Can loneliness make one addicted to gambling

[Z390]

If someone is lonely and all he or she can think of spending his time on is gambling, they will be spending money also and it will probably cost them everything that they have worked for so far, if you know such people make sure they get out more, make sure they don't stay alone, there are few reasons why they might decide to gamble instead of doing something else.

When you have all the time for nothing, many bad thoughts will find it's way to the mind, I have mastered the act of loneliness as this act is cruel for some people I don't see it that way, instead it's peaceful for me, we can't all be the same and we all treat things differently, whenever I am alone I always watch movies or some anime even when I am much older, I don't care.

I do gamble too but I don't do it because I am bored, there are other fun things I can do instead of gambling, the thing is expectations is what makes people have their mind fixed on gambling, they have a goal to get something out of gambling, well I don't, that's the difference,  the goals I want in life are expected from my hustle ( Bitcoin bag ) and my farm business, not gambling, I do gambling for fun reasons only but it is not the only thing I do for fun, it cost me money and some doesn't.

[Fatunad]

Loneliness can do anything virtually possible....
You see, when you become bored, you'll definitely begin to think of ways to alleviate the boredom... That's also a reason alot of peeps are being driven into porn and masturbation too.
So you be lonely and begin to derive pleasure in gambling excessively... It'll only take a matter of few months and, you're struggling to stop but, it'd be too late already...Eitherways, this doesn't work for everyone though.

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

Of course, loneliness can have both impacts on the person, the first may be a positive impact and the second negative, for the problem of what they will do when they experience boredom is completely out of control and depends on their own desire to allocate their intentions, carelessness has an important role in the problem of where they allocate their choices, Whether it's to fun but risky activities or just fun with no risk, and there may be other things like what you mentioned about pornography or masturbation, I would include both of them in one of the sections that they can choose to relieve boredom, because it is also possible.

If you divert your boredom to gambling then yes maybe for the impact it can be different - different, if indeed you come to gambling really only to relieve stress and boredom then I think there is no reason for you to overdo it because there is no motivation except for pleasure, and also it will not be a big problem because your involvement is only for pleasure and not for income. And if the impact you feel is excessive then it seems like I have to suspect you, it seems like you think this gambling is excessive and not for fun, right, it will be very difficult if you are already late.

It's impossible to overstate how complicated loneliness is and how it can change a person's behavior in two ways. Its unsettling to be stuck between risky fun and safe leisure when you have nothing to do. Your analysis paints a very clear picture of this struggle. The contrast between doing short-term activities like gaming to feel better and the risk of becoming dependent on them is something that needs to be looked into. As you correctly pointed out, the most important thing to know about the results of such actions is how careless people are when making decisions.

When you go into more detail about your point that gambling can help people deal with stress and boredom, its important to remember that the line between joy and necessity is very thin. Some people can handle this terrain with measured restraint, but others may get caught and not be able to tell the difference between fun and panic. The concern you raise is not unfounded; figuring out someone's intentions is key to figuring out the growing problem.

You should really know that fine line because if you dont then pretty sure you would really be ending up on making actions which arent supposed to be done in the first place. Loneliness is something that we could really be able to encounter considering living in a world on which situations cant really be avoided on which you would really be making yourself that in a scenario where you are really that sad or lonely. It is really just that a normal thing or instinct i should say in speaking about humans would really be finding out some ways for them to ease out that kind of boredome or being lonely on which the nearest thing that we do really have in our mind is gambling which it would really be that too fast on making on profits on which we know that it can really ease out that boredom inside. Well, it does vary on certain individual because there are people who arent really that a fan when it comes to gambling but rather they are really that much more interest into some physical dealings like sports or whatsoever that it is correlated to it.

If someone is lonely and all he or she can think of spending his time on is gambling, they will be spending money also and it will probably cost them everything that they have worked for so far, if you know such people make sure they get out more, make sure they don't stay alone, there are few reasons why they might decide to gamble instead of doing something else.

When you have all the time for nothing, many bad thoughts will find it's way to the mind, I have mastered the act of loneliness as this act is cruel for some people I don't see it that way, instead it's peaceful for me, we can't all be the same and we all treat things differently, whenever I am alone I always watch movies or some anime even when I am much older, I don't care.

I do gamble too but I don't do it because I am bored, there are other fun things I can do instead of gambling, the thing is expectations is what makes people have their mind fixed on gambling, they have a goal to get something out of gambling, well I don't, that's the difference,  the goals I want in life are expected from my hustle ( Bitcoin bag ) and my farm business, not gambling, I do gambling for fun reasons only but it is not the only thing I do for fun, it cost me money and some doesn't.

When it comes to entertainment then gambling is one thing but if someone doesnt really like on losing money then it would really be that out of their interest in speaking about
spending some time into entertaining yourself since you are really that lonely or into such condition on which your mood isnt really that good.
There are ones who dont really care about their spending as long they would really be able to enjoy a moment and doesnt matter if they are spending tons.
There are people who do divert out their interest into something which it doesnt involved money which even myself would really be that getting involved
with some video games.

[nara1892]

Loneliness can do anything virtually possible....
You see, when you become bored, you'll definitely begin to think of ways to alleviate the boredom... That's also a reason alot of peeps are being driven into porn and masturbation too.
So you be lonely and begin to derive pleasure in gambling excessively... It'll only take a matter of few months and, you're struggling to stop but, it'd be too late already...Eitherways, this doesn't work for everyone though.

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

Of course, loneliness can have both impacts on the person, the first may be a positive impact and the second negative, for the problem of what they will do when they experience boredom is completely out of control and depends on their own desire to allocate their intentions, carelessness has an important role in the problem of where they allocate their choices, Whether it's to fun but risky activities or just fun with no risk, and there may be other things like what you mentioned about pornography or masturbation, I would include both of them in one of the sections that they can choose to relieve boredom, because it is also possible.

If you divert your boredom to gambling then yes maybe for the impact it can be different - different, if indeed you come to gambling really only to relieve stress and boredom then I think there is no reason for you to overdo it because there is no motivation except for pleasure, and also it will not be a big problem because your involvement is only for pleasure and not for income. And if the impact you feel is excessive then it seems like I have to suspect you, it seems like you think this gambling is excessive and not for fun, right, it will be very difficult if you are already late.

It's impossible to overstate how complicated loneliness is and how it can change a person's behavior in two ways. Its unsettling to be stuck between risky fun and safe leisure when you have nothing to do. Your analysis paints a very clear picture of this struggle. The contrast between doing short-term activities like gaming to feel better and the risk of becoming dependent on them is something that needs to be looked into. As you correctly pointed out, the most important thing to know about the results of such actions is how careless people are when making decisions.

Things like this are completely out of the control of others and only they know about what they want when experiencing boredom like that, looking for fun is one of the alternatives that is quite common for everyone to do when they feel bored, but for the problem of where they will allocate their intentions it really depends on themselves, whether they will play ordinary games without any risk or they choose activities that have risks at a certain level. Yes, what is worried is when they are careless and wrong in making decisions, even though when feeling bored the brain can still be used to consider but still sometimes we can still make the wrong choice even though we are not emotional. None other than that because every human being has carelessness that they will be very likely to do in any case including in terms of choosing decisions, honestly I will not blame them in this case but maybe just suggest that it is better to consider again every thing they will do and also of course look from various sides, especially in terms of risk.

When you go into more detail about your point that gambling can help people deal with stress and boredom, its important to remember that the line between joy and necessity is very thin. Some people can handle this terrain with measured restraint, but others may get caught and not be able to tell the difference between fun and panic. The concern you raise is not unfounded; figuring out someone's intentions is key to figuring out the growing problem.

True, the line between pleasure and necessity is very thin, and if indeed they can still refrain from making risky choices then I think it is better not to choose anything and hold yourself until you meet your daily activities as usual, that you can also choose. And yes there are some of them who can restrain themselves even though they choose to enter gambling and there are also those who are trapped there because it starts from carelessness without looking at various sides when considering, which in the end just creates new problems.

[slapper]

Addiction is terrible and might shortened the lifespan of a gambler. Self-control is the basic attribute that every individual ought to inherit because there's alot of thinking and bills that circulates our thoughts. Loneliness can lead to addiction to gambling and also crucial social vices which might not be helpful to one, rather it would gradually kill its victim slowly. This are the main reason why we should invest our time more proficiently and also spend time in recreational activities with helpful tips to keep us balance and ready for work on daily basis.

If someone is lonely, he should start thinking about what he should do and not touch gambling at all because it will only increase his burden, especially in gambling. He also cannot win more often. If he can't find other activities and just stays with his loneliness and starts to approach gambling, he can slowly use gambling as a way to overcome his loneliness. And if that happens, he can get deeper into gambling and in the end, he will only experience gambling addiction because gambling addiction can come to him at any time without him realizing it. That is why, if we are lonely, we must deal with it immediately and never look at gambling as a way to overcome loneliness.

People, loneliness is a serious problem. It really is that serious. Furthermore, gambling is the very last thing- I mean, the very last that someone should be doing when they are lonely. How come? Considering that gambling is a risky activity. It's difficult to stop once you get going. And it's far more difficult when you're alone.

It is not a friend to gamble. It is not a friend. In business, the house usually comes out on top. Every time. Therefore, reconsider your decision to use gambling as a void filler. It's a terrible, terrible concept. And dependency? It is ready to pounce, hiding around the corner. It's genuine, deadly, and cunning.

Look for alternative ways to deal with loneliness outside gambling. Make contact, establish a connection, and participate. There are countless choices and opportunities. Avoid allowing gambling to be among them. Be cautious, wise, and alert.

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I don't think that only the loneliness can make a people addicted to gambling. In my opinion people get addicted on this kinds of things for their own cause. They fall into addiction for their own fault or mistakes. And if anyone say that he become addicted to gambling for the cause of his loneliness then I will say he is lying. And in case of your friend there are many signal are already done by him that he is getting addicted or already addicted gambler from the before.

[Johnyz]

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I don't think that only the loneliness can make a people addicted to gambling. In my opinion people get addicted on this kinds of things for their own cause. They fall into addiction for their own fault or mistakes. And if anyone say that he become addicted to gambling for the cause of his loneliness then I will say he is lying. And in case of your friend there are many signal are already done by him that he is getting addicted or already addicted gambler from the before.

Let's not invalidate this kind of feeling because when you feel lonely you tend to care less and just go with the flow and eventually you'll become addict especially if you focus in gambling just to deal with that loneliness. If you have friend who are more prone to addiction better to tell it to him and give them the advise as your friend, don't let your friend suffer a lot just because of gambling addiction, I know its not our obligation but just a simple reminder can make a big impact on his life.

[AbuBhakar]

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I don't think that only the loneliness can make a people addicted to gambling. In my opinion people get addicted on this kinds of things for their own cause. They fall into addiction for their own fault or mistakes. And if anyone say that he become addicted to gambling for the cause of his loneliness then I will say he is lying. And in case of your friend there are many signal are already done by him that he is getting addicted or already addicted gambler from the before.

Let's not invalidate this kind of feeling because when you feel lonely you tend to care less and just go with the flow and eventually you'll become addict especially if you focus in gambling just to deal with that loneliness.

People usually find happiness on different things when they are lonely so there’s really a high chance that a lonely people will become addicted to gambling if he has nothing to do that will make him happy while gambling is the only convenient way for him base on his current situation. Loneliness can make people do anything even suicide while gambling is less terrible on it.

Gambling addict usually cut-off their sense of need to socialize with other people since they get happiness on it. This is why most lonely person choose gambling because it’s convenient way to get happiness as long as you have money to play.

[jeha2015]

I'm confused and looking for answers

If you are lonely, can you have interest in gambling simply because of your loneliness?

Yes. Loneliness makes me gamble to calm my mind and find entertainment.

How would you judge someone who says they don't gamble because it's fun, is that a sign of a gambling addiction?

Playing gambling because it's fun is certainly not an addiction, that's precisely what we're looking for from gambling apart from winning. A sure sign of addiction is they can't control their finances and hope to get rich quickly by gambling.

If you are making $600 a day, that's $20000 in a month, and because you are only you start having interest to gamble, what do you think this is?

All these questions is been asked because someone close said all these and I think he are losing money and losing himself too, of all the discussions we had, these are the points I held unto.

Later he open up to have been using $500 for gambling per day, he said all these started when his wife left him, that he isn't into gambling at all, but I can't ask why his wife left him in the first place, but does loneliness make people become addicted to gambling or it's something else.

Your friend's mistake was not because of loneliness which made him lose a lot of money but because he gambled because it was an outlet for his anger because his wife left him. This is bad if continued, and can lead to bigger losses, not just addiction.

[OgNasty]

I can’t say I’ve ever felt lonely and thought to myself that the cure was gambling. Typically when someone is lonely they seek companionship, not entertainment. For me, I think a better explanation than loneliness would be boredom, as the cure for boredom is often entertainment, which is what gambling is. Although I guess in person gambling does have a social aspect.

[junder]

I don't think that only the loneliness can make a people addicted to gambling. In my opinion people get addicted on this kinds of things for their own cause. They fall into addiction for their own fault or mistakes. And if anyone say that he become addicted to gambling for the cause of his loneliness then I will say he is lying. And in case of your friend there are many signal are already done by him that he is getting addicted or already addicted gambler from the before.

Let's not invalidate this kind of feeling because when you feel lonely you tend to care less and just go with the flow and eventually you'll become addict especially if you focus in gambling just to deal with that loneliness.

People usually find happiness on different things when they are lonely so there’s really a high chance that a lonely people will become addicted to gambling if he has nothing to do that will make him happy while gambling is the only convenient way for him base on his current situation. Loneliness can make people do anything even suicide while gambling is less terrible on it.

Gambling addict usually cut-off their sense of need to socialize with other people since they get happiness on it. This is why most lonely person choose gambling because it’s convenient way to get happiness as long as you have money to play.

Yes, everyone has their own way of choosing things that can keep them entertained, about where they will allocate or choose a place of entertainment it depends on the desire that is in themselves, some people may choose to play games and some gamble, in my opinion these are the two alternatives that are often chosen by those who are experiencing loneliness, and for those who prefer gambling I hope they have considered everything from the beginning, especially in terms of the risks that can befall them at any time. Although yes gambling is the best choice according to them when in such conditions compared to other things but still they cannot if they just come without any caution because obviously what is feared is entering the addiction phase.

Of course, I think it has become a thing that is not strange, gambling addicts are always closed to their gambling habits, they forget that socializing with other people is very important, even though on the other hand other people can provide help to them to quit gambling through some reasonable suggestions, but basically it is quite difficult if they are already addicted, nothing else but gambling is what they want because they think that only that can provide pleasure, even though it is clear that they always suffer a lot of financial problems due to activities that they consider entertainment.

[abel1337]

I can’t say I’ve ever felt lonely and thought to myself that the cure was gambling. Typically when someone is lonely they seek companionship, not entertainment. For me, I think a better explanation than loneliness would be boredom, as the cure for boredom is often entertainment, which is what gambling is. Although I guess in person gambling does have a social aspect.

I completely agree with you. Gambling is a form of entertainment for some of us. It's the boredom that needs an entertainment to be extinguished. Loneliness is a different thing and I think that it's the attention of others that can cure the loneliness that we have. There are people who experience loneliness that do gamble for them to get entertained and find someone to talk there but in my perspective, it's only a temporary solution since most of the people you will interact in a casino is temporary and a small talk would only be occurred. It's the warmth of heart that we need for us to get rid of the loneliness.

[Rockstarguy]

I'm confused and looking for answers

If you are lonely, can you have interest in gambling simply because of your loneliness?

I don't think if loneliness can trigger someone's interest to play gambling,  playing gambling is not something that can take someone's time. It is just a prediction that one can bet in a short time, this can't really change the mood loneliness away.
If I'm lonely I will rather play play a sporting game that will take my time, that will be of good fun for me. It is only a gambling win that can change the lonely mood of someone and not playing the gambling itself.

[retreat]

It is true that most people who are alone usually have a high chance of being addicted to gambling because they do not choose other activities that they can do apart from gambling. Another reason why loneliness triggers a gambling addiction is that the gambler uses the game as an escape from the various problems he faces and that is what keeps him from gambling. And because of that, it is important for a person to be able to socialize and look for other activities so that they will not just focus on gambling and not become addicted to it.

[electronicash]

most lonely people only want someone to talk to. if they can't find one, they'll find someone who will listen like the barmaid/bartender.
i read a story about a woman who only wants someone to talk to as she was brought by her husband to the city, so she is new to the city and knows no one. she ends up playing on the slot machines with some girls eating ice cream all day. got addicted to slot machines also. lonely people are vulnerable to the influence of someone whom they enjoy going with.

when the husband goes to work, the woman also visits the nearby slot machine area while waiting for the friends she only knew there.

[Orpichukwu]

I'm confused and looking for answers

If you are lonely, can you have interest in gambling simply because of your loneliness?

Loneliness can make you do a lot of things, and gambling is part of those things. When you appear to be lonely at home and you need to get yourself out of that mood, you can just easily slide into any of your online casino accounts, make some funds, and start having fun. If you are the type that likes betting on betting's shops, you can just walk down the street and visit any one that will be available to you.
 
Let's not forget that one of the health benefits of gambling is also to reduce stress and allow someone to make use of their leisure time comfortably. The only place that I will see using loneliness as an excuse is when the person is gradually turning into an addict and it's putting all of that on being bored at home, and gambling is the only thing that can be done at that very moment. You can still gamble and get yourself out of loneliness, then you can look for other things to do the moment you realise that you are getting close to your minimum spending limit.

[rahmad2nd]

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All these questions is been asked because someone close said all these and I think he are losing money and losing himself too, of all the discussions we had, these are the points I held unto.

Later he open up to have been using $500 for gambling per day, he said all these started when his wife left him, that he isn't into gambling at all, but I can't ask why his wife left him in the first place, but does loneliness make people become addicted to gambling or it's something else.

Well, in this case we can't actually say or blame the word "loneliness" for making someone spend $500 per day. for me personally, the point is clear. although in reality, I will only assume according to the post presented. In your post it has been explained that he said it all started when his wife left him. when in fact, there are many things your friend can do to overcome his loneliness. for example, he can go fishing while looking for peace. plus, pondering what really happened regarding his relationship with his wife.

Well, at this point, we don't know the root of the problem that is the main problem. there are many factors, the husband could have made a mistake. or, conversely, the wife no longer wants to be together. in essence, it is their problem. however, what we are discussing here is gambling. the problem is not loneliness. because for me, this is just a justification. The point is, your friend is trying, maybe he has done everything to overcome his own problems. Assuming he feels satisfied. even though, what your friend is doing is an escape. yep, an escape from a problem and he chose gambling as an alternative. so from my point of view in this case, it wasn't his loneliness or his gambling and addiction problem. However, he sought an escape from what happened to him through gambling.

[LUCKMCFLY]

A person's sadness can cause them to become addicted to anything, because they are depressed. You are no longer in the right mindset, all you want is to turn your attention to others, especially if the love of your life has left you.
In your friend's situation, gambling is what he turned his attention to so that he could forget what he was going through at least a little bit.

Yes, normally some things can affect a person a lot, loneliness is something that has to be taken as a blessing or the downfall of a person, a person can also be Surrounded by many People, but they still feel or can feel loneliness, although Sometimes the Loneliness of being competitive alone can make a person take total concentration on an activity. It can trigger an adverse effect on the Game, if it is a person who has a Weak mentality or a mentality where he bases the thing knows that everything you do can go wrong, this is something that you Have to see if it is worth it or not, because as far as I am concerned I think that things can be seen from a fairly large point of view, addiction can Occasionally having loneliness or not, then the causes of this can be Affected by Whatever a person is going through, a person who is fine without loneliness is also Affected by Addiction if they allow it.

  Many see casinos as a Means of Having a way out of Problems because it is a way of Entertainment and fun , so casinos can Offer many People that, in this Order of ideas , things can be Different , however when we do many things How to try to win, I believe that the most important thing here is always to obey the most, there are many Topics, threads, Where people talk and have to take something into consideration, the people who most have problems, and because they have no control over their balance and bet more than Normal , I think that many Problems of clients and players are that if they adjust their budget "Willing to lose" they Would not lead to Greater Problems, because one can play and do crazy things with the money that one is willing to lose, But while things are still going to turn out for the Worse when there is no Control over the Money that is played, spent or willing to play, for me the solution is There.

[Hirose UK]

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I don't think that only the loneliness can make a people addicted to gambling. In my opinion people get addicted on this kinds of things for their own cause. They fall into addiction for their own fault or mistakes. And if anyone say that he become addicted to gambling for the cause of his loneliness then I will say he is lying. And in case of your friend there are many signal are already done by him that he is getting addicted or already addicted gambler from the before.

Loneliness, boredom and also not having anything to do are one of the factors that cause someone to continue coming to gambling sites to entertain themselves and have fun in casino game.
But such feelings will never make person addicted to gambling because he is only looking for activities that are fun and can be used as cure for feelings of boredom.
And when they are addicted it is because they have ambitions or other desires that they are truly pursuing in order to get it at any cost, so that every time they have money they will definitely come and come again even though they have suffered repeated defeats.
Things like this usually happen and they are too happy to pursue their ambitions, making them forget that the initial goal of getting into gambling was to eliminate boredom in solitude without any other activities that could entertain themselves.

[lienfaye]

If you are lonely, can you have interest in gambling simply because of your loneliness?

This is possible especially for someone who's looking for an activity to have fun yet don't want to go outside .

How would you judge someone who says they don't gamble because it's fun, is that a sign of a gambling addiction?

Playing without a desire of having fun just shows you have other intention on why you gamble (like doubling your money which is also common). But it doesn't necessarily mean a gambler is already an addict. Because it depends on how you gamble and if you have a self-control to limit yourself on when you should stop to avoid further losses.

If you are making $600 a day, that's $20000 in a month, and because you are only you start having interest to gamble, what do you think this is?

Later he open up to have been using $500 for gambling per day, he said all these started when his wife left him, that he isn't into gambling at all, but I can't ask why his wife left him in the first place, but does loneliness make people become addicted to gambling or it's something else.

In this case, spending such amount in gambling per day clearly shows a gambler already have a gambling addiction regardless of the reason on why he's doing it. Loneliness can push someone to gamble but in the end, it's a gambler's decision on how often he will play and how much he will spend.

[God bless u]

People are gambling just because of fun it means that they are trying to evaluate their luck that is their luck good or bad for them. I think if you have Control on your feelings then you will not be addicted towards gambling and if thoughts of gambling comes to your mind then you will avoid these thoughts. One other thing is keep yourself so busy that you don't find any time for negative thoughts.

For the purpose of forgetting sad stories a person wants to be busy in something and then they don't understand that with the help of which they are reducing their loneliness are just threat for them. I think one should not be involved in negative activities but should be successful so much that the person who make you lonely regret for whole life.