5 Things to do After a Huge Loss in Gambling.

[nimogsm]

It's a good piece you have there, thank you for it. I am not a gambling addict and neither have I had any issue related to gambling but at times when I see what will help others, I appreciate it as if it is me who it will help.

As for the points, they are accurate enough but they depend on the stage of the addiction. I believe that anyone who can accept the loss is already a winner because if you accept the loss then you will move on and it ends like that. This may not need telling people as stated in point number 2. But if the person is of the weak mind, why not? This will help to build the mind better. I know because I have been in that shoes before, telling people about your addiction helps a lot if you can't use professional help yet.

All these points are worth studying for those who are just planning to start getting involved in gambling, it is better to immediately understand what the consequences may be and the best ways to solve them. Players who take more risks and get into problems are most often loners, according to my observations, do not belong to any communities and do not read forums, which is why they lack knowledge and experience.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

If i have to lose  huge again then I will completely leave the gambling world and will never come again because i use to lose huge once losing all my end year bonus and my 3 months salary from gambling and now?
i kept playing with small amount and never to have more again .

I can feel your pain, dear but that why it's usually said that, "while gambling, only spend the amount you can afford to lose." In gambling, there's no certain strategy that works 100% every time but if you are a sport gambler, some time you could be more lucky if you use a good strategy to make your prediction but be aware not nothing is always certain in gambling.

Spending at least 3-5% of your salary will not cause you more harm that 20% and above will cause you.

[Jaycoinz]

It's better to just step away from the game itself for a few days and see how it goes. I know that feeling though, last week I lost some big money, for two straight days, and whenever I played after that, I still take a big L.

So I said to myself, that I need to slow down for now, as I'm having a unlucky week. That's why I do for now, although I'm tempted to play because online games are accessible, I try as hard as I can to not to as the damage is going to be too emotional for me. The money yeah, you can recover if, but the psychological tear is killing me.

That's the problem with online gambling, easy accessibility makes it so addictive and it's always tempting to go back even after deciding not to. Like you said taking a step back is what is needed most times, you made the right decision and it's going to be a tough one because the thought of recovering your losses would always come into your mind. if you bounce back and decide to gamble again perhaps you should consider changing the game you have been playing, switch to something new , who knows you might get lucky with something different.

[Oluwa-btc]

2. Tell someone: You have to have at least one person in your life (the more the better) to whom you can share your feelings and let them know about your situation. It will help a lot because if you continue to live in isolation with that feeling, trust me, you will not be capable of taking care of yourself.

Let me emphasise more on this because the aspect of telling someone is very crucial in regarding gambling matters, because they can either break you or make you.first thing to do after having such huge loss it to entirely take a long break then after which limit your gambling habits, so having someone in your life don't really matter except it's someone that advises you to avoid such gambling activities.

[Ever-young]

I can feel your pain, dear but that why it's usually said that, "while gambling, only spend the amount you can afford to lose." In gambling, there's no certain strategy that works 100% every time but if you are a sport gambler, some time you could be more lucky if you use a good strategy to make your prediction but be aware not nothing is always certain in gambling.

Spending at least 3-5% of your salary will not cause you more harm that 20% and above will cause you.

Every game in the casino has it's own strategies, well except for those that are solely dependent on luck, like the roulette, dice games and the slot machines, these are games that depends only on how lucky the player is and not how experienced he is, but other games may have effective strategies that may give the gambler some sort of an edge, but as you've rightly said, it still doesn't guarantee any wins.

[junder]

That's the problem with online gambling, easy accessibility makes it so addictive and it's always tempting to go back even after deciding not to. Like you said taking a step back is what is needed most times, you made the right decision and it's going to be a tough one because the thought of recovering your losses would always come into your mind. if you bounce back and decide to gamble again perhaps you should consider changing the game you have been playing, switch to something new , who knows you might get lucky with something different.

For now, I think the easy access to online gambling is not his fault because technology is certainly developing and will make many things easier, this is more about the awareness of each individual. We must be aware not to gamble excessively, do it healthily without excessive behavior such as betting a lot of money on gambling. Also not tempted again when we have experienced defeat in previous gambling.

We must be able to take a step back whether it is when we win or when we experience defeat in gambling, because victory that is not certain to be obtained becomes something that is difficult to happen and we should not expect too much from gambling such as thinking for sure that we can get a big win, hoping too much for a gamble only allows us to fall deeper into gambling, and get caught in a cycle of addiction that tends to be difficult to get out.

[Free Market Capitalist]

Spending at least 3-5% of your salary will not cause you more harm that 20% and above will cause you.

The problem with that is when people consider betting 3% but in a losing session they go into tilt and go over the budget chasing their losses. If it were as easy as doing what you set out to do before going to the casino there would be no one in trouble.

[Tmoonz]

Good steps to help one heal from a big loss. Personally, taking a break is the best of it all and at the same time, you should let go of your losses, because if you cannot let go of your losses, you might find it difficult to take a break. What I do after experiencing a big loss, I quit and don't gamble anymore or go close to where they're gambling so that I will not be tempted to gamble at that moment.

The importance of taken a regular break in gambling can not be overly emphasis and it worth reminding, it is another avenue of given yourself that opportunity of making a personal reassess of whether you upholding a good and responsible gambling behaviors, indeed we have to stay in control and always having it in mind that gambling is only but game such that we have to be responsible enough not to chase losses for he who fights and run away lives to fight another day, it is also good we mix up with other activities as away ensuring we are not spending more time and resources in to gambling, it is a good thing for a gambler to have that sober reflection of whether he is having gambling problems or not and take the necessary steps towards being a responsible gambler.

[mak013]

Good steps to help one heal from a big loss. Personally, taking a break is the best of it all and at the same time, you should let go of your losses, because if you cannot let go of your losses, you might find it difficult to take a break. What I do after experiencing a big loss, I quit and don't gamble anymore or go close to where they're gambling so that I will not be tempted to gamble at that moment.

The importance of taken a regular break in gambling can not be overly emphasis and it worth reminding, it is another avenue of given yourself that opportunity of making a personal reassess of whether you upholding a good and responsible gambling behaviors, indeed we have to stay in control and always having it in mind that gambling is only but game such that we have to be responsible enough not to chase losses for he who fights and run away lives to fight another day, it is also good we mix up with other activities as away ensuring we are not spending more time and resources in to gambling, it is a good thing for a gambler to have that sober reflection of whether he is having gambling problems or not and take the necessary steps towards being a responsible gambler.

For someone gambling is the main income. It is a bad advice to make a break for them.
As for common gambler - the main goal is to prevent such situation. Such gambler must understand that he has some problems with the game before such loses.
So if lost huge money - he has to visit specialist, who can help him with his addiction. The op`s advices are too late(except the 4th step).

[danherbias07]

Good steps to help one heal from a big loss. Personally, taking a break is the best of it all and at the same time, you should let go of your losses, because if you cannot let go of your losses, you might find it difficult to take a break. What I do after experiencing a big loss, I quit and don't gamble anymore or go close to where they're gambling so that I will not be tempted to gamble at that moment.

The importance of taken a regular break in gambling can not be overly emphasis and it worth reminding, it is another avenue of given yourself that opportunity of making a personal reassess of whether you upholding a good and responsible gambling behaviors, indeed we have to stay in control and always having it in mind that gambling is only but game such that we have to be responsible enough not to chase losses for he who fights and run away lives to fight another day, it is also good we mix up with other activities as away ensuring we are not spending more time and resources in to gambling, it is a good thing for a gambler to have that sober reflection of whether he is having gambling problems or not and take the necessary steps towards being a responsible gambler.

Yes and actually we keep on forgetting to take that break because we are so into gambling.

I will not blame a gambler for getting hooked too much in the games especially when it comes to slots because of how long the waiting time for the high multiplier to happen and then the way it is played is like there's always something that will pop out soon. Those bonus games (free games) are the most delightful of all because it is filled with excitement about how much they will give like a pandora's box.
That is where we should really be careful with because all that excitement when unable to be calmed down could lead to more deposits and that means more losses and frustration in the end.

[traderethereum]

Good steps to help one heal from a big loss. Personally, taking a break is the best of it all and at the same time, you should let go of your losses, because if you cannot let go of your losses, you might find it difficult to take a break. What I do after experiencing a big loss, I quit and don't gamble anymore or go close to where they're gambling so that I will not be tempted to gamble at that moment.

The importance of taken a regular break in gambling can not be overly emphasis and it worth reminding, it is another avenue of given yourself that opportunity of making a personal reassess of whether you upholding a good and responsible gambling behaviors, indeed we have to stay in control and always having it in mind that gambling is only but game such that we have to be responsible enough not to chase losses for he who fights and run away lives to fight another day, it is also good we mix up with other activities as away ensuring we are not spending more time and resources in to gambling, it is a good thing for a gambler to have that sober reflection of whether he is having gambling problems or not and take the necessary steps towards being a responsible gambler.

Taking a break from gambling is a must whether you win or lose because that can prevents you from keeping playing gambling. If you don't take a break at all, you may face more losses which can makes your money gone without control.
If you losing a big money in gambling, you need to take a break for some time and doing many activities to distract your minds from recovering your losses. You can search for the activities and doing that for some time so you will not thinks about your losses before.
But before the losses becomes big, we can prevent that by responsible with our gambling activities and always reminds that we playing gambling to fills our free time. That is for prevention from spending too much money in gambling.

[Mpamaegbu]

3. Socialize more, go out, play outdoor games, go on a hike with friends for a few days:

What if the gambler betted with their last cash and there's nothing left to fall back on for outdoor games? Trust me, a lot of gamblers are reckless in their bets to the point they exceed their risk threshold and further expose themselves to avoidable headache and financial downtrend. Even though there's a disclaimer that gambling is a highly risky stuff, people are still going to gamble with what they can't afford to lose. They want to hit jackpot at once. Sadly, it doesn't happen often that way.

5. This last advice is a bit philosophical. Your existence in itself is a miracle, and on top of it, you as a living,... Even if you do not believe in yourself right now, your existence is the undeniable proof of your potential.

This sounded religious like what some pastors in the Africa continent would say just to cook up consolation for victims.

[Smartprofit]

In my opinion, in order to psychologically accept the fact of a big loss, you need a special mental attitude.

You need to perceive your life as a training. You need to concentrate not on the end result, but on the process. You need to tell yourself - "Yes, I lost a lot of money. However, nothing terrible happened. This is part of my path. I gained new experience, I have new skills and abilities. I was unlucky this time, but next time I will definitely be lucky."

When I lose a large sum of money, I always remember the proverb - "Unlucky in gambling, then lucky in love!" Therefore, when I lose a large sum of money, I immediately go to meet beautiful girls.

[WatChe]

I can feel your pain, dear but that why it's usually said that, "while gambling, only spend the amount you can afford to lose." In gambling, there's no certain strategy that works 100% every time but if you are a sport gambler, some time you could be more lucky if you use a good strategy to make your prediction but be aware not nothing is always certain in gambling.

Spending at least 3-5% of your salary will not cause you more harm that 20% and above will cause you.

Gambling is a serious business where house is usually the winner. So it must be handled with great care. Many have entered gambling sector after hearing few success stories and ignoring the massive stories of losses. It's important to have an eye on your losses since that's the only way to stop yourself from losing all your money. It's a famous saying that, "in gambling the real winner is the one who knows when to stop".   

[HONDACD125]

You need to perceive your life as a training. You need to concentrate not on the end result, but on the process. You need to tell yourself - "Yes, I lost a lot of money. However, nothing terrible happened. This is part of my path. I gained new experience, I have new skills and abilities. I was unlucky this time, but next time I will definitely be lucky."

You can think that way if you have lost an amount that you could easily afford to lose, but what about those who lose more than what they can afford to lose? You can think rationally when you are not cornered by several negative thoughts that are caused because of what you have done because you have spent money that you weren't supposed to spend and I know how it feels because I have been through that situation in the past.

There is a reason why people commit suicide after losing a significant amount in gambling, it is because they go through extreme mental pressure and it is not as easy as we say it to control all those thoughts at that moment. Only someone with extreme mental strength can get through such situations without doing something they shouldn't do.

[bakasabo]

I think «accept the loss» is enough. Whenever someone is placing a huge bet, from my point of view, that person should not make it as a random decision, but have though about it previously. So whenever a huge bet is made, a person should be morally ready to say farewell to that money. If if happens to be that he looses that bet, then it should be taken like a man. Think about it for a minute, understand that the money are gone, and just let it go.

[finaleshot2016]

This is a nice and precise advice for those who are facing the aftermath of losing in gambling.

Accepting the loss is the no. 1 should be the one to do, move on so that you can't be eaten by your own emotions that can cause more psychological damage. Socializing is key too, talk to your family, talk to your friends and find some icebreaker that will lift that heavy thing on your mind.

Don't be depressed, you gamble in the first place that's why you should know the risks first, don't chase the wins. It's not a wise thing to do.

[Pandu Geddon]

I think «accept the loss» is enough. Whenever someone is placing a huge bet, from my point of view, that person should not make it as a random decision, but have though about it previously. So whenever a huge bet is made, a person should be morally ready to say farewell to that money. If if happens to be that he looses that bet, then it should be taken like a man. Think about it for a minute, understand that the money are gone, and just let it go.

Yes, that is a simple thought that may be mandatory for gamblers. Although sometimes regret or anger will be there for gamblers who lose in large amounts, gamblers who have such simple thoughts must have good self-control.
Simply we know that what we bet can be a win, it can also be a loss. If we accept it wisely, then the gambling we do might be safe for us.

[Ndabagi01]

All the points you’ve put together on this thread are very great ones and if gamblers that have experienced great loss in gambling can follow them, they can get over it after some time and won’t feel the need to want to go after the game, like trying to want to win back what the market already collected from them. Losing is natural in gambling, no one is perfect so the best thing to do is to always have it in mind that when a loss comes, you should be able to bear it and when the win comes, you can enjoy the moments and also pass and reflect back to those that you loss to help cover for the dilemma of the loss in the past.

[$weetne$$]

I think «accept the loss» is enough. Whenever someone is placing a huge bet, from my point of view, that person should not make it as a random decision, but have though about it previously. So whenever a huge bet is made, a person should be morally ready to say farewell to that money. If if happens to be that he looses that bet, then it should be taken like a man. Think about it for a minute, understand that the money are gone, and just let it go.

We should not be making a huge bet that is what I will say because it does not make any sense to do that. We have to know that we have a higher chance of losing than winning always therefore there should be some risk that we should not be taking to help save us from losing that money always. When we have money money, we can gamble for more games and this can increase the possibility of us winning but when we stake all that money on one bet and we lose it, we begin to think of gambling as a scam but it was our decision that cause us such loss and not the casino or sportsbook depending on where we are gambling. Accepting our losses will help us to not be revengeful that only makes us to lose more money instead of making more money.