A call to self-examining our gambling habit.

[Franctoshi]

Best method I have applied that has worked for me, and it's still putting me on Check until date is that I have an amount of money, number of per week, and how much time I give myself to spend whenever I'm into gambling activities because I realized that what usually get people to become addicted to something is spending excessive amount of time on that particular stuff that one should spend, especially when it comes to gambling, if you become time cautious of your time, this will help you to identify the point where you are.

[Solosanz]

Self examining won't work because everything you did always right in your own perspective, you always have a reason why you did that even though not all of them end in good result. You need to seek for a professional, they're the one who can judge your gambling habit in objective instead of emotion or your own perspective.

I have an example, but in investment. You think it's good to buy meme coin because you can get rich overnight, even though you aware with the risk. For me, it's not good because the risk is too big than the reward, it's better to stick with Bitcoin.

[Jody.Drummer]

Best method I have applied that has worked for me, and it's still putting me on Check until date is that I have an amount of money, number of per week, and how much time I give myself to spend whenever I'm into gambling activities because I realized that what usually get people to become addicted to something is spending excessive amount of time on that particular stuff that one should spend, especially when it comes to gambling, if you become time cautious of your time, this will help you to identify the point where you are.

Carefulness and vigilance is always one of the keys so that we do not fall into the wrong path, this is also part of identifying activities that you are doing or habits that you like to do such as gambling and not only that because awareness is also an important point to keep you in a safe and secure situation or to prevent you from the possibility of falling into it because as we know that there are so many things that look tempting in gambling which I think it is a fact that most people fall into it and get carried away without realizing it.

And the other key that is most important in my opinion is to have a correct and precise understanding of what gambling is, because of course even though you have caution and vigilance, you will still end up saying that what you are doing is right in your opinion when in fact it is a mindset or action that is not recommended overall in gambling, This is why we must have the right understanding because with this you will realize that gambling is a high-risk activity so that you will indirectly know about what you can and cannot do in certain situations and all of this will be easily done when you are able to think rationally based on the right understanding.

[khiholangkang]

Indirectly it is money management, time management and we can see how much money can be spent and how much money can be lost in gambling including how many sessions or how much time we use to gamble.
And I personally always question it into myself and ask if I have exceeded a certain limit, it is something that can make me realize when indeed I feel I am in the final stage of what I have conceptualized or scheduled in gambling, if in finance it is the budget that I have set in the wallet that has been set for gambling, and if it runs out then finish and don't want more to play gambling again.

[oktana]

It is something that should be done so you know when you’re stepping out of line, but it’s not the case of what is done because people get drowned in the act if gambling that all they ever think is how to stake bigger so they make bigger. They may not even be subconsciously doing it, some people know that the habit is growing in them but the spirit of money overshadows the thought and they keep gambling anyway. 

I think that even without a proper examination, it is still possible for us to identify if we are already stepping out of the line or not by basing only on our actions. It is easy to an examination but the hard part is doing a measure to combat our complications once we are positive about it. Not all are rich to have a big capital and to stake more but this is not only the way to earn big.

We can also get them even if our capital is only small and especially if we are playing long enough which can only be achieved by betting minimal amounts, however this still can make the gambler to play frequently, so their small expenses can still add up to a bigger one.

A gambler may not be able to detect his behavioral change without the aid of a close friend. Able to figure out the changes in the life of the player. When our behavior changes, we tend to involuntarily follow it and execute different lifestyles. Only those who watch this can say that a person's behavior has changed. The person can also decide to change their behavior. In such an instance the person would know his behavior changed. But, in gambling the player wouldn't find out his behavior started changing, and won't believe it easily if another body confirms the changes. That's why a lot of gamblers don't get to feel it when running out of money, generally. The self-examination works fine and will facilitate a player to notice these changes.

However, a player who tends to be on the right track by wagering a smaller amount isn't doing the wrong thing but buys more time to enjoy his gambling session. That doesn't mean low rollers don't get addicted. It all depends on the psychological stability of the gambler.  As you said the small amounts can amount to millions over a period of time. Hence, both the high and low rollers need to stay carefully observant of their finance. Ending up broke due to gambling is painful, but not realizing it is worse. It's addiction, and anyone who gets addicted, regardless of his financial category is in trouble and would lose lots of money. That's why I'm encouraging players to participate in the self-examination and save themselves away from addiction and recklessness.

I think what he is trying to say is that even if we do not intentionally make out the time to examine ourselves, there usually a signal that we are stepping out line. And I agree with him because it isn’t that we are always subconscious when gambling too much, we know it but our greed doesn’t let us work on it. Even when you try to stop, greed doesn’t let it work. This is why gambling addicts are know to find quitting difficult.

[Saint-loup]

ok that's a nice advice but how we can do that precisely? The better way isn't to assess our PnL, the total amount wagered each month or number of hours spent at playing casino games? The border is usually to not spend what you can't afford to lose at gambling games. If you're respecting that, your addiction or habit has no serious consequences on your money and life budget, only on your free time.

[Quidat]

Indirectly it is money management, time management and we can see how much money can be spent and how much money can be lost in gambling including how many sessions or how much time we use to gamble.
And I personally always question it into myself and ask if I have exceeded a certain limit, it is something that can make me realize when indeed I feel I am in the final stage of what I have conceptualized or scheduled in gambling, if in finance it is the budget that I have set in the wallet that has been set for gambling, and if it runs out then finish and don't want more to play gambling again.

Money and time management is something that would really be needed on which you wont really be needing any technical or indepth whatsoever you would really be needing to be done.
Self awareness and common sense would really be just that enough on which if you do able to see that you are already doing good or already that excessive.
It would be always wise that you should really know on what you are doing and you should be wary whether you are still that good when it comes to financial
condition or status. Dont let yourself get dragged down when it comes to spending because once you do this then recovery would really be that so damn hard.

[Casdinyard]

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?

A few years ago, when I realized that I was falling off the deep end and is becoming addicted to gambling, since then, I've been very calm and collected and have not felt the need to really introspect and discern whether I'm an addict to gambling or not.

It only happened a single time too, thing about me is that when I found out something about me is wrong, I immediately do everything in my own power to fix and revert the issue back to working status. So when I realized that I'm becoming addicted to gambling after hearing my friends tell me that they think I am, and after realizing that I've been giving gambling more attention than it needs to, I started looking into ways to fix it and gladly I was able to not only relinquish these bad behaviors, but also set up a regimen that would help me become disciplined first and foremost.

If not for the quick realization that I had in 2020, and a supportive band of friends that I have, I may have really lost myself and my money back then. Which is partly the reason why I always advocate towards telling people you care about the most that you gamble, so you can be checked on right away.

[arimamib]

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And the other key that is most important in my opinion is to have a correct and precise understanding of what gambling is, because of course even though you have caution and vigilance, you will still end up saying that what you are doing is right in your opinion when in fact it is a mindset or action that is not recommended overall in gambling, This is why we must have the right understanding because with this you will realize that gambling is a high-risk activity so that you will indirectly know about what you can and cannot do in certain situations and all of this will be easily done when you are able to think rationally based on the right understanding.

Gamblers will still justify their actions in gambling, believing them to be right when they may not be advisable overall. A thorough understanding of what gambling entails can grasp the inherent risks involved. This awareness enables them to make more informed decisions and recognize situations where their actions may not align with responsible gambling practices. Rational thinking based on this understanding serves as a vital tool in navigating the complexities of gambling. It allows individuals to assess risks objectively, resist impulsive behaviors, and adhere to predetermined limits or guidelines they've set for themselves.

A correct understanding of gambling helps people recognize when they may need to seek support or intervention to address potential issues or concerns related to their gambling behavior. A culture of informed decision-making and rational thinking surrounding gambling can better safeguard themselves against its potential pitfalls and enjoy the activity responsibly.

[danherbias07]

Indirectly it is money management, time management and we can see how much money can be spent and how much money can be lost in gambling including how many sessions or how much time we use to gamble.
And I personally always question it into myself and ask if I have exceeded a certain limit, it is something that can make me realize when indeed I feel I am in the final stage of what I have conceptualized or scheduled in gambling, if in finance it is the budget that I have set in the wallet that has been set for gambling, and if it runs out then finish and don't want more to play gambling again.

I agree with that. But it's just difficult to have money management if emotions are spilling. That is where it all goes wrong. Chasing losses, greed, or whatever emotion there is, we either have the mindset of getting our money back or just want to double it one more time.
Gambling addiction starts from there so we must plan our budget if we don't want to get sucked into it. When it comes to time management, I think we should set priorities. If there is work to be done, do it first, don't let gambling be the wall for us to be productive. I've seen myself go wrong when it comes to time management and I was checked by my supervisor because of it. Unproductive month because I was chasing my losses and I was hooked on playing casino games.
OP is right though, we must learn to step away and think things through. That's where we could see that we maybe crossing the line.

[angrybirdy]

Indirectly it is money management, time management and we can see how much money can be spent and how much money can be lost in gambling including how many sessions or how much time we use to gamble.
And I personally always question it into myself and ask if I have exceeded a certain limit, it is something that can make me realize when indeed I feel I am in the final stage of what I have conceptualized or scheduled in gambling, if in finance it is the budget that I have set in the wallet that has been set for gambling, and if it runs out then finish and don't want more to play gambling again.

I agree with that. But it's just difficult to have money management if emotions are spilling. That is where it all goes wrong. Chasing losses, greed, or whatever emotion there is, we either have the mindset of getting our money back or just want to double it one more time.
Gambling addiction starts from there so we must plan our budget if we don't want to get sucked into it. When it comes to time management, I think we should set priorities. If there is work to be done, do it first, don't let gambling be the wall for us to be productive. I've seen myself go wrong when it comes to time management and I was checked by my supervisor because of it. Unproductive month because I was chasing my losses and I was hooked on playing casino games.
OP is right though, we must learn to step away and think things through. That's where we could see that we maybe crossing the line.

One thing that we need to know how to do is the time management you mentioned, when you have that, you know your time and spending limitations because you only have a set time for gambling, and of course to prevent the development of addiction, We really need to avoid combining gambling with our other daily activities, especially if you think that it can damage or cause trouble in other things, such as work performance or if you are in business, it can be a mess your management of your business or financial loss is possible

[rozak]

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?

exercising your control over what is done in the casino is quite important. especially regarding the finances allocated for gambling, which will be the most important thing to pay attention to.
I usually allocate money weekly for casino games and football betting. So that's what I control in the game, if it runs out in 2 or 3 days then I can't play until the next allocation is obtained.
I can bet more. but I limit it myself, for the sake of myself and my family. I can't be so selfish about thinking about my pleasure.

[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.

Many gamblers don't even see self examining as anything that is why people get easily addicted to gambling,  if people should try to follow up on their self if the manner at which they play gambling is okay , it will really help people from getting addicted,  and it can also help people to play responsible that will help one from losing much money in gambling . Self examining in gambling is another way of making one to learn how to be discipline while playing gambling.  This will be a guide for one to know if gambling is being played in the right way. Most gambling challenge that we find ourselves in is because we zo not try our best to examine ourselves in gambling.

There are phenomenal conditions that could make some people's perspective towards self examination in gambling as nothing of any use to them. Take for example,  society's that living conditions in that society are very poor and gamblers under that setting get hold of gambling as a means to make money which could in turn change their conditions for a better by the money that may be won through their constant gambling.

 This fixation to making a win at all cost to better their life could be a hindrance to give heed to the necessity for self examination of their gambling life to withdraw a bit from how they constantly gamble in a way that seem as though their future depends on it maybe due to how other factors are not resulting favourable to them. But still I'll emphatically say that making time for self examining would do more good to such people than the opposite.

[Blitzboy]

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.

Many gamblers don't even see self examining as anything that is why people get easily addicted to gambling,  if people should try to follow up on their self if the manner at which they play gambling is okay , it will really help people from getting addicted,  and it can also help people to play responsible that will help one from losing much money in gambling . Self examining in gambling is another way of making one to learn how to be discipline while playing gambling.  This will be a guide for one to know if gambling is being played in the right way. Most gambling challenge that we find ourselves in is because we zo not try our best to examine ourselves in gambling.

There are phenomenal conditions that could make some people's perspective towards self examination in gambling as nothing of any use to them. Take for example,  society's that living conditions in that society are very poor and gamblers under that setting get hold of gambling as a means to make money which could in turn change their conditions for a better by the money that may be won through their constant gambling.

 This fixation to making a win at all cost to better their life could be a hindrance to give heed to the necessity for self examination of their gambling life to withdraw a bit from how they constantly gamble in a way that seem as though their future depends on it maybe due to how other factors are not resulting favourable to them. But still I'll emphatically say that making time for self examining would do more good to such people than the opposite.

We all adore the thrill of the game and the possibility to win big - its human nature and a lot of fun. Self-examination is crucial, especially when your future is at stake. And I've seen the good, bad, and ugly of risk-taking. Making a few bucks can feel like winning the lottery, but your perspective and strategy matter most.

You cited communities that consider gambling as a lifeline out of disaster. Its understandable that people want to change their luck. But without stopping to assess your actions and goals, you're just going round in circles. The goal is to play smart, not cease having fun or winning large.

Consider it the best deal with yourself. As the president of your life, why wouldnt you want to make decisions that wont bankrupt you? Balance matters. Gamble for fun, but be aware of the odds. And remember, the house always has an edge; dont give away more than you can lose. A little self-examination may be the key to make the game more fun and your life easier.

[slapper]

Indirectly it is money management, time management and we can see how much money can be spent and how much money can be lost in gambling including how many sessions or how much time we use to gamble.
And I personally always question it into myself and ask if I have exceeded a certain limit, it is something that can make me realize when indeed I feel I am in the final stage of what I have conceptualized or scheduled in gambling, if in finance it is the budget that I have set in the wallet that has been set for gambling, and if it runs out then finish and don't want more to play gambling again.

I agree with that. But it's just difficult to have money management if emotions are spilling. That is where it all goes wrong. Chasing losses, greed, or whatever emotion there is, we either have the mindset of getting our money back or just want to double it one more time.
Gambling addiction starts from there so we must plan our budget if we don't want to get sucked into it. When it comes to time management, I think we should set priorities. If there is work to be done, do it first, don't let gambling be the wall for us to be productive. I've seen myself go wrong when it comes to time management and I was checked by my supervisor because of it. Unproductive month because I was chasing my losses and I was hooked on playing casino games.
OP is right though, we must learn to step away and think things through. That's where we could see that we maybe crossing the line.

Gambling with emotions is a recipe for disaster. Once you act out of fear, greed, or desperation, you've lost. Losing money isn't enough; you lose control and yourself to the gamble. The mental shift from recouping losses to doubling down is a leap into addiction. Planning budget? Vital, but don't kid ourselves. Unchecked emotions are a bandage on a gaping wound. You've lived the pursuit, unproductive spiral, and supervisor reality check. These are not just personal failings; they're clues to destruction

Time management goes beyond prioritizing. Creating a safety net for yourself. Work reminds gamblers of the stakes, not merely distracts them. The productivity drop you experienced is a microcosm of the problem

[khiholangkang]

Indirectly it is money management, time management and we can see how much money can be spent and how much money can be lost in gambling including how many sessions or how much time we use to gamble.
And I personally always question it into myself and ask if I have exceeded a certain limit, it is something that can make me realize when indeed I feel I am in the final stage of what I have conceptualized or scheduled in gambling, if in finance it is the budget that I have set in the wallet that has been set for gambling, and if it runs out then finish and don't want more to play gambling again.

I agree with that. But it's just difficult to have money management if emotions are spilling. That is where it all goes wrong. Chasing losses, greed, or whatever emotion there is, we either have the mindset of getting our money back or just want to double it one more time.
Gambling addiction starts from there so we must plan our budget if we don't want to get sucked into it. When it comes to time management, I think we should set priorities. If there is work to be done, do it first, don't let gambling be the wall for us to be productive. I've seen myself go wrong when it comes to time management and I was checked by my supervisor because of it. Unproductive month because I was chasing my losses and I was hooked on playing casino games.
OP is right though, we must learn to step away and think things through. That's where we could see that we maybe crossing the line.

Gambling with emotions is a recipe for disaster. Once you act out of fear, greed, or desperation, you've lost. Losing money isn't enough; you lose control and yourself to the gamble. The mental shift from recouping losses to doubling down is a leap into addiction. Planning budget? Vital, but don't kid ourselves. Unchecked emotions are a bandage on a gaping wound. You've lived the pursuit, unproductive spiral, and supervisor reality check. These are not just personal failings; they're clues to destruction

Time management goes beyond prioritizing. Creating a safety net for yourself. Work reminds gamblers of the stakes, not merely distracts them. The productivity drop you experienced is a microcosm of the problem

Time control and money management is something that can indeed stop some of the things that arise in us in gambling, such as greed, impulsivity, compulsive attitudes and things that can trigger our emotions to become disorganized and our mentality becomes bad because of being carried away.
So that's why time management is very important, one of which is knowing when you have to work, when you gather family, when you worship and when and how long you gamble in a week or day, but I'm pretty sure many people miss this and don't care about time issues, because indeed time discipline in life is the most difficult thing for anyone to do, because people who can manage their time are happy people.

[Zoomic]

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?

exercising your control over what is done in the casino is quite important. especially regarding the finances allocated for gambling, which will be the most important thing to pay attention to.
I usually allocate money weekly for casino games and football betting. So that's what I control in the game, if it runs out in 2 or 3 days then I can't play until the next allocation is obtained.
I can bet more. but I limit it myself, for the sake of myself and my family. I can't be so selfish about thinking about my pleasure.

It is one thing to set a limit and it is another thing to stick to the limit. One thing that makes some gamblers to gamble out of proportion is over confidence. They are too sure of themselves that they cannot fall into a gambling problem even if they exceed their limits, afterall a few bucks won't hurt.

Even though I set limits for myself,  I still make sure I settle important bills first before setting aside a small percentage for gambling. I do not see gambling as a source of income,  so it is very easy for me to set strict rules on my gambling habit and other activities that has to do with money and stick to them.

People can only encounter challenges in gambling when they displease themselves just to gamble.  If your gambling habit causes you so much displeasure, then it is a time to think twice but many would rather ignore these signs and chase profits that ain't forth coming.

[arimamib]

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Time control and money management is something that can indeed stop some of the things that arise in us in gambling, such as greed, impulsivity, compulsive attitudes and things that can trigger our emotions to become disorganized and our mentality becomes bad because of being carried away.
So that's why time management is very important, one of which is knowing when you have to work, when you gather family, when you worship and when and how long you gamble in a week or day, but I'm pretty sure many people miss this and don't care about time issues, because indeed time discipline in life is the most difficult thing for anyone to do, because people who can manage their time are happy people.

Time management and money control indeed play a vital role in mitigating the negative consequences associated with gambling, such as greed, impulsivity, and emotional distress. Effective time management involves setting clear boundaries. Gamblers need to allocate specific periods for various activities in life, including work, family time, religious obligations, and leisure activities like gambling. Establishing designated time slots for gambling and adhering to them can prevent excessive engagement that may lead to harmful behaviors.

Integrating time management with money management is an aspect to maintain balance and control. Gamblers need have limits setting on the amount of money allocated for gambling activities and sticking to a predetermined budget, It's a method to prevent financial harm and ensure that gambling remains within reasonable bounds. If gamblers can cultivate time management skills requires discipline and commitment, the benefits in terms of mental health, productivity, and overall satisfaction would be immense. They can enjoy the recreational aspects of gambling without jeopardizing other aspects of their lives.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Time control and money management is something that can indeed stop some of the things that arise in us in gambling, such as greed, impulsivity, compulsive attitudes and things that can trigger our emotions to become disorganized and our mentality becomes bad because of being carried away.
So that's why time management is very important, one of which is knowing when you have to work, when you gather family, when you worship and when and how long you gamble in a week or day, but I'm pretty sure many people miss this and don't care about time issues, because indeed time discipline in life is the most difficult thing for anyone to do, because people who can manage their time are happy people.

It's interesting what you say, because I was thinking about that type of strategy for a long time, I think that sometimes when you enter a casino, and you start playing, the longer you play, I think it is much more difficult to win, but if you play Opportunities increase quickly, or they are lost all at once.

Of course I don't know how efficient that style of play will be, but when I'm playing for example dice, if I play and bet hard and until I win I don't fold, what happens is that sometimes the system sees our intention and doesn't let us play, etnonce shay to change the strategy, maybe last a little longer but to win safely, but these things are not fibale, in fact for a long time I was trying that, but it didn't give me much results, etnonce the best What you can reach as a conclusion is that time does not influence much, what influences is spending the money that one is allowed to lose, without risking our status quo, because you cannot have the irresponsibility of spending more than normal , because it is sometimes difficult to spend the money that is earned with so much work and effort.

[Wiwo]

I just want to add that if people want to make "self-examining" much easier, they should put reasonable rules in place when they are gambling, doing this would make it easier to find out if you are starting to have gambling problems, what I mean about it is if you keep breaking the rules you have put in place then it means that you are having trouble following it and you might be suffering from a gambling problem.

There is nothing like self examination when there is no rule that is put in place to check the activities of the gambler,  in this way while you keep check of your gambling,  you are at the same time following a new patten that will place you in a better position in your future gambling.

Those rules will help a gambler to have a lay down principle in form of a blue print to follow through with,  that is very important for every active gambler if you ever want to gamble safe.