respect his behavior, be it addiction or whatever it is. And usually it starts from our lack of trust in them.

[piebeyb]

For me, nope, I admit but at least only in crypto gambling. Also, not to the extent that I will use my own pocket money and do unlikely stuff. I can say, although I am hooked it is still tolerable and I never cross my boundaries and will never put myself into an abyss. Furthermore, whether you are addicted or not, the opinions of others about gambling as a terrible habit will not change.

Not many admit even when they're at the worse of gambling addiction. Agreed on the statement, it is a fixed that gambling is terrible. So, whether you gamble with limits or you're badly addicted, people who see from the outside have a common statement as gambler. When he earns good or losses, everything will be connected to the gambling habit. For this reason more people hide the gambling activity from the people around him.

Yes, that's right, because by hiding our status as gamblers and never being seen by anyone that we are gamblers will help us from the words of other people who say we are addicts, even though it has never offended me but it's good to hide it, even I never share the winnings me on social media or my gambling activity in front of my friends or social media.

It's enough that my wife and I know that I am a gambler and a few other gambler friends, after all it doesn't matter that many people need to know we are gamblers because that won't make us comfortable especially that gambling will always be bad in people's eyes, so I always hide it . fortunately I am not a gambling addict, my habit is to only gamble on weekends, unlike addicts who play all the time.

[Strongkored]

We all know that gambling addiction does nothing good. Especially if you don't know how to control yourself playing in every casino, because often gambling addicts don't care if they always lose.

Because often all they think about is winning a large amount of money and getting the big jackpot, they don't care if they have lost a large amount of money or their own family is affected, as if their thoughts are not normal anymore in reality.

They become addicted because they cannot control themselves, so they are so controlled by everything about gambling. Maybe we think that those who are addicted because they are always chasing to get big wins but that is not entirely true, because some time ago a football player who was still active was punished because of his gambling activities and which would be quite strange, the football player gambled not only to get to win but also to lose, so from there we can know that gambling addicts cannot control themselves and win big money is not the target but still being able to gamble is a desire that always wants to be fulfilled.

Ivan Toney: Brentford striker diagnosed with gambling addiction as FA releases written reasons into eight-month ban

[Fredomago]

For me, nope, I admit but at least only in crypto gambling. Also, not to the extent that I will use my own pocket money and do unlikely stuff. I can say, although I am hooked it is still tolerable and I never cross my boundaries and will never put myself into an abyss. Furthermore, whether you are addicted or not, the opinions of others about gambling as a terrible habit will not change.

Not many admit even when they're at the worse of gambling addiction. Agreed on the statement, it is a fixed that gambling is terrible. So, whether you gamble with limits or you're badly addicted, people who see from the outside have a common statement as gambler. When he earns good or losses, everything will be connected to the gambling habit. For this reason more people hide the gambling activity from the people around him.

Yes, that's right, because by hiding our status as gamblers and never being seen by anyone that we are gamblers will help us from the words of other people who say we are addicts, even though it has never offended me but it's good to hide it, even I never share the winnings me on social media or my gambling activity in front of my friends or social media.

It's enough that my wife and I know that I am a gambler and a few other gambler friends, after all it doesn't matter that many people need to know we are gamblers because that won't make us comfortable especially that gambling will always be bad in people's eyes, so I always hide it . fortunately I am not a gambling addict, my habit is to only gamble on weekends, unlike addicts who play all the time.

It's almost have that negative impressions when there are many eyes who knows about your gambling activities, I like that idea where there are some who knows your gambling especially your wife and some of your closes friends and relatives, as long as you are capable of controlling yourself and you don't have any loans from them because of your gambling then you are good to go.

The negative impression of being gambling addicted is not a good thing to hear, and it will annoy you. That's how I interpret it.

[AicecreaME]

Yes, that's right, because by hiding our status as gamblers and never being seen by anyone that we are gamblers will help us from the words of other people who say we are addicts, even though it has never offended me but it's good to hide it, even I never share the winnings me on social media or my gambling activity in front of my friends or social media.

It's enough that my wife and I know that I am a gambler and a few other gambler friends, after all it doesn't matter that many people need to know we are gamblers because that won't make us comfortable especially that gambling will always be bad in people's eyes, so I always hide it . fortunately I am not a gambling addict, my habit is to only gamble on weekends, unlike addicts who play all the time.

It's a good thing that you gamble moderately and isn't a gambling addict. As much as I don't want to agree in other parts of your statement, it is the truth that people still see gambling as something negative. The moment people you are a gambler, most of the times, their minds think of the worst. Perhaps this is because gambling is tainted and still painted with such negative connotations. Hence, I understand your reason to hide it to other people. Because after all, some things are better left unsaid and hidden to avoid speculations and to avoid unsolicited opinions especially if you know it to yourself that you have a healthy gambling habit.

[FanEagle]

I sort of do because I am not an "addicted gambler". That feels like it means to say I end up losing a lot of money that I can't afford to lose. I understand that I am addicted to gambling, that is a better phrase to say it because it means that I am addicted to gambling but not a gambler.

The difference is that when you talk about a gambler then you usually talk about someone who ends up losing a lot of money and that is why it is not that easy, you end up with becoming broke eventually as well and I do not feel like that would be me. I think it is quite important to see the difference between the two. Yes I do end up gambling and have hard time stopping but at least I am not losing a lot of money and that's the important part.

[bittraffic]

I sort of do because I am not an "addicted gambler". That feels like it means to say I end up losing a lot of money that I can't afford to lose. I understand that I am addicted to gambling, that is a better phrase to say it because it means that I am addicted to gambling but not a gambler.

The difference is that when you talk about a gambler then you usually talk about someone who ends up losing a lot of money and that is why it is not that easy, you end up with becoming broke eventually as well and I do not feel like that would be me. I think it is quite important to see the difference between the two. Yes I do end up gambling and have hard time stopping but at least I am not losing a lot of money and that's the important part.

An addict that doesn't deny they are addicted is a good start to treatment. Unfortunately most addicted to gambling are not very welcoming to the fact that they'd be called gambling addicts.  It is offensive to them.

This applies to a demented guy which is you call his idea crazy, he will not admit it's crazy and he will most likely think you are calling him crazy which he also will find very offensive.

[lizarder]

Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Everyone definitely doesn't want anyone to call them a gambling addict, because this is an activity that has a slightly more negative meaning, but the easiest way to avoid that is by never answering questions and ignoring anyone who mentions it. In my opinion, the mention of gambling addiction is inappropriate behavior and moreover it is mentioned in a gathering of many people, about being offended or not depends on each person and to be honest I also get angry when people say that for me.

When someone tells me I am a gambling addict the main thing I would do is walk away from them and not want to prolong it because it is pointless. But when they mention it in front of the family, it can become anger for anyone and myself included, these kind of statements will cause problems and should be avoided.

[len01]

An addict that doesn't deny they are addicted is a good start to treatment. Unfortunately most addicted to gambling are not very welcoming to the fact that they'd be called gambling addicts.  It is offensive to them.

This applies to a demented guy which is you call his idea crazy, he will not admit it's crazy and he will most likely think you are calling him crazy which he also will find very offensive.

if there is a gambling addict who admits that he is addicted realistically the gambler is a little easier to be given advice to immediately go to treat his addiction to live a more comfortable life without gambling addiction. but it's not that easy sometimes you have to have a lot of support like family, friends and medicine to calm your mind. with some of this support it will certainly provide faster opportunities for gambling addicts to recover soon.
but unfortunately as you said that most gambling addicts do not want to admit they are addicts or even forget themselves and only think about gambling. for anyone who has friends and is addicted to gambling, if that person admits his addiction, it would be better to immediately tell his family to immediately provide assistance with an approach to treat it.

[darewaller]

It's a shame when you realize and accept that it was true, but like what you said most of those gamblers who still in a denial stage of their addiction they will not accept that and they will get mad at you when you tell them things about their addictions, they are not willing to take that word as they think they can still control and they are just enjoying and trying to kill up some time.

But when they are already in the stage where acceptance is already shining in their minds, that shame will be there and they will seek
help if they are already willing to move away from this addiction.

No, you don't need to feel like that because in the first place, you want this to happen. I salute those people who tease someone because they are giving a motivation for that person to change for the better. If the gambler is serious, I mean if he keeps on pushing that he is not an addict, I guess the only way to prove it is to have some kind of a surveillance camera or CCTV.

If the people around them are away to monitor their activity. If someone won't still believe that the person is not addicted to gambling, well that is already their problem. There must be something wrong with them. We can just ignore those people or report them if they are getting aggressive.

[letteredhub]

Stereotyping me all because am a gambler that's your business and got nothing on me. Better to be a gambler than a serial killer. And for what is worth, calling someone a gambling addict doesn't absolve him from going deeper into the addiction. I know some kind of humans that would wanna deliberately decide to heighten the habit on accounts of people calling them names.

A more better way I think to take such gambling addicts that refuse to accept that they have become addicted away from addiction is to go psychological with them by way of counselling and encouragement giving them reasons to understand and believe that they are better off doing away with such addiction. Calling them names is wrong and its like scolding them, but then how do you scold a grown man and think he would see it as anything to worry about.

[Oilacris]

It's a shame when you realize and accept that it was true, but like what you said most of those gamblers who still in a denial stage of their addiction they will not accept that and they will get mad at you when you tell them things about their addictions, they are not willing to take that word as they think they can still control and they are just enjoying and trying to kill up some time.

But when they are already in the stage where acceptance is already shining in their minds, that shame will be there and they will seek
help if they are already willing to move away from this addiction.

No, you don't need to feel like that because in the first place, you want this to happen. I salute those people who tease someone because they are giving a motivation for that person to change for the better. If the gambler is serious, I mean if he keeps on pushing that he is not an addict, I guess the only way to prove it is to have some kind of a surveillance camera or CCTV.

If the people around them are away to monitor their activity. If someone won't still believe that the person is not addicted to gambling, well that is already their problem. There must be something wrong with them. We can just ignore those people or report them if they are getting aggressive.

Teasing someone could neither be accepted nor really be treated up to be a bully or trying out to make someone do feel upset or angry or whatsoever emotions would be ending up. It is really just
true that whenever someone around you telling that you are already that addicted then you should really be thinking up twice in regarding about your condition or the things that you've been doing because people around you or someone knows you wont really be saying up those words if they havent seen something, if they do then they would really be giving out those kind of
words and calling about being addicted.

On the time that you do hear up such things then it would really be wise to re-assess yourself whether you are still in good shape in terms of your finances and trying out to see and check
if you are still on your limits and not trying out to chase up something? If these things are all yes then you are still that good.

[JoyMarsha]

If I am been called out by someone to be an addicted gambler, I won't find it offensive but rather I will ask him why he regards me as one who is addicted to gambling. The explanation he has given and what he has found out about me would make me rethink whether what he is saying is true about me or not.

You can't know whether you are addicted to something until when your attention is drawn toward it. That's when you will know how far you have gone with the said thing

[QueenVera]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

Accepting  that you're wrong is the first step to healing and change and no one will want to associated openly with negativity yet indulge in such activities.
I wouldn't say for sure how I might react if someone calls me an addict especially  if I have no close rapour with such a person, then he or she will have to tell the grounds on which they call me an addict.
Players have made gambling  seem too bad to the society because alot of them are already chasing after their losses and yet wouldn't realize it that they're already getting addicted in quest to wanting to recover their losses.
Just as op already made it clear that, opinions matters, same thing also applies with manner of approach  and if suddenly I starts gambling uncontrollably, then it wouldn't be bad if someone calls me  back to my senses and not making it seem I'm been mocked.

[alegotardo]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

So I would be offended.

In fact, I think I'm addicted because I can't put down regular bets anymore.
On the other hand, I have full control of the bets I place, the money and time I spend on sports games, so I wouldn't feel comfortable if someone called me an addict.

And also considering that I play for fun and not for money, so I think that at least we can say that this is a healthy addiction, not in the pejorative sense like an addiction to alcohol, drugs or cigarettes for example, which is harmful to health. .
In my case, the "addiction" to gambling only benefits me because I know the limits and control it.

[jrrsparkles]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

It depends whether you're mentioning it to them in private or doing it publicly, if the intention is just to make them realise that they are addicted we should tell them in a way that won't embarass them but if just want to do it public then the intention is just shaming them which is not appreciated and going to drag you issues further.

Encourage them to seek professional help by letting them know there are ways to overcome this addiction but if someone doesn't want to acknowledge or accept their addiction, it is not your responsibility to force them to do so. You can offer support and resources, but ultimately it is up to the individual to decide.

[wxa7115]

If I am been called out by someone to be an addicted gambler, I won't find it offensive but rather I will ask him why he regards me as one who is addicted to gambling. The explanation he has given and what he has found out about me would make me rethink whether what he is saying is true about me or not.

You can't know whether you are addicted to something until when your attention is drawn toward it. That's when you will know how far you have gone with the said thing

It would be for the best to not even bother asking them that, after all there are many people that say things just to try to bother you while they have no reason to make those statements.

Basically they could have find out that you like to gamble and immediately call you an addicted gambler just to try to make you mad, and in that case you might as well ignore them as there is no point at all to talk to the kind of people that are willing to lie about such a thing.

[ethereumhunter]

If I am been called out by someone to be an addicted gambler, I won't find it offensive but rather I will ask him why he regards me as one who is addicted to gambling. The explanation he has given and what he has found out about me would make me rethink whether what he is saying is true about me or not.

You can't know whether you are addicted to something until when your attention is drawn toward it. That's when you will know how far you have gone with the said thing

It would be for the best to not even bother asking them that, after all there are many people that say things just to try to bother you while they have no reason to make those statements.

Basically they could have find out that you like to gamble and immediately call you an addicted gambler just to try to make you mad, and in that case you might as well ignore them as there is no point at all to talk to the kind of people that are willing to lie about such a thing.

People's reactions will be different to something that other people think he has done that thing. But if we experience it, we don't need to be angry with them and we can try to check if what they say is true. And if indeed we are addicted to gambling, we can ask him to help us cure his gambling addiction. But if someone is addicted to gambling, likely, he will not care because he does not want to hear anything from other people and will stay behind the door to continue gambling. But if he wanted to check himself, maybe that would be the solution for him to try to cure his gambling addiction.

[Japinat]

For me, nope, I admit but at least only in crypto gambling. Also, not to the extent that I will use my own pocket money and do unlikely stuff. I can say, although I am hooked it is still tolerable and I never cross my boundaries and will never put myself into an abyss. Furthermore, whether you are addicted or not, the opinions of others about gambling as a terrible habit will not change.

Not many admit even when they're at the worse of gambling addiction. Agreed on the statement, it is a fixed that gambling is terrible. So, whether you gamble with limits or you're badly addicted, people who see from the outside have a common statement as gambler. When he earns good or losses, everything will be connected to the gambling habit. For this reason more people hide the gambling activity from the people around him.

Yes, that's right, because by hiding our status as gamblers and never being seen by anyone that we are gamblers will help us from the words of other people who say we are addicts, even though it has never offended me but it's good to hide it, even I never share the winnings me on social media or my gambling activity in front of my friends or social media.

It's enough that my wife and I know that I am a gambler and a few other gambler friends, after all it doesn't matter that many people need to know we are gamblers because that won't make us comfortable especially that gambling will always be bad in people's eyes, so I always hide it . fortunately I am not a gambling addict, my habit is to only gamble on weekends, unlike addicts who play all the time.

It's almost have that negative impressions when there are many eyes who knows about your gambling activities, I like that idea where there are some who knows your gambling especially your wife and some of your closes friends and relatives, as long as you are capable of controlling yourself and you don't have any loans from them because of your gambling then you are good to go.

The negative impression of being gambling addicted is not a good thing to hear, and it will annoy you. That's how I interpret it.

In the same sense, their say towards you will not change even if you're not that addicted towards gambling or not even close to become an addict. Let's face that reality already as they will always have a say about you, no matter what you will do.

The important thing is that, like what you've said, we are transparent to our own family and that they know the reality and our status towards gambling. For sure they will understand because you are open to them but if you do that secretly, expect the exact same opposite of it.

[Lorence.xD]

For me, nope, I admit but at least only in crypto gambling. Also, not to the extent that I will use my own pocket money and do unlikely stuff. I can say, although I am hooked it is still tolerable and I never cross my boundaries and will never put myself into an abyss. Furthermore, whether you are addicted or not, the opinions of others about gambling as a terrible habit will not change.

Not many admit even when they're at the worse of gambling addiction. Agreed on the statement, it is a fixed that gambling is terrible. So, whether you gamble with limits or you're badly addicted, people who see from the outside have a common statement as gambler. When he earns good or losses, everything will be connected to the gambling habit. For this reason more people hide the gambling activity from the people around him.

Yes, that's right, because by hiding our status as gamblers and never being seen by anyone that we are gamblers will help us from the words of other people who say we are addicts, even though it has never offended me but it's good to hide it, even I never share the winnings me on social media or my gambling activity in front of my friends or social media.

It's enough that my wife and I know that I am a gambler and a few other gambler friends, after all it doesn't matter that many people need to know we are gamblers because that won't make us comfortable especially that gambling will always be bad in people's eyes, so I always hide it . fortunately I am not a gambling addict, my habit is to only gamble on weekends, unlike addicts who play all the time.

It's almost have that negative impressions when there are many eyes who knows about your gambling activities, I like that idea where there are some who knows your gambling especially your wife and some of your closes friends and relatives, as long as you are capable of controlling yourself and you don't have any loans from them because of your gambling then you are good to go.

The negative impression of being gambling addicted is not a good thing to hear, and it will annoy you. That's how I interpret it.

In the same sense, their say towards you will not change even if you're not that addicted towards gambling or not even close to become an addict. Let's face that reality already as they will always have a say about you, no matter what you will do.

The important thing is that, like what you've said, we are transparent to our own family and that they know the reality and our status towards gambling. For sure they will understand because you are open to them but if you do that secretly, expect the exact same opposite of it.

Exactly, people always tend to say things on every detail on your life like your hobbies and that's a reality for everyone. That's why it's important to have a mindset that doesn't need to think of everyone's opinion since some of them are not even relevant and valid. If you're really enjoying something and it doesn't hurt anyone like your family, friends or girlfriend plus yourself like your physical and mental state. Then you're all good, no need to overthink about the addicted thing, if that's how you enjoy life then keep enjoying, we all have different business to mind.

[molsewid]

In the same sense, their say towards you will not change even if you're not that addicted towards gambling or not even close to become an addict. Let's face that reality already as they will always have a say about you, no matter what you will do.

The important thing is that, like what you've said, we are transparent to our own family and that they know the reality and our status towards gambling. For sure they will understand because you are open to them but if you do that secretly, expect the exact same opposite of it.

Yes people are get used to stereotype all the people, when they heard that someone is gamble they already think that someone is addict. So just like them, let us just get used to it and don't mind them as ling as we are happy and we are being entertained by gambling as long as we have discipline and we know how to control our emotions over it.

[maydna]

Exactly, people always tend to say things on every detail on your life like your hobbies and that's a reality for everyone. That's why it's important to have a mindset that doesn't need to think of everyone's opinion since some of them are not even relevant and valid. If you're really enjoying something and it doesn't hurt anyone like your family, friends or girlfriend plus yourself like your physical and mental state. Then you're all good, no need to overthink about the addicted thing, if that's how you enjoy life then keep enjoying, we all have different business to mind.

They don't need to listen to other people's words, especially if those words don't match the reality that is happening to them. They just want to bring us down by trying to incite other people so that others believe that we really do it even though we don't do anything as they say. It's better for us to enjoy what we already have, and do whatever we like, and as long as it doesn't disturb and harm other people, we don't need to think about it. And if you can help other people, that would be even better because it will make other people not believe in people who want to bring us down or badmouth us even though it doesn't match the reality.

[bittraffic]

Exactly, people always tend to say things on every detail on your life like your hobbies and that's a reality for everyone. That's why it's important to have a mindset that doesn't need to think of everyone's opinion since some of them are not even relevant and valid. If you're really enjoying something and it doesn't hurt anyone like your family, friends or girlfriend plus yourself like your physical and mental state. Then you're all good, no need to overthink about the addicted thing, if that's how you enjoy life then keep enjoying, we all have different business to mind.

They don't need to listen to other people's words, especially if those words don't match the reality that is happening to them. They just want to bring us down by trying to incite other people so that others believe that we really do it even though we don't do anything as they say. It's better for us to enjoy what we already have, and do whatever we like, and as long as it doesn't disturb and harm other people, we don't need to think about it. And if you can help other people, that would be even better because it will make other people not believe in people who want to bring us down or badmouth us even though it doesn't match the reality.

People like to talk about themselves and how they struggle. Kind of normal I think they share how they suffer and survive, its how they voice out their feelings and the willing listeners and more willing to listen if they also encounter the same like the support groups. If they find ears here, it's still gonna help the person's feelings.

You can't stop anyone from badmouthing though. Even the saints will have people talking behind them. Even your siblings do that to you. You just have to get used to it. Not find it offensive anymore.

[Josefjix]

People like to talk about themselves and how they struggle. Kind of normal I think they share how they suffer and survive, its how they voice out their feelings and the willing listeners and more willing to listen if they also encounter the same like the support groups. If they find ears here, it's still gonna help the person's feelings.

You can't stop anyone from badmouthing though. Even the saints will have people talking behind them. Even your siblings do that to you. You just have to get used to it. Not find it offensive anymore.

My classmates referred to me as an addicted gambler during my early gambling days, which infuriated me, but as time passed, I just let it go and discovered more meaningful things to do with my life other than settling and spending my precious time arguing about some unimportant concerns. Finding things offensive doesn't really matter; it's simply frivolous talk; at this point in my life, all I worry about is preparing and eventually attaining the objectives I have set. People will always talk, and the more we try to enforce or prohibit the badmouthing, the more it will persist; this is typical, therefore I consider it a minor concern.

[Fredomago]

People like to talk about themselves and how they struggle. Kind of normal I think they share how they suffer and survive, its how they voice out their feelings and the willing listeners and more willing to listen if they also encounter the same like the support groups. If they find ears here, it's still gonna help the person's feelings.

You can't stop anyone from badmouthing though. Even the saints will have people talking behind them. Even your siblings do that to you. You just have to get used to it. Not find it offensive anymore.

My classmates referred to me as an addicted gambler during my early gambling days, which infuriated me, but as time passed, I just let it go and discovered more meaningful things to do with my life other than settling and spending my precious time arguing about some unimportant concerns. Finding things offensive doesn't really matter; it's simply frivolous talk; at this point in my life, all I worry about is preparing and eventually attaining the objectives I have set. People will always talk, and the more we try to enforce or prohibit the badmouthing, the more it will persist; this is typical, therefore I consider it a minor concern.

A wise and matured take in such a kind of situation, I like the way you describe how to enforce things with actions, minding their business will only provoke you to continue arguing but if you let them feel that you don't care about what's their opinions about you, then they will start to realize, the more you engage yourself to them the more they will bring things against you.

Not minding them and just keep going with your set plans will kill those issues about you.

Handling situation depends with how a person reacts. Let them talk and just allow you to keep moving forward.

[Lida93]

If a stranger should notice my gambling activities and found out that I'm beginning to show signs of addiction, if they should tell me in a respectful and calm way I will simply thank them and start working on myself, but if they just approach my and start inform me in a rude way or perhaps insult me for engaging in gambling in the first place I will definitely be offended with it, that's very sure.
And just as you said, not everyone has the same level of tolerance so some might be able to tolerate it while others like will not be.

Some persons are so uncultured that they don't know how to talk, they find it at liberty to express whatever comes into their mind without weighing or observing the mood of who they're expressing such statements to how it will affect them.
Because you are close to a person doesn't give you the right to express yourself as you wish it doesn't show respect to the relationship. So having someone that expresses himself with respect concerning on how they feel about our attitude is a thing to appreciate.

[slapper]

Exactly, people always tend to say things on every detail on your life like your hobbies and that's a reality for everyone. That's why it's important to have a mindset that doesn't need to think of everyone's opinion since some of them are not even relevant and valid. If you're really enjoying something and it doesn't hurt anyone like your family, friends or girlfriend plus yourself like your physical and mental state. Then you're all good, no need to overthink about the addicted thing, if that's how you enjoy life then keep enjoying, we all have different business to mind.

They don't need to listen to other people's words, especially if those words don't match the reality that is happening to them. They just want to bring us down by trying to incite other people so that others believe that we really do it even though we don't do anything as they say. It's better for us to enjoy what we already have, and do whatever we like, and as long as it doesn't disturb and harm other people, we don't need to think about it. And if you can help other people, that would be even better because it will make other people not believe in people who want to bring us down or badmouth us even though it doesn't match the reality.

It's crucial to not let outside influences distort one's perception of reality, but it doesn't mean we can just shut out any criticism. It's a given that knowledge is developed via conversations, not lectures. To be clear, I am not advocating complete candor. A welcoming yet discriminating attitude is key. Try to win a chess game by ignoring your opponent's movements, and you'll soon find out that ignoring what doesn't fit our reality is futile.

The "do whatever we like" motto is great, but it's a little like telling a child at a candy shop to stuff his face as much as he wants as long as he doesn't get ill. Put in place a system of checks and balances. Last but not least, this is a wonderful message on aiding others. Yet if your goal is just to quiet critics, "saving face" may be more like "losing grace." True acts of compassion originate in one's heart, not one's pride.

[Iroh]

if there is a gambling addict who admits that he is addicted realistically the gambler is a little easier to be given advice to immediately go to treat his addiction to live a more comfortable life without gambling addiction. but it's not that easy sometimes you have to have a lot of support like family, friends and medicine to calm your mind. with some of this support it will certainly provide faster opportunities for gambling addicts to recover soon.

An addict admitting to an addiction is already on the path to recovery. Once the addict realizes that he’s hooked and addicted onto something and admits it to someone else, then I think that addict is open and perhaps ready to give up the addiction and strive for a turnaround in life.
And yes, it’s not an easy task for both the addict and his/her family. The addict would require a lot of care, support and a whole lot of understanding from family and friends but in a lot of cases, that required love, support and understanding isn’t there to aid the addict on the road to recovery and the addict ends up falling back to the addiction destroying whatever progress that has been achieved.

[maydna]

~snip~

People like to talk about themselves and how they struggle. Kind of normal I think they share how they suffer and survive, its how they voice out their feelings and the willing listeners and more willing to listen if they also encounter the same like the support groups. If they find ears here, it's still gonna help the person's feelings.

You can't stop anyone from badmouthing though. Even the saints will have people talking behind them. Even your siblings do that to you. You just have to get used to it. Not find it offensive anymore.

Let's let them talk like that because we can't stop them either. The important thing is that we don't do as they say so that other people still won't believe it. And even though they believe, we also don't listen because this is our life, and as long as we don't do anything, we just let it go. It's better for us to live our own lives than to respond to what they say because we've wasted time being fuzzy, and they would be happy to continue what they were doing. And as you said, they may need a place to express their feelings by badmouthing other people, which satisfies them. If so, we help by letting it be.

~snip~

It's crucial to not let outside influences distort one's perception of reality, but it doesn't mean we can just shut out any criticism. It's a given that knowledge is developed via conversations, not lectures. To be clear, I am not advocating complete candor. A welcoming yet discriminating attitude is key. Try to win a chess game by ignoring your opponent's movements, and you'll soon find out that ignoring what doesn't fit our reality is futile.

The "do whatever we like" motto is great, but it's a little like telling a child at a candy shop to stuff his face as much as he wants as long as he doesn't get ill. Put in place a system of checks and balances. Last but not least, this is a wonderful message on aiding others. Yet if your goal is just to quiet critics, "saving face" may be more like "losing grace." True acts of compassion originate in one's heart, not one's pride.

We don't need to respond to what he said, especially if we are not gambling addicts or we are indeed an addict. We can take what they say for granted and can't stop them from talking like that. We can still be friendly to them or we can not care what they say. One day, perhaps, they will need us. We can show that we are not what they think at that moment. It might be hard for us to accept it the first time, but there's nothing wrong with trying not to listen to it.

And I like what you said: true compassion comes from one's heart, not pride. May we be included in those true compassionate people.

[GigaBit]

People like to talk about themselves and how they struggle. Kind of normal I think they share how they suffer and survive, its how they voice out their feelings and the willing listeners and more willing to listen if they also encounter the same like the support groups. If they find ears here, it's still gonna help the person's feelings.

You can't stop anyone from badmouthing though. Even the saints will have people talking behind them. Even your siblings do that to you. You just have to get used to it. Not find it offensive anymore.

My classmates referred to me as an addicted gambler during my early gambling days, which infuriated me, but as time passed, I just let it go and discovered more meaningful things to do with my life other than settling and spending my precious time arguing about some unimportant concerns. Finding things offensive doesn't really matter; it's simply frivolous talk; at this point in my life, all I worry about is preparing and eventually attaining the objectives I have set. People will always talk, and the more we try to enforce or prohibit the badmouthing, the more it will persist; this is typical, therefore I consider it a minor concern.

There are some people who try to offend others. If someone gets angry at that moment, those people will annoy him more. But those who can understand this matter deeply never show anger. They simply want to avoid the issue. There are also some gamblers who cannot easily identify themselves as addicted gamblers. When such accusations are brought against him, he will take the matter negatively. Above all it is better to take these things easily.

[klidex]

People like to talk about themselves and how they struggle. Kind of normal I think they share how they suffer and survive, its how they voice out their feelings and the willing listeners and more willing to listen if they also encounter the same like the support groups. If they find ears here, it's still gonna help the person's feelings.

You can't stop anyone from badmouthing though. Even the saints will have people talking behind them. Even your siblings do that to you. You just have to get used to it. Not find it offensive anymore.

My classmates referred to me as an addicted gambler during my early gambling days, which infuriated me, but as time passed, I just let it go and discovered more meaningful things to do with my life other than settling and spending my precious time arguing about some unimportant concerns. Finding things offensive doesn't really matter; it's simply frivolous talk; at this point in my life, all I worry about is preparing and eventually attaining the objectives I have set. People will always talk, and the more we try to enforce or prohibit the badmouthing, the more it will persist; this is typical, therefore I consider it a minor concern.

I understand the situation you are in when you are offended by your friend's words, but here the point is that you have to be patient and try to process your friend's words without emotion.
Your friend indirectly tells you about addictive activities that you are not aware of and if your friend often says about your addiction, you should start approaching your friend and asking what made him say that you are a gambling addict.
Sometimes addicts have high emotions and are easily offended, but try to respond wisely to your case and I'm sure you will be better off if you get answers from your friends and immediately ask for help to get out of your addiction zone.

[wheelz1200]

It's like any other addiction some people understand they are addicted and don't get offended but most people would be.  Most will.likely say they just like gambling and not even understand they are addicted.  It usually takes someone from outside theor gambling bubble to let them know so if someone is having a really difficult time with their addiction it might help to let them know so that you can also offer advise on where to go to get help.

[blockman]

There are some people who try to offend others. If someone gets angry at that moment, those people will annoy him more.

This is real but you show them how much you're affected if ever this happens to you again so that they'll know that what they do isn't good at all. Because if they're having fun annoying others and referring them to the terms that the person they're pertaining to doesn't want to, that's disgusting.

But those who can understand this matter deeply never show anger. They simply want to avoid the issue.

We do know that there are some people that has this type of patience but it couldn't be us.

There are also some gamblers who cannot easily identify themselves as addicted gamblers. When such accusations are brought against him, he will take the matter negatively. Above all it is better to take these things easily.

At first, it's gonna be annoying to them and there's no feel of guilt. But eventually upon looking at themselves and realizing it, that's how they will just accept it lightly.

[dunfida]

People like to talk about themselves and how they struggle. Kind of normal I think they share how they suffer and survive, its how they voice out their feelings and the willing listeners and more willing to listen if they also encounter the same like the support groups. If they find ears here, it's still gonna help the person's feelings.

You can't stop anyone from badmouthing though. Even the saints will have people talking behind them. Even your siblings do that to you. You just have to get used to it. Not find it offensive anymore.

My classmates referred to me as an addicted gambler during my early gambling days, which infuriated me, but as time passed, I just let it go and discovered more meaningful things to do with my life other than settling and spending my precious time arguing about some unimportant concerns. Finding things offensive doesn't really matter; it's simply frivolous talk; at this point in my life, all I worry about is preparing and eventually attaining the objectives I have set. People will always talk, and the more we try to enforce or prohibit the badmouthing, the more it will persist; this is typical, therefore I consider it a minor concern.

I understand the situation you are in when you are offended by your friend's words, but here the point is that you have to be patient and try to process your friend's words without emotion.
Your friend indirectly tells you about addictive activities that you are not aware of and if your friend often says about your addiction, you should start approaching your friend and asking what made him say that you are a gambling addict.
Sometimes addicts have high emotions and are easily offended, but try to respond wisely to your case and I'm sure you will be better off if you get answers from your friends and immediately ask for help to get out of your addiction zone.

You shouldnt really be that too sensitive if there's someone who do call you an addict because those people wont really be calling you like that if they havent seen or notice something specially into your close friends or

loved ones on who have noticed that you are already that spending that much in gambling.Be grateful that there are still people who do really mind about your situation because most cases on which most people wont really be showing that care after all and this is why it would really be that important that you should be that open-minded and really be accepting on whatever these persons been telling.If they've been able to tell you like that then try to re-assess on the things that you've been doing.Try to check out your finances and try out to see if ever you are still that on good shape when it comes to your spending.

On the time that you have seen that you are already go past limit then it would really be just that sensible that you should really be needing to make out adjustments and thanks to those people
who do able to remind you in.

[o48o]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I would only be offended if that was true and i would be in denial about it. I don't see word "addict" offensive and since i know myself i know when i am addicted. I am addicted to many things in life and most of them are good for me. I still call them addictions because i couldn't quit them if i wanted.

I am sort of addicted to gambling as well but it's in control. I am not spending more money then i should and i am having more fun then having regrets. I think sometimes people need to hear truth from their friends about addiction, no matter if it hurts them or not. Being in denial is the worst.

[danherbias07]

In the same sense, their say towards you will not change even if you're not that addicted towards gambling or not even close to become an addict. Let's face that reality already as they will always have a say about you, no matter what you will do.

The important thing is that, like what you've said, we are transparent to our own family and that they know the reality and our status towards gambling. For sure they will understand because you are open to them but if you do that secretly, expect the exact same opposite of it.

Yes people are get used to stereotype all the people, when they heard that someone is gamble they already think that someone is addict. So just like them, let us just get used to it and don't mind them as ling as we are happy and we are being entertained by gambling as long as we have discipline and we know how to control our emotions over it.

Gossips. That's all they can do but they cannot hurt you or your feelings if we just ignore them. They have no proof of it, they can call us whatever they like but in the end, it's our own life that we should be worried about and not the things other people will say especially if they are not part of the family, circle of friends, or a relative.
I always tell stories with my Saturday night friends about how I bet on a sport (NBA most of the time) and they are actually amazed especially if those are winning bets. In fact, they like to do it too when the season starts. But the point is, I never once heard them call me an addicted gambler, we are all just happy sharing stories of how we gambled when we are young afterward. No one is judging anyone, no one is stopping anyone, and we just like adding more fuel to entertain us during a game which is gambling against each other or the sports bookies.
In fact, I won a bet of a full round of beers and snacks against a friend betting for the Nuggets.

I think what I mean is, friends and families won't judge you easily but other people who don't really know you will tell gossip without any remorse. There will always be those kinds of people.

[n0ne]

If someone who is close to us or a friend circle referring me as a addicted gambler isn't a big issue. If a common man terms me a gambling addict then I won't find it good, because the person's view upon me will be different from what he had earlier. The society is developed in such a way that gambling money won't bring success as well as it is something against God and not the right thing. For this reason even my earnings through my job could be connected with gambling. Better is to hide our gambling activities and stay chill.

[dothebeats]

In the same sense, their say towards you will not change even if you're not that addicted towards gambling or not even close to become an addict. Let's face that reality already as they will always have a say about you, no matter what you will do.

The important thing is that, like what you've said, we are transparent to our own family and that they know the reality and our status towards gambling. For sure they will understand because you are open to them but if you do that secretly, expect the exact same opposite of it.

Yes people are get used to stereotype all the people, when they heard that someone is gamble they already think that someone is addict. So just like them, let us just get used to it and don't mind them as ling as we are happy and we are being entertained by gambling as long as we have discipline and we know how to control our emotions over it.

Gossips. That's all they can do but they cannot hurt you or your feelings if we just ignore them. They have no proof of it, they can call us whatever they like but in the end, it's our own life that we should be worried about and not the things other people will say especially if they are not part of the family, circle of friends, or a relative.
I always tell stories with my Saturday night friends about how I bet on a sport (NBA most of the time) and they are actually amazed especially if those are winning bets. In fact, they like to do it too when the season starts. But the point is, I never once heard them call me an addicted gambler, we are all just happy sharing stories of how we gambled when we are young afterward. No one is judging anyone, no one is stopping anyone, and we just like adding more fuel to entertain us during a game which is gambling against each other or the sports bookies.
In fact, I won a bet of a full round of beers and snacks against a friend betting for the Nuggets.

I think what I mean is, friends and families won't judge you easily but other people who don't really know you will tell gossip without any remorse. There will always be those kinds of people.

Exactly. We choose what offends us, and if it's something that's petty coming from other people, it's best to ignore it. Unless of course if it's damaging your reputation and already affecting your work and family, then act accordingly. At that point, addressing it privately is better to avoid more issues arising and more parties getting involved. Plus, it helps resolving the issue quite faster since you are directly in contact with the person that is mislabeling you into something that you aren't.

In my line of work, any such issue isn't really a problem. I work in the healthcare industry, and I'm known to gamble regularly but not on amounts that are worrying. It doesn't cause a lot of negative comments, though it does cause a lot of people to come to me and borrow some money lol.

[Bitinity]

Depending on who is the one telling it, if it is my own close friend who know how I'm dealing with gambling, I wont feel offended but if it is coming from someone who I do not even know, I'll feel offended. Simply because how can someone we do not even know judge us for something that they do not even know the fact? Anyway, even if I feel offended but I will not argue them because it is their own right to say something about us, I'll just ask them "who are you?" 

[Mauser]

If someone who is close to us or a friend circle referring me as a addicted gambler isn't a big issue. If a common man terms me a gambling addict then I won't find it good, because the person's view upon me will be different from what he had earlier. The society is developed in such a way that gambling money won't bring success as well as it is something against God and not the right thing. For this reason even my earnings through my job could be connected with gambling. Better is to hide our gambling activities and stay chill.

I am the exact opposite to you, if someone I don't really know calls me a gambling addict I wouldn't care about it. Why should I care what a stranger thinks of me? If I would be concerned what other people that I have no connection with think of me, than I would be worrying about it all day. But if my family or my close friends would call me a gambling addict it would make me think. First of all it would irritate me and I would need to find out if he only said it as a joke, in anger or if he really means that. The thing with family and friends is that they know us pretty well and have a good view on our life. So in case a good friend is concerned that I gamble too much and has the believe that I am an addict that I would talk with him as open as possible and try to convince him otherwise or hear what else he has to say.

[Fredomago]

If someone who is close to us or a friend circle referring me as a addicted gambler isn't a big issue. If a common man terms me a gambling addict then I won't find it good, because the person's view upon me will be different from what he had earlier. The society is developed in such a way that gambling money won't bring success as well as it is something against God and not the right thing. For this reason even my earnings through my job could be connected with gambling. Better is to hide our gambling activities and stay chill.

I am the exact opposite to you, if someone I don't really know calls me a gambling addict I wouldn't care about it. Why should I care what a stranger thinks of me? If I would be concerned what other people that I have no connection with think of me, than I would be worrying about it all day. But if my family or my close friends would call me a gambling addict it would make me think. First of all it would irritate me and I would need to find out if he only said it as a joke, in anger or if he really means that. The thing with family and friends is that they know us pretty well and have a good view on our life. So in case a good friend is concerned that I gamble too much and has the believe that I am an addict that I would talk with him as open as possible and try to convince him otherwise or hear what else he has to say.

It's better to have an open ears and mind when discussing this concern with your love ones, they have reasons why they will call you as it is and if you are not a close-minded person, you'll be able to re-assess yourself, though most of the people who already falling into addiction are in to a denial stage,

they are not willing to admit but if you have that good conciousness in yourself and you also considering the surrounding people, you'll be able to weight things out and decide if you needed to adjust or you still have the explanation why you involve yourself into gambling.

[blockman]

If someone who is close to us or a friend circle referring me as a addicted gambler isn't a big issue. If a common man terms me a gambling addict then I won't find it good, because the person's view upon me will be different from what he had earlier.

That's understandable if it's coming from the people that we know, the people that recognize us but if someone speaks it randomly and you don't know him. It's offensive to hear that but they're just telling the truth based on what they can see with your activities.
Anyway, we have the option to react or not if they've pointed that out to us. So, being civilized and pretty good in hearing such feedbacks to us will really depend on how you'll take that opinion of theirs or not really an opinion but rather a reality that they see within yourself.

[Fortify]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

If you've gotten to the point where someone has called you out as being addicted to gambling, then you might want to sit up and listen. It's only something that someone who sees you regularly or who you share a lot of information with that will be likely to identify such a problem. If it's from someone random, maybe they're just projecting or you've not explained your situation adequately enough. However you should always be trying to learn and take assess new knowledge throughout life, sometimes we sleep walk into such a issues. It could be the wake up call that you need or that other people have been too scared or reluctant to highlight to you. Take a step back and think if you do need to change your ways.

[bittraffic]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

If you've gotten to the point where someone has called you out as being addicted to gambling, then you might want to sit up and listen. It's only something that someone who sees you regularly or who you share a lot of information with that will be likely to identify such a problem. If it's from someone random, maybe they're just projecting or you've not explained your situation adequately enough. However you should always be trying to learn and take assess new knowledge throughout life, sometimes we sleep walk into such a issues. It could be the wake up call that you need or that other people have been too scared or reluctant to highlight to you. Take a step back and think if you do need to change your ways.

When a person accepts they are a gambling addict right in front of their friends or family, it will alienate everyone around them. It's not easy to just admit it when all the time they portray themselves as a good model citizen yet the next day they hear something else. It takes time to sink in. 

Even if it's true that a person is really a gambler and addicted to a degree, he will always lie to avoid prosecution by the judging public. It's offensive maybe but more importantly, they are protecting their integrity thats why its offensive.

[Aikidoka]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

If I know deep inside that I'm addicted to gambling, I won't deny it if I'm referred by friends or family, I'll just accept it and I won't lie to them or myself about the habit. I'll work on getting myself out of this addiction slowly by seeking help and doing my best.

I feel that people who deny their gambling addiction will continue to deceive themselves and I'm certain that their behavior will worsen over time. It's not difficult to identify whether a gambler is addicted or not, but it's truly challenging and really hard to get out of it.

[kawetsriyanto]

Depending on who is the one telling it, if it is my own close friend who know how I'm dealing with gambling, I wont feel offended but if it is coming from someone who I do not even know, I'll feel offended. Simply because how can someone we do not even know judge us for something that they do not even know the fact? Anyway, even if I feel offended but I will not argue them because it is their own right to say something about us, I'll just ask them "who are you?" 

Of course, if a stranger judges us an addict, we must be offensive since he probably has no strong reason to claim it.
I'm sure only people who are close with us who has the possibility to tell us about addiction. Other people mustn't know our habit in gambling, they even don't know if we are a gambler. 

Well, if our close people tell us that we may be getting addiction, we must think positively that they care about us. So, we should evaluate our gambling habits and we must correct it if there is something wrong with our habits. We may gamble too often or use money excessively in gambling. I think these 2 things can be the main indicators that people assume we are getting addiction.

[milewilda]

Depending on who is the one telling it, if it is my own close friend who know how I'm dealing with gambling, I wont feel offended but if it is coming from someone who I do not even know, I'll feel offended. Simply because how can someone we do not even know judge us for something that they do not even know the fact? Anyway, even if I feel offended but I will not argue them because it is their own right to say something about us, I'll just ask them "who are you?" 

Of course, if a stranger judges us an addict, we must be offensive since he probably has no strong reason to claim it.
I'm sure only people who are close with us who has the possibility to tell us about addiction. Other people mustn't know our habit in gambling, they even don't know if we are a gambler. 

Well, if our close people tell us that we may be getting addiction, we must think positively that they care about us. So, we should evaluate our gambling habits and we must correct it if there is something wrong with our habits. We may gamble too often or use money excessively in gambling. I think these 2 things can be the main indicators that people assume we are getting addiction.

Better not to make yourself that too sensitive on what you do hear around so that you would really be able to avoid some possible discussions and argumentation or debate whether you are addicted or not. There are really
indeed people who would really be making out such debate and telling about their condition about on their gambling habits which we know that most addicted person would really be having that in state of denial. There's no point on making those kind of debates on someone who wouldn't really be listening after all.If you are that someone who do really engage on gambling, then it isnt really that that bad as long you do have that particular limit or border line  then it should be fine. There are really just those people who do really love on touching up others lives and does really like to give out comment or whatsoever and seems like they are the ones who are
supplying their funds on playing gambling.lol

[Fullcoinese]

Depending on who is the one telling it, if it is my own close friend who know how I'm dealing with gambling, I wont feel offended but if it is coming from someone who I do not even know, I'll feel offended. Simply because how can someone we do not even know judge us for something that they do not even know the fact? Anyway, even if I feel offended but I will not argue them because it is their own right to say something about us, I'll just ask them "who are you?" 

yes this actually depends on the nature of each individual, if it happened to me and my friends or people closest to me judge me a gambling addict i can explain well that i am not as bad as they think but if there are other people or people we don't know express a view the negative, in my opinion, we don't need to bother with what other people say about ourselves, why? because if we are offended and even angry at the views of people we don't even know, it will directly confirm that we are involved in gambling and it could be dangerous for us too because we don't know the intentions of people we don't know.

[kawetsriyanto]

Better not to make yourself that too sensitive on what you do hear around so that you would really be able to avoid some possible discussions and argumentation or debate whether you are addicted or not. There are really
indeed people who would really be making out such debate and telling about their condition about on their gambling habits which we know that most addicted person would really be having that in state of denial. There's no point on making those kind of debates on someone who wouldn't really be listening after all.If you are that someone who do really engage on gambling, then it isnt really that that bad as long you do have that particular limit or border line  then it should be fine. There are really just those people who do really love on touching up others lives and does really like to give out comment or whatsoever and seems like they are the ones who are
supplying their funds on playing gambling.lol

Personally, I won't debate about people's suggestion as long as it makes sense for me. Especially if they are my close people, I will try to understand the suggestion. I know they must care about me if they want to give suggestion about my condition. Whether it is true or not about addiction, I will evaluate my gambling habits. But if people who probably never know my gambling habits, I will ignore whatever the suggestion because they never know what I really do in my gambling habits.

Sure, there are many gamblers won't be aware if they are addiction. It is because they think they gamble in the right way and nothing wrong in their habits. But our close people may realize if we are getting close to addiction. So, if they tell us about it, try to not debate it but just evaluate our gambling habits. They may know something that we don't realize it.

[wxa7115]

Depending on who is the one telling it, if it is my own close friend who know how I'm dealing with gambling, I wont feel offended but if it is coming from someone who I do not even know, I'll feel offended. Simply because how can someone we do not even know judge us for something that they do not even know the fact? Anyway, even if I feel offended but I will not argue them because it is their own right to say something about us, I'll just ask them "who are you?" 

Of course, if a stranger judges us an addict, we must be offensive since he probably has no strong reason to claim it.
I'm sure only people who are close with us who has the possibility to tell us about addiction. Other people mustn't know our habit in gambling, they even don't know if we are a gambler. 

Well, if our close people tell us that we may be getting addiction, we must think positively that they care about us. So, we should evaluate our gambling habits and we must correct it if there is something wrong with our habits. We may gamble too often or use money excessively in gambling. I think these 2 things can be the main indicators that people assume we are getting addiction.

Like always we need to take into account the source of any information that we receive before we decide how to react, a person that does not know us does not really has the insight necessary about how we are and our regular behavior to make that kind of call, so you know that if a stranger tells you something like that then they are just trying to bother you.

However if a person that knows you very well tells you that then that is a red flag, as it is likely that they have noticed something wrong on your behavior and you should listen to them about the reasons why they think you have developed some gambling issues.

[Kakmakr]

I take that as constructive criticism. 

People are very interesting.... let's take an example : You might enjoy gambling and you spend a few hours doing it, but your partner or friends might show very little interest in it. So they might be jealous or irritated, if you rather spend the time on gambling and not on them.

So, their reaction to your gambling will be negative and you need to deal with the distribution of your time to accommodate them. Do something with them and then tell them that you are going to take some time to relax on your own. There should be a balance in life and if you are spending too much time on gambling, then you will receive negative comments like that. 

[piebeyb]

I take that as constructive criticism. 

People are very interesting.... let's take an example : You might enjoy gambling and you spend a few hours doing it, but your partner or friends might show very little interest in it. So they might be jealous or irritated, if you rather spend the time on gambling and not on them.

So, their reaction to your gambling will be negative and you need to deal with the distribution of your time to accommodate them. Do something with them and then tell them that you are going to take some time to relax on your own. There should be a balance in life and if you are spending too much time on gambling, then you will receive negative comments like that. 

Yes, it's also true that it's just jealousy in sharing time and positive criticism, maybe if we share time with family or friends maybe they won't say we are gambling addicts, even though we shouldn't be angry or offended by what people say to us somehow it's family or friends, for example I only gamble on weekends so I divide my time for work family, friends and gambling.

I limit the budget and limit the time I play gambling, for example 2 or 3 hours on weekends, the rest I spend with my family on weekends with my wife and children or occasionally go fishing with friends, while weekdays I am usually busy with work, so no it will also make me curious about losing to gambling, so I can't be called an addict because I divide my time fairly. 

[o48o]

Yes, it's also true that it's just jealousy in sharing time and positive criticism, maybe if we share time with family or friends maybe they won't say we are gambling addicts, even though we shouldn't be angry or offended by what people say to us somehow it's family or friends, for example I only gamble on weekends so I divide my time for work family, friends and gambling.

I limit the budget and limit the time I play gambling, for example 2 or 3 hours on weekends, the rest I spend with my family on weekends with my wife and children or occasionally go fishing with friends, while weekdays I am usually busy with work, so no it will also make me curious about losing to gambling, so I can't be called an addict because I divide my time fairly.  

Issue with sharing time/jealousy is a good point and something i didn't thought about. Mainly because i have sort of time blindness and concept is hard for me to grasp. I can do it only by using calendar but even then i lose track of time. But your point made me realize that while i have a weekly budget, i am not limiting my time using it on gambling, and i definitely should, because of all the things you listed and i have trouble sharing my time with my friends. So thanks for pointing that out. It might be obvious to most people but someone who has trouble with time it was less obvious.

[Frankolala]

Depending on who is the one telling it, if it is my own close friend who know how I'm dealing with gambling, I wont feel offended but if it is coming from someone who I do not even know, I'll feel offended. Simply because how can someone we do not even know judge us for something that they do not even know the fact? Anyway, even if I feel offended but I will not argue them because it is their own right to say something about us, I'll just ask them "who are you?" 

Of course, if a stranger judges us an addict, we must be offensive since he probably has no strong reason to claim it.
I'm sure only people who are close with us who has the possibility to tell us about addiction. Other people mustn't know our habit in gambling, they even don't know if we are a gambler. 

Well, if our close people tell us that we may be getting addiction, we must think positively that they care about us. So, we should evaluate our gambling habits and we must correct it if there is something wrong with our habits. We may gamble too often or use money excessively in gambling. I think these 2 things can be the main indicators that people assume we are getting addiction.

Like always we need to take into account the source of any information that we receive before we decide how to react, a person that does not know us does not really has the insight necessary about how we are and our regular behavior to make that kind of call, so you know that if a stranger tells you something like that then they are just trying to bother you.

However if a person that knows you very well tells you that then that is a red flag, as it is likely that they have noticed something wrong on your behavior and you should listen to them about the reasons why they think you have developed some gambling issues.

It is only our close ones that can say such words to us because they know so much about us. A stranger wouldn't know our habits and wouldn't be able to call us names. If someone close calls me an addict I will examine myself and look deep into my gambling activities so know why he said those words.

I will also call the person and ask him what made him called me a gamble addict to know if really I am one. If it is true,I will try my best to limit my gambling activities and make sure that he doesn't repeat such word again. It is our close ones that can tell us the truth of what we are doing.

[Stable090]

If someone who is close to us or a friend circle referring me as a addicted gambler isn't a big issue.

If a friend of mine that’s a gambler call me a addicted gambler, I won’t be angry, but if it’s just a friend tag that those not not gamble, then it’s a insult and I will be angry, why will you call me addicted gambler in public, it those not make any sense, why will you call me a addicted gambler in public, that means you are trying to insult me in public. If a gambler like me calls me the name, then I will see it as a normal thing.

The society is developed in such a way that gambling money won't bring success as well as it is something against God and not the right thing. For this reason even my earnings through my job could be connected with gambling. Better is to hide our gambling activities and stay chill.

In my society, if they see that you are a gambler, they see you as a bad influence, or a bad person, if you are a gambler, it’s better you keep it to yourself and don’t expose yourself to the public, because immediately people know that you are a gambler, then they will stop associating themselves from you.

[len01]

Accepting oneself and acknowledging bad habits can be difficult for many people, when it comes to being referred to as a gambling addict, responses vary among gamblers. Some may feel offended and deny their addiction, while others accept it, the fear of being stereotyped exists, however , self-awareness and acceptance are crucial for the healing proces, seeking help from therapists or support groups can assist in overcoming addiction, while otgers may stereotype or judge, it is essential to prioritize personal well-being and surround oneself with supportive individuals, each gambler's journey is unique and depends on their awareness, willingness to seek help, and support network, emphasizing empathy and understanding is crucial in the recovery process.

self-awareness has always been close to the adult mindset, that's for sure.
every gambler has different characteristics, but trying to become an adult will be much better, especially if gambling is very important. in terms of being offended when referred to as a gambling addict maybe that person has a bad mindset because of very high emotional disturbances when he becomes a gambling addict.
I fully support your statement that adult awareness and mindset can control a gambling addict.

[Accardo]

Accepting oneself and acknowledging bad habits can be difficult for many people, when it comes to being referred to as a gambling addict, responses vary among gamblers. Some may feel offended and deny their addiction, while others accept it, the fear of being stereotyped exists, however , self-awareness and acceptance are crucial for the healing proces, seeking help from therapists or support groups can assist in overcoming addiction, while otgers may stereotype or judge, it is essential to prioritize personal well-being and surround oneself with supportive individuals, each gambler's journey is unique and depends on their awareness, willingness to seek help, and support network, emphasizing empathy and understanding is crucial in the recovery process.

self-awareness has always been close to the adult mindset, that's for sure.
every gambler has different characteristics, but trying to become an adult will be much better, especially if gambling is very important. in terms of being offended when referred to as a gambling addict maybe that person has a bad mindset because of very high emotional disturbances when he becomes a gambling addict.
I fully support your statement that adult awareness and mindset can control a gambling addict.

Ofcourse unpleasant responses is meant to come from the mouths of those struggling emotionally with gambling addiction. A person may not see it disturbing that they're addicted to gambling, especially when its enjoyable to them. Calling them a gambling addict can fuel the ego of such an individual. Contrary to that, a gambler that is suffering multiple losses due to addiction will never give a pleasant response when addressed as an addict. In terms of self awareness it'll take sincere efforts and responsibility to control addiction for a suffering addict.

[Solosanz]

Why you need to care with someone else opinion's toward you? did they even care with your opinion? nope.

Enjoy the life, choose your life and do what you like, as long as you know the good and bad thing, also know the risk, it's completely fine. In gambling you're the one who's responsible with your decision, for you it's fine to gamble $50 in a day but someone think it's too much. This is because your monthly salary is bigger than them and it cause the amount you can afford to lose is different for them.

[Coin_trader]

Why you need to care with someone else opinion's toward you? did they even care with your opinion? nope.

Enjoy the life, choose your life and do what you like, as long as you know the good and bad thing, also know the risk, it's completely fine. In gambling you're the one who's responsible with your decision, for you it's fine to gamble $50 in a day but someone think it's too much. This is because your monthly salary is bigger than them and it cause the amount you can afford to lose is different for them.

I’m thinking like this too. I have a very private life and never share with other people from my wife yet my neighborhood knows what I’m doing especially as I’m casually playing gambling with my friends during event here. Gambling is view here is negative so being called as an addicted gambler can be classified as illegal drugs addict.

I didn’t care about others opinion and gossip even though I’m hearing things like this from my friends. I just considered them as my fanbase since they really care to my life by being updated on what I’m doing. We have nothing to prove or justify what we are doing to other people. If they will judge, so be it.

[Casdinyard]

If a friend of mine that’s a gambler call me a addicted gambler, I won’t be angry, but if it’s just a friend tag that those not not gamble, then it’s a insult and I will be angry, why will you call me addicted gambler in public, it those not make any sense, why will you call me a addicted gambler in public, that means you are trying to insult me in public. If a gambler like me calls me the name, then I will see it as a normal thing.

Lmao I don't understand where you're trying to go with this example but I guess you have a point, being called out in public isn't nice but then again sometimes it takes public humiliation for you to realize that something's wrong with your behavior, especially if you yourself is a little on the stubborn side and wouldn't be expected to listen to your friend's advices even if your life depended on it.

In my society, if they see that you are a gambler, they see you as a bad influence, or a bad person, if you are a gambler, it’s better you keep it to yourself and don’t expose yourself to the public, because immediately people know that you are a gambler, then they will stop associating themselves from you.

I don't think that's how it works my friend. The question revolves around whether you're going to be offended if someone intervened with you. This is provided that people already knew you were a gambler in the first place. Additionally, there's a reason why gambling earns its negative reputation amongst the public, you can't blame them for thinking that some gamblers are gone for good cause at the end of the day, that is the truth in this industry.

[kawetsriyanto]

Like always we need to take into account the source of any information that we receive before we decide how to react, a person that does not know us does not really has the insight necessary about how we are and our regular behavior to make that kind of call, so you know that if a stranger tells you something like that then they are just trying to bother you.

Agree. A stranger knows nothing about us, it is impossible to suggest something good for us. If they tell us addiction, it is more like an insult. I think everyone will think in this way, not only you and me. However, I believe a stranger won't tell us something sensitive like addiction. A stranger has no reason to say that private thing.

However if a person that knows you very well tells you that then that is a red flag, as it is likely that they have noticed something wrong on your behavior and you should listen to them about the reasons why they think you have developed some gambling issues.

Yep. It is not something easy to say, judging for addiction must have a serious reason. Those close people who state it probably know something that can be a valid indicator about addiction. We may spend time too much in gambling, we probably waste money excessively, or we are getting difficult to control our emotional. If they know one of these reasons, it is their responsibility to tell us. So, we can't blame them, we only need to correct the wrong attitude.

[kamvreto]

Why you need to care with someone else opinion's toward you? did they even care with your opinion? nope.

Enjoy the life, choose your life and do what you like, as long as you know the good and bad thing, also know the risk, it's completely fine. In gambling you're the one who's responsible with your decision, for you it's fine to gamble $50 in a day but someone think it's too much. This is because your monthly salary is bigger than them and it cause the amount you can afford to lose is different for them.

I’m thinking like this too. I have a very private life and never share with other people from my wife yet my neighborhood knows what I’m doing especially as I’m casually playing gambling with my friends during event here. Gambling is view here is negative so being called as an addicted gambler can be classified as illegal drugs addict.

I didn’t care about others opinion and gossip even though I’m hearing things like this from my friends. I just considered them as my fanbase since they really care to my life by being updated on what I’m doing. We have nothing to prove or justify what we are doing to other people. If they will judge, so be it.

Their assessment will be a reminder to yourself that gambling should not exceed the threshold you have set. They have the right to judge but not the right to make a story that has not been considered true, such as linking gambling with drug addicts. Because not all gamblers do things that are more negative and prohibited like drugs.
We recommend that neighbors or other people who don't know you don't know what you are doing, that will be your privacy. If your neighbors or other people only know from the outside, negative opinions will continue to emerge. It will not make you comfortable if prolonged, you will get a bad reputation in your environment.

[YOSHIE]

Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I don't feel offended if I'm labeled as an addict even though they stereotype me, it's up to them to judge and assume, because we all humans have brains to judge someone as good and bad, besides most of my friends they gamble, regardless of whether they are addicted or not, it's all in the judgment of themselves and their environment.

I think we are offended or not depends on where we live, for example: living in Las Vegas, no one says we are addicted, instead they say we are professional gamblers and humans are great at gambling. even live in saudi arabia, now they think they are experts in gambling, if they see us active in gambling.

[panjul07]

Why we should feel offended, if we feel offended then I guess there is something wrong with ourselves.
To be frank, I don't care what other say about me and I will just ignore it as long as I can enjoy what I do.
People want to say I'm an addicted gambler, so what? How do they know it while they do not even know how I gamble.
I will only care if the words come from the one that I trust or close enough to me such as my family.

[ethereumhunter]

Why we should feel offended, if we feel offended then I guess there is something wrong with ourselves.
To be frank, I don't care what other say about me and I will just ignore it as long as I can enjoy what I do.
People want to say I'm an addicted gambler, so what? How do they know it while they do not even know how I gamble.
I will only care if the words come from the one that I trust or close enough to me such as my family.

You are right. Most people only see it from the outside and because they have seen us play gambling, they will judge us as gamblers even though it is just a coincidence. They also don't know our gambling style, whether we are responsible gamblers or gamblers who want to chase victory. And it's true what you say that it's better to ignore what they say, especially if they don't know what we do.

Instead of us later just wasting time serving them, it's better for us to do other useful things. After all, they have the right to say anything about us, just as we have the right to say anything about them.

[LUCKMCFLY]

if you tell a gambler who you think is addicted that he or she is an addict, and he or she picks an offense, do not blame such a gambler because it's very possible he or she is yet to realize he's or she's addicted, they can only discover when they decide to stop gambling but realize they are finding it difficult to stop.

Perfectly understandable. A whole lot of addicts wouldn’t actually realize they’re addicts unless being told to their face or perhaps when they’re trying to stop the habit and finds out that it’s not as easy to stop as it initially was when first starting out.
I can understand when an addicted gambler takes offense when being told to his face that he’s addicted. Denial is a phase when the person doesn’t believe he/she can get addicted and denial in itself could hinder any thoughts of trying to get better cause in the mind, there is no addiction to get out of.

I think a player will realize that he is addicted if and only if when he realizes that there is nothing else to do, that his money is gone and that he has lost a lot of things, gambling cannot become the only thing he sees. that player. , you cannot neglect your activities, obligations, and if you are a person who has a family, who is the head of the family, you should not be so irresponsible, because of an addiction you cannot leave your loved ones aside, that is why when these cases come to affect, then, someone necessarily has to get into this problem, because the person closes, only looks for loans to play and play, and that little by little can become something very negative.

Of all the consequences, these are the least dangerous , I have seen cases where the person even kills himself, others are lucky that a family member or friend arrives until the last moment and saves them from committing suicide , the game turns them crazy, but of course it's not the game , it's their very way of seeing things and not being able to do anything about it , we must have the willpower to say no to any adversit y, if a person sees that they have lost control Adding to being addicted , he has to pinch himself and realize that he is not leading to anything good, for that reason, logic is what makes any player go into the abyss or save himself from what can happen to him.

[serjent05]

Why you need to care with someone else opinion's toward you? did they even care with your opinion? nope.

Enjoy the life, choose your life and do what you like, as long as you know the good and bad thing, also know the risk, it's completely fine. In gambling you're the one who's responsible with your decision, for you it's fine to gamble $50 in a day but someone think it's too much. This is because your monthly salary is bigger than them and it cause the amount you can afford to lose is different for them.

This is ok for people who does not care much about thier reputation in front of other people but this will be devastating for those who value their public image very much.  I also have the same mindset that I don't care how people call me since I know myself very well.  Rather than using my energy in proving them wrong through oral arguments, I'll just prove them wrong with my actions. 

[Iroh]

Of all the consequences, these are the least dangerous , I have seen cases where the person even kills himself, others are lucky that a family member or friend arrives until the last moment and saves them from committing suicide , the game turns them crazy, but of course it's not the game , it's their very way of seeing things and not being able to do anything about it , we must have the willpower to say no to any adversit y, if a person sees that they have lost control Adding to being addicted , he has to pinch himself and realize that he is not leading to anything good, for that reason, logic is what makes any player go into the abyss or save himself from what can happen to him.

Those cases where addiction drives someone into committing suicide are really extreme cases. Perhaps when there are huge loans to pay and there is obviously no means of paying them back. When the bank is being owed and coming for the collateral initially put down for the loan, along with some loan sharks who would break bones to get their money back, that would make anyone get depressed enough to push such individual to take their own life.

The willpower of an individual matters a lot to be able to be able to overcome any addiction. The individual must have made a conscious decision to quit and stick to that decision. Like I’ve mentioned earlier, support from family and friends would go a long way in helping an addict leave such habit.

[LUCKMCFLY]

But what makes Haaland always able to score goals is that he is good at opening gaps for opponents and placing himself in positions that are indeed very easy for his colleagues to pass the ball or provide Assists to Haaland. at least that's what happened from the start of last season to midway through. but from the middle of the season to the end of the season we could see Haaland struggling to create chances for himself. because he continues to be closely guarded by every opponent who faces Manchester City. But luckily Manchester City have another great striker who can replace Haaland in scoring lots of goals.

Yes, he’s quite good at opening up and placing himself in really nice positions that are really easy for his teammates to locate and let him have the ball to do what he’s good at which is scoring goals. And Manchester City, luckily for them doesn’t rely on him nor any single player to score goals or they would have been in a fix.
I think he’s better at opening up for passes or assists than trying to create opportunities for himself but luckily for him, he has good teammates capable of creating opportunities and scoring goals as well with and without his presence on the field.

Indeed, it must be admitted that the tight guard that was carried out by the opposing defender to Haaland could open up space for his colleagues to score goals. But negative things will definitely come, such as scathing criticism from football fans because Haaland was unable to score goals in this difficult position.

I think even though Haaland is always guarded by opposing defenders, at least Haaland has to open up his own space so he can score goals later because he won't be relying on his partner in that position and over time Manchester City's strategy will begin to be read by his opponent. But even so, no matter how great Manchester City is, if they can't overcome this problem, one day they will be in trouble.

Well, it's very natural that they criticize Haaland, but it's not because he couldn't score the goal, but because he's a player of the moment, he's famous and he has a way of fighting to make any other player show up that there are many things that He must improve, everyone expected Haaland to always score, but without Haaland, things would have been very difficult or who knows , if they had Reached all the positions they have now, because the PL is very good for the team to take more guarantees as soon as to privileges, but the UCL that they won gives their first star , their first cup to the Team and that is very Valuable.

Why we should feel offended, if we feel offended then I guess there is something wrong with ourselves.
To be frank, I don't care what other say about me and I will just ignore it as long as I can enjoy what I do.
People want to say I'm an addicted gambler, so what? How do they know it while they do not even know how I gamble.
I will only care if the words come from the one that I trust or close enough to me such as my family.

You are right. Most people only see it from the outside and because they have seen us play gambling, they will judge us as gamblers even though it is just a coincidence. They also don't know our gambling style, whether we are responsible gamblers or gamblers who want to chase victory. And it's true what you say that it's better to ignore what they say, especially if they don't know what we do.

Instead of us later just wasting time serving them, it's better for us to do other useful things. After all, they have the right to say anything about us, just as we have the right to say anything about them.

Well things can be very clear here, I fully support that one as a person should not be affected by what others say, whoever likes to do something in particular like playing, nobody should get involved in it, this reminds me that I have a close friend, who also criticized him for playing too much, they told him he was vicious, but the truth was that he didn't stop at any of that, in fact he was very shameless and went out into the street as if nothing was happening, the People want to do what they think is right, but they don't look at their mistakes, they only look at others.

Personally , I'm also happy with the things I do, and whoever Criticizes me should do it , and they don't worry me gossip , because no one dares to tell me to my face , then you have to be Happy and Smart , and if the game makes you happy you have to do it , Nothing else and move on.

Of all the consequences, these are the least dangerous , I have seen cases where the person even kills himself, others are lucky that a family member or friend arrives until the last moment and saves them from committing suicide , the game turns them crazy, but of course it's not the game , it's their very way of seeing things and not being able to do anything about it , we must have the willpower to say no to any adversit y, if a person sees that they have lost control Adding to being addicted , he has to pinch himself and realize that he is not leading to anything good, for that reason, logic is what makes any player go into the abyss or save himself from what can happen to him.

Those cases where addiction drives someone into committing suicide are really extreme cases. Perhaps when there are huge loans to pay and there is obviously no means of paying them back. When the bank is being owed and coming for the collateral initially put down for the loan, along with some loan sharks who would break bones to get their money back, that would make anyone get depressed enough to push such individual to take their own life.

The willpower of an individual matters a lot to be able to be able to overcome any addiction. The individual must have made a conscious decision to quit and stick to that decision. Like I’ve mentioned earlier, support from family and friends would go a long way in helping an addict leave such habit.

That's how it is, what happens is that I saw a case on Colombian TV that is shown on Sundays, of events and things that happen to people, it's called the program "Los informantes" I don't really see it, but my wife does It caught my attention because the case involved sports betting, and this person was a professional, lawyer, from a good family, great friends, but overnight his life changed because he dedicated himself to this, and so much so that He lost that he became very desperate, he told his family many lies to make him lend money, to his friends, ultimately nobody wanted to lend him money, he got into debt very quickly with the banks, no one gave him loans anymore and yes, he almost suicidal, if not for his brother who began to spy on him to see what he was doing, he determined that his brother was addicted to games, he prevented him from killing himself, and they put him under treatment, fortunately they saved him, but those who Don't have family or friends? some do.

[dezoel]

Accepting oneself and acknowledging bad habits can be difficult for many people, when it comes to being referred to as a gambling addict, responses vary among gamblers. Some may feel offended and deny their addiction, while others accept it, the fear of being stereotyped exists, however , self-awareness and acceptance are crucial for the healing proces, seeking help from therapists or support groups can assist in overcoming addiction, while otgers may stereotype or judge, it is essential to prioritize personal well-being and surround oneself with supportive individuals, each gambler's journey is unique and depends on their awareness, willingness to seek help, and support network, emphasizing empathy and understanding is crucial in the recovery process.

self-awareness has always been close to the adult mindset, that's for sure.
every gambler has different characteristics, but trying to become an adult will be much better, especially if gambling is very important. in terms of being offended when referred to as a gambling addict maybe that person has a bad mindset because of very high emotional disturbances when he becomes a gambling addict.
I fully support your statement that adult awareness and mindset can control a gambling addict.

I personally think that those who are not addicted to gambling wouldn't find it offensive if they are referred to as a gambling addict, or maybe some do find it offensive if someone who is not a friend or a close one calls them that when they are clearly not one, but I think those who are actually addicts would find it more offensive and will even start fighting if they are referred to as gambling addicts because even if they hide it, deep inside they know that they are addicted to gambling.

However, I think one should never call anyone that or even referred them as addicts whether it's about gambling, alcohol, drugs, or anything in the world, we should respect every human being no matter what choices they make or have made in their lives, it's their own life and their own choices.

[kawetsriyanto]

Why we should feel offended, if we feel offended then I guess there is something wrong with ourselves.

Everyone has a different characteristic, there are some people that are easily offended when people bother them.
Sure, if we seem nothing wrong with us, just ignore them and no need to respond with unnecessary actions.

To be frank, I don't care what other say about me and I will just ignore it as long as I can enjoy what I do.
People want to say I'm an addicted gambler, so what? How do they know it while they do not even know how I gamble.
I will only care if the words come from the one that I trust or close enough to me such as my family.

For strangers, we can ignore anything they said to us. But for close people, I think we must try to listen them. Sure, strangers know nothing, they just tell nonsense. But for close people who knows well our habits, they may know something that we need to know it. Sometimes the suggestion from close people are very important to improve our life, so don't easily ignore them.

[Fredomago]

Of all the consequences, these are the least dangerous , I have seen cases where the person even kills himself, others are lucky that a family member or friend arrives until the last moment and saves them from committing suicide , the game turns them crazy, but of course it's not the game , it's their very way of seeing things and not being able to do anything about it , we must have the willpower to say no to any adversit y, if a person sees that they have lost control Adding to being addicted , he has to pinch himself and realize that he is not leading to anything good, for that reason, logic is what makes any player go into the abyss or save himself from what can happen to him.

Those cases where addiction drives someone into committing suicide are really extreme cases. Perhaps when there are huge loans to pay and there is obviously no means of paying them back. When the bank is being owed and coming for the collateral initially put down for the loan, along with some loan sharks who would break bones to get their money back, that would make anyone get depressed enough to push such individual to take their own life.

The willpower of an individual matters a lot to be able to be able to overcome any addiction. The individual must have made a conscious decision to quit and stick to that decision. Like I’ve mentioned earlier, support from family and friends would go a long way in helping an addict leave such habit.

I agree with that, with how you handle this problem depends on your self-will. It is sad to know that there are people who committed suicide because of their heavy addiction to gambling, cases where they already spend all their money and they already have huge amount of loans that they can no longer pay.

Things that push them to end their life as it was the only solution that they know to be free from all their obligations, the worse thing that an addicted gambler can go if there's no hope of changing them.

[Bushdark]

Stereotyping me all because am a gambler that's your business and got nothing on me. Better to be a gambler than a serial killer. And for what is worth, calling someone a gambling addict doesn't absolve him from going deeper into the addiction. I know some kind of humans that would wanna deliberately decide to heighten the habit on accounts of people calling them names.

A more better way I think to take such gambling addicts that refuse to accept that they have become addicted away from addiction is to go psychological with them by way of counselling and encouragement giving them reasons to understand and believe that they are better off doing away with such addiction. Calling them names is wrong and its like scolding them, but then how do you scold a grown man and think he would see it as anything to worry about.

This is quite true and we don't have to panic if we are being called an addictive gambler since it will not add anything to our name or even make us to lose. If we are the kind of addictive gambler that normally have good results when we bets, then we have nothing to lose since the reason why we go into bet is always being accomplished. It is better we gambler and make winnings than to do illegal things that will make us look bad in the society.

 Some many gamblers we are seeing today choose to go for betting than to do illegal things that is why I don't discriminate people when I see that they tend to gamble alot and make there money. It is good when we gamble to avoid some unnecessary things or the challenge of going into scamming and defrauding innocent people of there hard earned money which is never a good path to choose. We all have to be an helper to each other to have a wonderful society that is free from evil thoughts.

[rahmad2nd]

I personally think that those who are not addicted to gambling wouldn't find it offensive if they are referred to as a gambling addict, or maybe some do find it offensive if someone who is not a friend or a close one calls them that when they are clearly not one, but I think those who are actually addicts would find it more offensive and will even start fighting if they are referred to as gambling addicts because even if they hide it, deep inside they know that they are addicted to gambling.

However, I think one should never call anyone that or even referred them as addicts whether it's about gambling, alcohol, drugs, or anything in the world, we should respect every human being no matter what choices they make or have made in their lives, it's their own life and their own choices.

For me personally, being offended is a common problem. why, because it all depends on the conditions and the situation. if, there is someone who calls me a gambling addict in front of my family. automatically, I will be offended. Well, let's first examine what it is to be offended. offended, is where someone listens to words that are not pleasing. after all, being offended is a natural part of human nature.

Personally, I would not take offense at being called a gambling addict. but in situations where I am not with my family. I will not trouble anyone, if they say that I am a gambling addict. why, to me, it's just a matter of perception. people can say whatever they want to me. to be honest, I'm not going to react or throw a tantrum. in fact, i'm not going to do a fight like you said in this thread. just let them talk, even though they say I'm a gambling addict. after all, it's true that I like the hobby whose name is gambling. it's just that, they never know what gambling is for us and how we define gambling itself.
the point is, it doesn't matter if I'm called a gambling addict. as long as I'm never bothering or bothering anyone, family, or co-workers, everything's fine. and most importantly, I stay responsible with my own gambling.

[QueenVera]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

I don't think there will be any stereotype in gambling addiction and if there is, a big win will clear all those shitty identity.
I'm sure you already know that, no one will want to be associated  with anything  that seems negative in the society and that's simply because they don't want to get tagged with it but for gambling,  ive seen some random street interviews where people accept that they're full time gamblers without any remorse and that's a bold way to be proud of your profession.
Personally I wouldn't want to be identified as a gambler  left alone to be seen or addressed  as an addicted gambler and I'm sure no one will want to be called an addict. Not in the country where I'm from.

[TopTort777]

Frankly, I wont be offended if someone says that I am addicted to gambling - because that is what I do during free time. That is my hobby. A person that play football isnt offended if he is called football player, right? If that persons starts explaining that gambling addiction is an illness, I can lose all I've got and etc, I will simply listen to him, agreed to that (that is gonna make him feel uncomfortable lol) and that I know my limits. Honestly, for me gambling is fun, not a job or way to make money. That is why gambling will never gonna make me bankrupt. Because I am to much focused on achieving my other goals.

[Jawhead999]

I think people who called you as an addicted gambler is just simply he hate gambling because people will complaint with anything he see, although sometime they could be right too.

If someone gamble for 12 hours in a day, it's definitely addict to gambling because life isn't about gambling, we need to work, study, quality time with family etc. But if someone only gamble for 1-3 hours, it's really normal. Just like when we was still in school, we have study for more than 3 hours and we want to take a break maybe for 30 minutes, but our parents only see we're taking a break, they didn't see when we were study so hard.

[piebeyb]

I think people who called you as an addicted gambler is just simply he hate gambling because people will complaint with anything he see, although sometime they could be right too.

If someone gamble for 12 hours in a day, it's definitely addict to gambling because life isn't about gambling, we need to work, study, quality time with family etc. But if someone only gamble for 1-3 hours, it's really normal. Just like when we was still in school, we have study for more than 3 hours and we want to take a break maybe for 30 minutes, but our parents only see we're taking a break, they didn't see when we were study so hard.

Yes, you are right, I personally would not be offended if someone said I am an addicted gambler if I really gamble every day spending hours and hours of money and hours to gamble in online casinos through my mobile phone, after all why should I be angry if someone hate gambling or hate our behavior that is clearly wrong, we have to admit it without having to hate it, so just listen to them, they don't have to be angry with anyone.

Unfortunately I have never gambled in front of any friends and family so not many know I am a gambler because I gamble only on weekends to entertain myself looking for fun while on weekdays I continue to work as usual, so it is impossible for anyone to say my behavior as an addict. I always remember that gambling must be wise.

[avp2306]

Who won't get offended to be called as gambling addict? Not everyone want to hear that so I guess I will try to track back my activities if the claims of those people saying that is true. If I figure out that he is right on what he said to me well I might fix things up and correct all the wrong doings I do on my gambling activities, but if I know that I don't gamble that and occasionally I just participate because I'm bored well I might come to the person tell that to me and talk about things so that he also get a clarification on my activities done.

[AicecreaME]

Who won't get offended to be called as gambling addict? Not everyone want to hear that so I guess I will try to track back my activities if the claims of those people saying that is true. If I figure out that he is right on what he said to me well I might fix things up and correct all the wrong doings I do on my gambling activities, but if I know that I don't gamble that and occasionally I just participate because I'm bored well I might come to the person tell that to me and talk about things so that he also get a clarification on my activities done.

Your feelings are valid. It will be offensive to some to be called a gambling addict when in fact they aren't. While some might just shrug it off and wouldn't give a damn because they don't tolerate such BS in their life. It's really a case to case basis. And perhaps this should be a lesson for us to filter the words that will come out to our mouth since not everyone is strong to take such negative remarks. Some are vulnerable and sensitive, so instead of telling it even as a joke, just try to hold it and keep it to yourself to avoid hurting and offending others.

[wiss19]

For me personally, being offended is a common problem. why, because it all depends on the conditions and the situation. if, there is someone who calls me a gambling addict in front of my family. automatically, I will be offended. Well, let's first examine what it is to be offended. offended, is where someone listens to words that are not pleasing. after all, being offended is a natural part of human nature.

Personally, I would not take offense at being called a gambling addict. but in situations where I am not with my family. I will not trouble anyone, if they say that I am a gambling addict. why, to me, it's just a matter of perception. people can say whatever they want to me. to be honest, I'm not going to react or throw a tantrum. in fact, i'm not going to do a fight like you said in this thread. just let them talk, even though they say I'm a gambling addict. after all, it's true that I like the hobby whose name is gambling. it's just that, they never know what gambling is for us and how we define gambling itself.
the point is, it doesn't matter if I'm called a gambling addict. as long as I'm never bothering or bothering anyone, family, or co-workers, everything's fine. and most importantly, I stay responsible with my own gambling.

I definitely agree with your point that it sometimes depends on the situation whether what someone is calling you going to offend you or not, just take the example of when you are with your friends, if someone calls you a gambling addict or anything at all when you are with your friends, you would never take any offense but you will simply laugh it off and take that as if nothing has happened, but if the same thing happens when you are with elders, you will surely take that as a joke.

So it definitely depends on what situation someone is in about how they take name-calling that might be targeting their character because it becomes about your reputation in certain situations and if you don't take a stand there, you might have your reputation affected and some might even think that you are actually what you are being called.

[maydna]

Who won't get offended to be called as gambling addict? Not everyone want to hear that so I guess I will try to track back my activities if the claims of those people saying that is true. If I figure out that he is right on what he said to me well I might fix things up and correct all the wrong doings I do on my gambling activities, but if I know that I don't gamble that and occasionally I just participate because I'm bored well I might come to the person tell that to me and talk about things so that he also get a clarification on my activities done.

That's what the people around him who are called gambling addicts should do so that he can realize the extent of his gambling activities. And if he really feels like a gambling addict, he can change his habits and reduce his time playing gambling. And it's better to fix it soon before it's too late so he doesn't develop a severe gambling addiction. And if after he researches or reflects on himself and sees that he doesn't have a gambling addiction, he doesn't need to respond to other people's words because they don't know who we really are and are just talking nonsense.

[xSkylarx]

Who won't get offended to be called as gambling addict? Not everyone want to hear that so I guess I will try to track back my activities if the claims of those people saying that is true. If I figure out that he is right on what he said to me well I might fix things up and correct all the wrong doings I do on my gambling activities, but if I know that I don't gamble that and occasionally I just participate because I'm bored well I might come to the person tell that to me and talk about things so that he also get a clarification on my activities done.

That's what the people around him who are called gambling addicts should do so that he can realize the extent of his gambling activities. And if he really feels like a gambling addict, he can change his habits and reduce his time playing gambling. And it's better to fix it soon before it's too late so he doesn't develop a severe gambling addiction. And if after he researches or reflects on himself and sees that he doesn't have a gambling addiction, he doesn't need to respond to other people's words because they don't know who we really are and are just talking nonsense.

People really somewhat bash you and saying not good words on you because people want to drag you down and we don't know why, that is why it is better to check really that you ain't getting addicted to it like they arent saying the truth because sometimes if you get mad at them you just makes things worst meaning they are saying true as if it is not true then why are you angry, as long as you know that you are not an addict lets say you are not playing on daily basis or having an unctrolable urge on gambling then you are not addict to and you just say to them that if you are an addict to gambling then you should have those things that you have now as for sure you'll selling it because you want to gamble.

[maydna]

~snip~

People really somewhat bash you and saying not good words on you because people want to drag you down and we don't know why, that is why it is better to check really that you ain't getting addicted to it like they arent saying the truth because sometimes if you get mad at them you just makes things worst meaning they are saying true as if it is not true then why are you angry, as long as you know that you are not an addict lets say you are not playing on daily basis or having an unctrolable urge on gambling then you are not addict to and you just say to them that if you are an addict to gambling then you should have those things that you have now as for sure you'll selling it because you want to gamble.

And those people deliberately wanted to piss us off with what they said so we would start a fight. But if we can stay calm by not responding to what they say, they will stop by themselves because we don't serve them. Many people are jealous of our situation, so they have to make words that can make us angry, and it will be seen that we do what they say. We should be able to calm down; if necessary, we can leave the person to go somewhere else so we don't get angry. There's no point serving people like that because it's just a waste of time.

[Fredomago]

Who won't get offended to be called as gambling addict? Not everyone want to hear that so I guess I will try to track back my activities if the claims of those people saying that is true. If I figure out that he is right on what he said to me well I might fix things up and correct all the wrong doings I do on my gambling activities, but if I know that I don't gamble that and occasionally I just participate because I'm bored well I might come to the person tell that to me and talk about things so that he also get a clarification on my activities done.

Yeah if you can re-assess yourself and if you really can tell or speak up with your gambling activities, it's better to confront the person who call you addicted, it's a way of clearing everything if you have that attitude or if you have that kind of personalities, no harm but more on clarification about that claim.

But if you don't have that kind of personalities, then let your action speak up with your activities, it's only noticeable if something already exceeds from the usual activities.

[wxa7115]

People really somewhat bash you and saying not good words on you because people want to drag you down and we don't know why, that is why it is better to check really that you ain't getting addicted to it like they arent saying the truth because sometimes if you get mad at them you just makes things worst meaning they are saying true as if it is not true then why are you angry, as long as you know that you are not an addict lets say you are not playing on daily basis or having an unctrolable urge on gambling then you are not addict to and you just say to them that if you are an addict to gambling then you should have those things that you have now as for sure you'll selling it because you want to gamble.

There are many people out there that enjoy trying to bring someone down and they will use anything they may know about you in order to do so, this is simply their nature and they may not even realize what they are doing, so when you encounter someone like that there is no point in engaging them as that is exactly what they want.

It is better to simply ignore them and if they try to confront you about it you just tell them that is none of their business, in my experience this will irritate them to the extreme and will demonstrate to anyone who cares about watching this that they were just looking for a fight with you and then they will ignore anything they said about you.

[pakhitheboss]

.It is better to simply ignore them and if they try to confront you about it you just tell them that is none of their business, in my experience this will irritate them to the extreme and will demonstrate to anyone who cares about watching this that they were just looking for a fight with you and then they will ignore anything they said about you.

The more you ignore them the more you would become vulnerable to their hate. It is better to find their weakness and then downgrade them infront of everyone. In today's time everyone has some kind of addiction. You can use that as a weapon to defend yourself rather ignoring them. No one is a saint in these times.

[Reatim]

Many people find it difficult to accept who they are and the bad habits that they have, accepting a habit is the first step that will determine if any help offered to you will work. As a gambler, will you find it offensive if you are referred to as a gambling addict? will you easily accept it or try to give excuses like some other people do, saying that they are not addicted to gambling when the signs are clearly there. Do you think identifying as an addicted gambler will make people stereotype you. The answer is different for every gambler here.

If for me it will be addressed? of course I will not be only offended but also insulted because I know for myself that I am a disciplined and a fun looking gambler so calling me as an addict then you don't know what is the difference of the two.
and besides who are they to refer us such that?
what do they have in mind and life to address a person to be addicted when they are not contributing to my life?
but if this come from my Wife or at least my Parent and siblings? then I will ask them about how they think I am because sometimes we cannot find ourself to be addict but our love one can.
as gambling is tricky and indeed addicting.

Who won't get offended to be called as gambling addict? Not everyone want to hear that so I guess I will try to track back my activities if the claims of those people saying that is true. If I figure out that he is right on what he said to me well I might fix things up and correct all the wrong doings I do on my gambling activities, but if I know that I don't gamble that and occasionally I just participate because I'm bored well I might come to the person tell that to me and talk about things so that he also get a clarification on my activities done.

Yeah if you can re-assess yourself and if you really can tell or speak up with your gambling activities, it's better to confront the person who call you addicted, it's a way of clearing everything if you have that attitude or if you have that kind of personalities, no harm but more on clarification about that claim.

But if you don't have that kind of personalities, then let your action speak up with your activities, it's only noticeable if something already exceeds from the usual activities.

Who won't get offended to be called as gambling addict? Not everyone want to hear that so I guess I will try to track back my activities if the claims of those people saying that is true. If I figure out that he is right on what he said to me well I might fix things up and correct all the wrong doings I do on my gambling activities, but if I know that I don't gamble that and occasionally I just participate because I'm bored well I might come to the person tell that to me and talk about things so that he also get a clarification on my activities done.

Yeah if you can re-assess yourself and if you really can tell or speak up with your gambling activities, it's better to confront the person who call you addicted, it's a way of clearing everything if you have that attitude or if you have that kind of personalities, no harm but more on clarification about that claim.

But if you don't have that kind of personalities, then let your action speak up with your activities, it's only noticeable if something already exceeds from the usual activities.

it is reasonable to confront those kind of people as they have no rights at all.

face their own life and family and care nothing about others.

[ethereumhunter]

.It is better to simply ignore them and if they try to confront you about it you just tell them that is none of their business, in my experience this will irritate them to the extreme and will demonstrate to anyone who cares about watching this that they were just looking for a fight with you and then they will ignore anything they said about you.

The more you ignore them the more you would become vulnerable to their hate. It is better to find their weakness and then downgrade them infront of everyone. In today's time everyone has some kind of addiction. You can use that as a weapon to defend yourself rather ignoring them. No one is a saint in these times.

If we do that, maybe there will be a grudge against them later that they will have to avenge because we already attacked their weakness so they will think of another way to attack us again. It will never end because they and we will be involved in an unbroken circle and continue like that until one of them gives in. Letting them say anything about us is also doable and lets people judge who looks for faults or problems. And if the people around us really know who we are, they also won't mind people who talk like that because they won't believe it.

[pakhitheboss]

.It is better to simply ignore them and if they try to confront you about it you just tell them that is none of their business, in my experience this will irritate them to the extreme and will demonstrate to anyone who cares about watching this that they were just looking for a fight with you and then they will ignore anything they said about you.

The more you ignore them the more you would become vulnerable to their hate. It is better to find their weakness and then downgrade them infront of everyone. In today's time everyone has some kind of addiction. You can use that as a weapon to defend yourself rather ignoring them. No one is a saint in these times.

If we do that, maybe there will be a grudge against them later that they will have to avenge because we already attacked their weakness so they will think of another way to attack us again. It will never end because they and we will be involved in an unbroken circle and continue like that until one of them gives in. Letting them say anything about us is also doable and lets people judge who looks for faults or problems. And if the people around us really know who we are, they also won't mind people who talk like that because they won't believe it.

I don't think they will attack again as they would now know that I am not vulnerable anymore. They think twice before making another move, which will result in both parties ignoring each other. If you don't react then you will always face such situations in the future. No one cares if your sad but everyone envy you when you are happy. Ofcourse I am not talking about our family. I am referring to friends, colleagues & passerby.

[LUCKMCFLY]

if there is a gambling addict who admits that he is addicted realistically the gambler is a little easier to be given advice to immediately go to treat his addiction to live a more comfortable life without gambling addiction. but it's not that easy sometimes you have to have a lot of support like family, friends and medicine to calm your mind. with some of this support it will certainly provide faster opportunities for gambling addicts to recover soon.

An addict admitting to an addiction is already on the path to recovery. Once the addict realizes that he’s hooked and addicted onto something and admits it to someone else, then I think that addict is open and perhaps ready to give up the addiction and strive for a turnaround in life.
And yes, it’s not an easy task for both the addict and his/her family. The addict would require a lot of care, support and a whole lot of understanding from family and friends but in a lot of cases, that required love, support and understanding isn’t there to aid the addict on the road to recovery and the addict ends up falling back to the addiction destroying whatever progress that has been achieved.

I fully agree with you, but it is very difficult to find a person who has a problem, admits it and receives help, for me he is a person who has a good maturity, of course things can be like this, the important thing about all this is that when one if someone admits it, it is quickly saved from the adversities that addiction causes and I think I would Receive a lot of support from anyone.

Now, as everywhere, there are always toxic , immature people who believe that bad streaks will not come to them , there is someone who is called an addict with a certain contempt, and it is not like that, things when a person has a bad situation, you need everything. attention and help to get him out of there quickly, that's why many people don't recognize their problem because they worry a lot about what they will say, and that seems absurd to me.

Any problem that arises that has to do with addiction is delicate, it has to be given the required importance, there is no other way but to be there to give attention to the person and that they come out Quickly and that they do not advance much , mental health is very important.

[famososMuertos]

How did you change the situation when you tell someone are an addict.
An addict is a person who is little interested in what others think, he cares little about his family, so, thinks about what response tell to you, OP a drug addict, a gambler are serious illnesses that require professional attention.

Now telling anyone who spends many hours, that they are losing money etc, and they accept it or at least discuss it, that indicates that they are "normal" people within what is possible.

 #tbt topic.

[Youngkhngdiddy]

 In my own opinion i think it all falls back to the manner of approach, cause there's a way you approach someone and  talk to them about a certain habits they posses and they'll consider taking your advise seriously, also there's a manner you'll approach them and they might not take it likely.
 Also addiction is a habit that's seems difficult to quit and most times people are very ignorant of the fact that they're getting too comfortable with such habit, such people when trying to approach them you do without confrontation, try to talk to them about activities they carry out that's making then being considered or referred to as addict and help them to understand ,the consequences of excessive gambling, also you have to be patient with them no matter their reactions on hearing the truth and also do not be judgemental when approaching them.

[slapper]

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I fully agree with you, but it is very difficult to find a person who has a problem, admits it and receives help, for me he is a person who has a good maturity, of course things can be like this, the important thing about all this is that when one if someone admits it, it is quickly saved from the adversities that addiction causes and I think I would Receive a lot of support from anyone.

Now, as everywhere, there are always toxic , immature people who believe that bad streaks will not come to them , there is someone who is called an addict with a certain contempt, and it is not like that, things when a person has a bad situation, you need everything. attention and help to get him out of there quickly, that's why many people don't recognize their problem because they worry a lot about what they will say, and that seems absurd to me.

Any problem that arises that has to do with addiction is delicate, it has to be given the required importance, there is no other way but to be there to give attention to the person and that they come out Quickly and that they do not advance much , mental health is very important.

I get it completely. Admitting you have a problem and wanting treatment is a really brave thing to do. Those who are successful in doing so have my utmost admiration. It's about facing your demons head-on and doing whatever it takes to beat them

But there will always be some who judge others who are trying to overcome addiction. That really gets on my nerves! Substance abuse is serious business and should not be taken lightly. Everyone experiencing it should be given sympathy, not mockery

It's a shame when people bottle up their feelings out of fear of being judged or stigmatized. Recovery is slowed by the very genuine fear of being judged by others. What's needed is a welcoming setting where people feel safe talking openly about their struggles with addiction. It's about time we recognized the importance of caring for one's mental health

[Josefjix]

The more you ignore them the more you would become vulnerable to their hate. It is better to find their weakness and then downgrade them infront of everyone. In today's time everyone has some kind of addiction. You can use that as a weapon to defend yourself rather ignoring them. No one is a saint in these times.

.You are correct; we should always target their flaws and exploit them. We are humans, and our actions are frequently both beneficial and detrimental. Obviously, we are not saints who always do the right thing; rather, we should address what causes our faults and find a method to correct them right away. People around us will always look for our problems, so we must either react or ignore them. In my opinion, I would just choose to ignore them since I don't have time for problems, and I have more useful things to accomplish with my precious time.

[Sakanwa]

How did you change the situation when you tell someone are an addict.
An addict is a person who is little interested in what others think, he cares little about his family, so, thinks about what response tell to you, OP a drug addict, a gambler are serious illnesses that require professional attention.

Now telling anyone who spends many hours, that they are losing money etc, and they accept it or at least discuss it, that indicates that they are "normal" people within what is possible.

 #tbt topic.

Being addicted to a particular thing is not anybody's intentions,some things I see it's good to be addicted to is doing good and showing love to people,some other things that one can be addicted to that I see it's also good is making money or hustling,whereas we also have some bad behaviours that most people are addicted to,some persons cannot do without sex,therefore, we can say that such an individual is an addict to sex while some people gamble without having self control.
If I am addicted to gambling and somebody tells me in an aggressive manner that I cannot do without gambling,there is every tendency that I might have problem with the person,because we all have the right to choose for ourselves what ever we like,whereas,another person with a good manner of approach can still say the same thing and it won't get me upset,therefore,it all depends on the manner in which  the words are used.

[Fredomago]

The more you ignore them the more you would become vulnerable to their hate. It is better to find their weakness and then downgrade them infront of everyone. In today's time everyone has some kind of addiction. You can use that as a weapon to defend yourself rather ignoring them. No one is a saint in these times.

.You are correct; we should always target their flaws and exploit them. We are humans, and our actions are frequently both beneficial and detrimental. Obviously, we are not saints who always do the right thing; rather, we should address what causes our faults and find a method to correct them right away. People around us will always look for our problems, so we must either react or ignore them. In my opinion, I would just choose to ignore them since I don't have time for problems, and I have more useful things to accomplish with my precious time.

A common reaction when you are in such a situation, finding things to throw back to those people who are judging and like what being mentioned we are in the generation where everything can be exploited and there's always venue that you can use to pull your own trigger, though I like your position in terms of letting them to continue bringing the problem on their own and use your time to something that will benefit you.

Instead of doing the counter, just leave it as it is and let them enjoy with whatever they are thinking about you..

[Wakate]

The more you ignore them the more you would become vulnerable to their hate. It is better to find their weakness and then downgrade them infront of everyone. In today's time everyone has some kind of addiction. You can use that as a weapon to defend yourself rather ignoring them. No one is a saint in these times.

.You are correct; we should always target their flaws and exploit them. We are humans, and our actions are frequently both beneficial and detrimental. Obviously, we are not saints who always do the right thing; rather, we should address what causes our faults and find a method to correct them right away. People around us will always look for our problems, so we must either react or ignore them. In my opinion, I would just choose to ignore them since I don't have time for problems, and I have more useful things to accomplish with my precious time.

A common reaction when you are in such a situation, finding things to throw back to those people who are judging and like what being mentioned we are in the generation where everything can be exploited and there's always venue that you can use to pull your own trigger, though I like your position in terms of letting them to continue bringing the problem on their own and use your time to something that will benefit you.

Instead of doing the counter, just leave it as it is and let them enjoy with whatever they are thinking about you..

It should not not be offensive to us when some persons ironically decided to call us gambling addict especially when we are not. Everyone has there own opinion and we should always leave them with that because there is no way we can change there perspectives about us. The most important things about this is for us to check ourselves and work on those areas that we I think we are nit doing well or improving. That might be a way to better and debug our altitude in a way that we make us make better decisions in the future.

[famososMuertos]

...//::;;  It should not not be offensive to us when some persons ironically decided to call us gambling addict especially when we are not. Everyone has there own opinion and we should always leave them with that because there is no way we can change there perspectives about us. The most important things about this is for us to check ourselves and work on those areas that we I think we are nit doing well or improving. That might be a way to better and debug our altitude in a way that we make us make better decisions in the future.

First of all, you make a general judgment, I know guys who are correct in their daily life, successful in their business, but lousy gamblers, mainly playing poker. We make very bad decisions while playing, I think your experience is based on common life and maybe never You have been in a bad streak or a good one.

Making a few bets does not make you a gambler, and likewise the one who has his head stuck in a casino every day, they makes him addicted.

But people who see everyday life in others and it doesn't turn out like theirs, tend to judge and say tell, hey! You are an addicted gambler.

Obviously the external, daily life agents have an influence, but there is no difference in how it affects us in other activities that we carry out.

Going through a family or economic moment, it influences the game for decision making, but it also influences your entire environment.

In short, the point of what you say does not necessarily work when you enter a casino or login, there is a transformation, your personal life should not influence the matter of betting and vice versa, betting should not influence your personal life.

When that balance is broken, the problems begin, everything is undoubtedly related, but that balance is what you have to work on.

[LUCKMCFLY]

The more you ignore them the more you would become vulnerable to their hate. It is better to find their weakness and then downgrade them infront of everyone. In today's time everyone has some kind of addiction. You can use that as a weapon to defend yourself rather ignoring them. No one is a saint in these times.

.You are correct; we should always target their flaws and exploit them. We are humans, and our actions are frequently both beneficial and detrimental. Obviously, we are not saints who always do the right thing; rather, we should address what causes our faults and find a method to correct them right away. People around us will always look for our problems, so we must either react or ignore them. In my opinion, I would just choose to ignore them since I don't have time for problems, and I have more useful things to accomplish with my precious time.

We must be people who show that we are above many social prejudices, including those, I have a very positive attitude towards everything, apart from the fact that I am somewhat shameless, but one of my peculiarities is that before society, I am somewhat direct. and I say things up front, which nobody expects, because we live in a society where people like hypocrisy, so if a person calls me an addict, I would first tell them that it is not their problem if I am. or not, if that affects you and why, and thirdly I tell you to worry about your problems because you must have many, and that you only use that way of expressing yourself to be able to have a certain acceptance in society, and like most of people know who I am, they don't tell me or mess with me, I think that attitude helps a lot.

Sometimes the personality of each one of us can affect positively or negatively, as in society I am someone normal, who has his profession, who does not attract attention, who adapts to the system as if it were a lifetime and no longer existed, They cannot determine when I play or not in a casino, particularly the people who are or are going to play in a physical casino are what they can call addicts, however if I go to a casino every day and play it is not because of the rest , but there is always someone out there who says or asks what I am doing, or something like that, if I tell them that I am in a casino, the fastest they can tell me is that I did get addicted, and I would say no, because you have to Knowing how to play and also that is something normal, I play as far as I allow myself to lose money, and I think that after that it doesn't happen anymore, if they speak badly or something like that, they will simply do it behind my back, which really doesn't matter to me .

[Westinhome]

No need to get emotion after people saying us as an gambling addict,it's over wish to get addicted to the game.But if you feel losing of money by addiction then you can away from it.But never get away from gambling because of some people said to quit the gambling.Use your free money from the income and enjoy the game,because the free money will not affect you at any point.So only experienced people ask you to involve the free money into the gambling and don't get anger at the loss.Consider gambling as the fun giving game.