Tips to avoid compulsive thoughts related to anxiety

[Hirose UK]

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there are so many ways to address such situation. just be open mind with things around you and you will find out that it is much easier if you are open to things that you think you can't do for yourself.

as you mentioned, the following activities can help you refresh your mind towards life -
> exercise
> camping / hiking
> visit a new place / tourist spot
> new hobby / sports
> watch plays / movies
> face-to-face conversation with loved ones, friends
> joining some charitable activities
> meditation

All of these things include fun activities to entertain oneself, in fact they are various activities that can divert someone from certain mental or psychological conditions.
This is quite helpful and can be done by anyone at any time when they are in compulsive state of mind.
The psychological connection here is very significant and if there is no effort to divert or refresh the mind then worse impacts could occur.
The impact of compulsive state of mind can be even worse than that of gambling addict, of course this will be very dangerous for the continuation of normal daily life.

There are several other ways too, namely by using the services of experts or professional psychiatrists or psychologists, they are smart people in the fields of psychology and brain anatomy.
It just that it might cost an incalculable amount, but they can really help by providing motivation, encouragement to change thought patterns and also suggestions.

Even though the method you have presented is quite efficient, will certainly need an expert if the problem is really getting worse.

[Yatsan]

I think that if a person has chronic anxiety or some other mental illnesses, they should be smart enough to stay away from gambling and any other triggers. That is only common sense. And there is a lot that they can do to keep themselves away from casinos, like informing friends and family to help them out, contacting any and all casinos and asking for a voluntary ban, finding a new hobby to distract themselves and so on... Anyone who really wants to keep away from triggering their mental condition, knows how to do that. The problem is convincing yourself that you might have to stay away for your own good. Usually we do not want to believe it ourselves... Whether out of pride or ego.

They are unaware; that's how mental conditions work, in everyone's lives unless they are told by professionals with proper diagnosis. If you are anxious, you tend to find something which will relief you from such feeling or state of mind, thus it could be gambling. Mental health condition isn't something "Oh, I know this is wrong, I have commonsense so I would avoid it". Think of it; if that's how it works, why are there people dying over such conditions? Simply 'coz it is never too easy to be in such situation.

Managing compulsive thoughts linked to anxiety can be challenging, but some techniques can help. Practicing mindfulness, deep breathing, or even distracting yourself with hobbies can offer relief. Remember, a balanced lifestyle, including a healthy diet, plays a role.

Anxiety can be controlled and the best way to do it according to doctors here where I live now is to keep doing activities you love and no not gambling,following an afternoon class of what you like for example dancing,going for running or watching comedies in theaters as this has resulted in a much lower anxiety compared to people who don't practice such things.

Yes it is controllable in many ways but things should be first be diagnosed clinically before making any actions in order to avoid unwanted manifestation to ither mental illnesses. Ways to cope would sound practical and easy hut if you are in such state of mind then there will be factors to be considered and to affect the individual who is anxious. Gambling will never be an advised activity especially from professionals however, it is by one's initiative whether to engage or not.

[Accardo]

Managing compulsive thoughts linked to anxiety can be challenging, but some techniques can help. Practicing mindfulness, deep breathing, or even distracting yourself with hobbies can offer relief. Remember, a balanced lifestyle, including a healthy diet, plays a role.

Anxiety can be controlled and the best way to do it according to doctors here where I live now is to keep doing activities you love and no not gambling,following an afternoon class of what you like for example dancing,going for running or watching comedies in theaters as this has resulted in a much lower anxiety compared to people who don't practice such things.

That's right, one of them is by doing activities that we like because when you do things that you like then obviously you will feel happy and this feeling can reduce your anxiety level, on the other hand people say that their goal is to gamble to get pleasure and entertainment, yes maybe I can justify that idea if they have a very good and good approach in their gambling activities and far from being excessive. but in my opinion seeking pleasure by gambling is better to avoid it because it is very vulnerable to bad things over time, I mean humans have a forgetful nature which means it is very possible that you can forget some boundaries and self-control if you make gambling a place to gamble and far from being excessive, But in my opinion, seeking pleasure by gambling is better to avoid because it is very vulnerable to bad things over time, I mean humans have a forgetful nature which means it is very possible that you can forget some boundaries and self-control if you make gambling a place to seek pleasure which eventually unconsciously gets carried away and experiences many problems.

So it's better to avoid this and don't make it an alternative to seeking pleasure with the aim of reducing anxiety, anyway there are also quite a lot of other things that can be done as you said about the recommendations of the doctors, and maybe I will also add some of them such as always thinking positively and having enough sleep hours, this will help you to stay healthy and reduce anxiety.

Behavior therapy works fine and addicted people who use such therapy can easily forget about gambling. The neurosis would stop emerging. It's a matter of determination and will power to stop receiving the neurosis. However, demystification helps in removing the doubts and hearsay clamoring the brain of the addict. Most people haven't seen, in the first time, clearly what gambling is about. They still stay in fantasies of wealth. Those fantasies need to be removed in the memory of the addict. Hence, he can then gamble at his will since he doesn't feel moved by the crazy things that makes gambling fun. A gambler who then gambles for the sake of attempting what he likes, can easily avoid gambling at any given time. The invisible hand as Adam Smith said, may still get him to gamble, but only when he is in need of it.

[Saisher]

Now when it comes to realizing that you are affected by physical symptoms of stress, there are also some exercises for that. You can look up breathing techniques, and see if these help you. Even the simplest form of breathing in from the nose and exhaling deeply and slowly while sitting down can be very helpful for some.

You forget to add stopping for a few days, stopping will reset everything for you especially if you are feeling tense because of your losses, this is how some gamblers do it, they stop for a few days some as long as one week so they can think clearly and forget their losses I did it once I stopped for a couple of days after losing big and the couple of days of vacation did wonder on my anxiety I got a perspective and learned a lot from that experience.

[maydna]

Now when it comes to realizing that you are affected by physical symptoms of stress, there are also some exercises for that. You can look up breathing techniques, and see if these help you. Even the simplest form of breathing in from the nose and exhaling deeply and slowly while sitting down can be very helpful for some.

You forget to add stopping for a few days, stopping will reset everything for you especially if you are feeling tense because of your losses, this is how some gamblers do it, they stop for a few days some as long as one week so they can think clearly and forget their losses I did it once I stopped for a couple of days after losing big and the couple of days of vacation did wonder on my anxiety I got a perspective and learned a lot from that experience.

As long as they have the intention to stop their gambling activities, they can try it to see the results. Stopping gambling for a few days can make us forget what we have experienced so that when we return to gambling, our minds will be fresh again. But the anxiety will keep coming back as long as you can't calm yourself in any situation, so you should practice other methods that can help relieve the tension or anxiety you are experiencing. Inhaling from the nose and exhaling slowly can also be a solution to reducing a person's level of anxiety or nervousness. By doing lots of practice, we will get used to it so we won't feel anxious or nervous anymore because we can control ourselves well.

[klidex]

Anxiety comes when you risk money you can’t afford to lose. Gamblers should adhere to this principle “Do not risk money you cannot afford to lose”, I say this often when someone say they are gambling for fun or for pleasure, they are likely betting money they can afford to lose. But when you cross that line and start playing games with your savings or money meant for your bills, anxiety will surely come because the stakes are too high.

As a gambler you need to learn how to deal with losing because it is a constant thing in gambling no matter how good you are, you can’t win every-time. People who haven’t learnt how to handle losses often go into sensual and keep on gambling until they lose it all

Yes, it is true that those who use large amounts of money in betting will feel anxious because they are worried that their bets will lose and they will have to lose that money which can be said to be their only hoped of being able to double it. A person who can think realistically and know how gambling work should not do that because it is like testing your adrenaline. So never use big money or can't afford to lose so you don't have to worry about your bets, it's okay to bet small amount as long as it is not too risks and you can accept it even if your bet loses.

Of course, most gamblers are certainly always face with defeat because that is an important part of the risky of gambling. If they use gambling for the purpose of having fun then they don't feel anxious because gambling is a game where there are winning and losses and the losses are bigger than the wins so we must be able to responding to gambling wisely.

[piebeyb]

Of course, most gamblers are certainly always face with defeat because that is an important part of the risky of gambling. If they use gambling for the purpose of having fun then they don't feel anxious because gambling is a game where there are winning and losses and the losses are bigger than the wins so we must be able to responding to gambling wisely.

Most beginners never understand losing at gambling, on average they always think that when they gamble they will always win and get a lot of money, but in the end they are slapped with the bitter reality which makes them realize that gambling is not only about winning but also about Defeat, loss of money and other bad impacts, that's why it's important for gamblers to really understand the risks of gambling before they gamble.

When people understand the risks of gambling, they will definitely never think about trying to recover their losses when they lose and play beyond their budget limit so that they play with emotions and end up losing more money. Gambling always has risks so you should play wisely to stay in control. correct.

Another important thing is to always use unused money so you don't feel disappointed when you lose and don't gamble when you don't want to play at risk.

[Weawant]

Having problematic behaviors related to gambling, such as chasing profits, thinking you can best the house, that your luck will turn etc. has a lot to do with anxiety. In many countries there are readily available resources and public infrastructure though which people can seek and receive assistance for issues like addictions. But the sad truth is that many countries also lack the resources to provide such services to their local population.

So it's important to emphasize that while resources for self help can be good, they can also do more harm than good in certain occasions, so it's good to remind everyone that if available, the best option is to always work with professionals.

Now with that out of the way, I feel like it's important to recognize that anxiety contributed negatively to his one might approach gambling. First step with dealing with anxiety is to recognize it. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961

The way to deal with related thoughts when they emerge is to have a mental response that is full of logical arguments each time these feelings come up. Think of why anxiety isn't a reasonable feeling, think of your schedule, why it's not worth to gamble again etc. These can depend on each person's circumstances.

Personally I felt a lot better finding and reading a cognitive behavioral therapy book in my local library. I made prints of the most important pages and kept them with me for a while. Dealing with anxiety and keeping it managed can help with many aspects of life actually. Always best to combine written cognitive therapy resources with visits to s licensed professional if you can though. But even reading a CBT book alone can provide some helpful advice to dealing with anxiety.

Seeking help for anxiety is really important because if you are not helped so you get out of it, the after effects can actually be bad and even terrible on our health especially mental health. Most gamblers get anxious especially why they are loosing so much funds already and it's seeming like there's no hope for a possible replacement of such funds.

Self help for anxiety isn't bad as some times it could help in that you may literally not be able to afford professional help but if you are determined enough you can help yourself through the use of the available material you were able to get around just like you did mentioned you got from local library But the the quality of help you get from professionals is very much different and better as compared to self help as it will give you more guide and there will be this consciousness of the fact that you are accountable to some one which will help your quick recovery from such situations much better than when it's done all by yourself.

[SeaCoinCollector.]

Understanding the connection between gambling problems and anxiety is important. Managing physical stress can be overcome by doing breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques, but it's much more recommended to seek professional help when needed.

[passwordnow]

Understanding the connection between gambling problems and anxiety is important.

It is.

Managing physical stress can be overcome by doing breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques, but it's much more recommended to seek professional help when needed.

Taking some deep breathes is going to help you as you gamble when you are already feeling of being compulsive or you have no thoughts anymore of stopping. That's going to give you some fresh thought that you should always be in control because if you're not, you're going to lose a lot of money. While you think that you can still control it, you can take your time while not having yet any help from any professional and when it is no longer controllable.

That's the time that you can get someone's professional help, don't mind about the fees or such. All you have to do is that you need to get some help if you're uncontrollable and your thoughts are no longer align with what you've started with.

[Gozie51]

Understanding the connection between gambling problems and anxiety is important. Managing physical stress can be overcome by doing breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques, but it's much more recommended to seek professional help when needed.

Breathing exercise relating to anxiety is more of when you are having breathing difficulty which is not directly related to anxiety because anxiety is caused by something or a factor which now causes the uncontrollable breathing. So first you need to tackle the factor that causes anxiety and I identify one of them as fear.

So why the fear when you have gambled reasonably? Therefore, you can have the fear factor in gambling if you have over staked and you are scared of losing your money and we know that if you gamble with the amount reasonable to your bankroll then you will be fine with whatever outcome from the game.

Anxiety must definitely arise if you have staked beyond what you can carry and so it is also a common knowledge that if you don't want to be on your toes with anxiety then you gamble reasonably.

[slapper]

Understanding the connection between gambling problems and anxiety is important. Managing physical stress can be overcome by doing breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques, but it's much more recommended to seek professional help when needed.

Breathing exercise relating to anxiety is more of when you are having breathing difficulty which is not directly related to anxiety because anxiety is caused by something or a factor which now causes the uncontrollable breathing. So first you need to tackle the factor that causes anxiety and I identify one of them as fear.

So why the fear when you have gambled reasonably? Therefore, you can have the fear factor in gambling if you have over staked and you are scared of losing your money and we know that if you gamble with the amount reasonable to your bankroll then you will be fine with whatever outcome from the game.

Anxiety must definitely arise if you have staked beyond what you can carry and so it is also a common knowledge that if you don't want to be on your toes with anxiety then you gamble reasonably.

The exhilaration of the game can get your heart pounding, but worry is a red flag. Let's talk about fear. Human, absolutely understandable. Balance is vital. You got it: bet within your limits and you're fine. Smart gaming, not just gambling. This is the key to staying calm

Breathing exercises are re a good anxiety tool, not simply a bandage. Consider them your hidden weapon. Breathe when a hazardous wager gives you that adrenaline rush. Slowly in, out. It's not about getting rid of fear; that's what makes the game fun, right?. Managing and controlling it. Gamble wisely, breathe deeply, and remember: it's a game. Keep it pleasant and responsible to reduce anxiety

[Accardo]

Anxiety comes when you risk money you can’t afford to lose. Gamblers should adhere to this principle “Do not risk money you cannot afford to lose”, I say this often when someone say they are gambling for fun or for pleasure, they are likely betting money they can afford to lose. But when you cross that line and start playing games with your savings or money meant for your bills, anxiety will surely come because the stakes are too high.

As a gambler you need to learn how to deal with losing because it is a constant thing in gambling no matter how good you are, you can’t win every-time. People who haven’t learnt how to handle losses often go into sensual and keep on gambling until they lose it all

Yes, it is true that those who use large amounts of money in betting will feel anxious because they are worried that their bets will lose and they will have to lose that money which can be said to be their only hoped of being able to double it. A person who can think realistically and know how gambling work should not do that because it is like testing your adrenaline. So never use big money or can't afford to lose so you don't have to worry about your bets, it's okay to bet small amount as long as it is not too risks and you can accept it even if your bet loses.

Of course, most gamblers are certainly always face with defeat because that is an important part of the risky of gambling. If they use gambling for the purpose of having fun then they don't feel anxious because gambling is a game where there are winning and losses and the losses are bigger than the wins so we must be able to responding to gambling wisely.

Few gamblers who still take those risks from time to time gain higher rewards whenever they win. But for the sake of losing, often, sustainable amount of money, the player can get anxiety. The behavior of the gambler deeply depends on the number of losses he's accumulated in all his gambling durations. however, many gamblers can get over this by trying different type of therapy to cure the anxiety. Few others battle with it and get off guard of themselves, that identifying their real self became a task. The differences in people can vary in gamblers. Lack of money, time, decisions etc. Are few difficulties a gambler may face. The victims are numerous, but looking at the number of gamblers who have no problem trying this method out, the number may not be as less as people thought it'll be. The addicts may not outnumber the responsible gamblers.

[coin-investor]

So it's important to emphasize that while resources for self help can be good, they can also do more harm than good in certain occasions, so it's good to remind everyone that if available, the best option is to always work with professionals.

Now with that out of the way, I feel like it's important to recognize that anxiety contributed negatively to his one might approach gambling. First step with dealing with anxiety is to recognize it. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961

Those suffering from anxiety they recognize it are afraid to ask for help because people might think that they are weak and what they are suffering is ignorable, once you recognize that you have anxiety you need to approach the right people who can lead you to the right medication and people who can guide you to overcome.
People are afraid to open up because they don't want people to look down on them and laugh at their weaknesses so they prefer to keep it to themselves.

I used to suffer from anxiety and it is not good if you don't have someone mature enough to understand you, you will lose hope and become disengaged from things that you love doing.
It's good that I overcame it with the help of the right people. The right medication and right healing can only come from the right people.

[noormcs5]

Those suffering from anxiety they recognize it are afraid to ask for help because people might think that they are weak and what they are suffering is ignorable, once you recognize that you have anxiety you need to approach the right people who can lead you to the right medication and people who can guide you to overcome.
People are afraid to open up because they don't want people to look down on them and laugh at their weaknesses so they prefer to keep it to themselves.

I used to suffer from anxiety and it is not good if you don't have someone mature enough to understand you, you will lose hope and become disengaged from things that you love doing.
It's good that I overcame it with the help of the right people. The right medication and right healing can only come from the right people.

When you talk about anxiety in gambling, then it can be a feeling where one feels anxiety about not losing the money, that he or she invested in gambling.
If you have a plan and if you invest and gamble with little money or the money which you can afford to lose, then for sure, you will not find any difficulty and you will feel anxiety.
The anxiety only comes if you bet with over-positioning and/or placing big bets, the loss of them could significantly affect his financial status or his position.

We can call this a weakness in the gambler and he/she needs to overcome this, make better gambling plans before gambling and then for sure the anxiety issues will be resolved to a great extent.

[Quidat]

Those suffering from anxiety they recognize it are afraid to ask for help because people might think that they are weak and what they are suffering is ignorable, once you recognize that you have anxiety you need to approach the right people who can lead you to the right medication and people who can guide you to overcome.
People are afraid to open up because they don't want people to look down on them and laugh at their weaknesses so they prefer to keep it to themselves.

I used to suffer from anxiety and it is not good if you don't have someone mature enough to understand you, you will lose hope and become disengaged from things that you love doing.
It's good that I overcame it with the help of the right people. The right medication and right healing can only come from the right people.

When you talk about anxiety in gambling, then it can be a feeling where one feels anxiety about not losing the money, that he or she invested in gambling.
If you have a plan and if you invest and gamble with little money or the money which you can afford to lose, then for sure, you will not find any difficulty and you will feel anxiety.
The anxiety only comes if you bet with over-positioning and/or placing big bets, the loss of them could significantly affect his financial status or his position.

We can call this a weakness in the gambler and he/she needs to overcome this, make better gambling plans before gambling and then for sure the anxiety issues will be resolved to a great extent.

On the time that you do step your foot into the field of gambling then you should really be that make yourself trying out to assess whether you do really accept those main experiences like losing money is something that you could be able to bare off or not.  We do know that gambling should really be just that for fun but there were people who are really that playing just for the sake of money and this is why they would really be setting those bars high and expecting and anticipating something which its never been that realistic and with this then this is where they would really be having those kind of feeling of frustration on the time that you would be able to see yourself that failing on achieving such scenario or condition. This is why it would be always best on trying out to assess on what are your aims on the time that you do play gambling whether it is for fun or for pure money. Anxiety comes when you do lose up too much on which handling yourself would be that crucial.

[Oilacris]

Those suffering from anxiety they recognize it are afraid to ask for help because people might think that they are weak and what they are suffering is ignorable, once you recognize that you have anxiety you need to approach the right people who can lead you to the right medication and people who can guide you to overcome.
People are afraid to open up because they don't want people to look down on them and laugh at their weaknesses so they prefer to keep it to themselves.

I used to suffer from anxiety and it is not good if you don't have someone mature enough to understand you, you will lose hope and become disengaged from things that you love doing.
It's good that I overcame it with the help of the right people. The right medication and right healing can only come from the right people.

When you talk about anxiety in gambling, then it can be a feeling where one feels anxiety about not losing the money, that he or she invested in gambling.
If you have a plan and if you invest and gamble with little money or the money which you can afford to lose, then for sure, you will not find any difficulty and you will feel anxiety.
The anxiety only comes if you bet with over-positioning and/or placing big bets, the loss of them could significantly affect his financial status or his position.

We can call this a weakness in the gambler and he/she needs to overcome this, make better gambling plans before gambling and then for sure the anxiety issues will be resolved to a great extent.

On the time that you do step your foot into the field of gambling then you should really be that make yourself trying out to assess whether you do really accept those main experiences like losing money is something that you could be able to bare off or not.  We do know that gambling should really be just that for fun but there were people who are really that playing just for the sake of money and this is why they would really be setting those bars high and expecting and anticipating something which its never been that realistic and with this then this is where they would really be having those kind of feeling of frustration on the time that you would be able to see yourself that failing on achieving such scenario or condition. This is why it would be always best on trying out to assess on what are your aims on the time that you do play gambling whether it is for fun or for pure money. Anxiety comes when you do lose up too much on which handling yourself would be that crucial.

Agree on what you have said which is definitely the reality or the true things that currently happening.

1. Losing money is never been fun
2. You would be chasing up loses
3. Desperation, Stress and impulsive emotions
4. Cant think up well or balance on something

On the time that you do put up yourself on such condition or something you do have these kind of actions then this do solidly
signifies that gambling isnt really for you on which it could bring out that kind of damage which it isnt really something recommended
for you on having. If you wont be careful then you are really that putting yourself on such trouble.

[dezoel]

Anxiety comes when you risk money you can’t afford to lose. Gamblers should adhere to this principle “Do not risk money you cannot afford to lose”, I say this often when someone say they are gambling for fun or for pleasure, they are likely betting money they can afford to lose. But when you cross that line and start playing games with your savings or money meant for your bills, anxiety will surely come because the stakes are too high.

As a gambler you need to learn how to deal with losing because it is a constant thing in gambling no matter how good you are, you can’t win every-time. People who haven’t learnt how to handle losses often go into sensual and keep on gambling until they lose it all

Yes, it is true that those who use large amounts of money in betting will feel anxious because they are worried that their bets will lose and they will have to lose that money which can be said to be their only hoped of being able to double it. A person who can think realistically and know how gambling work should not do that because it is like testing your adrenaline. So never use big money or can't afford to lose so you don't have to worry about your bets, it's okay to bet small amount as long as it is not too risks and you can accept it even if your bet loses.

Of course, most gamblers are certainly always face with defeat because that is an important part of the risky of gambling. If they use gambling for the purpose of having fun then they don't feel anxious because gambling is a game where there are winning and losses and the losses are bigger than the wins so we must be able to responding to gambling wisely.

I'm not using large amounts when betting but I do feel anxious at most times. Doubling it is easy, this is why when I play I always aim for higher profits. But for those who are using large amounts, it would be enough for them to set up a business. I'd say that earning this way is much better than playing a gambling. Apart from winning, losing is also part of gambling.

It's hard to say this but it maybe it is important as you said because it can help us to slow down. We can apply the lesson that we learn here in gambling in our out side life. By this, we can say that gambling also had a benefit, so sometimes the money that we deposit here is not totally a waste.

[Crypt0Gore]

Anxiety is a feeling of fear and for those who are risking a lot on gambling, how can they escape this feeling? For such gamblers it's impossible, unless they can afford the amount they are risking on gambling, the solution is the amount, can the afford to lose it? If yes then anxiety will stay far away for your side.

The only way I can feel unease with myself is if I am trying to see the doctor for health reasons, or me trying to take some HIV test, this could happen to anyone as your mind won't be at rest until you see your result finally.

But in gambling, anxiety should be so far away from you, if somehow you are struggling with this, you are simply risking a lot of money on gambling, which is not right, you should be using a very small percentage, you knew the truth but you don't want to accept it, that's why you are in fear, you knew all along that it's not this easy to make money, you need to be extremely in luck to win the casino.

Risk only what you can, the smaller the money is the better and you can kiss anxiety a good bye.

[maydna]

I'm not using large amounts when betting but I do feel anxious at most times. Doubling it is easy, this is why when I play I always aim for higher profits. But for those who are using large amounts, it would be enough for them to set up a business. I'd say that earning this way is much better than playing a gambling. Apart from winning, losing is also part of gambling.

It's hard to say this but it maybe it is important as you said because it can help us to slow down. We can apply the lesson that we learn here in gambling in our out side life. By this, we can say that gambling also had a benefit, so sometimes the money that we deposit here is not totally a waste.

Avoiding large amounts when betting is what we always recommend because it can prevent us from losing a lot. And it can also prevent anxiety that can come to us because there is a possibility that we will lose large amounts of money. And if they don't want to experience excessive anxiety, they should really stay away from gambling and look for other entertainment that doesn't cause anxiety. That would be better than gambling but we still feel anxious and that will make us not focus on gambling and also not be able to enjoy the moment of gambling.

Yes, we can try to slow down the losses by using small bets so that we don't experience big losses immediately. It also won't make us worry about the remaining money we have because betting with small money makes us feel that that's the amount of money we can use for gambling.