Gambling therapy

[Lida93]

We go for monthly or quarterly health routine checkups not only because we're sick but to  reduce any risk of getting sick before knowing. Right? same behavior can be applied to gambling , do you agree or it's not necessary until you start getting a gambling problem .

That’s not how therapy works imo. Therapy is only for those people that can’t handle addiction since it’s not a maintenance medicine to stop your gambling urges.

That's the conventional idea as we have known before now but it doesn't have to continually ride that way. And going for a therapy does mean it has to be on a regular basis twice a year is fine for a gambler and you potentially may not be attending for your very sake but could be that the knowledge and awareness you get to know about how these therapy sessions work could be useful to you in helping some other gambler that may be struggling with any gambling problems around your environment but can't afford professional sessions.

Here's a post i made about a gambler who had to talk to me about how he felt bad due to how judgemental someone he shared his gambling problem with, (could be a fellow gambler like him, anyway). But assuming the unidentified person the guy with gambling problem had confide in was to have an idea about therapy in dealing with the complains he received then far be it that his reaction would have been a judgemental one. I don't know if you get my point now.

[Hewlet]

We go for monthly or quarterly health routine checkups not only because we're sick but to  reduce any risk of getting sick before knowing. Right? same behavior can be applied to gambling , do you agree or it's not necessary until you start getting a gambling problem .

in this context, I would rather prefer to go for self therapy rather than seeking an external help as regards my gambling habit.

If you're serious about it and decides to be detailed with respect to how much you will put into your gambling for each week or month, you wouldn't have a need to meet a therapist except you're obviously gambling above your proposed budget and it's becoming something you can't control. For those that are already addicted or have once been addicted and it comes and goes at different occasions, going to a therapist could be a possible remedy that would help reduce the rate of involvement of the fellow.

[Frankolala]

We go for monthly or quarterly health routine checkups not only because we're sick but to  reduce any risk of getting sick before knowing. Right? same behavior can be applied to gambling , do you agree or it's not necessary until you start getting a gambling problem .

It is only people that are sick that needs the doctor and not healthy people. Addicted gamblers needs gambling therapy and not responsible gamblers because they are not behaving under the influence of gambling addiction.

I will be lovely if all addicted gamblers can go for gambling therapy to help them out of their addiction, especially those that don't have anyone to care for them in their addicted state. The truth is that most of these addicted gamblers might not care about their addiction because they still believe that they can make it in life through gambling. Some addicted gamblers will not accept that they are addicted, how will these set of gambling go for gambling therapy.

[Spaceman1000$]

Whatever therapy that's probably applicable to a person who needs it, I believe it won't correct the underlying problems associated with gambling. We need financial literacy to educate about money and finances management, because without that learnings every person won't value money.
This is a very toxic thing about gambling perspectives of an individual who still choose gambling over finances. They always expect that their money will be multiplied twice or thrice depending on how they project a specific odds or probable winning strategy that still has no assurance.

The truth is that, most gamblers don't know when they've developed a bad gambling habit, to them everything seems alright with them, so is only when you've visited the therapist or a psychologist that it can either be identified if you've developed a healthy gambling lifestyle or not, so yes I agree with the OP about meeting a therapist, is not only for people that have gambling addiction problems, in fact as a regular gambler it is really advisable to sometimes do a check on yourself at least on a quarterly basis, It is at that point that the therapist will tell you that whatever you are doing to double or triple your money should be done on a regulated basis, so you as gambler can learn how to control your mindset.

[coin-investor]

We go for monthly or quarterly health routine checkups not only because we're sick but to  reduce any risk of getting sick before knowing. Right? same behavior can be applied to gambling , do you agree or it's not necessary until you start getting a gambling problem .

It's advisable, but I don't think the majority of gamblers will do that, gamblers do not want to be labeled as addicted to gambling, and going to a psychiatrist, you just admit that you have symptoms of addiction, gamblers are always on denial that they are addicted because they don't want to be restricted on what they do.

They only realize the need when they can not keep up with the frustration and losing too much. Will you take a piece of advice to go to a physician to check if you are still sane? Of course not, unless you are behaving like one.

[Doan9269]

I heard about gambling therapy and it prick my mind to which I asked myself when last did I  go for gambling therapy? I could recall and that's because I have never had one since I believe am gambling responsibly.

Except for the some reasons whereby we need to learn about how to play a particular game or we require the help of a therapist when addiction or other abnormality have been involved from how we are gambling, so this is more of how we personal see the conditions involved in it and what we needed through the means in other to help us have a better experience in with gambling, I've also not been involved in requesting for one and don't think i will ever do because i understand the way which i gamble for my own personal interest.

[Richbased]

Whatever therapy that's probably applicable to a person who needs it, I believe it won't correct the underlying problems associated with gambling. We need financial literacy to educate about money and finances management, because without that learnings every person won't value money.
This is a very toxic thing about gambling perspectives of an individual who still choose gambling over finances. They always expect that their money will be multiplied twice or thrice depending on how they project a specific odds or probable winning strategy that still has no assurance.

You have just stated the fact and that's the gospel truth as no level of therapy that is given to a gambling addict that will change their mindset. If people understands the need to value every money they have and not spend it recklessly on a game of probability then that will be the best therapy because some persons literally don't know the value of money maybe simply because they didn't work so hard to earn the money or they get it on a platter of Gold whereby their parents has already set the part for them and make them get access to money so such people can spend money extravagantly on frivolous things but anyone who truly works so hard to earn money will learn to spend judiciously because they know what it took them to make the money. Gambling isn't bad but one's approach towards it will determine if others will see it as being bad or not.

If anyone gives value to their gambling habits over the conditions they go through to make money then such a person will end up living a very wayward life because being addicted to gambling will make them lose almost everything they've got. We should be very careful in our quest to make more money or double our income through gambling since it doesn't work the way we expect most of the time.

[Zigabel]

I heard about gambling therapy and it prick my mind to which I asked myself when last did I  go for gambling therapy? I could recall and that's because I have never had one since I believe am gambling responsibly.

What's gambling therapy?

Gambling Therapy is a free, global online service offering practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling link

Yeah, you read that correctly , it says people affected by gambling problem. But after reading I took an opposing view about it because gambling therapy shouldn't be something simply painted exclusively for people with gambling addiction problems alone. In as much as you're a gambler, whether  a gambler that has his gambling habit under control, going for a gambling therapy should be a habit we should acculturate ourselves with, at least twice a year (ones in every 6months).

We go for monthly or quarterly health routine checkups not only because we're sick but to  reduce any risk of getting sick before knowing. Right? same behavior can be applied to gambling , do you agree or it's not necessary until you start getting a gambling problem .

I agree to this as even our general well been health wise, we are usually advice not to wait till we are sick before we get to visit the hospital but to make sure we ca be able to get routine checks wherein from we will get to know when we are at risk and definitely start doing things about it at its very early stage and to wait till its at the stage where its then chronic and a problem to everyone apart from the gambler alone. gambling therapy routine check should be encourage so as to help gamblers stay away from gambling addiction just before they are victims of the addiction already. We should wait till some one gets addicted before we will recommend or administer therapy as at that point it becomes even difficult taking care of, but at the very early stage it can be taken acre of and it will be much easier even for the gambler to be able to stay away from the addiction that comes with gambling, but at chronic stages, even help especially professional help becomes more difficult to hand and expensive because it may come with complications sometimes and all of that will make the gambler who can not afford professional help to become a menace to the society and even to their own self because they don't have to be able to really getting to be able to get the kind of help they need to get out of the gambling addiction.

[Akbarkoe]

I heard about gambling therapy and it prick my mind to which I asked myself when last did I  go for gambling therapy? I could recall and that's because I have never had one since I believe am gambling responsibly.

What's gambling therapy?

Gambling Therapy is a free, global online service offering practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling link

Yeah, you read that correctly , it says people affected by gambling problem. But after reading I took an opposing view about it because gambling therapy shouldn't be something simply painted exclusively for people with gambling addiction problems alone. In as much as you're a gambler, whether  a gambler that has his gambling habit under control, going for a gambling therapy should be a habit we should acculturate ourselves with, at least twice a year (ones in every 6months).

We go for monthly or quarterly health routine checkups not only because we're sick but to  reduce any risk of getting sick before knowing. Right? same behavior can be applied to gambling , do you agree or it's not necessary until you start getting a gambling problem .

Online gambling therapy? I don't know if it's effective or not but it's a good step, just like in the gambling platform service guide for gambling addiction health services, I think it's the same and if maybe someone who has a strong intention to quit can be effective for those who really want to quit.

But from the average that I have encountered people doing therapy on online lectures or getting online teaching in addiction services it is not effective, it is better in person, but this is good and also free.

[redsun114]

I have never seen anyone doing this therapy for problem gambling, maybe if it's online therapy I don't know and how they work to cure from addiction, but the most I know is that they go to a psychologist for advice on how to stop the addiction.

So far I remain responsible in gambling, but with gambling therapy for me is a bit strange how the person can do it and is there any data where with gambling therapy makes many people out of this problem?

Therapy is a therapy. The only difference is that one can be done online and the other is in the real world but I think online can be ineffective, although can only be free. I'd say ineffective because it's still different from seeing the therapist face to face and they can also do some physical therapy with us. Gambling problem is one of the most famous problems in the world, even if you can't see a person struggling with it or doing/applying a therapy for it.

Good to hear that you are still responsible with your gambling activities mate. I hope you can retain it forever but in case you got in the wrong direction, always remember that you are not alone and there are always people around you to help you combat it.

[Hispo]

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In my personal opinion, those who are willing to get therapy, are so because they believe there is something working going on with themselves and they need to find a solution not to suffer so heavily from the symptoms. Would be really necessary to take a look at therapy even though one is completely under control? I think not, but I could be beneficial to search for therapy as soon as something within the gambling sessions start to feel off or wrong, but we cannot but a finger on it.
I believe that would be the perfect moment to know where to go and the steps to reach out for help.

As a side comment, I think it is great there are placed on the internet intended for people to help each other with problem gambling or any sort of addiction.

[GiftedMAN]

So, it's safe to add that not everyone is meant to go for therapy sessions with a professional. A companion, like said above, can be a therapist to a gambler.

Not everyone is meant to go to professional therapist because not everyone is addicted to gambling. But as for some people that are addicted to gambling and known to their relatives, therapy may be advisable and it indicates that they still care and want the person to stop the addiction. There is a big difference between professional therapist and people that are not therapists at all but thinking they can do the work of a therapist.

@ Charles -Tim, do you know that it is very difficult for you to see a gambling addict who can boldly accept that he is an addict?  how does  some people's relatives even find out that their brother has become a gambling addict when they don't even know that such person is a gambler because some people are so addicted to gambling but yet nobody knows about it because they are always indoors gambling with their phones. I think it is advisable to get people into talking before taking them to professional therapist for professional examination because some people will go as far as pretending not to be addicted to gambling because they are ashamed of what they have become and what people will say about the life style they are living. In my opinion, if there is a case of a strong gambler the person should be taking to a therapist.

[serjent05]

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We go for monthly or quarterly health routine checkups not only because we're sick but to  reduce any risk of getting sick before knowing. Right? same behavior can be applied to gambling , do you agree or it's not necessary until you start getting a gambling problem .

Check-up is not a therapy it is a process to know one's condition.  I agree that we all need this kind of routine to ensure that our mental and physical condition (even spiritual) is at its peak at most.  While I agree with the regular check-up, I do not think someone with a good condition is in need of therapy, so I oppose your idea that everyone even with a good conditioned body and mind needs to undergo a therapy.

Applying it to gambling therapy, those who are not in a situation of having a gambling problem or any sign of it needs a gambling therapy because there is nothing to cure in the first place.  So I think it is absurd to undergo a gambling therapy if we are in full control of ourselves and does not show any kind of gambling addiction or gambling problem.  Even if we go to a dr. and the Dr. assessed that we are not addicted to gambling, they won't recommend us to undergo a gambling therapy.  Just imagine a perfectly sane person undergoing psychiatric treatment or being confined in a psychiatric ward for treatment... isn't that absurd?

[Hatchy]

We go for monthly or quarterly health routine checkups not only because we're sick but to  reduce any risk of getting sick before knowing. Right? same behavior can be applied to gambling , do you agree or it's not necessary until you start getting a gambling problem .

Well, for someone who is addicted and have some gambling issues, they probably would need some therapy to help them easy into their current situation. Gambling can be a bit emotional sometimes and one might need to go for therapy if it gets out of hand. Most time what I know people go is rehabilitation camps where they get to meet people of some issues like gambling addiction and they get to know more ideas how each of them have been able to counter the gambling problem. As long as a gambler can remain in control, he might not be needing a therapy. He just have to keep it that way to avoid losing control.

[Su-asa]

Gambling Therapy is a free, global online service offering practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling link

I like the fact that the explanation is simple, IMO the reason why is simple is for easy explanation for gamblers that are filled up with gamble depression to understand it easily.

Therapy is a treatment to treat and reduce the symptom of a disorder or the treatment that can heal a disorder. You are not affected by problem gambling and you are not addicted in any way to gambling, the therapy is not for you.

Yeah. When someone is sick that's when he visits the hospital for medical checkups in other to take treatment. So when it's a game related thing, you shouldn't just visit a gamble therapy when you aren't getting addicted to gamble, unless you know you are gradually becoming addicted to gamble before you go ahead and seek an advise from a gamble therapy. When you are gambling responsible, it makes no sense to visit a therapist for gamble advise.

[rahmad2nd]

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We go for monthly or quarterly health routine checkups not only because we're sick but to  reduce any risk of getting sick before knowing. Right? same behavior can be applied to gambling , do you agree or it's not necessary until you start getting a gambling problem .

I tried opening the link you shared, at least it's good enough for someone who wants to try it online. although in fact we don't know for sure whether it is useful or not for gamblers, especially those who experience disorders. But, there's no harm if anyone wants to try the therapy you share in this thread. referring to what you said, actually I don't feel like I'm experiencing any problems or need help from this online therapy. I wouldn't do it, even if it's only doing it twice a year.
Well, for me personally it's the opposite. If there is something we consider a problem, then that is the problem. I mean, even in this scenario it's a good thing. for example, routine health checks and all kinds of things. but when we feel something is wrong, then that is the problem. more precisely, if the things that we initially consider gambling are fun and entertainment, such as playing anything and that becomes a problem for us. meaning, in other words, you need help, therapy or any ideas to give up the habit of gambling, or even just to check your health. which can be interpreted as mental health, it is the same as inviting it into our minds regarding worries if we are in trouble.
Maybe your idea could be a good idea for us gamblers, but I don't do it because we ourselves should be the ones who have implemented concepts related to gambling and its limits, especially as an alarm for self-control.
Exceptions, a person does need help to reduce the tendency to overplay.

[hahay]

I heard about gambling therapy and it prick my mind to which I asked myself when last did I  go for gambling therapy? I could recall and that's because I have never had one since I believe am gambling responsibly.

What's gambling therapy?

Gambling Therapy is a free, global online service offering practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling link

Yeah, you read that correctly , it says people affected by gambling problem. But after reading I took an opposing view about it because gambling therapy shouldn't be something simply painted exclusively for people with gambling addiction problems alone. In as much as you're a gambler, whether  a gambler that has his gambling habit under control, going for a gambling therapy should be a habit we should acculturate ourselves with, at least twice a year (ones in every 6months).

We go for monthly or quarterly health routine checkups not only because we're sick but to  reduce any risk of getting sick before knowing. Right? same behavior can be applied to gambling , do you agree or it's not necessary until you start getting a gambling problem .

I think problem gambling is about losing and bankruptcy, so the way to overcome it is to win. After all, winning will also make you feel better compared to having to do therapy which will not necessarily make you better. Even if I get gambling therapy services for free, I personally wouldn't be interested because I think the way to make me mind and body better is to rest, sleep or maybe even go on holiday. But the point is, as long as we can be responsible with good discipline in managing finances, then I am sure these factors will make a better life even when coupled with betting.

[Nwada001]

Since I already know that I'm still under control in terms of my gambling behaviour, what's the point of going for that therapy? Unless I just want to try out my gambling behaviour, I mean for it to be examined by a professional to see if what I call being under control is truly one.
 
Because there are some bad behaviours we might not see as being because, within us, we are doing the right thing until we are being analysed and confirmed otherwise by a professional. If not, I don't see it as very necessary to get that therapy.

[seoincorporation]

For me, I don’t agree. It’s not necessarily to go for gambling therapy if you are doing it responsibly or you’re in control now. So it is only for those with serious addiction issues, as long you know to yourself that you don’t have any problem with it and you can ensure your gambling habits is healthy and balanced.

You can control your instincts, but some people lose all control and start doing stupid moves like pawn the car or worse things just like keep gambling. You have no idea how deep that hole can get. And for sure therapy can help a lot of people, just like the ones who are addicted to drugs and therapy is the only way to save them.

As long as you know yourself... but some people hit depression and there is when the bad things happen.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

How many people will take this therapy thing seriously in present times, especially with the knowledge of its free nature. any free thing is often met with laxity and lack of commitment from the people concerned. Attaching a fee no matter how small would've made the service look more honorable. people attach value to medical checkups because they want to live long and want to maximize the fee thy pay for such services

never had a therapy session before, so I don't know how this will slow down or make an addict seek repentance, but nonetheless, its still a welcome development and sure it's being organized by experts who understand gambling and its addiction patterns from top to bottom, so I kind of give them a thumbs up, but I'm not sure of enrolling anytime soon.