A call to self-examining our gambling habit.

[0t3p0t]

Unfortunately, most gamblers don't bother spending time to evaluate or self-examine themselves to gather important information whether we need more of an attention or minimize everything we do in gambling and we should also have to determine what is normal or not.

I actually do this thing that is why I see postive results in my gambling activity as I am now more disciplined compared to my previous years in gambling which for me is very irresponsible. I skipped meal for gambling, I spend more than I can afford to lose before but now I've learned through self assessment.

[slapper]

Don't you think so?

Examining oneself is never a bad idea as this is a way to evaluate the person, the gambling style in relation to psychology and the result got so far. This should even be done by gamblers periodically so that they can get to know their strengths and weaknesses in gambling so that the strategy can be further made to work for the gamblers and they would have to improve on the weakness or avoid it entirely since it could be some thing that is not manageable. However, this may be more applicable to gamblers who want to take it so seriously, but for me, I do not think I need that. I am not taking gambling seriously as such to avoid emotional issues. Not that I don't gamble regularly or somewhat commonly betting even if I do not gamble excessively like some people, but I am satisfied with my gambling analysis, the forecasts, management and the results so far.

Also, what helps me more in gambling is the fact that I do not take it seriously like some people would do. I take it as a side activity that is not all about the money, and this psychology alone has helped me so much. Unlike those who would depend so much on it and get desperate about it and the money they want to make from it. This can only cause more issues, so I love the way I do not take it so seriously to preserve my mind. The same reason is why I will not continually evaluate myself in gambling, I do not just have that time. But all I can say is that with my rough calculation, I am still positive since I bet mostly on sports betting.

Your laid-back style protects you from the emotional upheaval that plagues more serious gamblers. Nonchalance is your unconventionally clever method to maintain sanity over victories. Let's consider: may your detachment be your strength and your blind spot? Could you be disregarding minor behavioural changes that even casual gamblers experience by avoiding self-analysis?

Without substantial self-reflection, gambling can still be dangerous. Is your happiness with "rough calculations" and positive results self-assessment? The border between casual and obsessive gambling is thin, and even casual gamblers may inadvertently tread it

[Yatsan]

Don't you think so?

Well yes, it could help a gambler be mindful of his gambling behavior to avoid being too dragged with the activity itself and eventualy become addicted of it. Self-awareness could yield to self-discipline, however, problem with most gamblers is not having the initiative to check themselves in the first place. They'd be seeking for profit more than checking themselves because there is a belief that self-control will just restrict them from winning big amounts. Personally, I do check the amount I am engaging in gambling activities. It is my way of knowing when to continue and when is the right time to stop and accept a 'bad day'. In the long run it is indeed helpful for me to be efficient with the amount I bet. Reality in gambling is that no matter how much you want to win, it won't be in accordance with your desires.

[Accardo]

Unfortunately, most gamblers don't bother spending time to evaluate or self-examine themselves to gather important information whether we need more of an attention or minimize everything we do in gambling and we should also have to determine what is normal or not.

I actually do this thing that is why I see positive results in my gambling activity as I am now more disciplined compared to my previous years in gambling which for me is very irresponsible. I skipped meal for gambling, I spend more than I can afford to lose before but now I've learned through self assessment.

Interesting, were you able to achieve this alone? That's a fine improvement and should be practiced while you're cured. Gambling addiction takes up lots of physical and mental strength from players, which should be leveled up, after one has been cured of gambling addiction. No player is expected to avoid this self-examination, especially after seeing your testimonial on the strategy. I've experienced that players who didn't consider checking their emotional stability, end up losing control and making a mistake. Hence, observing the inner consciousness puts the gambler in a state of mind, where he realizes his mistakes, and errors as a gambler. Where he's getting things wrong. Although what matters most is being psychologically stable, as a player. Players who have lesser time to screen their and emotions, is putting themselves in the dangers of problem gambling.  

[borovichok]

For me gambling is not a necessity, or not an activity that should be prioritized, I only gamble when I want to and also when I have a certain amount of money that I can afford to lose, if you count maybe I only gamble once a month or twice a month, even then it is quite rare and there is no consistent involvement, so with this habit I think I am in the situation of a casual gambler who has no tendency to lead to addiction because I also do not experience any problems at all especially in terms of finances.

But I think it's a pretty good suggestion, I mean it's fine and it's quite advisable to examine your gambling habits in particular identifying how far you're involved in this activity and also identifying whether or not you're experiencing financial problems after you've been involved in gambling. But I think it's quite unlikely for a gambler to think in this direction, especially if they're basically the type of gambler who comes in with the wrong goals such as to earn, the problem is that it's difficult to achieve awareness so yes as you say they'll most likely feel that they're still okay even though they're not.

Whether gambling should be prioritized or whether it is a necessity is immaterial because some people might prioritize gambling and yet have no problem because they gamble responsibly regardless of the number of times they gamble. I gamble every day but I don’t have any problem doing that. I have a fixed amount I use for gambling every week and I don’t exceed this limit because if I do it will affect my bills or savings so I don`t try it. Even when I win, I don`t exceed the limit rather I send it to my savings.

I intend to build a gambling structure in that no matter the number of times I gamble I will still profit from it. Since gambling is about trial and error, I try not to be trapped in addiction so I don’t chase losses because if I try to chase losses I will exceed my limit and I am not ready to face the problem that comes with trying to recoup losses.

[klidex]

My gambling habits tend to be normal, that doesn't mean I can't realize it, it's just that I don't gamble every day, that's why I say it's normal, and I also don't overdo it when I want to gamble, so I don't need to check myself whether I'm gambling addicted or not because it's clear I haven't reached that stage. Someone who is addicted to gambling definitely plays gambling every day without rest time and there are also those who spend large amounts of money. And there are also those who cannot control themselves when they are chasing losses too much, so this is something you should be wary of because things like that have entered the initial stages of unhealthy gambling and are likely to lead to gambling addiction.

It is true what you said OP that every gambler who has been involved in the world of gambling for too long and plays gambling more often must immediately carry out an examination of himself whether he is gambling responsibly or not. Because sometimes people who are addicted will find it difficult to accept that they are addicted and feels that he is normal. But usually the ones who can judge this are their own close friends or family, how often they gamble and what their habits are when they are gambling, and if they already know this it is their family who will act to advise them that their gambling is unhealthy and they should treat himself immediately.

[Dewi Aries]

For me gambling is not a necessity, or not an activity that should be prioritized, I only gamble when I want to and also when I have a certain amount of money that I can afford to lose, if you count maybe I only gamble once a month or twice a month, even then it is quite rare and there is no consistent involvement, so with this habit I think I am in the situation of a casual gambler who has no tendency to lead to addiction because I also do not experience any problems at all especially in terms of finances.

But I think it's a pretty good suggestion, I mean it's fine and it's quite advisable to examine your gambling habits in particular identifying how far you're involved in this activity and also identifying whether or not you're experiencing financial problems after you've been involved in gambling. But I think it's quite unlikely for a gambler to think in this direction, especially if they're basically the type of gambler who comes in with the wrong goals such as to earn, the problem is that it's difficult to achieve awareness so yes as you say they'll most likely feel that they're still okay even though they're not.

Whether gambling should be prioritized or whether it is a necessity is immaterial because some people might prioritize gambling and yet have no problem because they gamble responsibly regardless of the number of times they gamble. I gamble every day but I don’t have any problem doing that. I have a fixed amount I use for gambling every week and I don’t exceed this limit because if I do it will affect my bills or savings so I don`t try it. Even when I win, I don`t exceed the limit rather I send it to my savings.

I intend to build a gambling structure in that no matter the number of times I gamble I will still profit from it. Since gambling is about trial and error, I try not to be trapped in addiction so I don’t chase losses because if I try to chase losses I will exceed my limit and I am not ready to face the problem that comes with trying to recoup losses.

But on the other hand gambling is an activity that can stimulate the nerves in the brain while humans have a forgetful nature that can make them fall into it without realizing and obviously as I said it means that identifying gambling activities about whether you are experiencing problems, especially in terms of finances, is an action that I think is not wrong to do because after all it leads to good also so that when they realize that they have financial problems even if only a little they are able to make decisions to change their approach to gambling.

So even if for example you have a good approach to gambling and are advised to gamble responsibly then that does not mean you are free from bad possibilities such as falling into an impulsive approach to gambling, and I think it is not uncommon for gamblers who initially have a good approach but end up becoming impulsive gamblers, all of that happens because they are carried away unconsciously. On the other hand you have a good approach to gambling, and my advice would probably be for you to maintain awareness along with a firm grasp on planning and awareness, as this can prevent you from falling into the wrong approach to gambling over time.

[bittraffic]

I think this was that set of questions that if even just one of our answers is YES then we are considered a gambling addict.  Idk. Things are definitely different when you become a pain in the ass to your family. But if it's just self-examining and you also treat yourself, you can always just say tomorrow I will quit and the next day you'll promise it again.

[Fortify]

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 wouldn't stop at gambling, you should always be reflecting on ways that you could improve yourself to become a better person - changing your habits, improving your personal grooming, creating greater financial planning, etc. There are small steps you can take every single day to become a better person and the sooner you get on that track, the more prosperous life you'll start to find. Many people are content with slouching around, doing the bare minimum each day - why cook a nice new healthy meal for cheaper, when you can pick up a telephone to get some over salted and sweetened takeaway delivered cold in 1 hour? You don't have to drastically change yourself each day, just start to gradually steer yourself towards the right path.

[Lida93]

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.

I also think that before a gambler could bolster muscles to go to a therapist to complain about his compulsive gambling habit he must have recognized such repugnant habits through a conscious self examination based on how in his lifestyle there could have been a deviation from how it were initially when he started gambling.

Anyone can lie to another person but same can't lie to himself, except your conscience has ceased from working properly there's no way you can lie to yourself about the truth of things as it affects you compared to what you'll chose to tell a therapist. The therapist only privy to what the gamblers allows out so it's the therapist that's rather limited in helping out because he can't help beyond what he knows.

[DaNNy001]

Unfortunately, most gamblers don't bother spending time to evaluate or self-examine themselves to gather important information whether we need more of an attention or minimize everything we do in gambling and we should also have to determine what is normal or not.

I actually do this thing that is why I see postive results in my gambling activity as I am now more disciplined compared to my previous years in gambling which for me is very irresponsible. I skipped meal for gambling, I spend more than I can afford to lose before but now I've learned through self assessment.

Sometimes it very hard even for those that overcome that crazy urge to gamble and that's why the need to steadily check yourself is of utmost importance because the moment you lay lose you would be surprised to what might possibly be the outcome and that why even for people like you who have been there and experience how reckless gambling is, nobody gets to advice you not to buckle up because you would definitely see the effects if you don't straighten up.

[alastantiger]

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 do not do this. I have never thought that there is a need for it. The only time I think there will be a need for this is if people around me begin to question my gambling habits. If I receive this questions then that is a sign that i have to check in with myself.

Well think so. But not all gamblers would see their activities as addiction. Some gamblers often plays the extent that they no longer care how they do it but so long they were a ble to gamble. So pays money to others in the name of odds and these people claims to be having good odds which I think it's not always true.

It is even these people that should self-examine their gambling habit but how can they when they haven't yet agreed that they are addicted to gambling. It is only when a person knowledges how destructive this habit is and seeks for help, that is when he or she will get help. But it starts first from introspection.

[South Park]

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?

You are completely right, how often do I do this? At the end of every single gambling session, I not only keep track of how much money I used but also the time I spent, I compare it to my budget and the time limit I put in place and how I did during my previous sessions, and as long as the numbers are within those ranges then I know I am doing fine, as I have set clear limits and according to the data I am respecting them, and while there is no doubt I am being very strict with myself, I like to do things this way so there is no chance at all to become addicted.

[Chibit01]

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?

You are completely right, how often do I do this? At the end of every single gambling session, I not only keep track of how much money I used but also the time I spent, I compare it to my budget and the time limit I put in place and how I did during my previous sessions, and as long as the numbers are within those ranges then I know I am doing fine, as I have set clear limits and according to the data I am respecting them, and while there is no doubt I am being very strict with myself, I like to do things this way so there is no chance at all to become addicted.

Problem gambling (PG) is a serious public health concern that disproportionately affects people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and multimorbidity including mental health and substance use concerns. Little research has focused on self-help and self-management in gambling recovery, despite evidence that a substantial number of people do not seek formal treatment. This study explored the literature on PG self-management strategies. Self-management was defined as the capacity to manage symptoms, the intervention, health consequences and altered lifestyle that accompanies a chronic health concern.........

Self-management treatments have been used to manage behavioural issues such as nail-biting, poor physical activity...

This is an act that if you can be able to reconcile with yourself and believe to work on yourself you will definitely got back to your normal track of behaviours addiction is very hard to fight but very possible to stop more of gambling activities.......

[shivansps]

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?

In my opinion, the best way to test a person for addiction is the following situation. When you have money that you cannot afford to spend, money for a loan, for an apartment, for food, or the money is not yours and you need to give it away, but at that moment you see a very attractive rate, what do you do? If you are placing a bet, this is most likely a bad sign.
Also, if your mood suffers and joy and life go away and you feel that this is reflected in other areas of your life and communication with people, then most likely you need to quit betting

[Quidat]

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?

In my opinion, the best way to test a person for addiction is the following situation. When you have money that you cannot afford to spend, money for a loan, for an apartment, for food, or the money is not yours and you need to give it away, but at that moment you see a very attractive rate, what do you do? If you are placing a bet, this is most likely a bad sign.
Also, if your mood suffers and joy and life go away and you feel that this is reflected in other areas of your life and communication with people, then most likely you need to quit betting

Always set limitation and never ever make yourself that becoming that too impulsive when it comes to your gambling spending because this is where things do really start to mess up on the time that you would really be losing your control in towards your spending. Yes, you do play for leisure but when those kind of intents had suddenly changed up into something like you are already that becoming that desperate specially on chasing up loses then this is the best time that you should be considering on stopping doing gambling. If not then expect that things comes worst.

If you dont like to destroy your life just because of too much addiction then it would be always best that you should really be wary on the actions you are making.
Always have that kind of assessment into your self whether you are still doing fine. Check on how much you have lost and spend and on whats the condition of
the things around you whether they are really just that still fine or not.

[harapan]

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 this self examining habit should be centered or directed to irresponsible gamblers, in the long run alot of gamblers have always fall victim of loosing a while lot just to keep up their gambling game,but it has not been encouraging and helping and as a mounted that they are now addicts,but nevertheless as a responsible gambler you know how to set your priorities right by gambling with what you can afford to loose and doing so cause gambling is majorly for fun and not a paying site or where to generate an income from.

So the setting of self examining goals should be addressed to those addicted to gambling so as to minimize ,their losses and set an achievable results or goals for themselves, so when such habits is seen among any gamblers,they should be aware that it's high time they cut off gambling for a while.

[Crypt0Gore]

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?

The day that any gambler accepts that winning isn't a must from gambling is when they will start doing everything right.

The needful to risk only small money, the thought of looking into something that will be more helpful to them financially, the needful to rather be more focused on investing instead of gambling, all this will be so easy to wrap their head around.

I don't want to believe that I am different, I just happen to have tasted what reality is really all about, no one can give me fake when my mind is always on it's complete awareness level.

I don't chase stupid dreams, I except results from where I planted some seeds, most times, some amount of money will remain a dream in your life because you are always living in a dream, be a realistic and the way you think will be different from others.

[kotajikikox]

I think this was that set of questions that if even just one of our answers is YES then we are considered a gambling addict. 

Wrong . not because we agreed to have self examination meaning we are already addicted sometimes we are just admitting the possibilities of being addicted sooner so we wanted to have some exams or help from others.

Idk. Things are definitely different when you become a pain in the ass to your family. But if it's just self-examining and you also treat yourself, you can always just say tomorrow I will quit and the next day you'll promise it again.

in this matter that we need help from our family and friends because those who are hiding their gambling activities are mostly the people that turns addicted.

[KiaKia]

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?

Like always, almost all the time, I have always see gambling like a burning fire, if you place your hands on it for too long you will get burnt, so you don't want to place your hands on it for a long time.

Gamble and get out, risk what you can afford to lose and stand by the amount, put your mind on reliable source of income, and think about learning new skills that will increase your monthly source of income, I strongly believe that this is the right way to become a gambler.

There is actually nothing that gambling owe anyone, if you like gamble for a 100s of time and lose every thing, why should gambling care? The way it's orchestrated already was never in favour to gamblers, what we seek is almost impossible, so its clear that gambling isn't reliable, it is not a source of income and it's not an investment.