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

[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]

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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.