Have you ever been a gambling addict?

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I see a lot of people here talking about gambling responsibly. Yes, that is something very true, but have you ever been a gambling addict?

To be honest in the past I have spent a lot of money gambling. What I mean here is that I spent all my savings on gambling. Maybe the nominal amount is not that big but it makes me feel like a gambling addict. I spent 5 months of my savings on gambling. Currently I am aware and am in the stage of improving my own financial condition. Have you ever felt like a gambling addict? and how much did you lose in gambling?

Anyone who spends a relatively long period of time gambling and has lost money that he was afraid of losing will feel the same as a gambling addict, with the difference that he has a greater possibility of succeeding in stopping the loss and restoring his life as an amateur gambler and not on the verge of addiction.
It is not the succession of losses that makes a person feel like a gambling addict. There is a complete psychological state that a person goes through that affects all aspects of his life, including relationships and work engagements, and this is the worst of it.

Yes and when you try to gamble longer like what has happened to addicts then I think it's the same as making your own chances to enter the addiction zone, that's the first symptom that other gamblers always do before entering the addiction, and it's true that maybe their chances of entering the addiction are not too great, but I'm not saying that it's impossible, because obviously if they always play for a long time then of course over time they will definitely become one of the addicted people and join the others.

Yes, maybe it's nothing more than just their feelings due to the number of defeats that always dominate, but I also can't say that those who experience a large number of defeats are not gambling addicts, because obviously the addicts are also like that. What makes them end up losing a lot? Well, it's because their expectations about winning are very high and it's exactly the same as experienced by gambling addicts who are always busy chasing victory, even though there is no guarantee so the number of defeats cannot be controlled.

To be a little more precise, it is necessary to clarify the idea that not only those who have successive losses are addicted or more susceptible to addiction. Also those who are lucky enough to win many times in a row. Quite the contrary, it can be said that they are the ones most likely to fall prey to addiction out of the belief that they are the luckiest. While those who always lose are obsessed with addiction, which is to compensate for their losses in the hope that they will stop gambling as soon as they compensate for those losses, which never happens.

[uchegod-21]

Oh you have made me to remember of my days in school when my bones were eaten up with gamble. I gamble a lot then and I lost very big, because I was controlled by my emotion and decided to chase my loss. I used my tuition fee to gamble and I learnt a head lesson from that mistake that I made.

I am happy now that I have overcome my addiction and still enjoy the fun in gambling. I no longer allow my emotions to control me as I do have a gamble budget and once I empty it, I stop gambling, so that I don't get addicted again because it is the more that you gamble that you the chances of getting addicted increases.

What a subtle reminder.  Back then in school,  I was so into gambling though not too extreme as in your case. I can't  
Say i was addicted then but i gambled almost every day. Gambling to me then was just for fun, even though it cost me money.  Predicting matches was more of an entertainment  to me.  Funny enough,  I never recorded any win  while I was into gambling.  

One thing that helped me then was that I wasn't relying on gamble wins and I had other things doing that were taking my  attention.  No emotional attachments and no thoughts of going extra miles to get funds to gamble with.  Seeing gambling as a recreational active will save us lots of emotional stress.

[RockBell]

Oh you have made me to remember of my days in school when my bones were eaten up with gamble. I gamble a lot then and I lost very big, because I was controlled by my emotion and decided to chase my loss. I used my tuition fee to gamble and I learnt a head lesson from that mistake that I made.

I am happy now that I have overcome my addiction and still enjoy the fun in gambling. I no longer allow my emotions to control me as I do have a gamble budget and once I empty it, I stop gambling, so that I don't get addicted again because it is the more that you gamble that you the chances of getting addicted increases.

Reading your contribution was hilarious, gambling with your school fees was actually a lot of risk, I would have love for you to give me the remaining gist how you ended up paying your school fees, that's some serious mind, at least it will be lesson learn. I don't think I have made any reckless decision in term of gambling. The only thing I remember doing is placing different bet in one day just because I want to win but not longer driving by that vibe. Most times we allow our emotions take advantage of us while gambling, the best you can do is while gambling you really need to be smart. Gambling have its own benefits and also can be dangerous.

[lalabotax]

I see a lot of people here talking about gambling responsibly. Yes, that is something very true, but have you ever been a gambling addict?

Thankfully not, and I hope it never will be. Indeed, from the first time I entered the world of gambling, I was determined not to dive too deeply into gambling. Only to the extent and within reason. Because I really understand my abilities and my limits, as well as the risks I will experience if I get too involved with gambling. .Moreover, being in gambling is not the main reason to continue staying here. Because this is just fun entertainment and you don't really think about making a lot of money. The focus is not on gambling so it will not be easy to be attracted to always staying in gambling. So, as long as we can control our emotions and also control our desires, we can actually control ourselves in gambling. And don't ever think about getting rich by gambling, rather dream of getting the jackpot in the next round.

[passwordnow]

Thank you for all the replies, especially those who share your experiences with gambling. I read all the comments but it is impossible for me to respond to every comment.

It seems like everyone has their own experience in gambling. Some comments also mention that you have been a gambling addict. I think it doesn't matter if we have been addicts, as long as we can get out of that circle.

The problem is when someone becomes addicted, he/she can't figure it out and will be in denial. I wouldn't say that it's okay to be a gambling addict because many struggle to get out of it and they just can't. If you're alone and you're trying to get out of it, you'll have a hard time and that's the task that you can't do on your own. That is the reason, I wouldn't say that it is okay or it won't matter at all when you become addicted because you can get out of it, it's just all words, and being in actuality is different.

I'm so excited that I hope my financial condition will improve soon because it turns out I'm not the only one who has had an experience like that

Yes, other people also experience what you experienced. Learn from that experience of yours, be determined and encouraged that you want to improve your financial status and with all the suggestions given to you, you have an idea of how it should go and all you need to do is to follow what you think fits and best for you.

[Kelvinid]

I see a lot of people here talking about gambling responsibly. Yes, that is something very true, but have you ever been a gambling addict?

I am going to admit that I'd fall into gambling badly but not to the point that I become addicted and maybe because I was able to stop such kind of temptation and are able to control my emotion. I could really say that most of the time we commit mistakes first before we realize that we are wrong and then become responsible gamblers. Because if we let our emotions dictate our actions, the more possibility that we fall into addiction. That is why I would say newcomers must think about the reason why they are gambling because if they think about making money here, the more chances of failure.

[BITCOIN4X]

It's hard to say no when you're a gambler. Maybe it's just the level of addiction that varies between gamblers, even though they are addicts. I admit that I am an addict, but I don't think I'm so addicted that it ruins many things, including finances and so on. Self-control and finances are ways that allow gamblers to become less addicted, then not chasing wins to recover losses is another thing that needs to be considered.

Maybe this thread is not a way to avoid addiction, but based on the title alone; I am also a gambling addict, especially certain games like slots. The intensity has lessened as I focus on investing, but there is always a good time to indulge in some fun on a particular game in gambling.

[Sandra_hakeem]

I see a lot of people here talking about gambling responsibly. Yes, that is something very true, but have you ever been a gambling addict?

I am going to admit that I'd fall into gambling badly but not to the point that I become addicted and maybe because I was able to stop such kind of temptation and are able to control my emotion. I could really say that most of the time we commit mistakes first before we realize that we are wrong and then become responsible gamblers. Because if we let our emotions dictate our actions, the more possibility that we fall into addiction. That is why I would say newcomers must think about the reason why they are gambling because if they think about making money here, the more chances of failure.

Is there any possibility of gambling with limits ?? That even after everything, you ain't cut up with addiction..?? That's not just possible...
In as much as you're a regular gambler, the possibilities of involving in gambling addiction is far possible, but the resistance is slim .. "if you accept it, you can't retract it"..
The more you lose, the more you'd realize what it means to keep wagering...

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

[klidex]

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Yes, I think if at that time I borrowed money from the bank and spent that money again on gambling, maybe my life would be ruined and worse. Even though my savings had run out, at that time I still felt lucky because my friend insisted on reminding me not to borrow money from the bank. We argued all night about this, until finally I did what my friend said

Your friend long and angry debate succeeded in getting you not to do things that were more detrimental to you again and again, and fortunately your friend continued to remind you tirelessly.
that's why we gamble at least openly whether it's to our family or to our friends because at least one friend will always remind us when we find it difficult to control ourselves when gambling, if only your friends don't know about your behavior when gambling at that time and have used up all saving you may be experiencing difficulties at this time and the risk of gambling addiction could occur because you are really trying to chase your losses to the point of almost taking out a loan.

[Tuturtinular]

It's hard to say no when you're a gambler. Maybe it's just the level of addiction that varies between gamblers, even though they are addicts. I admit that I am an addict, but I don't think I'm so addicted that it ruins many things, including finances and so on. Self-control and finances are ways that allow gamblers to become less addicted, then not chasing wins to recover losses is another thing that needs to be considered.

Maybe this thread is not a way to avoid addiction, but based on the title alone; I am also a gambling addict, especially certain games like slots. The intensity has lessened as I focus on investing, but there is always a good time to indulge in some fun on a particular game in gambling.

That sounds more reasonable. I also thought that at that time I was a gambling addict, maybe still at a low level so that when I ran out of money I could immediately stop gambling without causing any side effects on my physical and mental health.

Yes… I think slot games have the biggest addictive effect. Apart from that, the feature of buying free spins and the possibility of winning up to 5000x, 10000x, even 100000x the bet is like a challenge that we want to overcome.

[CODE200]

It's hard to say no when you're a gambler. Maybe it's just the level of addiction that varies between gamblers, even though they are addicts. I admit that I am an addict, but I don't think I'm so addicted that it ruins many things, including finances and so on. Self-control and finances are ways that allow gamblers to become less addicted, then not chasing wins to recover losses is another thing that needs to be considered.

Maybe this thread is not a way to avoid addiction, but based on the title alone; I am also a gambling addict, especially certain games like slots. The intensity has lessened as I focus on investing, but there is always a good time to indulge in some fun on a particular game in gambling.

This is a good point. And this made me wonder, that what if we were all addicted but we were not just aware? or is it because our addiction is not as the same degree as what gambling addicts have? But I have not yet experienced any negative implications of gambling as what other have experienced. Like experiencing financial troubles caused by excessive gambling or having mood swings because of the losses. But I have experienced chasing losses before, but I don't think that's a clear sign of gambling addiction. I have also experienced before where I don't want to stop gambling even though it's already past the time that I have set for my gambling activity as I have other things to do. I don't know also if that's a sign of gambling addiction. But I was able to control that and that never happened again.

[Natsuu]

I see a lot of people here talking about gambling responsibly. Yes, that is something very true, but have you ever been a gambling addict?

I think thats because people in here try to prevent being a gambling addict than to find a solution when they become one. Well its easier said than done but when you started gambling responsibly, it unconsciously becomes part of your system that when you start feeling like you are betting too much, you stop yourself from being addicted to it. For me, addiction is when you can no longer control yourself from gambling. So as long as you are still in control of your games and finances, its okay.

[redsun114]

I myself have experienced a phase like this, where I have lost all my money, it's not so big but it's annoying when the money I have runs out just like that, in the end I borrowed money from my friend to go back to gambling in the hope that I can make up for the losses I have felt. Good luck was on my side so I got a big win that multiplied my money that had been lost due to gambling. At times like this, greed got the better of me and I couldn't control myself. So it all comes down to luck.

But now I only play on weekends and even that is rarely done because I have experienced the bad things from gambling. And my experience above is not to be used as advice, I just share my experience when I was crazy gambling. I think it's normal for players to feel frustrated when they lose and want back the losses that have occurred, but I say that expecting back losses is wrong. because it is very unlikely to happen. What happened to me maybe it was also because I was lucky so I could return all the capital that had been lost. So my advice is to gamble wisely, because it will limit us when gambling, because all gambling cannot be separated from luck.

Are you sure that it wasn't big enough? Then why you are annoyed? Or maybe you think it is small but you gamble too frequently or you are re-depositing right after a loss because you feel like you want a revenge. No it doesn't comes down to luck. You see because even if you are lucky to recover and win more, you still don't feel like quitting. Much more for those who experience to continue a bad luck continuously.

Expecting back losses isn't wrong. It was a good thing in fact so that we won't feel disappointed and most of the times the less we expect a win, the more the wins can come. The last thing that you said is true because even though there are skill-based games, luck still plays a role even just a little.

[bayu7adi]

I think thats because people in here try to prevent being a gambling addict than to find a solution when they become one. Well its easier said than done but when you started gambling responsibly, it unconsciously becomes part of your system that when you start feeling like you are betting too much, you stop yourself from being addicted to it. For me, addiction is when you can no longer control yourself from gambling. So as long as you are still in control of your games and finances, its okay.

Addiction in my opinion is almost the same as what you said, but here it could also be a matter of time. Someone who is addicted always wants to be in the casino all day or in front of the slot machine all the time to play it. If he is not at the casino for even one day, he will feel restless and like a depressed person. That's the easiest level of addiction to get into, even if it doesn't cost a lot of money.

So when people start to feel addicted to gambling, they not only waste money, but also their time and all their attention. Is this good for his health? of course not. Everyone must be able to focus on productive things so they can continue to make money properly and live comfortably.

You may be successful in controlling your money in a gambling place, but if you waste too much time, that's not a good thing.

[johnsaributua]

In the context of testing a web gambling for example I choose from board games and rounds there are many games as well as campaigns that are running, I am interested in testing features, speed and whether it competes with competing games, that is my goal and not to settle for 1 game meaning I don't expect much in 1 game for example gambling.

Experience is a valuable thing yes gan, and I agree. It is very true that you realize your financial condition that must be recovered and if you play when your financial condition is stable it will far make you enjoy more from every result that comes out, of course?

I deposit a few $ or crypto under $10 usually, I consider it worth renting a certain website and I randomly enjoy its features and benefits at will, it's better to enjoy exploring a game by understanding it without having to force yourself and hope for huge profits beyond expectations let alone hope for instant profits and become a routine, if the intention is right I just enjoy it.

[alastantiger]

I haven't felt like a gambling addict.maybe because I consider myself a low income earner and meticulous keep track of everything I spend money on. I know that this is not so with some people but having low income means minimal amount is allocated to gambling and therefore, your risk of addicted to gambling is low because after you have considered the amount you'll spend on feeding for a month, house rent, health, transportation, internet fee, and other things, you can't even imagine being addicted. As it would be being hungry, being thrown out of your apartment, and not being able to care for yourself when your sick. You may have a counter argument but this is my own opinion. Thanks

[ethereumhunter]

I see a lot of people here talking about gambling responsibly. Yes, that is something very true, but have you ever been a gambling addict?

I think thats because people in here try to prevent being a gambling addict than to find a solution when they become one. Well its easier said than done but when you started gambling responsibly, it unconsciously becomes part of your system that when you start feeling like you are betting too much, you stop yourself from being addicted to it. For me, addiction is when you can no longer control yourself from gambling. So as long as you are still in control of your games and finances, its okay.

That's true because by preventing gambling addiction, we have eliminated the biggest problem of gambling that many people may have experienced so far, especially since we can easily be tempted to continue gambling. We must be able to learn to be responsible when gambling and also have good self-control so that we don't experience a lot of losses, which can trigger us to continue gambling. By continuing to gamble, we can become addicted to gambling and we often don't realize it and we only realize it when we have a serious gambling addiction. But we still feel that we are not addicted to gambling and consider ourselves to be fine even though if other people saw it, they would say that we are seriously addicted to gambling.

[junder]

Management will always be the best thing in whatever happens to our lives, especially in finance, we must have a strong reason about why we have to allocate money to something, and it must go through several considerations to make the right and convincing decision. Managing desires is also almost the same, try to always not overdo it in putting desires, especially if we don't have the ability to do it then don't force it, it will only make you depressed.

I think what you experienced there is natural, breaking the rules that we have previously made I have also experienced it several times, in my opinion it is not too much of a problem as long as we do not overdo it, I always try in a better way and return to my original rules by promising not to make the same mistake. Yes that's right, self-control and management are very important in any case, whether it's in gambling or even real life, because it will be very useful to always be able to balance things.

Management and control would really be that crucial because if you do miss out this thing then for sure you would really be that prone into lots of errors and mistakes specially when dealing up with gambling.Most likely you would really be that finding yourself that get easily be addicted considering that self control isnt there or moderation with your funds which we know that it would really be that so crucial.
Dont let or make yourself deal up with things which does shows that you are already getting that engaging that so easily or spending up your money with gambling or something that it isnt necessary
on which this would really be molding up that kind of intent on which it would really be that making you desperate.

Gambling isnt bad as long you are really that in moderation specially when it comes to spending or finances that had been used up or else then for sure you would really be having that huge
impact when it comes to your finances if you do find yourself that wont really be that responsible for the actions you are making.

It is true that if we do not pay attention at all and also do not apply management and control in any field in our real life then obviously as a result there will definitely be some problems that come, it often happens in real human life and I'm sure everyone must also have experienced it and I call it carelessness maybe. Yes, especially in gambling that really involves your money, if you don't care about the name of management and self-control then I can make sure that soon you will experience a lot of problems with your own finances, it's because you don't have good management in terms of money allocation and you don't have limits when gambling so you always put your funds on gambling even though the final results often lose. Do not let you go too far even though maybe the purpose of gambling is to seek pleasure but still you should not overdo it and must put limits, how can you exchange money for a pleasure, it's okay but it must be with good management too, or the point is to set limits and not too often because it will cause problems with your finances.

Yes, that's the point, go ahead if you want to gamble, no one forbids it, but on the condition that you must keep your finances in order to stay fine, do not let because of this activity you even experience a lot of financial problems.

[Oasisman]

I see a lot of people here talking about gambling responsibly. Yes, that is something very true, but have you ever been a gambling addict?

So as long as you are still in control of your games and finances, its okay.

I don't even have the most certain answer of how a person would be considered as gambling addict. Now, let's put it on your perspective. What if you're in control of the games you played in a certain casino and you were able to afford all the money you spend in gambling because you're rich and you regularly gamble with huge amount of money but still in control with all your finances. Does that mean you have the indication of being a gambling addict?
I am starting to realize that gambling addicts are not only the ones who became broke, but there are also rich people who are able to balance his money generating business and gambling urges.

[Lorence.xD]

I haven't felt like a gambling addict.maybe because I consider myself a low income earner and meticulous keep track of everything I spend money on. I know that this is not so with some people but having low income means minimal amount is allocated to gambling and therefore, your risk of addicted to gambling is low because after you have considered the amount you'll spend on feeding for a month, house rent, health, transportation, internet fee, and other things, you can't even imagine being addicted. As it would be being hungry, being thrown out of your apartment, and not being able to care for yourself when your sick. You may have a counter argument but this is my own opinion. Thanks

Well if you have bare minimum salary, for sure you would be conscious on every money you stake at gambling. Every money is important to you as you earned it for the whole month so wastign it all into gambling would be so regretful. Whenever you are at loss, some people would say they would try to recover their losses which will lead to addiction cause it will just worsen your situation, if you have low income, losing some few funds you will already realize how that money can cover some of your essential needs like from what you have mentioned. Using gambling as source of your income and escaped to your life, would never be an option to person that are earning money bare minimum. I actaully understand your point and it's quite relateable since I live in a country where most of the people earn money just to survive.