It is you who can't stop betting.

[Slow death]

There are few people who can play by looking at the game as fun, in most cases people lie to themselves when someone asks them why they are playing and they immediately say that they are playing because they want to have fun, that is the answer they give. but when they put money into the casino and realize that they are losing, then these same people start to get angry and start to focus more on recovering the money they lost than on having fun with gambling, this happens because no one likes to lose. in some game, even when it is a game that does not involve money, people tend to take the game very seriously and during the game it is very visible that people are nervous and in certain cases people even start to fight and get angry. insulting people for not agreeing with the result of the game

and see that I'm talking about a game in which no one has put money, only people among friends or relatives are playing with the pretext of having fun, but all the players forget about friendship and kinship and start playing seriously and during the game and Even at the end of the game it ends with insults and fights in which people leave with injuries. See also cases of professional football games, an example of premier league games for example, those players receive a lot of salary, they have a very good life. They were supposed to play calmly and without worries, but when they are playing and losing, they get irritated and nervous and reach the level of wanting to fight the opposing player.

That's because they hate losing, the amount of money they receive in salary and the good private life they lead, all of this doesn't matter on the field when they're losing, nobody likes to lose. That's why most people refuse to stop playing because if they stop playing then they leave with a loss, with defeat and lose any chance of getting back what they lost. Unlike taking 50$ and going to watch a movie at the cinema where the person doesn't regret having used the 50$, taking 50$ and going to play in a casino and losing makes most people angry, because they lost. In the cinema people don't lose because they aren't competing with anyone, but in the casino they are. It's not easy for many people to stop playing

[Ziskinberg]

When you are enjoying gambling, there's no reason to stop it as it's not something that will put your finances at risk.

I emphasize the word "enjoy" because it's the main reason why we are gambling, it's an entertainment, so it's just necessary that we enjoy what we are doing, and that is even if we lose sometimes, or even most of the time. There will be no problem with us if we are only gambling a spare money, that all our priorities are being settled first, then we can enjoy gambling.

Me, I haven't been in the situation for 5 years already that I think of stopping gambling. Why? Because I've learn how to discipline myself, I got addicted, stop for a while, and came back when I realized that I should manage the risk and that is by staying responsible all the time.

[coin-investor]

Happy Christmas to all gamblers. I have been reading some threads and comments that many people have been saying that they find it very difficult to stop gambling (not only gambling addicts), but on one hand, I really think that it is not hard to quit gambling even when you are winning and not winning, but it is you who can't control yourself.

That's because of the dopamine effect, once it plays in your head you can't stop playing until you have satisfied your inner hunger, the dopamine keeps increasing so we have to gamble more and more to achieve that level of dopamine when you control your dopamine level that's the only way you can control how you gamble.

When we have a gambling win, the brain releases a feel-good chemical called dopamine

Bets can not force one to stake, but a gambler can force themselves to stake a bet, even when he or she does not have money to bet. Some gamblers did not learn how to gamble. They just see themselves doing it, but they can't stop it. Why because they can't control themselves, even when they are not addicted gamblers?
What do we have to say about this?

When you start gambling you will feel a kind of excitement that you will not feel on things that you're doing, and you will find gambling as an escape from the daily routine of work which is why so many become addicted to gambling, the excitement and the potential to make money are two of powerful combination for a gambler to stay on and to keep on playing.

[noormcs5]

Everyone has different abilities in terms of controlling themselves, but I'm sure everyone can recover completely from gambling addiction, but it looks like it's being exaggerated and made very complicated, even though in fact it can be forced to recover, but maybe there are people who does not have the ability to force himself to stop completely, so we cannot generalize to ourselves who might be able to control it.

You need to have strong self-control over yourself if you want to recover from gambling addiction. It is not as easy to get rid of this gambling addiction as it seems. That is the reason we call it an "Addiction", meaning it's something hard to get rid of.
Anyways if anyone is able to control his addiction, he must be very willing to get rid of this, otherwise most gamblers won't even agree that they are addicted to it.

I also think people should feel confident that they can stop their bad habits by looking at other people, planting words in their minds like "if other people can why can't I", I think by motivating and pressuring yourself anyone can definitely do it. stop gambling and the most important thing is also about how we cultivate a mindset that must be more positive when gambling. 

Again this motivation does not exist among everyone. Most people are demotivated because of their financial issues and other people are in need of money and therefore they come to gamble to change their lives. When they lose, they can't afford to lose and therefore they gamble more in order to recover the losses. All these things trigger the gambling addiction among them and for sure, it is hard to cure.

[rojan]

Control over yourself is necessary to protect yourself from gambling or any other addiction.  If one does not have control over himself, he cannot progress in anything.  He cannot be successful in life. Also he doesn't have a target and even then he can't keep his mind set to reach his target and loses confidence in himself. Because of this, first of all, he needs to control himself, then he can protect himself from all other bad addictions including gambling and can bring himself back.

It becomes very difficult to control oneself when a person indulges in bad activities for a long time or gambling takes a long time to come out of it. One cannot stay away from gambling once one is addicted to gambling.  He will have to spend a lot of time to get out of gambling addiction.

[maydna]

Gambling does not force someone to bet, but we are the ones who want to bet for various reasons. If we don't bet, ,there is no problem, but we want to feel the feeling of winning like other people feel, so we try to gamble. Of the many people who gamble, there are bound to be winners and losers,,, which willtinuously. But some people don't win from gambling and only experience continuous losses. They must immediately decide to leave gambling and not come back because they have tasted defeat. It's okay if they can't win at that time, and maybe they are not suited to using gambling to get pleasure. There are still many things that can pleasure, so they can get it from them.

[boty]

Control over yourself is necessary to protect yourself from gambling or any other addiction.  If one does not have control over himself, he cannot progress in anything.  He cannot be successful in life. Also he doesn't have a target and even then he can't keep his mind set to reach his target and loses confidence in himself. Because of this, first of all, he needs to control himself, then he can protect himself from all other bad addictions including gambling and can bring himself back.

It becomes very difficult to control oneself when a person indulges in bad activities for a long time or gambling takes a long time to come out of it. One cannot stay away from gambling once one is addicted to gambling.  He will have to spend a lot of time to get out of gambling addiction.

It is indeed not an easy thing to get rid of the gambling habit that we have known for a very long time, but if we have a strong desire to be able to get rid of the gambling habit, I think this will be reduced from the habit we have, but it will be very difficult to let go if we have experienced addiction.
To be able to get rid of a gambling addiction, I think there needs to be a strong desire from the person who has been addicted and there must also be support from those around us, because if they themselves don't want to get rid of the addiction then there is no point in other people giving them motivation about getting rid of it. addicted to gambling.

[Kasabus]

When you are enjoying gambling, there's no reason to stop it as it's not something that will put your finances at risk.

That's why I can't stop it because I'm enjoying it much. I'm not really into big stake gambling, I just put a penny and enjoy. Although I envy those who are betting big but I  know myself that I'm not yet on their level, I'm just a small time earner, so I should also allign my expenses in gambling.

As long as we consider our gambling activity as expenses, that would give us an ease in gamblnig, we can easily accept losses because from the very start we are already ready to lose.

[Unbunplease]

Gambling does not force someone to bet, but we are the ones who want to bet for various reasons. If we don't bet, ,there is no problem, but we want to feel the feeling of winning like other people feel, so we try to gamble. Of the many people who gamble, there are bound to be winners and losers,,, which willtinuously. But some people don't win from gambling and only experience continuous losses. They must immediately decide to leave gambling and not come back because they have tasted defeat. It's okay if they can't win at that time, and maybe they are not suited to using gambling to get pleasure. There are still many things that can pleasure, so they can get it from them.

Why do people make bets? First of all, to get quick money, as well as to get emotions and somehow brighten up gray everyday life. If a person constantly loses, it does not reduce the chances of a big win; perhaps, if the player analyzes his mistakes and choose another type of gambling, he will reach success

[taufik123]

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To be able to get rid of a gambling addiction, I think there needs to be a strong desire from the person who has been addicted and there must also be support from those around us, because if they themselves don't want to get rid of the addiction then there is no point in other people giving them motivation about getting rid of it. addicted to gambling.

Support from people around and the environment is very important, especially for friends who also do gambling.
They should give advice to keep everything in control so as not to overdo it.

When someone has entered the addict zone, this will be a dangerous zone.
A gambling addict can do anything, including criminal acts, when he does not have money to gamble.

I am still new to the world of gambling, but I can provide solutions so as not to become an addict.
Staying away from overdoing it, I've lately only used a little money to start sports betting on teams I like while playing cards and slots for very little money,
it's just entertainment.

And now that gambling sites are very easy to access by anyone, then there needs to be education and guidance for who wants to get into gambling,
not to end up becoming an addict.

[Mauser]

Happy Christmas to all gamblers. I have been reading some threads and comments that many people have been saying that they find it very difficult to stop gambling (not only gambling addicts), but on one hand, I really think that it is not hard to quit gambling even when you are winning and not winning, but it is you who can't control yourself. Bets can not force one to stake, but a gambler can force themselves to stake a bet, even when he or she does not have money to bet. Some gamblers did not learn how to gamble. They just see themselves doing it, but they can't stop it. Why because they can't control themselves, even when they are not an addicted gambler?
What do we have to say about this?

There are many people who struggle to control themselves, it's not only gamblers. Just look at the large number of obese people, alcohol and cigarette addicts or any other form of addiction. I know people who never throw anything away, live in a complete mess and try for years to change their life. Or a good friend of my parents, who buys new clothes every month and is in debt all her adult life. The issue most of these people have is that they never learned to control themselves. It's a certain level of discipline we need to tell ourselves a big No. And if we struggle with that we should atleast try and make fixed limits on our actions that we will always respect. Such behavior we can't learn overnight, it's going to take time and will include setbacks.

[goldkingcoiner]

When you are enjoying gambling, there's no reason to stop it as it's not something that will put your finances at risk.

That's why I can't stop it because I'm enjoying it much. I'm not really into big stake gambling, I just put a penny and enjoy. Although I envy those who are betting big but I  know myself that I'm not yet on their level, I'm just a small time earner, so I should also allign my expenses in gambling.

As long as we consider our gambling activity as expenses, that would give us an ease in gamblnig, we can easily accept losses because from the very start we are already ready to lose.

You do not have to give up something you enjoy, but you can minimize the damage and still have just as much fun. And you are doing it totally right! Betting with tiny amounts of money is just as good. I do exactly the same thing. I feel that there is absolutely no need for large bets if you can have the same result with small bets. And with small bets, even if you lose, you do not have to feel bad.

I combine small bets with a daily spending limit.

I still get the same adrenaline kick when losing or winning, so its a win win for me.

[danherbias07]

It's difficult to control yourself when your money is being taken without even feeling the "return to player" promise. That's why gamblers keep on chasing their losses because they want their money back and that leads to gambling addiction.
I do agree that it us who cannot stop gambling but somehow if gambling sites are giving back like what it's supposed to be then I bet there are gamblers who can control themselves and say that is enough for the day.
But, because we keep losing, it is the one who leads us to play more because we want to at least have a tie game before we take our rest.
Greed is different though, it is the one thing that boosts those who want to win more and it's not easy to stop that because they think they can win more after one win.
Honestly, I have been losing enough to say it should be enough but because I want my money back it's getting harder and harder to quit. Money is something that we want most and there's a point that its the one controlling us and I think that is the one who leads us to make more mistakes.

[Blitzboy]

Lack of self-regulation, not gambling, is the problem. Gambling offers excitement, escapism, and financial benefit. Lost control turns gambling from a hobby to a problem. Many people disagree with your claim that quitting gambling is easy. Gambling helps some cope with stress and sadness. This psychological aspect cannot be ignored. In addition to "not having money to gamble", one must understand why they feel compelled to wager.

You also ignore habituation. Gambling can become established like any other habit. This behaviour demands self-control, support, awareness, and often professional help to break. Gambling addiction and human psychology are complex, so saying its self-control is simplistic.

[bitcampaign]

And now that gambling sites are very easy to access by anyone, then there needs to be education and guidance for who wants to get into gambling,
not to end up becoming an addict.

true and that is another reason why it is very difficult for gamblers to stop betting because they cannot leave their cell phones and the internet, as long as they still use them they can still access gambling sites whenever they want, agree with you the need for education about gambling is very important for beginners to be able to play gambling wisely and responsibly so as not to become addicted to gambling, it should be the job of gambling sites to warn beginners about that too.

[Litzki1990]

It is difficult to quit gambling after becoming addicted to gambling but once a gambler can come out of gambling addiction then it will not be difficult at all for him to gamble and quit. If a gambler becomes overly addicted to gambling, he may devote his attention to other activities such as going out, being alone, and engaging in physical sports. If the gambler keeps himself busy with other activities, he will be able to come out of the gambling addiction a lot. I view gambling in the same way I view other sports or other entertainment, and I view gambling as entertainment only. Gambling as a pastime is definitely doing me good. Even though I gamble for entertainment, I am now able to earn some money from it which is helping me a lot in supporting my family.

[Zanab247]

Why because they can't control themselves, even when they are not an addicted gambler?

Is like you don't know what addicted is all about OP, because anything you are doing in life and you want to quit from such thing and you still find yourself doing it show that you are addicted such behavior in the society and you need a psychologist to help you out before it will lead you to destruction. But if you are not addicted to gambling, I guess is very easy for you to stop gambling by avoiding those things that is leading you to gambling and, with time you will begin to cope without gambling from your environment.

Don't be addicted to gambling, so that if you want to leave gambling will be easy for you to quit gambling by having some budget in your daily or weekly gambling whether you win from your bet or you don't win from your bet you will not gamble above your budget which is the best way not to be addicted to gambling in the community.

[moneystery]

maybe you think it's easy to get out of gambling, but that's only your opinion, other people may feel that they have difficulty getting out of their gambling habit because it is difficult for them to stop their habit.

i don't want to blame them because they can't stop gambling, each person's ability is different in controlling themselves and we cannot equate ourselves with other people. so rather than cornering them, it is better to give them support so that they can control themselves and get out of their gambling habit.

[freedomgo]

maybe you think it's easy to get out of gambling, but that's only your opinion, other people may feel that they have difficulty getting out of their gambling habit because it is difficult for them to stop their habit.

i don't want to blame them because they can't stop gambling, each person's ability is different in controlling themselves and we cannot equate ourselves with other people. so rather than cornering them, it is better to give them support so that they can control themselves and get out of their gambling habit.

It's only hard once a gambler is already addicted to it. For most of gamblers who are doing it for fun or to entertain themselves, they can get out anytime they want. Gambling is not a basic need, we can live our life even without it, so we should be able to get out, and get in anytime we want.

You'll only mess up yourself if you don't "gamble responsibly", just like not drinking responsibly, because this would lead to more problems, most of the time bigger than you expected, some even make it worst that made them lose their homes.

Just like this famous NBA player, who lose his job and his money.

https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2023/10/14/6529bf62e2704ea8b88b4606.html

It's due to addiction. Although gambling isn't mention but as a man, you are addicted to illegal substance, you might think of gambling as well.

[Lorence.xD]

When you are enjoying gambling, there's no reason to stop it as it's not something that will put your finances at risk.

That's why I can't stop it because I'm enjoying it much. I'm not really into big stake gambling, I just put a penny and enjoy. Although I envy those who are betting big but I  know myself that I'm not yet on their level, I'm just a small time earner, so I should also allign my expenses in gambling.

As long as we consider our gambling activity as expenses, that would give us an ease in gamblnig, we can easily accept losses because from the very start we are already ready to lose.

You do not have to give up something you enjoy, but you can minimize the damage and still have just as much fun. And you are doing it totally right! Betting with tiny amounts of money is just as good. I do exactly the same thing. I feel that there is absolutely no need for large bets if you can have the same result with small bets. And with small bets, even if you lose, you do not have to feel bad.

I combine small bets with a daily spending limit.

I still get the same adrenaline kick when losing or winning, so its a win win for me.

The fact that you are starting from a penny or a small amount, shows that you know your limits with your money which is a responsible gambler. If you are focused on the game not on the profits themselves, you will still enjoy the game and the thrill is still there, no need to compare your bets to others cause we all have different ranges of money. Still, we have our differences in handling our gambling emotions some wouldn't be satisfied with betting on a small amount, I suggest betting depending on your spare money cause if you just gonna fulfill your temporary satisfaction rather than your needs, then it would be a problem.