Possible measures to stop online gambling addiction.

[mirakal]

Blocking gambling ads might be a good option if you want to avoid being engaged in different online casinos. However, I don’t think that’s enough to keep you away from online gambling. You need to have an inner desire to quit gambling for good, and by having self-discipline and self-control over your urges to gamble, you will never fall seeing yourself gambling again. I believe this is not easy especially for addicted gamblers, but it could create a good start if you are serious to your intention.

[CryptSafe]

What makes you think that a person who is addicted to gambling won't just go to the settings and unblock the websites they use to gamble? The urge to gamble can make an addicted gambler do anything only to get access to gambling if they have got money, so this wouldn't really be able to stop them from gambling in my opinion. It might be useful if someone isn't yet addicted and they want to reduce their screen time with gambling because they can control the urge.

A gambler who has become a heavy addict can only be stopped if someone else helps them get out of it, maybe reduce their access to their devices or make them get access to only a limited amount of money and keep the rest somewhere safe so that they can use them later when needed.

This is same as you talking about self discipline and restrictions. Self discipline plays a big role in ones life by helping an individual to controlling their excess towards something and gambling is not exempted from it. As you can see, what I have said is not a difficult one for anybody who wants to limit or stop their gambling habits. Lots of people have contributed to this in one way or the other on how addicted gamblers can minimise their gambling habits and back to their normal self but I believe doing this takes a gambler who is prepared to do the needful in limiting their gambling lifestyle.

So therefore, if anyone is ready to limit their gambling habits, they could do just this small exercise so as to achieve their aim without any bias. It would not cost anything to just follow the steps coupled with self discipline and consistency.

Yeah with determination and willingness it's doable but if there's none that self-discipline will serve as a word and nothing will be change, it's easy saying that with this or with that you can accomplished something but in reality, it's hard to practice what is easy for us to say, but if you are into this problem specifically with gambling addiction where denial still inside you, that self-discipline thing will be tougher to practice from time to time, to the point that you will mostly exceed and suffer than the numbers that you will manage to stop and use your set limitations.

Determination is a thing of concern when it comes to situations like this. People who decides to take such bold step in self restrictions to curtail their excesses need be determined and not just a mouth talk. When one says I am gonna stop this then what they have said should be their watch word as it is not all about just talking but actions.
If one really want to stop gambling, it is up to them to discipline themselves to what ever measures or procedures they have put in place to follow on achieving their goals. It is nice they be able to do so as to achieve maximum results otherwise all they have done is a waste of time.

[Josefjix]

Blocking gambling ads might be a good option if you want to avoid being engaged in different online casinos. However, I don’t think that’s enough to keep you away from online gambling. You need to have an inner desire to quit gambling for good, and by having self-discipline and self-control over your urges to gamble, you will never fall seeing yourself gambling again. I believe this is not easy especially for addicted gamblers, but it could create a good start if you are serious to your intention.

Blocking Gambling ads will not solved anything, rather one might come across in another dimension, it might not be through ad, rather another means. The best way to stop gambling, simply enable disciplinary measures and principles that would aides in prevention of gambling, it's usually difficult at first phase, but as time goes on, it will become more easier to adapt. Possessing the self discipline to quite gambling is not triggered by everyone, we just need  to develop mindset that would determined to quit gambling, it sould be avoided if it doesn't suit one's lifestyle. 

[stomachgrowls]

What makes you think that a person who is addicted to gambling won't just go to the settings and unblock the websites they use to gamble? The urge to gamble can make an addicted gambler do anything only to get access to gambling if they have got money, so this wouldn't really be able to stop them from gambling in my opinion. It might be useful if someone isn't yet addicted and they want to reduce their screen time with gambling because they can control the urge.

A gambler who has become a heavy addict can only be stopped if someone else helps them get out of it, maybe reduce their access to their devices or make them get access to only a limited amount of money and keep the rest somewhere safe so that they can use them later when needed.

This is same as you talking about self discipline and restrictions. Self discipline plays a big role in ones life by helping an individual to controlling their excess towards something and gambling is not exempted from it. As you can see, what I have said is not a difficult one for anybody who wants to limit or stop their gambling habits. Lots of people have contributed to this in one way or the other on how addicted gamblers can minimise their gambling habits and back to their normal self but I believe doing this takes a gambler who is prepared to do the needful in limiting their gambling lifestyle.

So therefore, if anyone is ready to limit their gambling habits, they could do just this small exercise so as to achieve their aim without any bias. It would not cost anything to just follow the steps coupled with self discipline and consistency.

Yeah with determination and willingness it's doable but if there's none that self-discipline will serve as a word and nothing will be change, it's easy saying that with this or with that you can accomplished something but in reality, it's hard to practice what is easy for us to say, but if you are into this problem specifically with gambling addiction where denial still inside you, that self-discipline thing will be tougher to practice from time to time, to the point that you will mostly exceed and suffer than the numbers that you will manage to stop and use your set limitations.

Determination is a thing of concern when it comes to situations like this. People who decides to take such bold step in self restrictions to curtail their excesses need be determined and not just a mouth talk. When one says I am gonna stop this then what they have said should be their watch word as it is not all about just talking but actions.
If one really want to stop gambling, it is up to them to discipline themselves to what ever measures or procedures they have put in place to follow on achieving their goals. It is nice they be able to do so as to achieve maximum results otherwise all they have done is a waste of time.

Discipline,determination or self control on which these things are that mainly needed if you are really that having the plans on stopping gambling on which it is really that something that you would really be needing to

be done or follow if you are really that eager on quitting or avoiding gambling addiction.There's no someone who would really get addicted on the time that they would really be that sensible on the things that they've been doing. Gambling isnt really that bad as long you are really that in control with yourself with those possible things that could happen specially if we do speak about addiction.This is what were most people do really fall on if they werent that careful.This is why it would really be that important that you should really be that wary on how things do works and potentially could happen.

Never ever make yourself that comes into a point that you do make gambling as your hobby because the time that you would really be on this situation, you would really be finding yourself
on having a hard time on getting rid of it on the time that you do like to quit or stop.

[bittraffic]

People implemented their exclusion program on some casinos but they eventually created another account. This is just one proof that addiction is really a force one may consciously allow things to happen. He likes what he is falling into and he is in deep trouble. And then consciously complains to the casino that he was allowed to create a new account when he activated the exclusion feature. This is already madness.

I think one should really be diverting their energy to somewhere else. A new habit that a person still enjoys doing.

[Wakate]

Blocking gambling ads might be a good option if you want to avoid being engaged in different online casinos. However, I don’t think that’s enough to keep you away from online gambling. You need to have an inner desire to quit gambling for good, and by having self-discipline and self-control over your urges to gamble, you will never fall seeing yourself gambling again. I believe this is not easy especially for addicted gamblers, but it could create a good start if you are serious to your intention.

There are many ways we can put an end to gambling addiction which entails so many ways to make it effective. Gambling ads is one of the ways to make things easier especially for those people that had been so addicted to betting and there is nothing they can do about it. Quitting involves two persons to be able to put an end to gambling addiction. It involves the gambler himself and people around that are ready to help the situation on ground. We need to make sure that we work with people that isn't going to discriminate us after when we discover that we have a gambling addict.

[Rengga Jati]

I am of the opinion that since gambling sites are mostly online and some has adds that pops up as advert on visited site, one should be able to disable or change their browser settings  by blocking casino adds and as well disabling  gambling sites on their browser settings so as not to gain access to it anymore till the number of days they deem fit to their resolve. This was just a little tip I gave as a possible solution. I had to put it up here for further discussions so that the bigger community can see it as  well.

This can indeed be an alternative way to overcome or distance yourself from gambling addiction, especially with online gambling. However, on the other hand it is not easy to do this if addicted gamblers just do it without any control or assistance from other supporting parties, or certain treatment. Because after all, when someone is addicted to gambling, then what is on his mind until even before he sleeps, then he will imagine gambling activities. They may be able to install various online sites and block them, but on the one hand, there is a brain and feelings that also encourage them to open again no matter what. addicted gamblers who are just starting to do treatment, this will be very difficult. Moreover, they can still download and install it again or access it from various devices. It's going to be tough.

Indeed, if they want to take a treatment and stop gambling addiction, they need a specialist who will help them control themselves with their intense passion for gambling, then support from those closest to them is also very important. Not only that, but there must also be something controlling him or even giving him a severe shock so that he wants to stop.

Without all of that and probably others, it would be very difficult. Because of that, many addicted gamblers eventually return to gambling even though they've tried several times.

[n0ne]

The only way to stop online gambling is, you must have strong self-control and strong desire. An alternative is to find a high-paying job. Most gamblers are playing because of profit. They want a higher income, more money. High paying job could fulfill that, not just that, a high-paying job will surely keep you busy. For me, these two is the most effective way to stop gambling but it still depends on someone's behavior.

Thats the real reason with most of the gamblers. When one have got a high paying job, surely he/she will not think of gambling. It mostly knocks our mind when we're in need of money. As stated when you're into a good job with good pay, surely you'll allocated with lots and lots of responsibilities. This will surely keep him/her busy and so there is no need to find an alternative to spend time. Strong desire and keeping ourselves busy could limit our gambling habit, but the complete stopping happens once after experiencing massive loss. From here majority used to correct themselves while some used to go for more with borrowed money and go into big debts.

[maydna]

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I don't think the problem is that the person doesn't know anyone who cares about him. The problem is that the gambler hides his gambling addiction because he is ashamed. If you feel that you are no longer in control of yourself when gambling or spending money that you wanted to leave for important things, then this is the right time to gather courage and tell your loved ones about your problems. Only by admitting that you need help can you get rid of your addiction, otherwise it's just trying to run away from your problems rather than solve them. 

Or it could also be that the gambling addict is too worried about the response of the people around him if they find out he is a gambling addict. They don't want to face rejection or judgment from those around them and start saying bad things about themselves. But that's what often happens when we make mistakes. The responses from the people around us can make us feel uncomfortable. Maybe this is what the people around them have to change so they can try to listen to the complaints of gambling addicts and provide valuable suggestions that can make gambling addicts think and start wanting to change their lives. And when a gambling addict wants to change his life, the people around him can start helping him by inviting him to do many things and involving him in various activities to divert his attention to gambling.

[wxa7115]

Blocking gambling ads might be a good option if you want to avoid being engaged in different online casinos. However, I don’t think that’s enough to keep you away from online gambling. You need to have an inner desire to quit gambling for good, and by having self-discipline and self-control over your urges to gamble, you will never fall seeing yourself gambling again. I believe this is not easy especially for addicted gamblers, but it could create a good start if you are serious to your intention.

I think that at this point it is easier to get the determination to stop gambling than to be able to stop watching those ads even if you attempt to block them.

Due to the heavy monitoring each person is being subjected when using their smartphones, it is obvious that at some point the algorithms which recommend you videos, articles and apps have stored your predilection to gamble, and even if you could block most of those recommendations and ads, some will slip through and you will get to watch them, so you will be tempted over and over again to go back to your old ways, and if this happens often enough then despite your determination you could end up gambling again in a moment of weakness.

[borovichok]

Blocking gambling ads might be a good option if you want to avoid being engaged in different online casinos. However, I don’t think that’s enough to keep you away from online gambling. You need to have an inner desire to quit gambling for good, and by having self-discipline and self-control over your urges to gamble, you will never fall seeing yourself gambling again. I believe this is not easy especially for addicted gamblers, but it could create a good start if you are serious to your intention.

Gambling is general, it's left for us to either embraced it with both its loss and profits, or stick to quitting it with every possible time we have. There's enough measures to activated if one wants to stop online gambling, which would seems as difficult, but things will definitely becomes easy. We all know the disturbance of  gambling related ads popping up every time we visits websites probably on our smart phones or PC. I easily lose interest whenever things are not going according to my plans, I'm always prepared to do the needful, getting ready to eliminate my problems.

[Westinhome]

People implemented their exclusion program on some casinos but they eventually created another account. This is just one proof that addiction is really a force one may consciously allow things to happen. He likes what he is falling into and he is in deep trouble. And then consciously complains to the casino that he was allowed to create a new account when he activated the exclusion feature. This is already madness.

I think one should really be diverting their energy to somewhere else. A new habit that a person still enjoys doing.

When the casino is based on the kyc they also ready to use the account of the family members and friends to create the multiple account to the casino.If they made some win,then it will allow them to get addicted to that website.Since they already made the one win,So they will do the new accounts to get the benefit of winning.But it's their opinion,because no casino had a program to allow the new people to win.It's purely based on their luck and the luck was favor on them on that day of winning the game.

[dezoel]

I have never had to deal with someone going through something as difficult like gambling addiction. However, I believe that one of the most important things to count on while trying to curb gambling addiction or any other kind of addiction is having people who cares: Family and actual friends who can intervene and put some effort onto helping.

From there, it is easier to coordinate and find some professional help, but if one does not have friends or family, the descent into complete mental and physical ruin is almost certain. That is why is so important to care for those who have shown kindness to us.

Instead asking for loans to gamble all away, ask for help and forgiveness.

The most fundamental requirement for this is to acknowledge the fact that you are actually in trouble and need some assistance, this one comes even before the family and friends who can help because they can only help if you feel you need help, they can't force help you only so that you stop gambling when you don't even want that to happen. So for everything to get back on track, the person who is gambling and is addicted first needs to admit it.

I say that only because there are a lot of gamblers who are heavily addicted to gambling but they either don't realize it or just don't accept it. They will keep making excuses and won't admit that they are actually addicted and they feel like they should stop doing it but they are just unable to do that.

[elevates]

Stopping advertisement, disciplined bank roll and shutting Internet won't help in stopping the addiction. If you are addicted then first acknowledge your addiction and then work on the probable solution. It is not easy to acknowledge that is for sure. My simple suggestion would be to join a group of addicticts who are facing the same problem and want to get rid of it. A proper councelling can also help in stopping an addict from ruining his life and that of the others.

[bittraffic]

Your browser will still collect your data from the past and will still feed you ads about casinos.
In fact, even if you are just thinking about poker, the ads presented on some websites you regularly visit prompts casino ads.  I think they are turning on the microphones in our phones so that if you talk loud about you playing online casinos, the bots will recognize what ads to feed on your browsing.

But you are finding a reason to blame your addiction, if you really want to stop, just think about stopping every time you feel like gambling again.

[Jating]

Your browser will still collect your data from the past and will still feed you ads about casinos.
In fact, even if you are just thinking about poker, the ads presented on some websites you regularly visit prompts casino ads.  I think they are turning on the microphones in our phones so that if you talk loud about you playing online casinos, the bots will recognize what ads to feed on your browsing.

But you are finding a reason to blame your addiction, if you really want to stop, just think about stopping every time you feel like gambling again.

I think in my case, when I was really addicted years ago and went completely stop is that when I don't have a source of my gambling addiction. I mean, I lost my job suddenly and all of my passive income generated was also gone. So in a sense, it was a wake up call for me, I went rock bottom, as everything was gone in an instance but I have to live and stand up and after 2 years I was able to recover. Still go back in gambling though, but not like before. I learn how to control myself and up to today, I play some sports betting, even betting person to person, but that's it for me.

[michellee]

Stopping advertisement, disciplined bank roll and shutting Internet won't help in stopping the addiction. If you are addicted then first acknowledge your addiction and then work on the probable solution. It is not easy to acknowledge that is for sure. My simple suggestion would be to join a group of addicticts who are facing the same problem and want to get rid of it. A proper councelling can also help in stopping an addict from ruining his life and that of the others.

Admitting our gambling addiction may not be easy because every gambler can deny that they are already addicted. But if a gambling addict is willing to accept that he has a gambling addiction and ask for help, that would be even better because other people can help him and find the solution he needs to do.

But a gambling addict cannot solve his problem and must be accompanied by the people closest to him. And it seems they should go to a rehabilitation center to get more suitable treatment. Maybe the people closest to him can help him by inviting him to do other activities to reduce the burden on his thoughts about gambling before.

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.

[Blitzboy]

Stopping advertisement, disciplined bank roll and shutting Internet won't help in stopping the addiction. If you are addicted then first acknowledge your addiction and then work on the probable solution. It is not easy to acknowledge that is for sure. My simple suggestion would be to join a group of addicticts who are facing the same problem and want to get rid of it. A proper councelling can also help in stopping an addict from ruining his life and that of the others.

Admitting our gambling addiction may not be easy because every gambler can deny that they are already addicted. But if a gambling addict is willing to accept that he has a gambling addiction and ask for help, that would be even better because other people can help him and find the solution he needs to do.

But a gambling addict cannot solve his problem and must be accompanied by the people closest to him. And it seems they should go to a rehabilitation center to get more suitable treatment. Maybe the people closest to him can help him by inviting him to do other activities to reduce the burden on his thoughts about gambling before.

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.

Really? Accepting addiction is one thing, but suggesting a vacation as a solution? I cant help but laugh at how foolish that notion is. Even at the most breathtaking location on Earth, an addict can still have cravings for their addiction. Leaving your smartphone at home is only a short-term fix. Are you genuinely of the opinion that a brief trip or other diverting activities may eradicate an addiction as ingrained as gambling?

[uneng]

The fact is that addiction has always existed and it will always affect a minor portion of people who are susceptible to it for biological or environmental reasons. We can't stop addiction from happening, but we can develop techniques to treat it more efficiently on the individuals who suffer from addiction.

The best measure is to have a strong and active health system nearby, who take care and follow the routine of the local citizens through visits and interviews. An emergency free number for addicted people to call and ask for help is also a good measure, besides attention from the family, if possible. However, to have such measures working we need the cooperation and effort of our local authorities.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

People implemented their exclusion program on some casinos but they eventually created another account. This is just one proof that addiction is really a force one may consciously allow things to happen. He likes what he is falling into and he is in deep trouble. And then consciously complains to the casino that he was allowed to create a new account when he activated the exclusion feature. This is already madness.

I think one should really be diverting their energy to somewhere else. A new habit that a person still enjoys doing.

      -   That just proves that having an addiction to gambling is not easy to remove from an addicted gambler, because it has  become a routine or habit of his personality in his daily life. And his mind will really find a way to relieve his body's inclination to play casino games online here in the crypto space.

So what you said is true and correct that even if he forgets his account, he will still create another account because he is still fighting himself to stop gambling.