Gambling is not only about winning and losing, but about psychological control

[Accardo]

Would it sound vague to tag gambling a mental battle for players? Psychological it is indeed an endless emotional struggle. Mentally, players have a tendency of justifying what's wrong to become right, thereby, creating room to repeat similar mistakes. This pattern of habit is significantly taking over a collosal amount of every player's psychology to engender lack of control and loss of funds. Which enables easy difficulty in maintaining what you said about wagering money one is able to lose. It's trivially easy to forget this while on a gambling session. An intrinsic mental control have taken over, and a player must apply mental strength to bend the impulse towards his own will.

The psychological aspect is what many players are finding difficult to understand. We need to know what we are doing as gamblers so we don't selfishly think that we can make the kind of money we intend to make when we are just trying for nothing. The psychological aspect need to be understood very well for us to be disciplined not to fall victim to such mistakes of gambling too much of becoming an addiction. Addiction has been one of the problems we have been facing as gamblers and when it continues, it could become worse for us to manage if we don't have the resources to control it.

Addiction is a significant loss that money can't cure. Funds contribute to the healing process, but they are not enough—cash causes gambling addiction for a lot of players. And few players give it a thorough thought before chasing after money. When a player is mentally disturbed, life becomes difficult. Because, to careless players, money handles everything, most of them wouldn't mind going compulsive in gambling. The gambling problem begins with the early thoughts of the player about gambling.

Some go this far due to the famous belief that money requires risks. It's hard to change the way people reason. And this persisting barrier to changing the way other people think is the problem with eradicating addiction. Finding a selfless player who cares more about his mental stability than money will be rare. The majority of players do the opposite. Surprisingly, before going into gambling, people living with an addiction never thought of the mental effects of excessive gambling. Within them, they understood money was the only thing on the line.

[Dewi Aries]

The majority of gamblers are directionless and psychologically blind. That is one of the issues they fail to address. Did you give yourself too much hope? Even when they realize some things are not possible, they will continue with what they have in mind, forgetting that gambling is all about chance. Another issue is that gamblers are constantly blinded by their winnings. They are so confident that they can make a particular amount of money via gambling. It's not like you want to gain money from gambling, but some things are too good to be true, especially the potential win, and understanding that the sooner they realize this, the better. If we don't discipline ourselves, we must be prepared to meet Whatever addiction you bring to the table, since the moment you can no longer control yourself, it becomes a lifestyle. When it becomes a lifestyle, it becomes a problem. One thing that surprises me the most is that gamblers expect to always win, which is impossible. We should just learn how to control ourselves Because that is the only way to be safe while gambling.

You are right, given oneself too much hope and over confidence can be very problematic since there is no guarantee of winning, it is a fact that we can not have control over our games after placing a bet hence it is unreasonable and unrealistic for anyone to become over confidence probably some time after a winning we become carried away by thinking that we can be winning all the time, winning or Lossing are both just a chance so it is better we build our emotions towards either winning or Lossing such that we need to have that control of ourselves in whichever becomes the outcome.

It's clear my friend, high confidence and hope are always something that can encourage someone to do something immediately, but if we bring both of these things into gambling then it is clear that having high confidence and hope can be fatal because as you said that the results of the game can never be controlled according to our wishes, or simply we will never know when we will win, while it is clear that defeat will always be a risk that will continue to lurk.

In most cases, usually increased confidence and hope for victory often occurs when a gambler is in a winning situation, the unbearable joy and pleasure can cause hallucinations and direct themselves to continue playing because they assume that a much bigger win is near, and increased confidence and hope are also one of the factors that cause a gambler to find it difficult to stop and instead apply greed, in the end, yes, as you said, winning is nothing more than a chance, and we better focus on risk management.

[arimamib]

Would it sound vague to tag gambling a mental battle for players? Psychological it is indeed an endless emotional struggle. Mentally, players have a tendency of justifying what's wrong to become right, thereby, creating room to repeat similar mistakes. This pattern of habit is significantly taking over a collosal amount of every player's psychology to engender lack of control and loss of funds. Which enables easy difficulty in maintaining what you said about wagering money one is able to lose. It's trivially easy to forget this while on a gambling session. An intrinsic mental control have taken over, and a player must apply mental strength to bend the impulse towards his own will.

The psychological aspect is what many players are finding difficult to understand. We need to know what we are doing as gamblers so we don't selfishly think that we can make the kind of money we intend to make when we are just trying for nothing. The psychological aspect need to be understood very well for us to be disciplined not to fall victim to such mistakes of gambling too much of becoming an addiction. Addiction has been one of the problems we have been facing as gamblers and when it continues, it could become worse for us to manage if we don't have the resources to control it.

Addiction is a significant loss that money can't cure. Funds contribute to the healing process, but they are not enough—cash causes gambling addiction for a lot of players. And few players give it a thorough thought before chasing after money. When a player is mentally disturbed, life becomes difficult. Because, to careless players, money handles everything, most of them wouldn't mind going compulsive in gambling. The gambling problem begins with the early thoughts of the player about gambling.

Some go this far due to the famous belief that money requires risks. It's hard to change the way people reason. And this persisting barrier to changing the way other people think is the problem with eradicating addiction. Finding a selfless player who cares more about his mental stability than money will be rare. The majority of players do the opposite. Surprisingly, before going into gambling, people living with an addiction never thought of the mental effects of excessive gambling. Within them, they understood money was the only thing on the line.

Gambling addiction is certainly more difficult to stop because as long as he has money he will continue to make deposits. Indeed, addiction will make someone feel like their mind is being controlled by gambling because every day they will not be satisfied if they don't gamble. Those in this phase of course need time to restore their minds to a more normal state by undergoing rehabilitation. For this reason, think wiser before gambling so that the money we use does not become a big burden on our minds if we lose. Even though he is experienced in gambling, if one day he loses control then he will be mentally disturbed at that time because he loses all his savings due to gambling unreasonably because he is full of emotions in chasing a big multiplier. The big conclusion is of course that there is no such thing as chasing a big win in gambling unless luck comes your way.

[LUCKMCFLY]

and a player must apply mental strength to bend the impulse towards his own will.

Yes, and it's not bad , because things as we see them have to be very positive for us, but Above all we must have a lot of mental Strength to resist all the attacks that the game can give us , this is possibly what one as a player must prepare for , but it is basically to have control in the face of losses,  I have Always advised before playing to establish how much can be spent and lost, and that's it, this way it is very likely to avoid Problems , whether it be self-control of economies, Impulses, Among other things.

[junder]

yes indeed in gambling luck plays a big role, because luck is what I think will determine whether the gambling we do will end in a loss or a win, but what is clear is that when luck is on our side there will definitely be a win that can be obtained and after that it is up to us in the future to continue gambling again by betting again with the winnings obtained or cashing in the winnings that have been obtained, but what is clear is that cashing in is the most correct thing to do. because there is no certainty that you will be able to win again even though you have won because this is a game of probability and luck, not a place to find money or work.

having limits may be a problem that many gamblers experience, but those who do not have self-control may be aware and limit their gambling when they experience bad events such as losing a lot of money and assets because they desperately gamble to get a win. because when they do this by losing the money they have in gambling and selling their assets to gamble, of course they have a problem with their thinking.

[Swordsoffreedom]

and a player must apply mental strength to bend the impulse towards his own will.

Yes, and it's not bad , because things as we see them have to be very positive for us, but Above all we must have a lot of mental Strength to resist all the attacks that the game can give us , this is possibly what one as a player must prepare for , but it is basically to have control in the face of losses,  I have Always advised before playing to establish how much can be spent and lost, and that's it, this way it is very likely to avoid Problems , whether it be self-control of economies, Impulses, Among other things.

If you want to be successful in gambling or profit from gambling, you must learn to control yourself. If you can't control yourself, you are more likely to harm than gain from gambling.

It is possible to earn large amounts of money from gambling. But there is a big risk of losing money. But if we can control ourselves then it is possible to greatly reduce the chances of losing money in gambling. For example, we must have complete knowledge about every gamble we play. Without complete knowledge and analytical ability, there is definitely a high chance of losing money in gambling. Like I do sports gambling. I have a good understanding of the game and I bet after analyzing the matches. However, it is not always possible to win the bet. But most of the time I can win the bet money.

Moreover, it is important to keep oneself controlled in terms of spending money. Otherwise we may end up spending a lot of money on gambling. Which is harmful to our daily and family life.

[o48o]

If you want to be successful in gambling or profit from gambling, you must learn to control yourself. If you can't control yourself, you are more likely to harm than gain from gambling.

It is possible to earn large amounts of money from gambling. But there is a big risk of losing money. But if we can control ourselves then it is possible to greatly reduce the chances of losing money in gambling. For example, we must have complete knowledge about every gamble we play. Without complete knowledge and analytical ability, there is definitely a high chance of losing money in gambling. Like I do sports gambling. I have a good understanding of the game and I bet after analyzing the matches. However, it is not always possible to win the bet. But most of the time I can win the bet money.

Moreover, it is important to keep oneself controlled in terms of spending money. Otherwise we may end up spending a lot of money on gambling. Which is harmful to our daily and family life.

But this isn't really gambling specific, because if you don't have control over your life decisions, your life controls you. Then it just happens to you, and you will be a passive passenger.

And that means that you shouldn't be doing most things in life. Or at least have hard responsibilitiesf. Being in charge of your own finances would be morally questionable, not to mention your family's money. And money / gambling is just one thing. Most things in life require emotion regulation skills, so that our urges and acting on our feelings won't get us in trouble.

[summonerrk]

I think I will get a lot of criticism, but I am ready to express the opinion that no one can predict how he will behave after a long period of gambling. I have met many confident people who said: "gambling does not affect me."
But they either played in the casino a couple of times or did not play at all. I think that casinos are dangerous precisely because they awaken in any person such emotions that few can expect from themselves.

[slapper]

yes indeed in gambling luck plays a big role, because luck is what I think will determine whether the gambling we do will end in a loss or a win, but what is clear is that when luck is on our side there will definitely be a win that can be obtained and after that it is up to us in the future to continue gambling again by betting again with the winnings obtained or cashing in the winnings that have been obtained, but what is clear is that cashing in is the most correct thing to do. because there is no certainty that you will be able to win again even though you have won because this is a game of probability and luck, not a place to find money or work.

having limits may be a problem that many gamblers experience, but those who do not have self-control may be aware and limit their gambling when they experience bad events such as losing a lot of money and assets because they desperately gamble to get a win. because when they do this by losing the money they have in gambling and selling their assets to gamble, of course they have a problem with their thinking.

luck? Luck's a bitch. In the same breath she will kiss and kick you. You are doomed; you live on luck. Gaming is a distraction; it is not a profession. You pay cash out and win. That is the motion. Regarding this gambling, it's a mental game. Although it's a dopamine surge, a high, the crash? The crash is quite severe. You know it's gone too far when you start selling your belongings and clearing your accounts. It's about your mind more than it is about the money then

You set limitations and you gamble. You are aware of the dangers. Games and fun till it ain't. Recall this is entertainment, not a lifeline. Keep it from ruling your life

[danherbias07]

and a player must apply mental strength to bend the impulse towards his own will.

Yes, and it's not bad , because things as we see them have to be very positive for us, but Above all we must have a lot of mental Strength to resist all the attacks that the game can give us , this is possibly what one as a player must prepare for , but it is basically to have control in the face of losses,  I have Always advised before playing to establish how much can be spent and lost, and that's it, this way it is very likely to avoid Problems , whether it be self-control of economies, Impulses, Among other things.

That's how it should be for gamblers who just have enough money, creating a budget and sticking with it. If we lose control we might deposit more which I bet happened to a lot of gamblers including me. IMO, it's an irresponsible thing to do especially if we cannot afford what we are spending anymore. It could become chaos for those who just have enough money for their necessities and payment of bills because once it's spent in gambling, there's no going back to it. Next to that problem is probably getting a loan and that's the worst case that could happen to us. We don't want to be digging our own grave just because we gamble too much.

[crwth]

It is about controlling yourself and knowing when to bet or stop betting At a certain time. It’s most likely that it is comparable to other types of addiction because if you cannot control yourself then you would probably wind up into problems in your life and then it will seep Into Every part of your life.

I think everything is about psychological control in terms of your motivation or what I think everything is about psychological control in terms of your motivation or what you are doing. It is best that you approach it logically not just gambling.

[0t3p0t]

It’s normal to feel extreme emotions when gambling. Be it extreme stress or despair or extreme happiness, both can be equally dangerous. When you experience these extreme emotions you can make decisions that you might not normally would consider when you are not under such extreme circumstances.

It might be difficult but if you don’t want to end up with too much losses, you need to control your emotions

Yeah but controlling those emotions needs time to fully take effect because it is not about instant stop thing especially we are dealing with our own emotions. But it is true that it is dangerous because if we cannot control it we might fall to addiction and people around us might also be affected especially our loved ones.

[Tmoonz]

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Self control actually matters a lot and it is good we really know what we are doing so that we don't have to think that the result is going to become positive when it is obvious that nothing is going to change. It is good we have good understanding about how to work on ourselves and improve things if we really want to be making money from gambling. It is not all strategies that will work for us if we want to actually make good money for ourselves. There are so many gamers and gamblers that are still finding it difficult to be making money from there businesses because they are not actually doing the right thing.

self-control is huge. It concerns everything, not only the casino. In business, relationships, or life, its what distinguishes the victors from the losers. Regarding gambling, you have to keep your thoughts clear even if its easy to be caught in the thrill. This is a game, not a means of income.

Making money gambling is difficult. It calls for a great deal of discipline, talent, and a little luck. Thats OK; its not for everyone. What gambling teaches you about yourself is, imo, its true worth. Its like a test, a way to see how you handle pressure and make decisions under stress..

Psychological control is something that would really be that outmost important or something that it is really that relevant, because on the moment that you do lost control and couldnt be able to think up well then you would really be that making that huge mistake into the things that you are really that involving into on which it wont really be just that limited on gambling alone but also in other things as well on which it is really that indeed important on proper thinking and planning.

On the time or moment that you would be considering yourself dealing up with something like gambling then it would really be just that right or preferred on having that control and moderation specially into finances on which we know that once you do make yourself impulsive then you would really be ending up on having
that huge problem and this isnt really that something recommended.

Controlling you emotions is very important and can not be overly emphasis and it worth reminding any one towards gambling, considering the fact that even when you are at winning position it requires emotions to control yourself as to utilize your winning appropriately and also when you are losing how to manage such situation also requires being in charge of taking care of your emotions as to this regards since winning and Lossing comes with different emotions such that not being able to control your psychology enough can lead gambling addiction.

[Swordsoffreedom]

If you want to be successful in gambling or profit from gambling, you must learn to control yourself. If you can't control yourself, you are more likely to harm than gain from gambling.

It is possible to earn large amounts of money from gambling. But there is a big risk of losing money. But if we can control ourselves then it is possible to greatly reduce the chances of losing money in gambling. For example, we must have complete knowledge about every gamble we play. Without complete knowledge and analytical ability, there is definitely a high chance of losing money in gambling. Like I do sports gambling. I have a good understanding of the game and I bet after analyzing the matches. However, it is not always possible to win the bet. But most of the time I can win the bet money.

Moreover, it is important to keep oneself controlled in terms of spending money. Otherwise we may end up spending a lot of money on gambling. Which is harmful to our daily and family life.

But this isn't really gambling specific, because if you don't have control over your life decisions, your life controls you. Then it just happens to you, and you will be a passive passenger.
And that means that you shouldn't be doing most things in life. Or at least have hard responsibilitiesf. Being in charge of your own finances would be morally questionable, not to mention your family's money. And money / gambling is just one thing. Most things in life require emotion regulation skills, so that our urges and acting on our feelings won't get us in trouble.

You have mentioned a very important point. Self-control is essential if we do not want to be harmed by gambling. And it is very important if we want to keep our daily life hassle free. If we don't have self control then we can easily get addicted to different things. It could be drugs or it could be gambling.

We must be aware of the harmful effects of gambling. Not knowing about the harmful effects of gambling increases the risk of becoming addicted to it. Moreover, self-control is very important for any gambler. If we don't control ourselves properly then we can lose huge amount of money in gambling. And its impact will be seen in our daily life and family life.

[Smartvirus]

and a player must apply mental strength to bend the impulse towards his own will.

Yes, and it's not bad , because things as we see them have to be very positive for us, but Above all we must have a lot of mental Strength to resist all the attacks that the game can give us , this is possibly what one as a player must prepare for , but it is basically to have control in the face of losses,  I have Always advised before playing to establish how much can be spent and lost, and that's it, this way it is very likely to avoid Problems , whether it be self-control of economies, Impulses, Among other things.

Am still getting to think through the means by which, the games could actually attack you as a being and I don’t seem to make a lot of sense of it. The only thing that comes to mind as it is, is the fact that, addiction does set in but, that doesn’t seem like what is being discussed here is it? So yeah, how does the game of gambling does attack people or gamblers?

Having to apply mental strength to bend the will, I get that parts. In life, it’s often you having to fight against you but, where the game fights with you, I don’t know much about that.

[Odohu]

It’s normal to feel extreme emotions when gambling. Be it extreme stress or despair or extreme happiness, both can be equally dangerous. When you experience these extreme emotions you can make decisions that you might not normally would consider when you are not under such extreme circumstances.

It might be difficult but if you don’t want to end up with too much losses, you need to control your emotions

Yeah but controlling those emotions needs time to fully take effect because it is not about instant stop thing especially we are dealing with our own emotions. But it is true that it is dangerous because if we cannot control it we might fall to addiction and people around us might also be affected especially our loved ones.

For the most cases, people learn from experience which comes with time just like you have stated. I take myself as for example, when I started gambling, it was pretty easy for me to win and because of this I started becoming complacent and over confident, taking unnecessary risk and not knowing when to stop. As you know, gambling have a way of teach us a lesson; that was what happened to me. I learnt the hard way but thankfully I was able to overcome that challenge of lack of self control. I got better and it shows in my results afterwards.