Low cost but effective solutions to gambling addiction

[nullama]

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That's right, unemployed people want to make money from gambling. Everyone thinks that gambling is the fastest way to make money without affecting any factors. If they commit theft, robbery is also a way to make money quickly, but if they take too much risk, the law will punish them. Making money from gambling will not be monitored by the law.
But they are wrong, and gambling is not a job for them to make money. They will increasingly burn all their savings on gambling, and gambling addiction will make them worse than when they are unemployed. The percentage of winners in gambling is tiny. Only lucky people get rewards in this game.

Yeah, and even when someone does win, they usually keep playing until they lose it all.

Even most lottery winners seem to end up losing their money.

[dansus021]

Low cost but effective solutions to gambling addiction is do not deposit  just simply throw away your money in a different wallet or some bank and lock it up. Today digital banks have a feature to lock your money in some period of time and there is a fee when you try to withdraw it early.

In crypto, there is also a staking with time period so throw it and you have no money to do a deposit. if you still want to do gamble just download a game from the app store or google play there is a plenty game out there with fake money you can do slot domino blakjack and lot of it

[klidex]

Low cost but effective solutions to gambling addiction is do not deposit  just simply throw away your money in a different wallet or some bank and lock it up. Today digital banks have a feature to lock your money in some period of time and there is a fee when you try to withdraw it early.

In crypto, there is also a staking with time period so throw it and you have no money to do a deposit. if you still want to do gamble just download a game from the app store or google play there is a plenty game out there with fake money you can do slot domino blakjack and lot of it

Yes, this is an action that must be taken if you want to stop gambling addiction, but not making deposits may not necessarily be well received by addicts because they will continue to make deposits to carry out their gambling activities because gambling addiction must be stopped graduallynot by force.
In my opinion the right solution to stop gambling addiction is to reduce little by little the expenses they usually use and can set limits for themselves but it must be based on the intention and determination to stop gambling addiction.
for example, if you usually gamble, spending around $50, you can reduce it little by little to $40, $30, $20 gradually, if the solution is less effective, you can do more positive activities, such as doing a side job by having a side job, you can definitely forget about gambling for a while so that you just focus on his work after he is finished he can rest such as sleeping, watching TV, watching dramas, to relieve fatigue if done continuously he will slowly forget about gambling.

Yes, using fake money to gamble can also be a solution because if you want to continue gambling we don't need to deposit money directly, we can just enjoy the game without having to be afraid of losing and our finances will remain safe.

[Ever-young]

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.

Yeah there are other easy but effective ways you can fight gambling addiction without having to do more or even pay anyone for a therapy session. I was going through a thread yesterday and I saw a reply, a member (@Gormicsta)penned down some tips that I find really helpful and believe it could be of immense help to a struggling gambling addict who wants to quite, because the first thing is realizing that you're addicted and willing to quite, because most people are addicted but do not even realize it and when you try to talk to them about it, they actually find it quite offensive. But I believe these tips could also be of help.

[nullama]

Low cost but effective solutions to gambling addiction is do not deposit  just simply throw away your money in a different wallet or some bank and lock it up. Today digital banks have a feature to lock your money in some period of time and there is a fee when you try to withdraw it early.

In crypto, there is also a staking with time period so throw it and you have no money to do a deposit. if you still want to do gamble just download a game from the app store or google play there is a plenty game out there with fake money you can do slot domino blakjack and lot of it

Do you mean a long term deposit?, that could be an interesting way to invest the gambling money.

Once it's there, it's gone, similar to what would happen in the casino. Except with the term deposit in say 5 years you will get more money instead of zero with the casino.

[dansus021]

Do you mean a long term deposit?, that could be an interesting way to invest the gambling money.

No dude you didnt get my point. what do u think about solutions to gambling addiction. like i have said before if you staking your money or just do a deposit to bank you will didnt have money to do gamble and with locking period both of them will take time to withdraw it

[wxa7115]

Yes, using fake money to gamble can also be a solution because if you want to continue gambling we don't need to deposit money directly, we can just enjoy the game without having to be afraid of losing and our finances will remain safe.

For those that have fell into an addiction I do not think this is going to be too helpful, and my reasoning for this is that since they developed a compulsion already towards gambling, anything that resembles it may trigger in them the desire to try their luck one more time.

So while using play money to gamble may seem to provide a solution for those people, instead it is just tempting them to go back to their old ways, and in that case it is better for them to give up gambling completely for good.

[noormcs5]

Yeah, and even when someone does win, they usually keep playing until they lose it all.

Even most lottery winners seem to end up losing their money.

We need to find out the root cause as why people even when they are at a profit while gambling, are unable to cash out the profits. This is a serious concern for many gamblers and none seems to know the cause and also they are not willing to accept the solution of limiting gambling games after a few good wins.

To be very honest, gamblers lose two fold, first those who are unable to win , they lose their money , and next those who win, never care to take money out, keep playing and eventually they lose too. This situation is paradise for the casino owner as the fully exploit the gambling addiction and never send any message or email that becomes a responsible gambler or take some time to enjoy the money earned and other such messages that are for the benefit of the gamblers.

[ethereumhunter]

Yes, using fake money to gamble can also be a solution because if you want to continue gambling we don't need to deposit money directly, we can just enjoy the game without having to be afraid of losing and our finances will remain safe.

For those that have fell into an addiction I do not think this is going to be too helpful, and my reasoning for this is that since they developed a compulsion already towards gambling, anything that resembles it may trigger in them the desire to try their luck one more time.

So while using play money to gamble may seem to provide a solution for those people, instead it is just tempting them to go back to their old ways, and in that case it is better for them to give up gambling completely for good.

Using fake money to gamble is a solution that can be used for people who want to experience gambling games without having to deposit money. They can experience many gambling games, especially slots, which have a variety of slot games from many slot providers.

By playing gambling games using fake money, they can enjoy their gambling games without having to think about gambling addiction. But if they choose to deposit their money to gamble and want to experience real gambling, at that point, they could run into problems. And it can indeed cause gambling addiction for them while they don't know how to anticipate it.

They shouldn't try to visit the casino for any purpose other than to experience any problems from gambling. Especially if they don't have self-control when playing slots, either using money or using fake money.

[slapper]

Yes, using fake money to gamble can also be a solution because if you want to continue gambling we don't need to deposit money directly, we can just enjoy the game without having to be afraid of losing and our finances will remain safe.

For those that have fell into an addiction I do not think this is going to be too helpful, and my reasoning for this is that since they developed a compulsion already towards gambling, anything that resembles it may trigger in them the desire to try their luck one more time.

So while using play money to gamble may seem to provide a solution for those people, instead it is just tempting them to go back to their old ways, and in that case it is better for them to give up gambling completely for good.

Using fake money to gamble is a solution that can be used for people who want to experience gambling games without having to deposit money. They can experience many gambling games, especially slots, which have a variety of slot games from many slot providers.

By playing gambling games using fake money, they can enjoy their gambling games without having to think about gambling addiction. But if they choose to deposit their money to gamble and want to experience real gambling, at that point, they could run into problems. And it can indeed cause gambling addiction for them while they don't know how to anticipate it.

They shouldn't try to visit the casino for any purpose other than to experience any problems from gambling. Especially if they don't have self-control when playing slots, either using money or using fake money.

These games can be entertaining and harmless, but are we missing something important? Psychological impact. Gambling's joy comes from taking chances and being unpredictable, not only from the money. Aren't these games, even with fake money, potentially fostering a gambling mindset? It's like dancing without music - the moves are the same but the feeling is different. Gambling can lead to addiction and financial ruin.

You mention self-control, which is crucial. The individual's gambling relationship matters more than the medium (real or fake money). Could playing with phony money give a false sense of security, making one underestimate genuine gambling risks? It's like bike training wheels - they prevent falls but don't teach balance. Don't we need to realize that gambling addiction is about behavior and impulse control, regardless of stakes? Fake money gambling may be safer, but it doesn't address self-control and risk awareness.

[Blitzboy]

Yes, using fake money to gamble can also be a solution because if you want to continue gambling we don't need to deposit money directly, we can just enjoy the game without having to be afraid of losing and our finances will remain safe.

For those that have fell into an addiction I do not think this is going to be too helpful, and my reasoning for this is that since they developed a compulsion already towards gambling, anything that resembles it may trigger in them the desire to try their luck one more time.

So while using play money to gamble may seem to provide a solution for those people, instead it is just tempting them to go back to their old ways, and in that case it is better for them to give up gambling completely for good.

Using fake money to gamble is a solution that can be used for people who want to experience gambling games without having to deposit money. They can experience many gambling games, especially slots, which have a variety of slot games from many slot providers.

By playing gambling games using fake money, they can enjoy their gambling games without having to think about gambling addiction. But if they choose to deposit their money to gamble and want to experience real gambling, at that point, they could run into problems. And it can indeed cause gambling addiction for them while they don't know how to anticipate it.

They shouldn't try to visit the casino for any purpose other than to experience any problems from gambling. Especially if they don't have self-control when playing slots, either using money or using fake money.

Its still risky to use fake money in gambling games, especially slots. Yes, it offers a risk-free gambling area. Lets not forget psychology. The fascinatingly sophisticated human mind often confuses virtual experiences with real-life outcomes. Does playing with fake money prevent gambling addiction? Perhaps not.

Even in simulated games, excitement and winning can instill false confidence. When actual money is involved, the stakes shift but mind programming persists. The switch from false to genuine money is psychological as well as economical. Therefore, awareness and control are crucial. When done properly, gambling can be fun and a test of chance and skill. Always remember the narrow line between enjoyment and folly.

[ethereumhunter]

These games can be entertaining and harmless, but are we missing something important? Psychological impact. Gambling's joy comes from taking chances and being unpredictable, not only from the money. Aren't these games, even with fake money, potentially fostering a gambling mindset? It's like dancing without music - the moves are the same but the feeling is different. Gambling can lead to addiction and financial ruin.

You mention self-control, which is crucial. The individual's gambling relationship matters more than the medium (real or fake money). Could playing with phony money give a false sense of security, making one underestimate genuine gambling risks? It's like bike training wheels - they prevent falls but don't teach balance. Don't we need to realize that gambling addiction is about behavior and impulse control, regardless of stakes? Fake money gambling may be safer, but it doesn't address self-control and risk awareness.

Yes, you are right because when the excitement of gambling comes and gives us pleasure, we can forget all the rules we made and we end up following the excitement and pleasure by using more money. Those who previously didn't use money because they used demo mode finally chose to deposit their own money to experience the real excitement and fun. And that is why we have to be able to take good care of ourselves when we are in a casino so that we are not tempted to use a lot of money to gamble.

Yes, self-control can protect someone who gambles from being tempted by what they see in the casino. They can also stay within their limits so that they will only gamble in moderation because they have seen the impact gambling will have if they lose self-control. When someone is addicted to gambling, they will not be able to take care of themselves because they no longer care about it and only want to gamble. As long as they can maintain good self-control while in the casino, they will definitely be fine whether they use real money to gamble or use money from demo mode. They will remember what to do, so they will not visit the casino too often because they know that it can make them lose self-control and end up being drawn deeper into gambling.

Its still risky to use fake money in gambling games, especially slots. Yes, it offers a risk-free gambling area. Lets not forget psychology. The fascinatingly sophisticated human mind often confuses virtual experiences with real-life outcomes. Does playing with fake money prevent gambling addiction? Perhaps not.

Even in simulated games, excitement and winning can instill false confidence. When actual money is involved, the stakes shift but mind programming persists. The switch from false to genuine money is psychological as well as economical. Therefore, awareness and control are crucial. When done properly, gambling can be fun and a test of chance and skill. Always remember the narrow line between enjoyment and folly.

It might still be risky to use demo money in gambling games. But at least if they have self-control, they won't be tempted by anything and their psychology won't be disturbed because they just want to experience gambling games using demo money. But if his self-control slowly begins to wane, that is when he will start to be tempted, and he can deposit real money to feel the tension even higher. And it's not a cheap gambling solution because, from the moment he deposits his money into his gambling account, he can continue to be tempted to play various gambling games that can cause him to lose his money.

In simulation games, a person can indeed get excitement and pleasure and win, but that is where a person's psychology will start to play, where he will think about what would happen if he used real money. Could he win as much as if he used fake money? If he does not have good self-control, he could be tempted to deposit a little money to see his luck. Slowly, he won't realize when he deposits more money just because he has lost. And if he really loses his self-control, he won't realize that he has actually used a lot of money to gamble.

[EluguHcman]

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.

For the unaffordable therapy by an addicted gamblers according to OPs contexts, you can go through this thread that is based on quitting gambling.
It is said to be strictly free of charge. You could check it out maybe could be helpful
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5472898.msg63107191#msg63107191

[rodskee]

How did this unemployed person got addicted to gambling in the first place?

Cross Addiction can be one therapy. This thread came up yesterday which seems a good alternative to battle addiction which is to divert the addiction to another addictive game. Somehow it could be a solution for a while in order for the addict to divert its attention to somewhere else. He could be battling this addiction soon but at least this will be another topic. PS4 is not so bad though. Somehow addicted to PS4 games is acceptable.

or maybe what he means is that the person got unemployed because of gambling addiction that is
also the reason why he has no money to have that therapy in which for me is the same reason why we must not gamble
if we know nothing to handle our addictions and activities.

But also the only cheapest and effective way to escape from addiction is to ask or seek help ,
have seen this as effective when a cousin of mine becomes deep addicted in gambling.

But now for more than 4 years? he is sober and yeah never that engage in gambling for all those days now.
from our family members , because aside from moral support as they are the people that will never leave us in the deepest
side of our life.

[Jawhead999]

For the unaffordable therapy by an addicted gamblers according to OPs contexts, you can go through this thread that is based on quitting gambling.
It is said to be strictly free of charge. You could check it out maybe could be helpful
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5472898.msg63107191#msg63107191

If it's free I doubt if they offer live chat therapy, I think it's either resource or public discussion like this forum, so you can't expect it's a professional who respond to your case. Any kind of project need money to survive, they could survive by donation, but we don't know how much people willing to make donation to them.

[nullama]

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If it's free I doubt if they offer live chat therapy, I think it's either resource or public discussion like this forum, so you can't expect it's a professional who respond to your case. Any kind of project need money to survive, they could survive by donation, but we don't know how much people willing to make donation to them.

I think if possible, it is always better to talk with another person in real life, instead of through phone or chat.

We are social animals, and just by being next to another person and talking with them you feel better.

Also walks in nature can be really positive.

And those things are all free.

[wxa7115]

For the unaffordable therapy by an addicted gamblers according to OPs contexts, you can go through this thread that is based on quitting gambling.
It is said to be strictly free of charge. You could check it out maybe could be helpful
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5472898.msg63107191#msg63107191

If it's free I doubt if they offer live chat therapy, I think it's either resource or public discussion like this forum, so you can't expect it's a professional who respond to your case. Any kind of project need money to survive, they could survive by donation, but we don't know how much people willing to make donation to them.

There are some government programs destined to help people to combat their addiction which have no cost associated with the treatment you may receive, there are also some NGOs which are specifically created to treat those people which also do not charge any money to help you.

However taking into account how widespread addictions have become I expect for those programs to not be enough to help every single person out there with those troubles, and those going through them should expect to pay some money in order to receive the help they desperately need.

[LUCKMCFLY]

For the unaffordable therapy by an addicted gamblers according to OPs contexts, you can go through this thread that is based on quitting gambling.
It is said to be strictly free of charge. You could check it out maybe could be helpful
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5472898.msg63107191#msg63107191

If it's free I doubt if they offer live chat therapy, I think it's either resource or public discussion like this forum, so you can't expect it's a professional who respond to your case. Any kind of project need money to survive, they could survive by donation, but we don't know how much people willing to make donation to them.

There are some government programs destined to help people to combat their addiction which have no cost associated with the treatment you may receive, there are also some NGOs which are specifically created to treat those people which also do not charge any money to help you.

However taking into account how widespread addictions have become I expect for those programs to not be enough to help every single person out there with those troubles, and those going through them should expect to pay some money in order to receive the help they desperately need.

All the free content and help for a person who is addicted is Welcome, I think that things should be done that way so that there are no problems later on, sometimes money can be the key to the cure of a person who has the problem, therefore when we see a person like this, if we can help with some money that would be ideal, but only exclusively for the treatment, not for other things, but for some good words, some advice, whatever. necessary to help you through your situation and it is very difficult for a person to be going through something like this. Personally, I have always said that when you have to do several things at once it is necessary to take your time and start to realize when a person is In a very long period of time in a casino, you have to ask him how he is doing, and first tell him that losses are the most normal thing in a casino, because that is what the business is about, that the casinos have their income, and that the person has a period of luck which must be approved without a doubt.

Now the thing when trying to make an experience better for an already addicted person is to get him out of the way, for me the most important thing is to keep his brain busy, that is, to put something where his body is distracted, I really If he is a man, I would always like to take him to a soccer field, and I would tell him that soccer represents a lot, but basically it is when the body gets tired and the mind rests, because soccer means a lot to me, and it is a A really good sport, it combines outside, speed, skill, everything is present, that's why I say it that way, and to the person who is like this, you invite him to play, besides that football is one of the sports where the most They meet friends, and more real friends emerge, that has always happened to me with this sport, of course it is like everyone else, but I believe that in football even more so.

[piebeyb]

However taking into account how widespread addictions have become I expect for those programs to not be enough to help every single person out there with those troubles, and those going through them should expect to pay some money in order to receive the help they desperately need.

Yes, the program doesn't really help, in fact my friend cured himself without following a program like that to stop his addiction, each person has different treatment because each addict has a low level and some have a high level, it's very time-consuming if the level of addiction is very high. high because usually people like that tend to be very difficult to cure unless they don't have the intention within themselves to try to heal.

But for addicts who have a very low level, it is very easy to cure, usually just reducing their gambling activities slowly can help reduce the desire to gamble, the longer this is done, the more it will help to get rid of the bad habit of gambling addiction, my friend succeeded in doing that. try free methods starting from yourself, it will be better.

[Kelward]

How did this unemployed person got addicted to gambling in the first place?

Cross Addiction can be one therapy. This thread came up yesterday which seems a good alternative to battle addiction which is to divert the addiction to another addictive game. Somehow it could be a solution for a while in order for the addict to divert its attention to somewhere else. He could be battling this addiction soon but at least this will be another topic. PS4 is not so bad though. Somehow addicted to PS4 games is acceptable.

I believe that aside from getting professional help for the gambling addict, especially when the addict or their loved ones can not afford the fees of the therapy, I think that the best thing for the addict is to engage in another kind of activity. There are different types of sports and games out there, football, tennis, basketball or games like chess, ps4, as you have suggested, lastly the addict can put his energy into learning new things, like an art or trade. The goal is to occupy his mind with something that will distract him from gambling, and channel his mind to enjoying new things.