A call to self-examining our gambling habit.

[teamsherry]

As gambler when last did you self-examine your gambling habit to create that awareness based on how you are gambling in order for you to be quite sure if you're within a considerable or an acceptable range of a gambling habit that is void of addiction or the tendencies of gambling addiction.

I think if gamblers could take certain step in setting up regular self examining question towards themself it will be helpful to them in their gambling life not to ignorantly be harbouring a gambling addiction or compulsive gambling lifestyle. Quite a number of gamblers are nursing an addictive gambling habit without knowing and for them their gambling life is normal but if they should  genuinely scrutinize or put their habit to test it is possible they could find varied errors to correct and be right on track again.

Don't you think so?

Your quite right about this I think it's a gamblers responsibility  to make sure that he won't get into a gambling habit for himself by taking steps to ensure that he hasn't gone to far.

Even better we all should set rules for ourselves that we must follow when gambling in order to have a limit of how much we would be spending weekly or daily, so that no matter the urge or feeling that you would win more you can actually hold yourself back.

[mindrust]

If people had that kind if control over their own actions, they wouldn’t get addicted in the first place. Me? I went through it years ago. Did a self check, figured out what the problem was and fixed it. Some people on the other hand, they don’t even acknowledge that they have a problem. They think it is fine to gamble all day everyday. These people won’t ask these questions you told us about in your post OP because they don’t care. If I wanted to harm myself right now, nobody could prevent me from doing it. Maybe talking to them will change their behavior but that’s the job of the professionals. Doctors say the same thing too. If you want to get cured, first you should acknowledge that you are sick. Then you should want to get cured. Otherwise you’ll stay sick foreva

[Cryptoprincess101]

As gambler when last did you self-examine your gambling habit to create that awareness based on how you are gambling in order for you to be quite sure if you're within a considerable or an acceptable range of a gambling habit that is void of addiction or the tendencies of gambling addiction.

A lot of gamblers doesn't cross-examine themselves as all they are interested in playing continuously without making a check and balance if their gambling habits is what they should continue or call it a quit. Some gamblers do tell me that since they started gambling that they have never won for once, I begin to imagine how much they have lost since they started gambling. Anything one is doing and not making a head way it's rather to quit to continuing because the more you continue, the more you run into numerous losses.

[danherbias07]

As of now, I can get out of the house without even thinking about gambling so I think I am still good.
Also, I have $20 in my balance that seems to not go away. Stake.com just keeps on playing tag with me. I win sometimes and then I lose it again, back and forth it goes. I am just sad that even my profits from sports gambling are being taken away from me like it is also part of the casino games.

Anyway, I think one person who can still do his job or household work is still good. That's a responsible gambler in my own opinion. Because he can still have time with his family, and his job, and keep the house a happy place.
Those who cannot even stand in their seat are the ones who should think about their gambling habit. That's the path to addiction especially if they are having emotion swings that are difficult to control. They badly need to go out and have some fun, forget about gambling for a while and think about what happened in the past few months or years.

[hyudien]

If people had that kind if control over their own actions, they wouldn’t get addicted in the first place. Me? I went through it years ago. Did a self check, figured out what the problem was and fixed it. Some people on the other hand, they don’t even acknowledge that they have a problem. They think it is fine to gamble all day everyday. These people won’t ask these questions you told us about in your post OP because they don’t care. If I wanted to harm myself right now, nobody could prevent me from doing it. Maybe talking to them will change their behavior but that’s the job of the professionals. Doctors say the same thing too. If you want to get cured, first you should acknowledge that you are sick. Then you should want to get cured. Otherwise you’ll stay sick foreva

The point is that you need self-awareness, I like what you said. Yes, if we want to recover, we have to admit that we are sick, because if we insist on saying we are sick but other people see that we have signs of illness, that will be very dangerous. Because even if we are advised to go to the doctor for consultation or treatment, we might be offended because we think we are fine.
I think this is not much different from gambling, maybe we feel fine with gambling because we feel we have set limits, but if someone else sees that the gambling we are doing is beyond reasonable limits then we have to correct it, whether it is true or not . However, I suggest listening to what other people say, because usually other people will be better able to judge and if we judge ourselves, sometimes we will justify ourselves, and that is what is actually abnormal.
I don't think there's anything wrong with listening to what other people have to say as long as it has a positive impact on us. We cannot always justify what we do because later it leads to forced justifications.

[Accardo]

Yes, addiction ignorantly gets to gamblers, and the player stays, ignorantly, in addiction. Self-examining questions, helps in reviving the gambler's thoughts. Thereby recuperating the brain and his inner conscience on the newly developed ignorant behavior. Hence, the sleeping part of the brain, gets awaken, to fix the problem. When we are not reminded of a burning food in the kitchen, while watching a sweet TV show, the food burns to ashes, and we wouldn't perceive the smoke.

The brain can focus on something and sleep other neurons that should alert it on a newly developed problem. Doing the self-examining questions alone, is helpful, but extending to close friends, works faster in building interrelationship and hearing other people's thoughts or perspective regarding your gambling lifestyle. What changed? Who got hurt? such things may not be noticed by the gambler, like a third party. Since gambling addiction needs extra healing hands, gamblers should rely on the responses from trusted friends or family.

[junder]

As long as you are still betting using money that you can afford to lose, and also the amount is not large compared to the income you have then I can say that a gambler like that will be far from addicted because it means he is still gambling within his limits, which can often make a gambler end up addicted is When he gambles beyond his limits and continues to gamble even though he has started using money that he cannot afford to lose or starts using the money for important things, even going into debt, he has started to become addicted and if he doesn't evaluate himself he will really become an addict.

So far I still gamble within the limits I set and also use the money I can afford to lose without ever thinking about using the money for anything else.

I agree with you, we should gamble with money that we are willing to lose, because in my opinion it is a necessary rule. Allocating money by adjusting as we can is only done by some people, not all gamblers can do that. Most of them are addicted to gambling because they allocate money for gambling but they exceed their limits to the point that it makes them experience their own problems. if they are addicted to gambling, it means they themselves cannot evaluate themselves well, because they are not ready for the money allocated for gambling, it makes them addicted to gambling, the losses they get make them curious and when they win they become addicted to being able to win. an even bigger win.

It's a good thing for you to do, I myself also gamble with my own decisions and also with a set money limit which is what I can afford to allocate for gambling. So far everything is still under control. there are no serious major problems. Awareness is important in this case, but not everyone who gambles has good awareness.

[livingfree]

As gambler when last did you self-examine your gambling habit to create that awareness based on how you are gambling in order for you to be quite sure if you're within a considerable or an acceptable range of a gambling habit that is void of addiction or the tendencies of gambling addiction.

I think if gamblers could take certain step in setting up regular self examining question towards themself it will be helpful to them in their gambling life not to ignorantly be harbouring a gambling addiction or compulsive gambling lifestyle. Quite a number of gamblers are nursing an addictive gambling habit without knowing and for them their gambling life is normal but if they should  genuinely scrutinize or put their habit to test it is possible they could find varied errors to correct and be right on track again.

Don't you think so?

I am not in denial but I don't need such. I monitor myself and I am aware if I am already addicted or if I am close to it. Good thing is that despite that I don't need such, I am aware of the signs if I am getting close to that point.

Those that needed it, they might be in denial just as me or they can be not aware of it and that's why checking is needed when you're not confident of yourself.

As for myself, there's no need for me when I am doing things accordingly and my other activities and the same goes for my finances aren't really affected a lot by my gambling habits.

[Rampagoe004]

As gambler when last did you self-examine your gambling habit to create that awareness based on how you are gambling in order for you to be quite sure if you're within a considerable or an acceptable range of a gambling habit that is void of addiction or the tendencies of gambling addiction.

Don't you think so?

I have been in a situation where I was annoyed by my losses and then I tried to recover my losses. But in the end I realized that it was the beginning of a gambling addiction. So I immediately stopped gambling for a few days. I think the key to not getting addicted to gambling is to bet the money you are prepared to lose, and think that gambling is just a game that will not give you additional income. The most important thing is the money you bet. The less, the smaller your chance of becoming addicted. Keep managing your level of greed because when you are greedy someone will usually start trying to increase their bet.

[Asuspawer09]

As gambler when last did you self-examine your gambling habit to create that awareness based on how you are gambling in order for you to be quite sure if you're within a considerable or an acceptable range of a gambling habit that is void of addiction or the tendencies of gambling addiction.

I think if gamblers could take certain step in setting up regular self examining question towards themself it will be helpful to them in their gambling life not to ignorantly be harbouring a gambling addiction or compulsive gambling lifestyle. Quite a number of gamblers are nursing an addictive gambling habit without knowing and for them their gambling life is normal but if they should  genuinely scrutinize or put their habit to test it is possible they could find varied errors to correct and be right on track again.

Don't you think so?

I think if you are addicted to gambling you're immediately going to see it and know it, for sure it is not for everyone there are still some that is not aware of it, probably if you're getting worried about getting addicted to something and you keep on monitoring your bets, games, etc. your probably fine because you still do limit your gambling and having that control on your bets. When I overspend on something I know it on myself that I bought something that is really expensive and it is going to reflect on my funds, at the end of the month salary is not going to be enough to pay most of the bills since I spend it on something, I mean that was pretty obvious I know it on myself I was just pretending that I can buy something just because I really want that thing something like that.

I'm pretty sure that if you are a gambling addict you know that you are doing something that is over the board and really excessive, but I guess the thing here is you just don't want to accept the fact that you are a gambling addict, that is where it gets complicated since you don't acknowledge that you did excessive gambling and fixing addiction is not going to be easily at all because its going to be a long process for sure.

So this is for sure a good reminder to always examine yourself if you are already doing something of that is excessive but doing that you getting aware if you're betting excessively, you could easily change most of the things that you are doing wrong if your already aware of it avoiding mistakes and avoiding getting addicted.

[Spaceman1000$]

As gambler when last did you self-examine your gambling habit to create that awareness based on how you are gambling in order for you to be quite sure if you're within a considerable or an acceptable range of a gambling habit that is void of addiction or the tendencies of gambling addiction.

I think if gamblers could take certain step in setting up regular self examining question towards themself it will be helpful to them in their gambling life not to ignorantly be harbouring a gambling addiction or compulsive gambling lifestyle. Quite a number of gamblers are nursing an addictive gambling habit without knowing and for them their gambling life is normal but if they should  genuinely scrutinize or put their habit to test it is possible they could find varied errors to correct and be right on track again.

Don't you think so?

Outside self-examination I think there should be other ways of examining your gambling habit either by meeting a therapist and telling the therapist you're habitual gambling lifestyle so he or she can tell you if you've reached your limit or not, because if you leave it to yourself you will always want to tell yourself that you haven't gotten to your limit. I believe self-examination can be deceiving in most times, because most people don't like to tell themselves the truth.

Moreover as human beings we have our instincts that will normally tell us if we've been excessive with something or not, and most times people who become to additive with gambling only realise their bad gambling harbit when they go broke. So putting your habit to test by going to a therapist to examine your gambling habit will be the best solution for me.

[Alpha Marine]

Quite a number of gamblers are nursing an addictive gambling habit without knowing and for them their gambling life is normal but if they should  genuinely scrutinize or put their habit to test it is possible they could find varied errors to correct and be right on track again.

This is true. Most time we just gamble without looking back to see how we gamble. Gambling addiction doesn't just become a full-blown addiction. It's starts small. If we have a limit and we always stay within our limit then I guess we will be fine.

Something made me check this recently. I used an amount of Bitcoin that I shouldn't have used to gamble. It's a decision I made and even before making the decision, I knew it was a wrong decision but greed didn't let me. I lost the money anyway and that prompted me to check how much I've been spending on gambling. I did and it turns out I'm a very responsible gambler, but if I hadn't lost that bet, I don't think I would've checked and it might turn into something else with time.
Greed is one major factor that leads people into gambling addiction. We have to always watch out for it and know when to stop.

[piebeyb]

Yes, that's right. I think it is important to introspect ourselves on our gambling habits. Sometimes we often forget that we play beyond our usual limits, which allows us to eventually become addicted to gambling. Every gambling addict never realizes that they are addicted to gambling because they focus on what they are doing. What they chase, for example, is chasing to recover from losses so they can win big, usually that's what gambling addicts do, because they can't accept defeat, which ultimately makes them want to continue gambling.

I am lucky to have a partner who keeps reminding me so that I can introspect myself every time that I am still gambling safely without being addicted to gambling. In fact, I often do this every week to check whether I am in a good way or not gambling, if it all looks good, I will gamble as usual and continue to be consistent with the budget limits that have been set so that I don't play too much or waste money unnecessarily, at least I also limit myself with budget limits so that everything remains under control and good control so that not addicted to gambling. But it all comes back to the wishes of each gambler.

[Oasisman]

As gambler when last did you self-examine your gambling habit to create that awareness based on how you are gambling in order for you to be quite sure if you're within a considerable or an acceptable range of a gambling habit that is void of addiction or the tendencies of gambling addiction.

No, I didn't. After I get married my gambling involvement and betting frequency has depreciated. Don't get me wrong, it's not because my wife restricted me from doing so, but because I am thinking of a financial responsibility now.
Though when I was still single, I gamble like 4-5 times a week, but I didn't suffer from any emotional or financial struggles during those times. So, It's safe to say, I am perfectly fine in terms of gambling activities currently, as I've said I have depreciated my involvement and expenses in gambling compared to when I was still not married.

[iv4n]

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Don't you think so?

Well, I don't think it's something simple & easy to do. It would be nice if everyone were smart and wise from birth, but it doesn't work that way. It's definitely not something that we are born with. We are all young and crazy at first, learning and experimenting... some (more or less) try to keep it within limits, but those limits are often crossed at that age. So before we "make a call to self-examination" we must be mentally capable of that. And that comes in a certain period of life, for some people sooner for some later, for some that never comes... I believe it's different for each of us, and when the moment will come when we wake up and become "older and more responsible" depends on many factors.

[Sim_card]

It is people that mble for profit or that gamble to pass time, that needs to examine themselves on their gambling activities to see if they are addicted or not. I have a gamble budget which I use for gambling every week, and with that I have already mapped out how to gamble responsible that would not affect me to the extend of chasing my loss. When you gamble with the amount that you can afford to lose it gives your 100% control over your emotion, and free you from chasing your loss, which can lead you to addiction. I am use to flashing back in my gambling activities, and sometimes I just go on a week or two weeks break.

[Blitzboy]

Regulating gamblers' conduct is a great idea, one of the finest. Many think they're having fun, not recognizing the steep slope until its too late. Dont simply have fun - secure your future, finances, and independence.

Setting up self-evaluation is the finest move. Is my expenditure accurate? Gamble more than invest in Bitcoin, a proven road to financial independence? If gambling is the solution, recalculate. Proactive financial health is more than detecting the problem. Empowerment and educated decisions that support your long-term goals are the aims.

[boty]

It is people that mble for profit or that gamble to pass time, that needs to examine themselves on their gambling activities to see if they are addicted or not. I have a gamble budget which I use for gambling every week, and with that I have already mapped out how to gamble responsible that would not affect me to the extend of chasing my loss. When you gamble with the amount that you can afford to lose it gives your 100% control over your emotion, and free you from chasing your loss, which can lead you to addiction. I am use to flashing back in my gambling activities, and sometimes I just go on a week or two weeks break.

Indeed, every now and then we need to check whether we have experienced an addiction to gambling or not and I think it is impossible to get profitable wins at gambling, of course we have experienced many losses before winning and that is not comparable to our losses at gambling. If you have prepared a budget for gambling, of course we can easily find out how much we lose when gambling and if we lose too much, of course we are addicted to gambling and we will be able to limit our gambling activities so that we don't experience even more losses.

Yes you are right, when we bet with capital that we can afford to lose that capital of course we will be able to have fun gambling and also we will be able to enjoy the game we placed the bet on and if we win we will of course be able to enjoy it and if we lose of course we won't. It's a problem for us because we don't care about the capital we use to gamble.

[angrybirdy]

As gambler when last did you self-examine your gambling habit to create that awareness based on how you are gambling in order for you to be quite sure if you're within a considerable or an acceptable range of a gambling habit that is void of addiction or the tendencies of gambling addiction.

I think if gamblers could take certain step in setting up regular self examining question towards themself it will be helpful to them in their gambling life not to ignorantly be harbouring a gambling addiction or compulsive gambling lifestyle. Quite a number of gamblers are nursing an addictive gambling habit without knowing and for them their gambling life is normal but if they should  genuinely scrutinize or put their habit to test it is possible they could find varied errors to correct and be right on track again.

Don't you think so?

I do the self-examination after I gamble and lose, sometimes because when we lose, we can think more and give ourselves more time to realize the things we are doing, if we are still in the right order or if we are going to become addicts. I do this when I am alone and when the place where I am is quiet because my mind can relax and I am able to answer all my questions to myself.

[slapper]

Most gamblers walk a tightrope blindfolded, thinking they're safe. Self-examination? Its essential, not simply a good idea. Honestly, its uncomfortable. It reveals the truth of your habits by removing illusions. Its intimidating. Who likes to accept they may fall into addiction? And you owe yourself

Not self-flagellation, but self-preservation. Regular self-checks are bravery, not introspection. "Do my gambling habits serve me, or am I serving them?" The question. The goal is correction, not judgment. The aim? To control your actions, not your instincts. Flip the script. Allow self-examination to become a task. Are you game? You make the final decision