How my gambling life started.

[bitzizzix]

In my opinion, most people are involved in gambling because they come from friends or a social environment where they often engage in gambling activities at that time. And initially they were spectators who ended up being interested because it looked fun, especially seeing who won.
Because I also started from experience when online gambling had not yet entered my circle and there was no Android, and as time went by online gambling existed and continued to develop which kept me involved until now. But I'm not very active, I only do it when I have the urge to play online gambling. And compared to that time, I like that time more. Because
win or lose at that time, still have fun with friends.

[boyptc]

I love your story, it's nice story. I have participated in some street games, some sports activity and some other recreational activities which through them I just got into gambling. There were so many games which I and my brothers and sisters usually play during our young age and we never took it as gambling, we never staked money to play those games but in today's developed world, most of those games have becoming betting games. My gambling journey started because of love I just had for games and activities that are puzzling and fun.

Those street games with some bets on the sides were like one of the best childhood that I ever had.

It's nothing unusual back then and there were no snowflakes by that time and everyone was just easy going. Unlike today, it's far from that reality in the past but we have to embrace this reality that kids shouldn't gamble.

Although in my experience, I was able to gamble when I was a minor and under the legal age but that's just was an easy going and nothing serious in life back then.

Oh I miss those days.

[arimamib]

In life, their is always a starting point to everything including gambling, so i can tell you to the fact that so many of us gamblers have our own side of our stories how our gambling life style all started, to me gambling is not a bad thing if you can gamble only what you can afford to lose, because by doing so it wouldn't get to your head, once gambling start getting into your head and you start seeing it as a means of income, that is path to addiction.

That's life's entirety. Everything has a starting point that is unique. A lot of people claim that their entire life is centered around gambling, citing instances where individuals begin gambling as early childhood and have continued to do so ever since, developing physical addictions. Isn't that the method by which they wager and win?

Some people will place a bet, and some have never won. Even one day, they still continue west of their money without realizing that the money they spend every day to stake are constantly lose is not better to use in another business. However, the biggest issue of some people's is that they don't know much about gambling and don't want to ask. That's why such types of people are always fall in vistim.

Gambling may become ingrained in their lives from a young age that leade to long-term struggles with addiction. The allure of gambling can be powerful, especially for those who experience early wins or positive reinforcement. Many people continue to wager despite consistent losses, often without realizing the detrimental impact on their finances.

There's a stigma surrounding seeking help or admitting a lack of knowledge about gambling. This reluctance to ask questions or seek support can leave individuals vulnerable to exploitation and further perpetuate their struggles with addiction. Gambling addiction is a complex issue with multiple factors at play, including psychological, social, and environmental influences. Those people need to have responsible gambling practices and awareness of the potential risks to make informed decisions and seek help if needed.

[South Park]

Gambling may become ingrained in their lives from a young age that leade to long-term struggles with addiction. The allure of gambling can be powerful, especially for those who experience early wins or positive reinforcement. Many people continue to wager despite consistent losses, often without realizing the detrimental impact on their finances.

There's a stigma surrounding seeking help or admitting a lack of knowledge about gambling. This reluctance to ask questions or seek support can leave individuals vulnerable to exploitation and further perpetuate their struggles with addiction. Gambling addiction is a complex issue with multiple factors at play, including psychological, social, and environmental influences. Those people need to have responsible gambling practices and awareness of the potential risks to make informed decisions and seek help if needed.

There is a stigma against rehabilitation because that in itself is an acknowledgement that not only you have a problem, but that you cannot resolve that problem on your own, so many people that are going through an addiction do not want to admit they have a problem, even when it is quite obvious they have it and anyone that takes a look at them knows something is up, however by not taking the help available as soon as possible those people compound their problem, and it reaches a point in which it may be impossible to ever resolve it.

[Oasisman]

In years past before the casino and other online gambling bet platforms was discovered and brought to our knowledge, I and some family relatives used to play the card games but on the sequence some of us were becoming unserious in the game that it wasn't competitive so, we decided to have stakes with little amount of cents of $ which we could afford to loose just to buckle and cheers everyone up.
Time goes where we increases the stakes to make us more serious to the extend we began to bet about $1 which we can afford to loose at other expenditures but it seems unbearable loosing it on the caused of betting.
On a serious note, we saw this as a mere bet of competitions and not as gambling. As we advances, we saw it as a domestic gambling and not as the wild gambling that could cause one emotional outbreaks.

Time goes that it becomes unusual that we began to feel offenced and rebelled that we as relatives(1 family) are extorting from each other without empathy for one another and then, we unconciously grew wild developing in sentiments, greeds and taking it as an avenue to make profits.
Alongside, it was more of serious business than the just fun.

Then the casino and other online bet platforms was introduced in time. This was how I was exposed and my begining of gambling life!

Well, I guess the story of gambling itself begins just like how you describe yourself and your family got into the gambling activities.
In every competition or game, bragging rights or honor as a winner may not be enough to take things seriously, so people think about putting an extra reward to every winner and that is where a bet is created.
Me and my friends were even making bets on the number of vehicles that would pass in our area within a specific period. The closest guess wins. That is how we started and learn how to gamble. I guess every responsible gambler has begun with small bets. Those who started with huge bets are most likely the ones who are getting addicted to the system.

[Ever-young]

Gambling may become ingrained in their lives from a young age that leade to long-term struggles with addiction. The allure of gambling can be powerful, especially for those who experience early wins or positive reinforcement. Many people continue to wager despite consistent losses, often without realizing the detrimental impact on their finances.

There's a stigma surrounding seeking help or admitting a lack of knowledge about gambling. This reluctance to ask questions or seek support can leave individuals vulnerable to exploitation and further perpetuate their struggles with addiction. Gambling addiction is a complex issue with multiple factors at play, including psychological, social, and environmental influences. Those people need to have responsible gambling practices and awareness of the potential risks to make informed decisions and seek help if needed.

There is a stigma against rehabilitation because that in itself is an acknowledgement that not only you have a problem, but that you cannot resolve that problem on your own, so many people that are going through an addiction do not want to admit they have a problem, even when it is quite obvious they have it and anyone that takes a look at them knows something is up, however by not taking the help available as soon as possible those people compound their problem, and it reaches a point in which it may be impossible to ever resolve it.

The stigma associated with addiction may prevent people from seeking help It's understandable that admitting to having a problem and requesting help can be tough, especially if someone is concerned about being judged or disgraced by others. And, as you mentioned, the longer someone waits to seek help, the more difficult it is to conquer their addiction. So it's best you just swallow your pride and ask for help, you may never just know whether or not there's someone who's had similar experience before  ans probably be of help to you.

[RockBell]

In my opinion, most people are involved in gambling because they come from friends or a social environment where they often engage in gambling activities at that time. And initially they were spectators who ended up being interested because it looked fun, especially seeing who won.
Because I also started from experience when online gambling had not yet entered my circle and there was no Android, and as time went by online gambling existed and continued to develop which kept me involved until now. But I'm not very active, I only do it when I have the urge to play online gambling. And compared to that time, I like that time more. Because
win or lose at that time, still have fun with friends.

friends influence most people who will think are addicts now, and the majority of them are even worse than their friends they have lost control of their selfies just because they want money, and the issue is when you even want money there is a very high chance that you will not win because you desperate and all you care about is how to win, and when you see a group of friends and all of them are gambling then there will be a serious problem because who is going to tell who to stop, so they will continue gambling. and some people think it gives them happiness and then they want to at the same time they want to get rich, so they will encourage themselves to gamble more you see people that do a lot of online gambling if you should check there deposit history you will know that does guys are not joking when it comes to gambling. but jokes apart some people need serious help before they will ruin there self.

[Belarge]

There is a stigma against rehabilitation because that in itself is an acknowledgement that not only you have a problem, but that you cannot resolve that problem on your own, so many people that are going through an addiction do not want to admit they have a problem, even when it is quite obvious they have it and anyone that takes a look at them knows something is up, however by not taking the help available as soon as possible those people compound their problem, and it reaches a point in which it may be impossible to ever resolve it.

We do what we think is right in the system, it does follow long processes but I think that's one of the best way to stay profitable. Been an addicted gamblers, one won't quickly noticed because the gambling activities will be seen as gambling that occurs daily in the system. However some of their colleagues spots out this difference, and most of them still drag on by denying the fact, they don't gamble as addicts but see themselves to be among these random gamblers that are just thirsty for big winnings in the system.

[teamsherry]

Well mine started out quite different, I just meet a new group of friends that were into gambling, I would always hear them talking about matches and cashouts and tickets and I never really understood, but then one of them from the click shared a game once that played out fine and all of made a couple hundred thousand from that game, I became more inquisitive about it and that's how I flipped the coin, they introduced me to their gambling platform 'sportybet' then showed my way around, i didn't know how to make good predictions so I would wait for them to send me the best picks and play, I was just a week into it and I also made some cash out of it, it wasnt as big but it was good enough.

[GigaBit]

In my opinion, most people are involved in gambling because they come from friends or a social environment where they often engage in gambling activities at that time. And initially they were spectators who ended up being interested because it looked fun, especially seeing who won.
Because I also started from experience when online gambling had not yet entered my circle and there was no Android, and as time went by online gambling existed and continued to develop which kept me involved until now. But I'm not very active, I only do it when I have the urge to play online gambling. And compared to that time, I like that time more. Because
win or lose at that time, still have fun with friends.

Gambling with friends is a different feeling.. I have realized that when I take bets by myself there is regret when I lose in gambling but when a gambler takes part in betting with his friends he is relatively cheerful. Gamblers can console themselves if they lose there.

Gambling is often started by friends. My gambling life also started on the same way. I was quite inspired by friends' bets. I used to research their wins and losses. Their big wins inspired me greatly. They would have lost but I started by watching them gamble. I think a gambler is most influenced by the gambling of his friends. I believe that a large portion of gamblers are joined by the help of their friends.

[dansus021]

Then the casino and other online bet platforms was introduced in time. This was how I was exposed and my begining of gambling life!

So it started on your family first  but how do you know about online gambling sites and how do you know this forum? it happen long time a go or just recently.

How my gambling life started? Since the beginning, I know crypto hahhaha back then before Online Crypto casinos became popular as today My friend played gambling dice.com I don't know if the site still active today but he created bot and play gambling with dogecoin. I just watch him earning money. My curiosity went up and I start digging about crypto and gambling world/

[boty]

Gambling with friends is a different feeling.. I have realized that when I take bets by myself there is regret when I lose in gambling but when a gambler takes part in betting with his friends he is relatively cheerful. Gamblers can console themselves if they lose there.

Gambling is often started by friends. My gambling life also started on the same way. I was quite inspired by friends' bets. I used to research their wins and losses. Their big wins inspired me greatly. They would have lost but I started by watching them gamble. I think a gambler is most influenced by the gambling of his friends. I believe that a large portion of gamblers are joined by the help of their friends.

Some people will really enjoy gambling with friends because they will be able to simultaneously enjoy both wins and losses, but there are some people who avoid gambling with their friends because they don't like anyone disturbing them from gambling so they are free to place bets according to their wishes. However, if they experience defeat, of course they must be able to bear the defeat alone.

Most of us find it's like that, but I first got to know gambling through friends, but I tried to gamble. I tried it myself with online gambling. When I started my experiment, I often experienced losses and finally I looked for someone who could teach me how to place bets well to be able to win.

[OceanBit]

It's not uncommon for people to start their gambling as a form of entertainment or social activity, and then over time becoming more serious and invested to it. If you know to yourself that you are becoming too invested and serious in gambling, maybe it's a good idea to step back and assess or reflect your motivations and goals, if are you gambling for entertainment or you are doing it with the intention to make profit? gambling is exciting and fun but should always consider that it involves or has a high level of risks. Approach gambling by gambling responsibly, gamble with what you can afford to lose, and be mindful of risks.

[Lanatsa]

In my opinion, most people are involved in gambling because they come from friends or a social environment where they often engage in gambling activities at that time. And initially they were spectators who ended up being interested because it looked fun, especially seeing who won.
Because I also started from experience when online gambling had not yet entered my circle and there was no Android, and as time went by online gambling existed and continued to develop which kept me involved until now. But I'm not very active, I only do it when I have the urge to play online gambling. And compared to that time, I like that time more. Because
win or lose at that time, still have fun with friends.

Gambling with friends is a different feeling.. I have realized that when I take bets by myself there is regret when I lose in gambling but when a gambler takes part in betting with his friends he is relatively cheerful. Gamblers can console themselves if they lose there.

Gambling is often started by friends. My gambling life also started on the same way. I was quite inspired by friends' bets. I used to research their wins and losses. Their big wins inspired me greatly. They would have lost but I started by watching them gamble. I think a gambler is most influenced by the gambling of his friends. I believe that a large portion of gamblers are joined by the help of their friends.

I have some experience when making some gambling in together with my friends on which i could say that it is way more entertaining rather than on going solo but later on i have decided on playing on my own
and yes, i've been getting used to this and i dont see much difference specially when you do deal up with gambling online. It would really be your choice whether you should really be playing on your own or with friends.
The main goal or thing on here is that you should really be doing gambling on the time that you are really that getting bored or or seeking out for leisure.

So far after all the years ive been playing gambling, i didnt find myself getting addicted to it because i do always stick into myself when it comes to financial limits and on the duration that im
really that doing gambling. Never ever consider on making further deposits once you do bust up your capital for that day whether it would be taking short or long, it would really be just that the same story.
There are ones who are really having lost their control and this is why things do gets messy.

[South Park]

It's not uncommon for people to start their gambling as a form of entertainment or social activity, and then over time becoming more serious and invested to it. If you know to yourself that you are becoming too invested and serious in gambling, maybe it's a good idea to step back and assess or reflect your motivations and goals, if are you gambling for entertainment or you are doing it with the intention to make profit? gambling is exciting and fun but should always consider that it involves or has a high level of risks. Approach gambling by gambling responsibly, gamble with what you can afford to lose, and be mindful of risks.

This will require a level of self-awareness and introspection that most people simply do not have, when it comes to their entertainment most people do not want to have an almost philosophical discussion to themselves about the pros and the coins of it, they just want to have fun and to obtain it without too much effort on their part, but it is that attitude that makes them vulnerable, as they will only do this once they have a severe problem with their gambling and not before.

[hedgeh0g]

My gambling life began due to the fact that I had very little money and I thought that by playing poker I could make money if I learned all the rules and some tricks, as well as mathematical calculations. I joined the poker strategy forum, it was popular about 10 years ago. There we sorted out the distributions. I played at this pace for 2 years, but did not achieve high results and thought that I should throw it out of my head and do something more profitable. At this time, my girlfriend just left me and it was a severe psychological blow to me. I couldn't come to my senses for several weeks. Ultimately, I decided to play roulette and bet half of my money (luckily it was very little) and I lost it. Of course, after that I immediately put in the second half and they returned to me.

After experiencing fear, I realized that I needed to pull myself together and not play this anymore, because if I lost, it would completely destroy me. Gradually I came to my senses and never made such bets. And now 10 years have passed, I very rarely bet on sports and enjoy life.

[TheUltraElite]

.. but it is that attitude that makes them vulnerable, as they will only do this once they have a severe problem with their gambling and not before.

Being able to desist the temptation to gamble more and chase losses, needs a lot of self-discipline and the common lack of the same is the reason why the gambling industry flourishes and makes money. Those with underlying mental problems are more prone to become addicted to gambling and often it is difficult to control one another.

They can be controlled if they are willing to stop it themselves and keep themselves busy with something else that they love to do eventually they will lose their interest in gambling and being to move on while being able to save money to repay their debts if any.

[pinggoki]

It's not uncommon for people to start their gambling as a form of entertainment or social activity, and then over time becoming more serious and invested to it. If you know to yourself that you are becoming too invested and serious in gambling, maybe it's a good idea to step back and assess or reflect your motivations and goals, if are you gambling for entertainment or you are doing it with the intention to make profit? gambling is exciting and fun but should always consider that it involves or has a high level of risks. Approach gambling by gambling responsibly, gamble with what you can afford to lose, and be mindful of risks.

That's how gambling starts anyway, you don't exactly gamble alone, that's just a sad thing and it wouldn't be enjoyable if you were to do that, I mean look at online casinos, they got to make sure that there's some form of global chat to at least give us some semblance of interaction that would result in a really engaging but not boring online casino experience. OP's start in gambling isn't that unique, maybe some of the circumstances have changed but in the essence, it's not an uncommon thing that would lead you to become a gambler. Totally agree with the advice about taking a step back, when things are overwhelming and you can't decide rightfully how to do the things that you have to do while gambling, it's a good idea to restart and assess the situation, this is the advice that I give to the people that I help when it comes to their computer problems, just a little restart for their computer was enough to solve the issue that they've got regarding their computers.

[SATWAT]

My gambling life began due to the fact that I had very little money and I thought that by playing poker I could make money if I learned all the rules and some tricks, as well as mathematical calculations. I joined the poker strategy forum, it was popular about 10 years ago. There we sorted out the distributions. I played at this pace for 2 years, but did not achieve high results and thought that I should throw it out of my head and do something more profitable. At this time, my girlfriend just left me and it was a severe psychological blow to me. I couldn't come to my senses for several weeks. Ultimately, I decided to play roulette and bet half of my money (luckily it was very little) and I lost it. Of course, after that I immediately put in the second half and they returned to me.

After experiencing fear, I realized that I needed to pull myself together and not play this anymore, because if I lost, it would completely destroy me. Gradually I came to my senses and never made such bets. And now 10 years have passed, I very rarely bet on sports and enjoy life.

My journey in this gambling also started same as like you with I was also mostly lack in money and things were never been helpful, so I joined a group of friends which was involved in sports betting and horse racing which helps me in short time, but then I have some huge loses which was the main reason for me addiction in this gambling, but good thing happen to I was strong enough to bring myself from this and have change of my way of life.
After years of preventing this all I again join when I was mature and also able to handle things on merit in last few years I have done good things specially in crypto which helps me for settling things for my life achievements, and I am really thankful crypto for this all better and positive things around my life.

[Fortify]

In years past before the casino and other online gambling bet platforms was discovered and brought to our knowledge, I and some family relatives used to play the card games but on the sequence some of us were becoming unserious in the game that it wasn't competitive so, we decided to have stakes with little amount of cents of $ which we could afford to loose just to buckle and cheers everyone up.
Time goes where we increases the stakes to make us more serious to the extend we began to bet about $1 which we can afford to loose at other expenditures but it seems unbearable loosing it on the caused of betting.
On a serious note, we saw this as a mere bet of competitions and not as gambling. As we advances, we saw it as a domestic gambling and not as the wild gambling that could cause one emotional outbreaks.

Time goes that it becomes unusual that we began to feel offenced and rebelled that we as relatives(1 family) are extorting from each other without empathy for one another and then, we unconciously grew wild developing in sentiments, greeds and taking it as an avenue to make profits.
Alongside, it was more of serious business than the just fun.

Then the casino and other online bet platforms was introduced in time. This was how I was exposed and my begining of gambling life!

Hopefully, as you've identified this as a problem right now you'll understand that this sounds like a severely dysfunctional family and it is not normal to escalate gambling in this manner. Most families are perfectly content with just playing for the fun of trying to win and even that will cause enough friction. You should never introduce money into that setting for all the reasons you've given, it will just create anger and unhappiness. Since you've already been through it, the only thing that you can do for the future is to make sure never to pass on this behavior and stamp it out if you're ever around relatives who try to get it going again. You can have lots of fun without adding money to it and if that's your only option, go for a walk instead.