You must do this if you want to QUIT or NOT

[gabbie2010]

1. Only set aside an amount of money that you will use to gamble in a casino.

The most important rule in gambling often defied by most addicted gamblers, I only fund my betting account with small amount of money, once I lost or lose those funds that is done for the week consequently quit gambling for the week despite having other funds that can be used to refund my account.

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

I disagree with this point because I absolutely believe I can make money from gambling but not that I am expecting a huge amount of money to be won because I only gamble with small amount of money with small odd with regards to soccer betting and I believe money earned through that means serve as extra income.

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.

I don't visit Casinos to bet rather I use my phone App to place my bets though I have to do some pre-match analysis and read pundits analysis of matches before placing my own bet though this won't take more than one hour of my time thus I don't think that is a waste of time

[pakhitheboss]

But its not bad trying to throw the advice outside maybe some of the addicts can still grow a mind from the constant advice given that can help them withstand this habit of theirs and moreover I have seen someone who have discipline himself to actually reduce his gambling act because of the huge losses and problems he had to encounter.

Every addicts believes that he is not addicted so asking only the addict to follow the advice doesn't work. I think every gambler should follow the OP advice and it will surely work. As those advice have been recommended by everyone one on this board with numerous thread. Some active members have been able to get results from those points.

[maydna]

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It's scary how fast a fun activity can become an addiction. Winning can be addictive, like a sweet taste. As with any addiction, the results are severe and ugly. You mentioned self-control, which is vital. Set limitations and follow them. If you're losing control, a leisurely departure is appropriate. Remember that asking for help is powerful, not weak. Ask for help when things get tough - there are various support networks.

It seems that winning or losing can be so addicting that we will return to the casino to recover losses or get another win. But if a person has good self-control, he will not be tempted to return to the casino for whatever reason. And when they return to the casino, they always set boundaries, so they are addicted to returning to the casino. When a person feels that he is thinking a lot about gambling, perhaps he can confide in someone he trusts and ask for help to distract him from thinking about gambling. And it is normal to ask for help from others because we really need it.

[summonerrk]

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The tips are really valuable and capacious. And the first advice immediately makes it clear that the list is compiled by good specialists, since they always advise to face your addiction  problem.
Is it possible to treat a person who does not recognize his addiction?
No.
Only if a person knows about his problem will he be able to see progress during treatment. I also liked the advice that you need to contact your family or friends. If you are alone, then you are weak. But not everyone has the opportunity to find help from relatives, then you should contact groups.

[Rabata]

But its not bad trying to throw the advice outside maybe some of the addicts can still grow a mind from the constant advice given that can help them withstand this habit of theirs and moreover I have seen someone who have discipline himself to actually reduce his gambling act because of the huge losses and problems he had to encounter.

I think every gambler should follow the OP advice and it will surely work. As those advice have been recommended by everyone one on this board with numerous thread. Some active members have been able to get results from those points.

I also agree with OP's advice. The first thing anyone who wants to get rid of addiction they should spend less time in casinos. If a gambler does not spend much time in casinos or gambling platforms then he will not become an addicted gambler. A gambler should not gamble beyond a certain amount of money if he does not want to become an addicted gambler. A gambler tries to choose a gambling platform to earn more money, his chances of becoming addicted to gambling will increase. If someone follow the above mentioned points by op, addicted to gambling will be reduced to a great extent.

[MainIbem]

Don't you think it all depends on individuals?
Whom ever that wants to control himself or herself from being an addict would surely do that because what I fully understand most from people is that they centered their mind on always winning without knowing that alone have brought them selves down to constantly keep losing while gambling. At point of continuing to gamble and chasing lost is what usually attracts being an addict. We should try to reduce our focus and efforts and whomever that can adhered to it would surely know how to control himself or themselves in terms of gambling addiction.

[Weawant]

But its not bad trying to throw the advice outside maybe some of the addicts can still grow a mind from the constant advice given that can help them withstand this habit of theirs and moreover I have seen someone who have discipline himself to actually reduce his gambling act because of the huge losses and problems he had to encounter.

Also we friends and family of gambling addicts on the forum that'll be reading the advices been posted on the forum and it might be helpful to them as they follow our advices and guide their addicted ones to recover, and those that are getting addicted can take precautions.

We don't know anyone that's addicted here and those who are addicted won't admit it publicly because of the stereotypes that'll follow them if they admit it so they will prefer to stay anonymous and advises like this can help them during their journey of getting cleaned of addiction.

For anyone who's addicted reading this message, seeking professional help is the best way to treat yourself, don't stay silent or be ashamed of the fact that you have an addiction problem. Open up and people around you like your family and friends will help you fight the addiction.

[klidex]

But its not bad trying to throw the advice outside maybe some of the addicts can still grow a mind from the constant advice given that can help them withstand this habit of theirs and moreover I have seen someone who have discipline himself to actually reduce his gambling act because of the huge losses and problems he had to encounter.

I think every gambler should follow the OP advice and it will surely work. As those advice have been recommended by everyone one on this board with numerous thread. Some active members have been able to get results from those points.

I also agree with OP's advice. The first thing anyone who wants to get rid of addiction they should spend less time in casinos. If a gambler does not spend much time in casinos or gambling platforms then he will not become an addicted gambler. A gambler should not gamble beyond a certain amount of money if he does not want to become an addicted gambler. A gambler tries to choose a gambling platform to earn more money, his chances of becoming addicted to gambling will increase. If someone follow the above mentioned points by op, addicted to gambling will be reduced to a great extent.

Ordinary gamblers who are not addicted, they usually have responsibility for their bets and have other activities that keep them busy without having time to visit gambling all the time, such as working in a company and having other side jobs.
With this the risk of addiction will be smaller because they don't have time to think about gambling and usually they have a responsibility when appreciating what they have like money that is very concerned about.
Perhaps reducing worldwide addiction may be difficult but with self-awareness and wise thinking it will be better.

[Frankolala]

This isn't a bad advice, although, from my experience, telling people to seek help and control themselves when they're addicted is throwing words to the wind.
Have you ever known any drug addicts, or alcoholics? Go to them and tell them that they should spend less on their addiction and control their habits. See where this leads you

We all know how we should quit and addicts know it too, but they are unable to due to the weakness of character.

But its not bad trying to throw the advice outside maybe some of the addicts can still grow a mind from the constant advice given that can help them withstand this habit of theirs and moreover I have seen someone who have discipline himself to actually reduce his gambling act because of the huge losses and problems he had to encounter.

I agree with you,an addicted gambler can leave his addiction or limit it when gambling has taken away something great from him,if not he wouldn't quit gambling. Some people after much advise from friends and family they can consider quitting gambling


Most gamblers quits gambling,when they have made up their minds to quit or have issues with their loved ones based on their gambling activities,which becomes a threat to them or they feel insecure with it. There is one man that I met some days ago that was complaining to me that his wife wants to divorce him, if his doesn't stop gamble. When I asked him what are his intention, he said he has no other option than to quit gamble.

[BitcoinPanther]

I agree with you,an addicted gambler can leave his addiction or limit it when gambling has taken away something great from him,if not he wouldn't quit gambling.

On the contrary I think the other way around.  A gambling addict only stops gambling if he managed to control his urged of gambling.  When he decided to acknowledge that he has a gambling addiction and is about to seek help from the professional therapist to get treated.  There are lots of addicted gambler that still continue to gambling despite the devastation he experienced from his continuous gambling activity.  There are addicted gambler who are already in ruin but still keep on gambling because they are in denial that the are addicted to gambling.

Some people after much advise from friends and family they can consider quitting gamble. Most gamblers quits gambling,when they have made up their minds to quit or have issues with their loved ones based on their gambling activities,which becomes a threat to them or they feel insecure with it.

These people who are able to stop gambling following the advice of their friends and love ones are not addicted to gambling at all.  They maybe hooked but are still not addicted to gambling reason why they can easily quit gambling without any kinds of resistance from themselves.

[danadc]

This isn't a bad advice, although, from my experience, telling people to seek help and control themselves when they're addicted is throwing words to the wind.
Have you ever known any drug addicts, or alcoholics? Go to them and tell them that they should spend less on their addiction and control their habits. See where this leads you

We all know how we should quit and addicts know it too, but they are unable to due to the weakness of character.

But its not bad trying to throw the advice outside maybe some of the addicts can still grow a mind from the constant advice given that can help them withstand this habit of theirs and moreover I have seen someone who have discipline himself to actually reduce his gambling act because of the huge losses and problems he had to encounter.

I agree with you,an addicted gambler can leave his addiction or limit it when gambling has taken away something great from him,if not he wouldn't quit gambling. Some people after much advise from friends and family they can consider quitting gamble. Most gamblers quits gambling,when they have made up their minds to quit or have issues with their loved ones based on their gambling activities,which becomes a threat to them or they feel insecure with it.

When a family is united, many things can be done, because if someone has problems, they simply help each other, then addiction problems are something that can be treated quickly because they give them immediate attention, in part that is what matters. Addiction is something that has to be treated with great courage, because the person has to Recognize that they have that problem , sometimes because of the question of what they will Say , well they keep that to themselves and it is like worse , then the best and the Strongest step is that , to recognize it so that it can be Recognized and be helped , these things are the ones that must be understood.

[khaled0111]

But its not bad trying to throw the advice outside maybe some of the addicts can still grow a mind from the constant advice given that can help them withstand this habit of theirs and moreover I have seen someone who have discipline himself to actually reduce his gambling act because of the huge losses and problems he had to encounter.

The real problem is how to convince the addict that he is suffering from addiction problems!
Most of the people who have gambling problems that I have met (as I said in another reply) don't realize they are sick and when you tell them that they need help, they refuse to accept the truth. They will tell you that everything is under control while it's not. Recognizing the issue and embrassing the sad truth is the most important step toward recovery.

[romero121]

But its not bad trying to throw the advice outside maybe some of the addicts can still grow a mind from the constant advice given that can help them withstand this habit of theirs and moreover I have seen someone who have discipline himself to actually reduce his gambling act because of the huge losses and problems he had to encounter.

The real problem is how to convince the addict that he is suffering from addiction problems!
Most of the people who have gambling problems that I have met (as I said in another reply) don't realize they are sick and when you tell them that they need help, they refuse to accept the truth. They will tell you that everything is under control while it's not. Recognizing the issue and embrassing the sad truth is the most important step toward recovery.

This is the reality with gambling addicts. People just gamble and when they're at the level of addiction they just say it is common and I'm normal. To get out of addiction first of all the person should have the self willing. When they don't find themselves addicted the recovery phase won't happen. The realisation happens when they don't have anymore option left to gamble, particularly when they weren't able to manage the funds for gambling think of getting out of addiction.

[peter0425]

have you applied everything or at least some of those ? because you seems to be gambler also .
giving advise to quit or to control gambling is something that we should be doing also to know if it is applicable and have a good effect or not.

personally some of those have been in me or at least I did in the past because now I am sober in gambling already.

Don't you think it all depends on individuals?
Whom ever that wants to control himself or herself from being an addict would surely do that because what I fully understand most from people is that they centered their mind on always winning without knowing that alone have brought them selves down to constantly keep losing while gambling. At point of continuing to gamble and chasing lost is what usually attracts being an addict. We should try to reduce our focus and efforts and whomever that can adhered to it would surely know how to control himself or themselves in terms of gambling addiction.

yes it is depend in each individuals but at least OP lay advises that we cannot deny helpful for gamblers not unless we will not look seriously in that matter..

[Strongkored]

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.

The theory is of course very easy, you have to do this and that, but in practice, it is very difficult, because gambling always involves emotions. Emotions greatly influence player decisions if players can properly control their emotions then all the theories that these players know will be very easy to do but without control then all these theories will only remain theories and players will only follow what they think because they are controlled by emotions. the feeling of continuing to win or recovering what has been lost in the previous game because gamblers cannot accept the results very well, being able to accept defeat because that is indeed part of gambling, including receiving wins well and not thinking that victory will always be obtained in every gamble because that is impossible because all players must have experienced victory but also defeat for sure, because if only wins are obtained then it is unlikely that many new casinos will emerge because it is not a profitable business at all.

[mindrust]

Things we must do to stop gambling according to experts:

1. Recognize the problem

Greed is the main problem. Most gambling addicts think if they play long enough some day they will get rich but of course that's not true. It is because the games are designed to make you poor in the long run. These people will never understand this fact so they keep playing and getting poorer and poorer.

The moment they identify this problem and understand it fully, one question remains to be answered.

"Do you want to get poor or not?"

Yes > keep playing.
No > stop playing.

[danherbias07]

Time management and money discipline. As long as we have both of that in ourselves then we are good.
Spending too much time in front of the computer or your smartphone can also ruin your health. I have been there, fatigued eyes and it just healed recently. It scared me a bit that I might need some surgery but thankfully it's okay now.
Also, wasting too much time on gambling will lead us to be irresponsible in our daily chores. That means we will have a bad environment maybe a dirty place or a bad odor starting up. This is not good too.
There are so many effects when we start getting addicted to gambling and it will be wise to take note of that because those are also signs that we are on our way to being succumbed to gambling.
Quitting is not easy, but controlling it is not as long as we have a firm resolve to never be too absorbed in it.

[kotajikikox]

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.

I must admit that most of the numbers given above are applicable to many gamblers specially those undisciplined gamblers that need to escape before they end up losing everything including their wife and family.
we have managed to read multiple times those former addict how they confide their mistakes in life about gambling.
so best not to become one.

[Davidvictorson]

This activity call gambling is such an interesting one because when an individual starts to cross the thin line between addiction and no addiction, they know it. When they start chasing losses, they know it. When they start spending more than their gambling budget, they know it. When they start spending more time than necessary they know. Some choose to nip it in the bud at that time while some others lie to themselves that it is not what it looks like.

For me, anything you hide from anyone, a loved one or friend because you are ashamed you'd be judged, you probably should look in to it and cut down on it.

[len01]

But its not bad trying to throw the advice outside maybe some of the addicts can still grow a mind from the constant advice given that can help them withstand this habit of theirs and moreover I have seen someone who have discipline himself to actually reduce his gambling act because of the huge losses and problems he had to encounter.

The real problem is how to convince the addict that he is suffering from addiction problems!
Most of the people who have gambling problems that I have met (as I said in another reply) don't realize they are sick and when you tell them that they need help, they refuse to accept the truth. They will tell you that everything is under control while it's not. Recognizing the issue and embrassing the sad truth is the most important step toward recovery.

This is the reality with gambling addicts. People just gamble and when they're at the level of addiction they just say it is common and I'm normal. To get out of addiction first of all the person should have the self willing. When they don't find themselves addicted the recovery phase won't happen. The realisation happens when they don't have anymore option left to gamble, particularly when they weren't able to manage the funds for gambling think of getting out of addiction.

It is very difficult to convince an addict that he is addicted to gambling and always feels that he has no signs of addiction because as long as he has money in his savings, he will definitely think that if he is addicted, the money in his savings will definitely be gone. even though without realizing it, the signs of addiction have indeed appeared in him, it's just that slowly he will soon lose all the money in his savings after that, he will become a very bad gambling addict because he thinks of losing very big money and chasing after the money that has been lost.
sometimes the mindset of being overly confident makes an addict stubborn because if his self-confidence is too high, he already feels that he is right and believes that gambling gives him big wins, so it is very difficult to convince the addict.