Possible measures to stop online gambling addiction.

[Josefjix]

Indeed, there are many methods that can help reduce gambling addiction. One effective way is engaging in various activities throughout your day which can divert your attention from the urge to gamble. Also I think it'll be better if you limit your internet usage and avoid browsing sites that might tempt you to gamble again. Anyone is free with which method it'll work the best for himself but for me I think the way I just decreased my gambling activities is when I tried to make myself busy with other stuffs during the day.

I've never been so frustrated in my life, and it all started when I started gambling and maybe forming the wrong gambling mindset. We risk for the purpose to separate modest bills from the profits we generate on a regular basis. There are several ways to stop gambling, but it must begin with the gambler, who must decide before these stringent measures are implemented. Gambling is detrimental to young minds, particularly newcomers. They are primarily the sufferers of this impediment. It's critical that they take a close look at what they're doing, whether it has a positive or negative impact on their lives. I would not recommend gambling to anyone because it is potentially dangerous and unpredictable.

[tjtonmoy]

If someone wants to quit gambling, it has to be their own choice. If they don't possess the will to stop, others can't do it for them. There are rehabilitation centers that help people to quite addictions. But in order to show up there, it has to be their own choice. I have seen many people put into rehabilitation centers against their will. They were able to quit their addiction, but after some times, they were back to the same thing again. But those who have gone there on their personal choice, they were the ones who were successful in doing so.

Online gambling is very hard to avoid if you are addicted. All you need is a smart device and internet connection. If you don't choose to quit gambling, doing this won't help. You can change your settings at any time. You can use other devices or internet. Not only the ads, but your mind could do the same. If it's a habit, you can't change it like this. If you have a strong will to quit gambling, only then this will help. And if you are a starter and not addicted yet, then this will help a lot not to get addicted.

[Casdinyard]

If someone wants to quit gambling, it has to be their own choice. If they don't possess the will to stop, others can't do it for them. There are rehabilitation centers that help people to quite addictions. But in order to show up there, it has to be their own choice. I have seen many people put into rehabilitation centers against their will. They were able to quit their addiction, but after some times, they were back to the same thing again. But those who have gone there on their personal choice, they were the ones who were successful in doing so.

Online gambling is very hard to avoid if you are addicted. All you need is a smart device and internet connection. If you don't choose to quit gambling, doing this won't help. You can change your settings at any time. You can use other devices or internet. Not only the ads, but your mind could do the same. If it's a habit, you can't change it like this. If you have a strong will to quit gambling, only then this will help. And if you are a starter and not addicted yet, then this will help a lot not to get addicted.

Actually they could. We have straight jackets for that lol.

In all seriousness though, it's one thing to be prepared to quit gambling and be aware that at some point you're going to be addicted to this and you would need to step back, it's another to actually plan things out should you gamble against your plans and be belligerent enough to break your own promises to yourself. I'm not against relying on other people for gambling addiction assistance especially when you really need it, cause one thing that I find to be the common denominator among gambling addicts is that they are mostly lonely and alone people, so socialization could definitely help. With that being said, if you feel like you're going to be addicted after all, don't follow through with the gambling idea lol, but should you do so, and I know most of us will, then might as well let people you care about the most that you're into this new thing.

[Raflesia]

If someone wants to quit gambling, it has to be their own choice. If they don't possess the will to stop, others can't do it for them. There are rehabilitation centers that help people to quite addictions. But in order to show up there, it has to be their own choice. I have seen many people put into rehabilitation centers against their will. They were able to quit their addiction, but after some times, they were back to the same thing again. But those who have gone there on their personal choice, they were the ones who were successful in doing so.

Online gambling is very hard to avoid if you are addicted. All you need is a smart device and internet connection. If you don't choose to quit gambling, doing this won't help. You can change your settings at any time. You can use other devices or internet. Not only the ads, but your mind could do the same. If it's a habit, you can't change it like this. If you have a strong will to quit gambling, only then this will help. And if you are a starter and not addicted yet, then this will help a lot not to get addicted.

Yep, In the end it depends on our intention too because it's hard to stop gambling if we don't want it to stop
I personally probably won't stop gambling activities before I'm really old because it's like one of the injections for me to relax but that doesn't mean we have to become addicts too because in the end we also have to know our limits.

As for stopping gambling and addiction problems I think both online and offline are all the same when it is addicted then it is difficult to stop but on the other hand we also have to try self-control so that we don't completely fall into gambling because I still feel that gambling is not wrong if we know our limits. what makes this complicated is when we don't know our limits and become more obsessed with gambling.

[Sandra_hakeem]

You seee, alot of peeps have given Thier suggestions on this particular issue that 'em gamblers might even get confused on which way to follow - especially since they sometimes contradict themselves...hahaha!!
It's good to run a therapy, cut down your greed , control your movement, cravings and desires, control your gambling budget, move on when there are too many loses etc.... Most importantly, do what works for you ..
I'll advise that nobody even plans of starting, with the hope of doing this things to escape addiction in the future... CASES ARE DIFFERENT!!

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

[Wexnident]

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Now with online gambling and casinos always browsing adds where a gambler is enough to get addicted to gambling. In this case, he must stay away from electrical devices, especially laptops and mobile phones, from those browsing that are directly related to gambling and casinos.
No matter what is said a gambler will never be able to stop himself from gambling and casinos if he does not change his mindset. It is possible for a gambler to refrain from gambling only when he develops an anti-gambling attitude in himself.

Just clear browsing history and cache but if that doesn't help, I agree to your suggestion to just avoid all devices and even smart phones.

That's going to force the mind of that gambler to stop doing so because he's got no way of doing and accessing. Also, in alternative for it, try to find another hobby.

Does this work the same on apps I wonder? Like clearing the data would hard reset everything you see. In the cache thing though, I'm not totally familiar with it but isn't the data stored within a specific cache tagged to your account? That is why your ads are matched whether you view them from a phone or laptop/desktop. At least that's how I think it works, so I don't think clearing the cache would actually work. Not familiar with how they store data so idrk, might be better to if needed, just create a new account and format everything to remove any possible connections, maybe even stop using devices as others have said altogether if possible.

[wxa7115]

Does this work the same on apps I wonder? Like clearing the data would hard reset everything you see. In the cache thing though, I'm not totally familiar with it but isn't the data stored within a specific cache tagged to your account? That is why your ads are matched whether you view them from a phone or laptop/desktop. At least that's how I think it works, so I don't think clearing the cache would actually work. Not familiar with how they store data so idrk, might be better to if needed, just create a new account and format everything to remove any possible connections, maybe even stop using devices as others have said altogether if possible.

I suppose not even that is going to be enough, all of that information not only is associated with an account but with you as a person.

So even if you could start over and get new devices, accounts and even phone numbers for everything, the moment you input your name in one of those services then all your previous preferences are going to be linked to your new account, and if you are a gambler that is trying to stop yourself from doing it you will still receive many ads related to it, which could make you fall into temptation and gamble even if that was not your intention.

[tjtonmoy]

Actually they could. We have straight jackets for that lol.

This cracked me up for real. LOL. Yes that's one way to do it.

I'm not against relying on other people for gambling addiction assistance especially when you really need it, cause one thing that I find to be the common denominator among gambling addicts is that they are mostly lonely and alone people, so socialization could definitely help.

Yeah, I definitely agree with this. Those who are lonely, always try to find ways to keep themselves busy or entertained in some way. They may start gambling for entertainment purposes. But as they move forward with it, they get addicted quickly. As humans, we are always dependent on others. Whether it is about life or survival. We are always seeking some sort of help from others. Having people around us in times of bad situations will always help us. But we need to keep only those who are good. Not the bad ones. And in the end, even with their help, we can't achieve anything unless we have a strong will for it.

[maydna]

Does this work the same on apps I wonder? Like clearing the data would hard reset everything you see. In the cache thing though, I'm not totally familiar with it but isn't the data stored within a specific cache tagged to your account? That is why your ads are matched whether you view them from a phone or laptop/desktop. At least that's how I think it works, so I don't think clearing the cache would actually work. Not familiar with how they store data so idrk, might be better to if needed, just create a new account and format everything to remove any possible connections, maybe even stop using devices as others have said altogether if possible.

I suppose not even that is going to be enough, all of that information not only is associated with an account but with you as a person.

So even if you could start over and get new devices, accounts and even phone numbers for everything, the moment you input your name in one of those services then all your previous preferences are going to be linked to your new account, and if you are a gambler that is trying to stop yourself from doing it you will still receive many ads related to it, which could make you fall into temptation and gamble even if that was not your intention.

Perhaps for the better, he doesn't need to use a smartphone like he is now using if he is afraid to return to gambling again. He could just be on a normal phone that can't connect to the internet or all his social media accounts or whatever, so he won't feel the urge to go back to gambling again. But this is hard to do because it means we leave the conveniences that we had before and will not use them again if we cannot cure our gambling addiction. But if he can do it until he recovers from his gambling addiction, he will not return to gambling again, even if he is back to using his smartphone as before. This depends on the ways someone wants to stop gambling wants to do, and the ways will certainly vary.

[elevates]

Going on vacation for a while is also a solution. But try to avoid bringing a smartphone and only a cell phone that can be used for calling and texting so that he cannot access the internet. And so that he really enjoys his holiday well.

A gambler will always choose a destination for a vacation where he is able to gamble more. Smartphones can no longer be avoided as we are in an era where smartphones are doing all our personal assistant job. What you are saying are just excuses to ditch the problem and the problem is addiction and not accepting to be an addict. I personally have seen people getting addicted but they never accept it. I know it is very hard to accept the fact but without acknowledging the problem there is no problem and zero solution.

[rahmad2nd]

If someone wants to quit gambling, it has to be their own choice. If they don't possess the will to stop, others can't do it for them. There are rehabilitation centers that help people to quite addictions. But in order to show up there, it has to be their own choice. I have seen many people put into rehabilitation centers against their will. They were able to quit their addiction, but after some times, they were back to the same thing again. But those who have gone there on their personal choice, they were the ones who were successful in doing so.

Right, theoretically that's how it should be.  we agree, if someone wants to stop from gambling or from addiction, all of that must start from himself. or as you say, it should be their own choice. but if they do not have their own will, to stop their addiction to gambling seems like something that is difficult to realize. in fact, nearly impossible. another point, that's absolutely true and I also have the same experience as what you said. only, in different cases. however, the name of addiction is the same anyway. have a tendency to excessive activity, even some of them no longer care about something that has harmed them.
well, the thing is, what we discuss in this post is not as simple as we say. in reality it is not enough just to choose, but it will really need determination and a strong desire to change. even then, after going through a series of painstaking processes. some of them worked, some of them didn't work at all.

Online gambling is very hard to avoid if you are addicted. All you need is a smart device and internet connection. If you don't choose to quit gambling, doing this won't help. You can change your settings at any time. You can use other devices or internet. Not only the ads, but your mind could do the same. If it's a habit, you can't change it like this. If you have a strong will to quit gambling, only then this will help. And if you are a starter and not addicted yet, then this will help a lot not to get addicted.

In fact, it's not just online gambling that's difficult to escape after addiction. everything in excess, it is not good. in the end, it often makes us addicted to doing it again and again. Regarding online gambling, of course we are very easy to access and this is one of the advantages. but on the other hand, there is a downside if we don't have a good understanding of gambling itself. Gambling in today's era is a type of entertainment that has been legalized in many countries and is even very fun, but what you need to remember and know is that gambling has risks involved. so that we are not trapped in it as gambling addicts, ideally we must have understanding and self-control and at the same time gamble within the limits we can afford. nothing else, but we ourselves make the rules for ourselves if we like this one hobby.

[CarnagexD]

If someone wants to quit gambling, it has to be their own choice. If they don't possess the will to stop, others can't do it for them. There are rehabilitation centers that help people to quite addictions. But in order to show up there, it has to be their own choice. I have seen many people put into rehabilitation centers against their will. They were able to quit their addiction, but after some times, they were back to the same thing again. But those who have gone there on their personal choice, they were the ones who were successful in doing so.

Online gambling is very hard to avoid if you are addicted. All you need is a smart device and internet connection. If you don't choose to quit gambling, doing this won't help. You can change your settings at any time. You can use other devices or internet. Not only the ads, but your mind could do the same. If it's a habit, you can't change it like this. If you have a strong will to quit gambling, only then this will help. And if you are a starter and not addicted yet, then this will help a lot not to get addicted.

It very difficult to most people because gambling for them becomes their medicine. You see, gambling isn't bad at all. In fact, it could make you a lot of money if done correctly. It is the addiction of it that make the lives of many people worse. They become addicts or chasing excitement because it helped them cope and forget real-life problems.

It's their choice to be there playing. It's also their choice to be there still playing. What they need is not to stop but to create a new mindset for them that gambling won't save them from their misery.

[Comingdown]

Well that's a good suggestion right there.
If you really want to quit or stop online gambling you should control yourself first, because we know that no matter how many casino adds you block if you really can't control yourself you can easily unblock it if you have internet and wanna play right? Because addiction is really hard to resist if you're not really committed with your goals about quitting. Maybe tell to your family that you have a problem with gambling and you can't stop it. Tell to your friends too so they can help you out, remember you're not alone. You have family and friends right there.
Find another habit is a good idea also .

[wxa7115]

Going on vacation for a while is also a solution. But try to avoid bringing a smartphone and only a cell phone that can be used for calling and texting so that he cannot access the internet. And so that he really enjoys his holiday well.

A gambler will always choose a destination for a vacation where he is able to gamble more. Smartphones can no longer be avoided as we are in an era where smartphones are doing all our personal assistant job. What you are saying are just excuses to ditch the problem and the problem is addiction and not accepting to be an addict. I personally have seen people getting addicted but they never accept it. I know it is very hard to accept the fact but without acknowledging the problem there is no problem and zero solution.

And that is the problem with being connected all the time, now it is expected that every single person is not only the owner of a smartphone but that they know how to use it, trying to get by without a smartphone is very difficult now as your bank accounts, contacts or even your bitcoin wallets could be there.

And this is making overcoming addictions or compulsive behaviors even harder, as even if it was possible to live without a smartphone a decade ago this is not possible anymore, and if anything this tendency will only get worse during the next years.

[CODE200]

If someone wants to quit gambling, it has to be their own choice. If they don't possess the will to stop, others can't do it for them. There are rehabilitation centers that help people to quite addictions. But in order to show up there, it has to be their own choice. I have seen many people put into rehabilitation centers against their will. They were able to quit their addiction, but after some times, they were back to the same thing again. But those who have gone there on their personal choice, they were the ones who were successful in doing so.

I couldn't agree more. We can easily say that in order to quit gambling addiction we can find distractions like finding new hobbies, or seeking for professional help and such. But if we don't have the willingness to do so, then these things won't matter at all. At the end of the day, if you don't have the drive to do it then you will be having a hard time to stop gambling addiction, because no one will do it for you but yourself. It is only yourself that you can rely on because we are the one who are responsible for making decisions for ourselves.

[madnessteat]

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Absolutely agree with you. Many gamblers are so used to the dopamine reward system that they have a hard time giving up gambling. It is up to each person to choose how to live their life, and those around them can only show the gambling addict the path that can lead them to a normal life. Whether he will pass this way or turn to another road depends only on him.

[Japinat]

If someone wants to quit gambling, it has to be their own choice. If they don't possess the will to stop, others can't do it for them. There are rehabilitation centers that help people to quite addictions. But in order to show up there, it has to be their own choice. I have seen many people put into rehabilitation centers against their will. They were able to quit their addiction, but after some times, they were back to the same thing again. But those who have gone there on their personal choice, they were the ones who were successful in doing so.

Online gambling is very hard to avoid if you are addicted. All you need is a smart device and internet connection. If you don't choose to quit gambling, doing this won't help. You can change your settings at any time. You can use other devices or internet. Not only the ads, but your mind could do the same. If it's a habit, you can't change it like this. If you have a strong will to quit gambling, only then this will help. And if you are a starter and not addicted yet, then this will help a lot not to get addicted.

It very difficult to most people because gambling for them becomes their medicine. You see, gambling isn't bad at all. In fact, it could make you a lot of money if done correctly. It is the addiction of it that make the lives of many people worse. They become addicts or chasing excitement because it helped them cope and forget real-life problems.

It's their choice to be there playing. It's also their choice to be there still playing. What they need is not to stop but to create a new mindset for them that gambling won't save them from their misery.

You got it wrong mate, you see, gambling is supposed to be an entertainment where money are just mere tool used to get that entertainment you wanted but if you go there in the casino and chase towards the money then that's already a wrong start. A gambler doesn't mean that they are only in for the money, it's a term created to call the people who are playing inside the casino regardless of their motives.

You see, gambling isn't bad at all. In fact, it could make you a lot of money if done correctly.

And this line right here, it's a bit of an overstatement because you're already factoring out the losses you could have once you gamble because that is inevitable.

[AicecreaME]

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Absolutely agree with you. Many gamblers are so used to the dopamine reward system that they have a hard time giving up gambling. It is up to each person to choose how to live their life, and those around them can only show the gambling addict the path that can lead them to a normal life. Whether he will pass this way or turn to another road depends only on him.

Well, this is because they have exceeded their limitation in gambling to the point that they have become dependent on it. The moment players get used to the cheap dopamine that gambling brings, it will be hard to quit. Setting gambling aside when it's what their world is revolving around will be a difficult task since they will eventually try to keep looking around to satisfy it. And to stop this, they have to look for proper medical intervention. It's no longer an option to be carefree and complacent when you are addicted to your vices since it could consume you. 

[tjtonmoy]

It very difficult to most people because gambling for them becomes their medicine. You see, gambling isn't bad at all. In fact, it could make you a lot of money if done correctly. It is the addiction of it that make the lives of many people worse. They become addicts or chasing excitement because it helped them cope and forget real-life problems.

It's their choice to be there playing. It's also their choice to be there still playing. What they need is not to stop but to create a new mindset for them that gambling won't save them from their misery.

The moment you think about making money out of gambling, no matter what, one day it will turn into an addiction. You may say that professional gamblers are doing it too. They are making money too. They are not addicted. Are you sure? They are addicted to it too, but they do it in a way that minimizes their losses and increases their chances of winning. That's why we call them professionals. Take that out and put losses in that scenario. They will be looking for ways to generate money to gamble again. If that's not addiction then what is? They are making good money from gambling and managing it in a way that they won't run out of money to gamble. But they can't quite it.

As for new comers and nonprofessionals, take it as an entertainment purpose. Never bring money-making concepts into gambling. Otherwise, it will become an addiction. It's just a matter of time.

[skarais]

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The moment you think about making money out of gambling, no matter what, one day it will turn into an addiction. You may say that professional gamblers are doing it too. They are making money too. They are not addicted. Are you sure? They are addicted to it too, but they do it in a way that minimizes their losses and increases their chances of winning. That's why we call them professionals. Take that out and put losses in that scenario. They will be looking for ways to generate money to gamble again. If that's not addiction then what is? They are making good money from gambling and managing it in a way that they won't run out of money to gamble. But they can't quite it.

As for new comers and nonprofessionals, take it as an entertainment purpose. Never bring money-making concepts into gambling. Otherwise, it will become an addiction. It's just a matter of time.

If a gambler does not gamble responsibly, it will be very difficult for them to control their addiction. Gambling is usually done to make money, of course it will make them addicted regardless of normal or severity. The impact of addiction can be minimized if they gamble responsibly, meaning they will not chase wins to cover up losses.

Professional gamblers are those who gamble responsibly. Losing and winning is common, but they are able to control their addiction so that the impact is reduced. After all they have a limited budget for gambling, so not all of their money is going to be spent on gambling for whatever reason.