You must do this if you want to QUIT or NOT

[m2017]

Gambling becomes addictive for those who have plenty of money. A middle-class man only gambles in order to earn some extra income. If he becomes addicted and keeps on losing, then definitely a point will come when he won’t have enough funds to gamble further, and automatically his addiction will also get over. Yes, the points mentioned in the OP are good, but some gamblers will deny following them. Gambling addiction is seen only in rich people. For them, gambling is like winning. For them, the money doesn’t matter. I would suggest everyone gamble only within their limits.

It seemed to me that everyone is equal to various vices and addictions, regardless of social status, financial situation or sexual characteristics. That's where the real equality is.

Gambling addictive is not limited to the rich. The difference between a rich gambler and a poor gambler is that the former can afford to lose more.

Addictive doesn't automatically go away, trust me. A middle-class man (not only he), as you say, left without sufficient funds to continue playing, will lose the rest of his funds until there is nothing left. And then, he will start to get into debts and loans, from friends and banks, in order to lose again in gambling. As a result, they have nothing left. Absolutely nothing. Such cases are not so rare.

[piebeyb]

It seems that we often find suggestions like this in threads that discuss addiction, limiting spending in gambling and also diverting the mindset not to focus on money but to focus on pleasure because only with the aim of making money is sure to continue to be curious with high curiosity and hope. get the victory in the next game when you lose. so you don't stop gambling and keep playing until you become an addict.

I think this discussion will always be interesting to discuss even though we have also found many ways to stop gambling in this forum let alone avoid ourselves from becoming addicts, even though it is very impossible, reducing gambling is easy and limiting expenses includes changing the mindset in gambling .

[Solosanz]

You're wearing a casino signature, you get paid by the casino, but you're advice people in gambling board to stop gambling? you're really joking here. If you think gambling is bad, you shouldn't join a casino campaign in the first place!

There's no reason to quit gambling if you know how to handle yourself and get the good side of gambling.

We're in Bitcointalk, Bitcoin can be used for money laundering and crime, you should create a thread about stop invest in Bitcoin, start to save in fiat.

[mitchr4]

You're wearing a casino signature, you get paid by the casino, but you're advice people in gambling board to stop gambling? you're really joking here. If you think gambling is bad, you shouldn't join a casino campaign in the first place!

There's no reason to quit gambling if you know how to handle yourself and get the good side of gambling.

We're in Bitcointalk, Bitcoin can be used for money laundering and crime, you should create a thread about stop invest in Bitcoin, start to save in fiat.

Yes, that could be considered an attitude that goes against what he is promoting right now.
Asking people to stop gambling is an unprofessional act in promoting gambling sites. OP looks like he's promoting and wants to save people. Encouraging people to stop gambling and making them aware of the dangers can help protect them from possible bigger losses. 

[panjul07]

2. Don't think that you will gamble to make money, because if you do that, you will surely have a problem later.

Gamble to make money is normal, and 99% gamblers do gamble to make money, no one can deny about this fact.
It is BS if there are gamblers who say that they do gamble JUST for FUN without any intention to make money.
Will it be a problem later? Depends on the gamblers, if they can control their own gambling habits, there will be no problem.

3. Just spend a few hours staying in a casino to gamble so you can avoid what you don't realize is wasting time that you should be spending on important things instead of gambling.

Simply gamble on your spare time only, spending few hours is already too much for a single gambling session unless we are talking about tournament in poker game.

[gunhell16]

Things we must do to stop gambling according to experts:

1. Recognize the problem
2. Remove the stigma
3. Confide in a love one
4. Seek professional health
5. Adjust as needed

Source: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/how-to-stop-gambling-expert-advice/

Now, if you still want to gamble but you don't want to become addicted to it, one of the things you should do in my opinion is:

1. Only set aside an amount of money that you will use to gamble in a casino.
2. Don't think that you will gamble to make money, because if you do that, you will surely have a problem later.
3. Just spend a few hours staying in a casino to gamble so you can avoid what you don't realize is wasting time that you should be spending on important things instead of gambling.

Of all that was said from the quote you made and referenced together with the one you give by yourself, i only find out your own points are more effective than what others said concerning avoid gambling, yours talk more about the steps in action to take to curb or stop any further attempts in doing what one is already used to, abstainance is one of the key way to get someone disciplined on a particular aspect, then you will try to look for an alternative means to exchange the addiction with by introducing something else to get busy with and the gambler could always gets occupied.

There's a point in what you said dude, everything that OP said in his opinion is correct for me and the things he mentioned are happening quite a bit. But of course, for those who are really addicted to gambling, it will not be easy.

But it is possible to practice what OP said little by little until a person who works hard and wants to change from an addicted gambler gets used to it, there is no problem without a solution as long as we also help ourselves.

[bangjoe]

Things we must do to stop gambling according to experts:

1. Recognize the problem
2. Remove the stigma
3. Confide in a love one
4. Seek professional health
5. Adjust as needed

Source: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/how-to-stop-gambling-expert-advice/

Now, if you still want to gamble but you don't want to become addicted to it, one of the things you should do in my opinion is:

1. Only set aside an amount of money that you will use to gamble in a casino.
2. Don't think that you will gamble to make money, because if you do that, you will surely have a problem later.
3. Just spend a few hours staying in a casino to gamble so you can avoid what you don't realize is wasting time that you should be spending on important things instead of gambling.

As usual these kinds of things are easy to say and very difficult to implement, there have been many written strategies for managing gambling attitudes, and I think almost everyone knows about this but it is very difficult for them to implement it, because if it is entered into gambling that has a lot of wins will change the stigma that you have guarded so far, if our mentality is not strong when we see a very large multiplier and double your profits right at that time, players who are too having fun will increase the amount of bets and try their luck again in order to get the satisfaction of victory.
This is not easy if you only do it once or twice, and it needs to be an additional point is the gambling session that you do is not too close, because it will help you apply principles in gambling.

[masulum]

Gamble to make money is normal, and 99% gamblers do gamble to make money, no one can deny about this fact.
It is BS if there are gamblers who say that they do gamble JUST for FUN without any intention to make money.

Yes, it is very difficult for someone to say that gambling is for fun only. Because basically most of them want to be able to get money. Even I myself find it difficult to say for fun at the beginning when i was lose.

However, based on the data released by gamblingcommission.gov.uk, 78% of respondents said that gambling is for fun. This data was taken from a survey of young gamblers aged 11-16 years. Do you believe their response if gambling for fun or they are just follow people who says "gambling for fun only?" since the respondents was very young

Stats can be read from here: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/report/young-people-and-gambling-2022

[Coin_trader]

Gamble to make money is normal, and 99% gamblers do gamble to make money, no one can deny about this fact.
It is BS if there are gamblers who say that they do gamble JUST for FUN without any intention to make money.

Yes, it is very difficult for someone to say that gambling is for fun only. Because basically most of them want to be able to get money. Even I myself find it difficult to say for fun at the beginning when i was lose.

However, based on the data released by gamblingcommission.gov.uk, 78% of respondents said that gambling is for fun. This data was taken from a survey of young gamblers aged 11-16 years. Do you believe their response if gambling for fun or they are just follow people who says "gambling for fun only?" since the respondents was very young

Stats can be read from here: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/report/young-people-and-gambling-2022

I think Panjul07 point is no one playing just for fun alone but having profit to get some fun since you can only have fun on gambling if you are winning. There’s a demo mode on every gambling for user to try the casino games without risking money, If user really believe that he just want fun and not profit then he should only play the demo mode of the game.

I’m one of the gambler that looking for profit on my game because that’s what makes me happy on gambling. Risking money on a game is what makes gambling special compared to ordinary games that doesn’t involved money. I think handling addiction is case to case basis.

[coolcoinz]

I gambled for a long time and never got addicted to it, never overspent, while some of the people I knew got the hook deep inside them.
After a while I came into a conclusion that it's because I do it for fun and never set goals for myself.

If I were to give you some advice, it would be a little different than OP's, but his advice is for addicts, while I can give you some hints how to stay sane and control yourself.
Consider money wired or taken to a casino lost.
Don't set yourself goals, like the one that you will withdraw if you double the money.
After each big win, withdraw part of the money.
Gamble with friends and try to have fun. It's easier to cope with a loss when you're not alone.

[YOSHIE]

Things we must do to stop gambling according to experts:

Whatever you say about gambling or individuals, generally known by gambling players, unfortunately none of that cares about that, the three suggestions that you mentioned, are true but no one can do it, what's more in terms of money, you know the world of gambling is like we enter the world of hypnosis, if you want to stop gambling the main thing you have to do is: you have to get out of the world of hypnosis, that's the only way so you can stop gambling.

If you still hang out with friends who gamble or still live in mixed things such as: internet, money, gambling environment, unemployment, want to get rich quick, greed, some of the things you mentioned are impossible to do.

99% know this, in fact 99% are unable to do that, believe it or not, just prove it to yourself.

[Gozie51]

Gamble to make money is normal, and 99% gamblers do gamble to make money, no one can deny about this fact.
It is BS if there are gamblers who say that they do gamble JUST for FUN without any intention to make money.

Yes, it is very difficult for someone to say that gambling is for fun only. Because basically most of them want to be able to get money. Even I myself find it difficult to say for fun at the beginning when i was lose.

However, based on the data released by gamblingcommission.gov.uk, 78% of respondents said that gambling is for fun. This data was taken from a survey of young gamblers aged 11-16 years. Do you believe their response if gambling for fun or they are just follow people who says "gambling for fun only?" since the respondents was very young

Stats can be read from here: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/report/young-people-and-gambling-2022

If the website made a survey and came up with the respondents figure between the age of 11-16 years to say that gambling is for fun, I don't agree with the survey on that aspect because I know that majority of gamblers do that to make ends meet. They are playing and betting as well to increase the finance they have. Moreover, these respondents are underaged who are not allowed to bet so how come they were used for the survey. They are still under the tutelage of their parents and how come they were able to solicit for their response. The young people barely knows what gambling is and their response can't be taken as fact, they are not faced with financial issues, no wife or children, no financial obligations or commitment so how would they give a response to what challenges they have not witnessed.

They may be gambling in secret, perhaps that could inform their response

The group that did such survey with underaged gamblers are guilty of that and are suppose to be fined under the gambling regulation law.

[robelneo]

Now, if you still want to gamble but you don't want to become addicted to it, one of the things you should do in my opinion is:

1. Only set aside an amount of money that you will use to gamble in a casino.
2. Don't think that you will gamble to make money, because if you do that, you will surely have a problem later.
3. Just spend a few hours staying in a casino to gamble so you can avoid what you don't realize is wasting time that you should be spending on important things instead of gambling.

This is easier said than done you have to experience the highs and lows of gambling like chasing losses winning huge and losing it, then you will then realize that you have to take control or you will bust yourself.

When it comes to gambling, experience is the best teacher you can read all these pieces of advice on how not to be addicted to gambling but if you do not reach your limitation or experienced what it's like to lose everything or almost everything you cannot grasp the meaning of that advice, every gamble I've known have experience chasing their losses, that is why they say don't chase your losses they really mean it.

[CryptSafe]

OP it is generally known that gamblers should learn to gamble responsibly. As a gambler, one must define their interest and goal in gambling and then they would know what to do while In the course of gambling.
Gambling addiction sometimes I feel is an act of desperation by some gamblers while gambling and only they themselves can be able to subdue it and all it takes is one being disciplined while gambling.

Before going out for gambling one should be able to budget some certain amount for which they would gamble with wether winning or making loss, one should be able to have self restraint and control so as not to go beyond their budget limit and when it seems as if you can not resist it, take a break and make a call talking to a loved one as OP has said so as to encourage you to leave there immediately.

[qwertyup23]

Apart from the gambling budget it is also important to allocate a limited amount of time for your gambling activities. By setting a time limit, you can ensure that you don't spend excessive amounts of time gambling and prioritize other important aspects of your life.

Also Avoid chasing losses cause it is the beginning stage of getting addicted to gambling and Don't Use Gambling as an Escape from any of your problems especially when it related to your financial status.

I definitely agree with this suggestion.

Gambling is an entertainment activity where a person finds joy in feeling such adrenaline. By viewing it only as a mere entertainment, this would negate the effect of being addicted to it if only limited time was given and catered to this act. In addition, this would also make you feel less-invested, thereby decreasing the effect of you totally getting addicted to it.

I just really hope that if a person really wants to quit gambling, then he should commit to it. If he feels half motivated to do it, the chances of you recovering and gambling again would be much higher.

[famososMuertos]

Well welcome to another addicted gamblers thread.

You do not become addicted, as you mention, you are sick and betting or any other activity develops those symptomatic behaviors.

So, these kinds of random tips work for normal people who pick up bad habits that can be corrected because they are not sick people or really addicted to gambling.

Then, as always, the best guide and the best bet if you have any symptoms is to pay a specialist who determines, yes, you are prone to developing symptoms that are not cured with a few simple tips as mentioned.

[lionheart78]

It seems that we often find suggestions like this in threads that discuss addiction, limiting spending in gambling and also diverting the mindset not to focus on money but to focus on pleasure because only with the aim of making money is sure to continue to be curious with high curiosity and hope. get the victory in the next game when you lose. so you don't stop gambling and keep playing until you become an addict.

I think this discussion will always be interesting to discuss even though we have also found many ways to stop gambling in this forum let alone avoid ourselves from becoming addicts, even though it is very impossible, reducing gambling is easy and limiting expenses includes changing the mindset in gambling .

In my opinion, if a gambler really wanted to not get addicted to gambling he must really focus on the moderation of his activity.  That includes self-control and time-control of his interaction on the gambling platform.  Just saying to focus on pleasure even makes a player vulnerable to gambling addiction.  One of the major reasons is the dopamine created by pleasure.  We all know that one of the factors of gambling addiction is dopamine secretion which is akin to the pleasure and entertainment brought by gambling activities.

I agree that we must see gambling as entertainment and not as a money-making platform but we must also implement caution and self-control to be able to avoid getting hooked on the fun of the gambling games and eventually getting addicted to it.  This is also another reason why most gambling sites have this responsible gambling dedicated page.

[bitzizzix]

It's simple, gamblers must have other activities, especially having a job and salary. Because with this, you will not gamble a lot because time is limited and you also have income from your job, and this will make you not think that gambling is not a place to make money.
and if you have other activities or work then you will only play on weekends or in your free time and only to get rid of fatigue after five days of work, and gamble for fun with enough capital and enjoy the game.

as long as there are no real activities or work it is difficult because if you gamble you will think gambling is your job which will keep you playing and difficult to control.
because we are in this industry and gambling is already a part of it, so it will be inseparable and only you have to regulate or find another to not gamble too much.

[Blitzboy]

Cant argue with that expert advice. Knowing you have a problem is half the battle. Get rid of any shame or stigma, because they only feed the cycle of addiction. Lean on your loved ones; they can be your most significant support system. A professional can help chart the course to recovery and, of course, adjustments will be needed along the way.

Now, about responsible gambling: love the way you put it! If you're gonna have some fun at the casino, dont dip into your life savings or borrow money. Thats a fast track to trouble. And yeah, don't even dream about hitting it big; remember, the house always has an edge. Time management is crucial too. Dont spend all day there. Life's too short to waste on something that's just for kicks

[pawanjain]

Things we must do to stop gambling according to experts:

1. Recognize the problem
2. Remove the stigma
3. Confide in a love one
4. Seek professional health
5. Adjust as needed

Source: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/how-to-stop-gambling-expert-advice/

Now, if you still want to gamble but you don't want to become addicted to it, one of the things you should do in my opinion is:

1. Only set aside an amount of money that you will use to gamble in a casino.
2. Don't think that you will gamble to make money, because if you do that, you will surely have a problem later.
3. Just spend a few hours staying in a casino to gamble so you can avoid what you don't realize is wasting time that you should be spending on important things instead of gambling.

If it were so easy then nobody would be addicted to gambling by now and everyone would be living in peace.
Addiction is so powerful for people that while they know these things to stop gambling yet they fail to do so.
The only thing that can help such people decrease their addiction is a strong will power.
With that they will be able to follow the above steps and only with that they will be able to quit gambling.