How to practice emotional control in gambling?

[Koadharber]

Every greedy gambler that don't want to let go of his losses will live to regret chasing his losses, because he will incur more losses. Self control is very important in any activity that can be habitual to us. Whoever lacks self control over his gambling activities can become addicted easily. We shouldn't gambe to put ourselves into a big problem that'll affect us mentally, instead we should gamble for fun with an amount that you can afford to lose.

This is the only reason for more losses, because gamblers will continue to recover their losses, but the losses will never be recovered, but only more losses will increase. In fact, this type of activity begins because of their attitude, if they had accepted gambling only as entertainment, then this type of addiction would never have happened.

Therefore, maintaining control is very important, someone who lacks control can easily become addicted, which is enough to destroy his life.

But it is not possible for everyone to see gambling as entertainment. No matter how much it is talked about, there will always be people who will see gambling as an avenue to make more money. That not withstanding, wether we see gambling as entertainment or for profit making, we still need that emotional control, so that we will know when to stop having the fun, especially when money is involved for those chasing entertainment. And for those chasing profits, we equally need to know when to stop so we don't blow up our savings. The moment you start hearing that small voice that keep telling you, try one more time and recover, when you are losing. Just know it's your emotion speaking to you. Don't listen to that voice, especially when you have exceeded your budget for the day. One effective way to controlling your emotions is to go to the casino with only money you intend gambling with. Don't go with extra money.

You're right just like as I said in my previous post, is always advisable to go to the casino with that amount you intend to gamble with more especially for those who are easily carried away by their emotions maybe when they have exceeded that certain amount they intend to gamble with and it happens to be that they still have some money left with them, they will just decide to gamble with the remaining money as well. at this point they have now exceeded more than that amount they wish to gamble with, So therefore I think going with that amount you intend to gamble without having any extra money in our Pocket is the most effective way of dealing with it, just as you said earlier.

Hahahahaha it doesn't work that way all the time, controlling our emotions is the best way to go about the whole situation because most times when one is carried away, refilling of betting amount becomes very easier because your emotions is controlling you even after having in mind to only gamble with a specific amount and to stop after utilizing that amount, it has happened to me in my earliest days when I started gambling but I know better now compared to before experience has really taught me a lot.

Emotions is indeed a tough thing to control even if you do say that your mind is fixed into the things that you should gonna do but still when emotion kicks in, then it will really be that so hard for you to have such control when you dont have that strong discipline on which this will really be that something that you do really need it. Controlling emotions is tough but once you do have that sufficient or enough bad experiences in the past on which it will really be that making you wary into those bad past experiences then this is where you will really be that starting out to making out some adjustments just because you've been wary about into the things on which you are really that been currently dealing on with.

Im not saying that you do need to experience it first before making out adjustments but usually this is the case on where most people do experience about and this is something inevitable. This is why you should really be that careful into this aspect.

[LUCKMCFLY]

It is not a problem as long as we only use the allocated amount. Because in most cases, even if they have a tight budget, they still spend more on gambling compared to their basic needs. And sometimes they take some loans to fund their gambling habits. It was not just having mental stress, but it completely compromised our finances. And many gamblers have fallen into this situation from thinking that through gambling, their lives could be changed. Unfortunately, the outcome is different, and instead of improving, it only brings misery.

Yes, once that happens it is because the person is totally consumed by the addiction and it is difficult to treat it, because basically all the money they have in their hands they will not give importance to things that should never be neglected, such as basic expenses and those of their family, then in view of these things we are people who must be very responsible, we must understand that casino games are that, games where basically we can lose money, little, more or less or a lot, that depends on us how much we are willing to lose, for that reason our responsibility must be something that is not negotiated by our emotions or impulses.

[entertheabyss]

Every greedy gambler that don't want to let go of his losses will live to regret chasing his losses, because he will incur more losses. Self control is very important in any activity that can be habitual to us. Whoever lacks self control over his gambling activities can become addicted easily. We shouldn't gambe to put ourselves into a big problem that'll affect us mentally, instead we should gamble for fun with an amount that you can afford to lose.

It is reasonable to gamble for fun but how realistic is that. I always doubt that people gamble for fun since no one is happy when he losses money. Even for those who gamble for fun if there are such gamblers then the pleasure can only come when they win. Naturally, there is happiness which comes from winning and this happiness brings the fun. It is not normal for a gambler who claims to be gambling for fun yet when he losses he gets angry. The implication is that such a gambler will get angry most of the times since gambling is unpredictable and so gamblers tend to lose more than they win making it challenging to even gamble for fun.

I think that the only motivation to gamblers is not to gamble for fun but rather to make extra cash. There is certainly other activities a gambler can engage in and get utility for his money and the desired fun. I have seen people gamble recklessly in the name of gambling for fun and regret at last. I have also seen gamblers chase wealth and then lose the little they have. Thus, the saving grace for gamblers is not to gamble with greed as you mentioned every greedy gamble would regret if he cannot let go of his losses. So, regardless of whether a gambler gambles for fun or not, there is a need to gamble without any element of greed.

[danherbias07]

It is not a problem as long as we only use the allocated amount. Because in most cases, even if they have a tight budget, they still spend more on gambling compared to their basic needs. And sometimes they take some loans to fund their gambling habits. It was not just having mental stress, but it completely compromised our finances. And many gamblers have fallen into this situation from thinking that through gambling, their lives could be changed. Unfortunately, the outcome is different, and instead of improving, it only brings misery.

Yes, once that happens it is because the person is totally consumed by the addiction and it is difficult to treat it, because basically all the money they have in their hands they will not give importance to things that should never be neglected, such as basic expenses and those of their family, then in view of these things we are people who must be very responsible, we must understand that casino games are that, games where basically we can lose money, little, more or less or a lot, that depends on us how much we are willing to lose, for that reason our responsibility must be something that is not negotiated by our emotions or impulses.

We must avoid these things from happening and if we feel that we are on the verge of becoming a gambling addict then we must do something to either stop it or keep it under control. Now, that's where the problem will start. Keeping the gambling addiction under control is not something that is easy to do. It's like someone or something is always calling you and it wants you to go back and gamble over and over again until you deplete your balance. Others will even ask for help from professionals while others could just gain a strong mental way to make it stop.

[bakasabo]

I think the idea of having emotional control is moving into direction that a person must first experience fail and loss. Kind of science that can not be learned and mastered without negative experience. Impossible to learn without be on the other side of the barricade. A person or a gambler first must learn what he is about to face, before trying to become better. So how to lose emotional control ? The hard and expensive way is to keep losing until understanding how to resist negative emotions.

I completely agree with you that it is impossible to train emotional intelligence without losses, and there are situations when a player wins at first because he is lucky, but I am almost sure that over time he will lose all the money, because he thinks that it is so easy to win and will continue to do so until his luck runs out at the end. Only nothing will remain of his winnings. And those who know how to lose and are ready for it, always understand that luck is not constant, and you always need to take part of the winnings, even I always do this and am happy about it. I think that training emotional control also depends very much on knowledge and experience in general.

During trainings, a person should try to come to conclusion, that gambling is not only about winning or losing money, but rather a process when people get entertained. In any case I dont know how to practice emotional control. What, a person must sit peacefully in sakura garden, watching sun rise, clear his mind and think about how to be emotionless or more calm during gambling? Fill room with incense, candles and sit in lotus pose? Or make someone hit him when he loses control - use method of pain and threatening? If we think about emotion control deeply, it cant be trained. Its either person is disciplined or that is not a part of his character.

[Tungbulu]

Yes that is really correct because most gamblers who aren't that discipline while gambling could still fall for such trap while gambling that is why when a gambler has set upon a particular amount to gamble and they have exhausted such amount it is quite important to stop gambling, otherwise if there are any important game or matches they have to bet on and they go ahead placing additional bet or play more game this entails us they are not gambling responsibly and hence are fueling their addiction level to gamble.

Definitely. Not every gambler knows how to control their emotions when gambling, by emotions I mean the power to say “NO, I can’t play further” and also stand by that decision, especially when the game has become tensed and you feel that if you play a little more further you might just be able to turn the game around but have exhausted your bankroll and you’ve lost enough already. If a gambler can be able to make this decision and stand by it, he might just be able to mitigate the risks of inciting more losses, even if he’s not able to maximize his chances of winning, I believe that’s just more than enough.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Yes that is really correct because most gamblers who aren't that discipline while gambling could still fall for such trap while gambling that is why when a gambler has set upon a particular amount to gamble and they have exhausted such amount it is quite important to stop gambling, otherwise if there are any important game or matches they have to bet on and they go ahead placing additional bet or play more game this entails us they are not gambling responsibly and hence are fueling their addiction level to gamble.

Definitely. Not every gambler knows how to control their emotions when gambling, by emotions I mean the power to say “NO, I can’t play further” and also stand by that decision, especially when the game has become tensed and you feel that if you play a little more further you might just be able to turn the game around but have exhausted your bankroll and you’ve lost enough already. If a gambler can be able to make this decision and stand by it, he might just be able to mitigate the risks of inciting more losses, even if he’s not able to maximize his chances of winning, I believe that’s just more than enough.

"Not every gambler, " But If they actually wants to learn how to control their emotions, they can do it, it might be difficult but it's never impossible. I was ones there but you know how I escaped it, that's because I was determined to, I never go to the casino with extra cash but just with small amount I wished to gamble with, I don't make so much deposit and I wrote a reminder for myself. Such discipline helped me to overcome it and the last of it all is that, I have a job and a business that take much of my time and I don't feel so obsessed with gambling.

[2Pizza410000BTC]

I assume we’re all mature and responsible gamblers here, but from time to time, we still make mistakes. One of the most common mistakes is failing to control our emotions, we know where that leads.. losses, and the higher the stakes, the bigger the potential losses we have to endure.

That’s why it’s important that before placing big bets, we are already emotionally stable and disciplined enough to follow our strategy consistently.

So, guys, how do you control your emotions while gambling? And how has it benefited you?

I never participate in gambling with emotion while gambling. Moreover, if there is a lot of emotion for gambling, then I always give importance to my financial transactions and income because I always think that I will not let my hard-earned money be lost very easily. Since my income is very difficult, I always remember my hardships, thinking of hardships, I never get emotional while gambling. Also, I always use very limited money for gambling, due to which I never lose emotion in gambling and even if I lose, I never feel sad.

[Mr Reporter]

Yes that is really correct because most gamblers who aren't that discipline while gambling could still fall for such trap while gambling that is why when a gambler has set upon a particular amount to gamble and they have exhausted such amount it is quite important to stop gambling, otherwise if there are any important game or matches they have to bet on and they go ahead placing additional bet or play more game this entails us they are not gambling responsibly and hence are fueling their addiction level to gamble.

Definitely. Not every gambler knows how to control their emotions when gambling, by emotions I mean the power to say “NO, I can’t play further” and also stand by that decision, especially when the game has become tensed and you feel that if you play a little more further you might just be able to turn the game around but have exhausted your bankroll and you’ve lost enough already. If a gambler can be able to make this decision and stand by it, he might just be able to mitigate the risks of inciting more losses, even if he’s not able to maximize his chances of winning, I believe that’s just more than enough.

Well you have pointed out an crucial aspect of responsibly gambling well as a gambler it is one thing to no how to stop and when to stop most gambler are having issues on when to stop this self awareness and self discipline can help gambler to control them emotions and it help gambler to mitigate loss trade can help and will lead them to control financial and emotional distress.
Most gambler find it hard in controlling set boundaries bankroll in other to avoid over spending, learn risk management to it helps.

[Tungbulu]

"Not every gambler, " But If they actually wants to learn how to control their emotions, they can do it, it might be difficult but it's never impossible. I was ones there but you know how I escaped it, that's because I was determined to, I never go to the casino with extra cash but just with small amount I wished to gamble with, I don't make so much deposit and I wrote a reminder for myself. Such discipline helped me to overcome it and the last of it all is that, I have a job and a business that take much of my time and I don't feel so obsessed with gambling.

Sure it does take determination to escape such a situation but the point is that, not everyone has such determination. The worst part of this issue is that, some gamblers are struggling with this situation but due to the general misconception that they’ve attained about gambling, they wouldn’t even realize it. Some gamblers have already normalized chasing losses or gambling until they’ve totally drained their bankrolls and until they’ve changed this misconception first, they’ll continue being in that endless loop.

[AmaGold70]

If you must gamble, remove emotions and how can you remove emotions is by making sure you don't place bets with huge amounts and you don't need to allow gambling to be part of your life such that you can't do without it which is the addiction we talk about, treat gambling as just a game where you can either win or lose and if you lose you just accept it in good faith regardless that money is at stake. Gamble with the amount you can lose without it having a negative impact in your life, with this approach you won't find gambling uneasy and it will help you not to become emotional.

If all gamblers can be able to put this in consideration when gambling it will be very easy for us to control ourself emotions in gambling. Because just like we always preach every day by day that gambling is not a place to make quick money that is how it is, there is no possiblity of winning in gambling, the chance of losing is always bigger. So it's essential to understand that and approach it wisely.

[Kristiyana]

I assume we’re all mature and responsible gamblers here, but from time to time, we still make mistakes. One of the most common mistakes is failing to control our emotions, we know where that leads.. losses, and the higher the stakes, the bigger the potential losses we have to endure.

That’s why it’s important that before placing big bets, we are already emotionally stable and disciplined enough to follow our strategy consistently.

So, guys, how do you control your emotions while gambling? And how has it benefited you?

I never participate in gambling with emotion while gambling. Moreover, if there is a lot of emotion for gambling, then I always give importance to my financial transactions and income because I always think that I will not let my hard-earned money be lost very easily. Since my income is very difficult, I always remember my hardships, thinking of hardships, I never get emotional while gambling. Also, I always use very limited money for gambling, due to which I never lose emotion in gambling and even if I lose, I never feel sad.

Of course that shows a sign of a responsible gambler, however a responsible gambler only risk the amount he know that he can easily afford maybe when the outcome didn't work as he expected at this point he won't feel emotional neither will he feel sad because that's the amount he intend to go with, without minding whatever outcome he get. Just the same thing applicable to me, I only gamble with what I can afford to lose this is why I don't always feel disappointed when the outcome didn't work as I expected.

[Su-asa]

If you must gamble, remove emotions and how can you remove emotions is by making sure you don't place bets with huge amounts and you don't need to allow gambling to be part of your life such that you can't do without it which is the addiction we talk about, treat gambling as just a game where you can either win or lose and if you lose you just accept it in good faith regardless that money is at stake. Gamble with the amount you can lose without it having a negative impact in your life, with this approach you won't find gambling uneasy and it will help you not to become emotional.

If all gamblers can be able to put this in consideration when gambling it will be very easy for us to control ourself emotions in gambling. Because just like we always preach every day by day that gambling is not a place to make quick money that is how it is, there is no possiblity of winning in gambling, the chance of losing is always bigger. So it's essential to understand that and approach it wisely.

IMO every gamblers that risked more than they can afford to lose will always be emotional when they lose the bet, even though the gambler is rich or he is poor. However both the rich have insufficient amount because they can't have all the money in the world. But although they can pay for anything they want but still there are amount they can not afford to lose but it actually depends on the thing they want to spend the money for. For long, have understand that the simple way to control emotions is Risking What You Can Afford To Lose.

[nara1892]

That's only if for example they can really control themselves especially in terms of emotions, but in essence as I said above that the main key to being able to avoid losing money in significant amounts is only by having the ability to "accept the state of defeat", because all decisions are in the hands of the gamblers themselves, meaning that what we must first resolve is the trigger because there will be no impact whatsoever if we can overcome something that triggers the occurrence of various unwanted things. So the first in my opinion is to admit the following also by accepting that you have lost and lost money and the second is to understand that that's what gambling is like.

I can't accept that I'm going to lose all of my money and gambling is going to lead to a result that you don't want to lose. Deliberate focus on triggering will not be positive in gambling and you will only have the key to limiting it and nothing else will help. Why should you tolerate losing significantly in gambling when you are focused on your decisions not to spend too much time. You have to accept that you can't be on the disqualified list so you have to find a win so you have to keep gambling and betting more is not the solution so you have to be in tune with your money and effectively press your trigger in such a way that you are not letting your luck get the better of you.

Honestly, it's a bit difficult for me to understand what you mean or the essence of your statement above, my friend, basically everyone will never be ready to lose an amount of money that they are not ready to lose, that's clear but anyway there is no coercion or even threats from the casino to you to continue gambling non-stop, the casino also does not prohibit gamblers from implementing limits and one of the reasons why I said above that one of the main keys to being able to avoid losing a significant amount of money is to have the ability to "accept defeat" because when you are able to accept defeat with an open heart then it will not be difficult for you to stop at that time and clearly that is also included in the "limiting" category.

[Fredomago]

That's only if for example they can really control themselves especially in terms of emotions, but in essence as I said above that the main key to being able to avoid losing money in significant amounts is only by having the ability to "accept the state of defeat", because all decisions are in the hands of the gamblers themselves, meaning that what we must first resolve is the trigger because there will be no impact whatsoever if we can overcome something that triggers the occurrence of various unwanted things. So the first in my opinion is to admit the following also by accepting that you have lost and lost money and the second is to understand that that's what gambling is like.

Let it go and move forward, if you use spare money it's easier to deal with moving forward but if you use certain amount of money,  the pressure really lead you to push for more, thinking that you need to keep adding money to recover whatever you already lose, but instead you suffer and lose more.

If you practice that control and you keep doing same discipline the chance is high that you'll be able to develop good gambling habits that will help you to make a big mistake while in session.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I think that the bet sizes are very important, if they are too high, it takes the player out of the emotional state, only professionals can cope with this.

In fact that is very important, or I always emphasize that it is better to bet little money, because if you lose you lose little, of course if you win you also win very little, but it can be a long term and cumulative process, that is to say, if we accumulate small profits over time we can have a positive balance to have as income, that is much better than losing a lot of money and having our economy decline, but that is also a way of thinking that I have , each person applies what seems best to them, in fact I advise that.

[rachael9385]

Yes that is really correct because most gamblers who aren't that discipline while gambling could still fall for such trap while gambling that is why when a gambler has set upon a particular amount to gamble and they have exhausted such amount it is quite important to stop gambling, otherwise if there are any important game or matches they have to bet on and they go ahead placing additional bet or play more game this entails us they are not gambling responsibly and hence are fueling their addiction level to gamble.

Definitely. Not every gambler knows how to control their emotions when gambling, by emotions I mean the power to say “NO, I can’t play further” and also stand by that decision, especially when the game has become tensed and you feel that if you play a little more further you might just be able to turn the game around but have exhausted your bankroll and you’ve lost enough already. If a gambler can be able to make this decision and stand by it, he might just be able to mitigate the risks of inciting more losses, even if he’s not able to maximize his chances of winning, I believe that’s just more than enough.

"Not every gambler, " But If they actually wants to learn how to control their emotions, they can do it, it might be difficult but it's never impossible. I was ones there but you know how I escaped it, that's because I was determined to, I never go to the casino with extra cash but just with small amount I wished to gamble with, I don't make so much deposit and I wrote a reminder for myself. Such discipline helped me to overcome it and the last of it all is that, I have a job and a business that take much of my time and I don't feel so obsessed with gambling.

The easily way to control emotions is through risking what can be affordable to lose but greed won't let many see that because both the new and the old gamblers believe they can profit big when they wager big. As a beginner gambler when you develop the mindset of winning or making money from gamble then you also have to deal with the consequences attached to it because  if you do not become an addict to gamble you might lose all the things you have. The only moment gamble could be in your favor is during your lucky days and you can't force your lucky days to come, reason it's called lucky is probably because we do not expect it.

[Smartvirus]

During trainings, a person should try to come to conclusion, that gambling is not only about winning or losing money, but rather a process when people get entertained. In any case I dont know how to practice emotional control. What, a person must sit peacefully in sakura garden, watching sun rise, clear his mind and think about how to be emotionless or more calm during gambling? Fill room with incense, candles and sit in lotus pose? Or make someone hit him when he loses control - use method of pain and threatening? If we think about emotion control deeply, it cant be trained. Its either person is disciplined or that is not a part of his character.

Learn to call it a day, that’s how I’ll simply put it.

The emotions are always going to be there. You would feel it’s your lucky day or your luck would come with the next bet or you’ve lost so much and you just need to get a win with some more triers… there would be always this kind of feeling while gambling and you might be as well mistaken.

You just learn to accept when you’ve given out so much in stake and call it a day. There is always a tomorrow to gamble again. It’s not giving up, it’s giving your money a break and taking that winning chance in a different day.

[Negotiation]

If you must gamble, remove emotions and how can you remove emotions is by making sure you don't place bets with huge amounts and you don't need to allow gambling to be part of your life such that you can't do without it which is the addiction we talk about, treat gambling as just a game where you can either win or lose and if you lose you just accept it in good faith regardless that money is at stake. Gamble with the amount you can lose without it having a negative impact in your life, with this approach you won't find gambling uneasy and it will help you not to become emotional.

If all gamblers can be able to put this in consideration when gambling it will be very easy for us to control ourself emotions in gambling. Because just like we always preach every day by day that gambling is not a place to make quick money that is how it is, there is no possiblity of winning in gambling, the chance of losing is always bigger. So it's essential to understand that and approach it wisely.

Yes controlling emotions in gambling is usually an ongoing process with regular practice it is easier to control emotions and avoid losses. Therefore you need to develop the habit of accepting defeat there is no guarantee that you will win when gambling accepting defeat and trying to view it constructively will help control emotions and keep you away from depression. Also when you feel that you are getting emotional that is feeling the urge to play or bet excessively you should decide to stop the game.

[goldkingcoiner]

I assume we’re all mature and responsible gamblers here, but from time to time, we still make mistakes. One of the most common mistakes is failing to control our emotions, we know where that leads.. losses, and the higher the stakes, the bigger the potential losses we have to endure.

That’s why it’s important that before placing big bets, we are already emotionally stable and disciplined enough to follow our strategy consistently.

So, guys, how do you control your emotions while gambling? And how has it benefited you?

Actually I think that gambling throughout the years has actually taught me how to control my emotions in other areas of my life, as well. Not sure if that can be seen as a positive but it has helped me.

The thing that most people need to learn is discipline. Make a plan, follow the plan.