Low cost but effective solutions to gambling addiction

[Natsuu]

Self-discipline is all I could think of. It's just our brain that makes us addicts and it's not really our body. Just imagine the alcoholics, beer, brandy, vodka or any hardcore alcohols doesn't really taste good, they are mostly bitter and yet they want to drink it all day. It's our brain telling us that we need that drink because we are stressed out or it became our habit to drink.
I think self-rehabilitation will work but again discipline is what it takes to make it work. Therapists will give us positive point of views but at the end of the day it's all up to you if you will follow what he suggested or keep on gambling after a therapy, so we are just wasting money in the process.

That’s right discipline is always good but I think self diagnosing yourself especially if youre under addiction or deppression would be dangerous. We should be also be careful when giving advises to those people. Maybe what people do under addiction is take things little by little until they get theirselves back. In our country, we have free consultation for those people but usually the schedule is tight so it is really difficult to seek for professional help. Let’s just to have a disciplined practice righyr at the beginning of trying gambling so we can prevent reaching this point.

[Hirose UK]

One of the solutions which is recommended by most gamblers on this forum for gambling addiction is "Therapy" . Professional help in the form of therapy. It is good and very effective but how many persons can actually afford it? There is a fee for each session that lasts for a duration of 60minutes. And there are more than one session. Therapy for gambling addiction is expensive. How can those who are unemployed afford it? How about the college student? Or the person receiving minimum wage. What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?
Will totally appreciate your responses. Thanks.

If the gambler can afford losing big money in gambling? then perhaps the person can afford this so called therapy? Yes, it's like going to the doctor for consultation, it's going to be expensive, but you have to think what it can bring to you. You will stop gambling for good and so it can safe you financially and mental stress as you will be free from it.

Moreover, for gambling addict who has lot of money they will choose to use that money to gamble rather than having to use it to pay for therapy and I am sure of this.
Some people say that person can recover by doing healing therapy but that is not guaranteed because the main thing is the gambler own intentions and efforts to recover and in addition to efforts to avoid all forms of gambling, whether advertising or broadcasting gambling sessions.

So for me, it's worth the money. But it is still up to the gamblers whether the individual wanted to go to this kind of medical and professional help. Or he himself that it as a personal challenge to quit, and it can be done.

There are only few gambling addicts who can truly recover and from all this it can be interpreted that the majority of gambling addicts have difficulty in recovering and will continue to do these activities until they are old and even until the end of their lives.
But there no harm in trying because I myself also experienced the same thing, wanting to recover and trying hard to do so but failed even though now I can be more limited and controlled in every gambling activity I do.

[dimonstration]

In our country, we have free consultation for those people but usually the schedule is tight so it is really difficult to seek for professional help. Let’s just to have a disciplined practice righyr at the beginning of trying gambling so we can prevent reaching this point.

What country is this because this program is very brilliant since a fee for professional cost a lot in our country and it’s very hard to find one since very few specialize on it here. Probably you are from country which gambling is rampant that’s why your government launch this kind of program.

Afaik, there’s services like this via online consultations. Session will be via zoom and other form of videochat. I’m not sure if this method is really helpful but sometimes talking to someone about your problem will help a lot. I don’t know what addicted person feels but I believe it can be solved by self discipline just like what you said.

[Negotiation]

Discipline is the best thing and I think it would be good to consider the harmful aspects of gambling to prevent addiction. If a person constantly loses more money but at the same time does not limit himself but continues and even increases the bet but there is no analysis and calculation behind it this is already a manifestation of gambling addiction. And what separates a player from an analyst is that he is not interested in winning he will always maintain discipline no matter how much he motivates himself. Some gamblers who do not have a problem at the moment but are suspected of becoming addicted in the future can take steps to control themselves. It is best to seek professional help and set limits on gambling apart from this determining the amount of money spent on gambling can also be a good step in this regard.

[ndutndut]

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?
Will totally appreciate your responses. Thanks.

Addicted to gambling and want to stop. In essence, you have to have a sincere mindset and let go of what has happened to yourself first, before doing therapy. If I may add, try to traumatize yourself because of gambling, create a little guilt about what we did before so that the trauma can stick with us. When the feeling of wanting to gamble comes, this method will certainly work, even though it's not easy.

But most people who are addicted to gambling will stop completely if at one point they no longer have any assets and lose their loved ones.

Maybe the cheapest way to get rid of a gambling addiction is to leave your current residence and look for a new environment. In essence, you have to look for a new circle free from gambling so that we are no longer influenced by the surrounding environment. God willing, this will work.

Encourage those of you who want to get rid of gambling addiction, have good intentions, one day you will definitely recover.

[Z390]

Some people are so stubborn that they don't listen to advice and warning, it's better to leave them and let them make the mistakes, they will end up learning and quitting gambling in future, I know two separate brothers that mostly invest in gambling, I don't know how they come up with investing in gambling, how does investment related to gambling? Lack of understanding I guess, these brothers spent years on gambling thinking they will make life changing money, everyone around them warned them and they don't listen, but they learn, now they are struggling, looking for paying jobs to maintain themselves.

You can't be a reckless fellow and escape some stupid mistakes, life doesn't work this way, you need to proceed with caution in everything you plan to do, always prepare for the good and the bad side, if you believe in the wrong things you will get wrong results, gambling isn't something anyone should believe in, you place bet with the hope of getting lucky and the chances are very slim, so the only way not to get affected is to throw small amount of money at this.

If you win it's good, and do not forget to withdraw that amount out, you are gambling to win the house, it's not going to come easily as you except, therapy sucks at this point because not everyone comes from a country with good therapist, I haven't seen one since I was born, so it depends on the country you are living in, and moreover, how will an addict spend money to see a therapist?

[boty]

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?
Will totally appreciate your responses. Thanks.

Addicted to gambling and want to stop. In essence, you have to have a sincere mindset and let go of what has happened to yourself first, before doing therapy. If I may add, try to traumatize yourself because of gambling, create a little guilt about what we did before so that the trauma can stick with us. When the feeling of wanting to gamble comes, this method will certainly work, even though it's not easy.

But most people who are addicted to gambling will stop completely if at one point they no longer have any assets and lose their loved ones.

Maybe the cheapest way to get rid of a gambling addiction is to leave your current residence and look for a new environment. In essence, you have to look for a new circle free from gambling so that we are no longer influenced by the surrounding environment. God willing, this will work.

Encourage those of you who want to get rid of gambling addiction, have good intentions, one day you will definitely recover.

Making ourselves feel the trauma of losing when gambling, I don't think the point is that it will necessarily make us get rid of our gambling habits, I think this will result in other bad things if we are deterred from gambling. Those who have lost all their money may not necessarily be able to get rid of their gambling habits if they themselves do not have the desire to leave the gambling they are playing.

I agree with the cheap method you mentioned, if we have tried a lot and have not succeeded in abandoning the gambling activities we are doing, it is better for us to look for a new environment and look for activities that make us unable to gamble.

[Pamadar]

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?
Will totally appreciate your responses. Thanks.

Addicted to gambling and want to stop. In essence, you have to have a sincere mindset and let go of what has happened to yourself first, before doing therapy. If I may add, try to traumatize yourself because of gambling, create a little guilt about what we did before so that the trauma can stick with us. When the feeling of wanting to gamble comes, this method will certainly work, even though it's not easy.

But most people who are addicted to gambling will stop completely if at one point they no longer have any assets and lose their loved ones.

Maybe the cheapest way to get rid of a gambling addiction is to leave your current residence and look for a new environment. In essence, you have to look for a new circle free from gambling so that we are no longer influenced by the surrounding environment. God willing, this will work.

Encourage those of you who want to get rid of gambling addiction, have good intentions, one day you will definitely recover.

Making ourselves feel the trauma of losing when gambling, I don't think the point is that it will necessarily make us get rid of our gambling habits, I think this will result in other bad things if we are deterred from gambling. Those who have lost all their money may not necessarily be able to get rid of their gambling habits if they themselves do not have the desire to leave the gambling they are playing.

I agree with the cheap method you mentioned, if we have tried a lot and have not succeeded in abandoning the gambling activities we are doing, it is better for us to look for a new environment and look for activities that make us unable to gamble.

The chance of trying it again once you have some money to use is still possible for that gambler who loses a lot of gambling.

No doubt that since they already experienced defeats, the first thing in mind is how to recover
and by trying some luck when money is available can be an option for them.

It's for sure that taking that extra mile to help yourself by acquiring professional to help might have
good positive effect if you are really willing to quit away from gambling.

[Docnaster]

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?
Will totally appreciate your responses. Thanks.

Addicted to gambling and want to stop. In essence, you have to have a sincere mindset and let go of what has happened to yourself first, before doing therapy. If I may add, try to traumatize yourself because of gambling, create a little guilt about what we did before so that the trauma can stick with us. When the feeling of wanting to gamble comes, this method will certainly work, even though it's not easy.

But most people who are addicted to gambling will stop completely if at one point they no longer have any assets and lose their loved ones.

Maybe the cheapest way to get rid of a gambling addiction is to leave your current residence and look for a new environment. In essence, you have to look for a new circle free from gambling so that we are no longer influenced by the surrounding environment. God willing, this will work.

Encourage those of you who want to get rid of gambling addiction, have good intentions, one day you will definitely recover.

The first step to easily tackle gambling addiction is for the addicted person to accept that he's addicted and really needs to stop his gambling additions and that also will make it very much easy for him to find lasting solution to his gambling additions. Most of the gambling addicts I know whom their close friends and family has tried to redeem from gambling addiction but failed are always traced the problem of not accepting that they're addicts and needs help to get out of their addiction.
Now after accepting that they're addicts, it's easy to talk them out of it by telling them of the dangers of gambling addiction and what they stand to lose if they continue to be addicts

[Woodie]

One of the solutions which is recommended by most gamblers on this forum for gambling addiction is "Therapy" .

Unfortunately with therapy, usually it's not the person that needs it that requests for it which makes it a waste of time and money!!!

Fyi we have several success stories of people fighting gambling addiction without having to see a therapist, which tells me it starts with the user identifying it and then doing something about it... someone else doing it for you never yeilds positive results...besides the cause of the addiction needs to be identified if this is to be corrected... otherwise people still go back to these bad habits with time .

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?
Will totally appreciate your responses. Thanks.

Get free help from people who have fought it and am certain they will be always be more than willing to help, also resources on most of our social media platforms is very much available  to teach a user how to go about addiction and just takes on to do the research...

As of timeframe to get it under control, it all depends on how willing the gambler is ready to put into the fight .

[Blitzboy]

First thing first is that, an unemployed person should not engage him or herself in gambling, since one rule in gambling states that people should only gamble with as much funds as they can afford to lose, every penny is important to an unemployed person, so i see no reason why such persons should engage themselves in gambling to the extent of even getting addicted.

And secondly, talking about the low cost and effective solutions to gambling addiction, I would say that one way is for the addicted gambler to find some else doing that will keep him or her so busy that they will hardly remember to gamble, and by the time such a person finally have time to rest which could trigger the urge to gamble, the person would have become very tired that he or she will just doze and sleep off due to lack of physical and mental strength to gamble.

The above, i personally believe can be a free and very effective way any gambling addict can cure him or herself without having to spend so much on therapy or whatever.

Yeah, something like this makes sense.

If a person is busy doing something productive most of the day then it means they won't be able to spend their money and time gambling.

It is clearly a problem when people suddenly have too much time in their hands and get bored, because they might end up being attracted to gambling, where they can lose all their money.

There just isn't time in the calendar of actively engaged individuals for distractions like gambling. True, true, true: productive work is a built-in counterbalance to pointless distractions. But what happens if that building vanishes? The void. The dangerous void. a hole that gambling all too frequently fills by preying on boredom and downtime.

Is it only a time management issue then? Perhaps, but it's more complex than that. The temptation of gambling intensifies and nearly becomes magnetic when boredom sets in. Furthermore, it's not just about the rush; it's also about the perilous illusion of easy money. People ask themselves "Why not?" before they realize they are in serious trouble. It's a pseudo-solution to the problem of unoccupied time. In actuality, though, it's a vortex that drains finances, time, and emotional health.

[slapper]

Some people are so stubborn that they don't listen to advice and warning, it's better to leave them and let them make the mistakes, they will end up learning and quitting gambling in future, I know two separate brothers that mostly invest in gambling, I don't know how they come up with investing in gambling, how does investment related to gambling? Lack of understanding I guess, these brothers spent years on gambling thinking they will make life changing money, everyone around them warned them and they don't listen, but they learn, now they are struggling, looking for paying jobs to maintain themselves.

You can't be a reckless fellow and escape some stupid mistakes, life doesn't work this way, you need to proceed with caution in everything you plan to do, always prepare for the good and the bad side, if you believe in the wrong things you will get wrong results, gambling isn't something anyone should believe in, you place bet with the hope of getting lucky and the chances are very slim, so the only way not to get affected is to throw small amount of money at this.

If you win it's good, and do not forget to withdraw that amount out, you are gambling to win the house, it's not going to come easily as you except, therapy sucks at this point because not everyone comes from a country with good therapist, I haven't seen one since I was born, so it depends on the country you are living in, and moreover, how will an addict spend money to see a therapist?

You know, when you say that people are stubborn, you're completely correct. Sometimes being stubborn causes us to lose sight of life's reality. Gambling, on the other hand, is a completely different game. betting, betting, betting... It isn't investment. It isn't! Understanding the market, making wise judgments, and having a plan are all important components of investing. Gambling? It has to do with pure luck. And luck is a fickle mistress, my buddy

I've seen excellent people fall prey to the draw of gambling, believing they'll strike it rich. But I'll tell you, the home always comes out on top. Always! It was intended that way. You bet a little, win a little, and then speculate, "Hey, maybe I can win more." But the chances? They're stacked against you. Stacked

Therapy? Although everyone needs it, not everyone has access to it. Not all of them! You're also correct that not all nations have competent therapists. But how can someone ever consider therapy if they are heavily addicted to gambling? They will not! They require assistance, direction, and a dose of realism. One must be extremely cautious since the world is dangerous. Always act with caution, never forget that

[Mr. Magkaisa]

         -  As for being able to afford to pay for therapy, I don't think I see a problem with that. Now, if you can't afford to pay the therapist you have to be practical. And besides, there are many options to solve this to be honest. No. 1 there is the support of one's own family or loved ones.

And we also need to help ourselves to speed up the recovery we are going through as an addiction to that matter. No one can help us but ourselves if we are determined to change

[panjul07]

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?

Actually it can be done for free as long as you have the will to do it because I believe the most effective way is starting from ourselves.
Maybe you can try meditation to change your mindset about gambling and try to forget about it slowly but sure.
How long? I'm sure no matter what solutions you are going to take such as teraphy, meditation, or something else, it will be depending on yourself.
Which solution is the effective one also may different depending on the gamblers.

[junder]

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?

Actually it can be done for free as long as you have the will to do it because I believe the most effective way is starting from ourselves.
Maybe you can try meditation to change your mindset about gambling and try to forget about it slowly but sure.
How long? I'm sure no matter what solutions you are going to take such as teraphy, meditation, or something else, it will be depending on yourself.
Which solution is the effective one also may different depending on the gamblers.

That's right buddy, it's actually quite simple to get out of the addiction zone, you don't have to spend a lot of money on treatment, because obviously this is not physically sick but their psychology has been disturbed, therefore it is true as you say that those who will be able to cure addiction diseases like this are none other than themselves, the way is that they must be able to change their mindset that has gone astray to get back on the right track. So that's why those who are already addicted will hardly get any impact when they get advice from some of the people closest to them, because even though a lot of advice comes to them, they will not consider it if they still really want to gamble and are not fully willing to get out of gambling.

Of course the problem is in their own mindset that is too excessive in seeing gambling, yes that's a pretty good way, do meditation in the park or in other quiet places that are important there is calmness there, because obviously if our situation is calm then we will be able to think calmly and clearly. You will be able to consider everything according to your consciousness, and also it is very possible to direct your mind to an assumption that this gambling really cannot give you anything good, and there is only continuing to experience a lot of financial problems. Of course they have their own way.

[topbitcoin]

If it is said to be difficult, it is indeed very difficult to be able to control or leave gambling, where apart from we have to have strong determination, we also have to be able to leave the environment that only brings us back to gambling.

Yes, stay away from the environment and block all advertisements that are too prominent about gambling because it will be useless if you are still in a gambling environment, let alone still accessing the internet, then seeing gambling advertisements everywhere, such as social media, and of course this will make the desire to gamble come back again, so it's best to leave work and activities. being connected to the internet as well as staying away from the gambling environment will be very helpful too.

The best way is to limit gambling and reduce gambling hours slowly. This will help to reduce the desire to gamble. If you do it slowly and consistently, it will definitely work in the end because I have tried it and it really succeeded in helping me reduce the desire to gamble, so from I only gamble on weekends and don't gamble too often so I'm not too addicted to gambling. gambling whenever I want

To not access the internet is certainly very difficult in this day and age, especially all of them need the internet to communicate with anyone today, this is the most difficult way even though it might be done by some people.

But if that is me, it is certainly very difficult not to access the internet, if it is only limited to release from the gambling environment many people can certainly easily do that, but breaking away from the internet will be very difficult, especially for people who are looking for income in The world of the internet, surely they will be very difficult to let go because after all they need the income to survive even have an impulsive gambling addiction.

Now the last way you mentioned, might be done, and it will not cost more to release gambling addiction, but this is the biggest capital as I mentioned is a strong determination, if you do not have a strong determination It will be very difficult to manage time in gambling.

[NeilLostBitCoin]

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?

One way to tackle gambling addiction without spending a lot of money is by finding an activity that you enjoy, and that keeps you entertained and engaged enough to lose track of time. The key to finding such an activity is to understand yourself better. It's important to explore your interests and passions and find something that truly resonates with you. Once you've found that activity, make time for it regularly to help you stay focused and prevent the temptation of gambling.

You possess the power to transform your life, which doesn't always require therapy. You can make positive changes on your own.

[dezoel]

There are groups like that everywhere so there is not really any excuse for a person that is looking to leave their addictions behind to not get the help they need.

However the most difficult part is to convince those people they need help as one of the most common human reactions is to refuse to acknowledge any negative consequences because of their actions, and while understandable, this is a reaction that will do nothing but to delay receiving the help they desperately need.

Convincing someone to realize that they really need help is difficult because they have an ego that will not easily admit it. They may deny that they have a serious problem that must be resolved immediately. They also don't want to admit that it has made their lives experience difficulties that could be even greater. It is indeed difficult and requires hard work from people who try to convince them because after all, they will slowly see the reality so they are willing to accept it.

That is the hardest part, that's why psychologists and the likes always say that "the first step to recovery is to realize you have a problem". If someone realizes that they have a problem and seek for help then it is x100 times easier to help that person, and it would not be hard to make them get better and stop gambling, but when we are talking about someone who doesn't realize that they have a problem and rejects any help, then there is absolutely no way that we could ever be helpful to them at all, it would be near impossible and we can't make it work at all.

I believe that with my full heart because I am 100% certain that nobody who rejects help could ever get better, you need help to get better. This is why I was open about my addiction back in the day, not for gambling but something else, and I got help and it didn2t work for a long long time, psychologist was good if you ask me but it didn't work for a long time, then years later one day suddenly it all combined for a big moment and I stopped.

[maydna]

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?

One way to tackle gambling addiction without spending a lot of money is by finding an activity that you enjoy, and that keeps you entertained and engaged enough to lose track of time. The key to finding such an activity is to understand yourself better. It's important to explore your interests and passions and find something that truly resonates with you. Once you've found that activity, make time for it regularly to help you stay focused and prevent the temptation of gambling.

You possess the power to transform your life, which doesn't always require therapy. You can make positive changes on your own.

Maybe we need to do physical activities that get our bodies moving so that it will reduce thoughts about gambling. Apart from that, our bodies can also become healthy, and of course, we can change our mindset about gambling if we can regularly do this activity. But here, the temptation to do this activity is feeling too lazy to start. But if we can fight that feeling of laziness, we can do it regularly and change our gambling habits to have a new activity that can prevent us from returning to gambling more often. But no one knows how long we can reduce our gambling activities because it depends on our efforts to carry out new activities.

[Assface16678]

What are the other low cost but very effective solutions to gambling addiction. And typically how long will it take before the addict starts to feel more in control and less withdrawal symptoms?

One way to tackle gambling addiction without spending a lot of money is by finding an activity that you enjoy, and that keeps you entertained and engaged enough to lose track of time. The key to finding such an activity is to understand yourself better. It's important to explore your interests and passions and find something that truly resonates with you. Once you've found that activity, make time for it regularly to help you stay focused and prevent the temptation of gambling.

You possess the power to transform your life, which doesn't always require therapy. You can make positive changes on your own.

But also keep in mind that there are gamblers out there who're beyond help by themselves. Although therapy is a good solution to aid the addiction of a gambler, it's still up to that person if he's going to change. The therapy is useless if the person doesn't have the conviction to change. It's two-way therapy. That's why I believe the most lost cost to aiding addiction is yourself and your drive to change; without that, the gambler will never stop until the end of the line. A possible solution also is to socialise with friends and family; they could help you divert your attention; they could help you realise how bad it may be for you if you keep ondiving yourself in your addiction. I think therapy or rehabilitation is the last option if the person is in need of help; it is costly and doesn't guarantee that the person will change.