Isn’t it kind of killing the fun if we try too hard to control our emotions?

[SamReomo]

I mean, if you're winning and feeling happy, and then you try to hold back that joy, doesn’t that take away part of the fun? If we don’t hold back and end up as winners, then that’s when we feel real happiness.

Yes, it's better to hold back that joy because such wins can also be losses and then such type of gambler get stressed out after seeing the losses and when such gamblers lose more money then they always try to chase their losses and that type of behavior will lead to gambling addiction.

[Patikno]

Here’s the thing. some people give advice that to truly enjoy gambling, we need to manage our emotions. But how do we actually do that?

I mean, if you're winning and feeling happy, and then you try to hold back that joy, doesn’t that take away part of the fun? If we don’t hold back and end up as winners, then that’s when we feel real happiness.

Now let’s flip it. Since we allow ourselves to enjoy the wins emotionally, then maybe we should also face the losses the same way.

We gamble based on how we feel, and sometimes that emotional ride helps us accept the losses too.
It’s okay to feel happiness and sadness when gambling, we’re only human, and that’s perfectly normal.

The way each person controls their emotions is different. I personally just need to set a strategy according to the bankroll allocation capabilities that will be provided, but I also set it so that I can enjoy the entertainment when gambling. I think someone will still be able to control their emotions when they reach their winning or even losing target. And I also think the fun in gambling is not only about winning, but also about how the process goes, whether it's in sports betting or slot games. So it's all about how we can enjoy the process of the game.

I agree with your opinion about considering happiness and sadness as normal, so it can be used to control gambling when winning or losing.

[robelneo]

Here’s the thing. some people give advice that to truly enjoy gambling, we need to manage our emotions. But how do we actually do that?

These emotions are doing what we regret later on like when we feel stress so we add more money when we are faced with losing our bankroll or failing to stop because of excitement when already won a significant amount of money instead choosing to continue to recover previous losses, these are the emotions that we need to safeguard ourselves, that's how I interpret these managing our emotions.

[dimonstration]

Here’s the thing. some people give advice that to truly enjoy gambling, we need to manage our emotions. But how do we actually do that?

These emotions are doing what we regret later on like when we feel stress so we add more money when we are faced with losing our bankroll or failing to stop because of excitement when already won a significant amount of money instead choosing to continue to recover previous losses, these are the emotions that we need to safeguard ourselves, that's how I interpret these managing our emotions.

That’s negative emotion only which is part of the game that brings excitement on gambling. We are feeling thrilled and happy when we are winning because we knew the feeling of despair when losing.

That negative emotion should be our limiter on our gambling session that signals us to stop instead of pursuing more game that we didn’t enjoy anymore just to chase loss.

I don’t consider much my emotion when gambling because I’m strict with my gambling pattern. I just ride with my emotions depending on my game condition but never be overwhelmed to the point that makes me out of control.

[Wexnident]

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Manage your emotions in terms of bankroll management. Doesn't really matter how, but you should. So that during the playtime, you can go ham with how you feel but after that? Time to control.

Honestly what most people say about controlling emotions just refer to being able to stop depositing more money after your initial play. They aren't stopping you from having fun, they're stopping you from being irresponsible. Now if both coincide, then I guess you can technically say they're stopping your fun, but, well, if it damages your life then yeah, that should happen.

[DaNNy001]

Well, what I do know is having fun has nothing to do with emotions, if you claim to have fun while gambling then emotions wouldn't be involved so there won't be any need to control anything in the first place, people only control their emotions in gambling when they go beyond their limits or gamble irresponsible... only addicted gamblers find the need to put their emotions under control, it's capable of ruining you if it's something that's done on a regular basis.

[Findingnemo]

Now let’s flip it. Since we allow ourselves to enjoy the wins emotionally, then maybe we should also face the losses the same way.

We gamble based on how we feel, and sometimes that emotional ride helps us accept the losses too.
It’s okay to feel happiness and sadness when gambling, we’re only human, and that’s perfectly normal.

It's good as long as you're feeling it and the right phrase should be "Don't let your emotions take over".

When we win we feel happy but what some people does is they just go with it and bet more with that they could lose and when they are already losing get frustrated increase their bet amount that again leads to more loss.

That is why we should be in control of our actions but feeling and enjoying isn't prohibited.

[Mahanton]

I mean, if you're winning and feeling happy, and then you try to hold back that joy, doesn’t that take away part of the fun? If we don’t hold back and end up as winners, then that’s when we feel real happiness.

But you don't have to hold back that joy. To manage your emotions isn't about not feeling happy. It's just about controlling your instincts, so you don't gamble based on your emotions, what is always dangerous, since the gambler feels encouraged to chase losses and to gamble beyond his financial limits.

The objective here is to feel satisfacted while gambling, without losing your mind and reasoning along the gambling session. If you are able to do that, it's great, and it means you are a functional gambler. On the other hand, if you are unable to do that, then I fear you should retreat from gambling for a while and rethink what you are doing with your money and how healthy the emotional sphere of your life is.

And basing up with that kind of break in between selling out and in compared when you are just that on H1.For having into those times or moments that you do have that kind of challenges on trying out to make up some different engagement that in towards both or something new on which you do seem that it will be giving out that kind of opportunity on which it will be causing up for you to deal up with. In regarding about into the question in speaking about self control or simply talking about paying up some money then it will be that up to you whether you would be that wanting to to have more or not. Usually people do make out their lives miserable just because of doing non viable decisions or approach on which if we do think up carefully then we do able to point out on which one is negative and which one is positive. There's no way that you cant be able to see into whether that you are indeed doing good or not. Humans are naturally those beings that do up such stuff in order for you to deal up with something then it do needing up that immediate ation and responses. We do know that gambling was built for the sake of fun and entertainment and if you arent that good when it comes self control and moderation about into your gambling then it will be that a very huge problem. There are ones who are that been able to make out some adjustments just because they've been that experienced with that or simply having that idea already and into those people who do still keep on pushing forward because they are that too optimistic that they can make money with gambling on which this is a very wrong mindset to have at the moment that you do deal up with gambling on which this is a very risky approach on the moment that you've been that dealing into. Always be considerable about into the pros and cons in regarding about into the situation or condition because its impossible that you cant be able to determine on what are the things that been currently be engaging on with.

[acroman08]

Here’s the thing. some people give advice that to truly enjoy gambling, we need to manage our emotions. But how do we actually do that?

I mean, if you're winning and feeling happy, and then you try to hold back that joy, doesn’t that take away part of the fun? If we don’t hold back and end up as winners, then that’s when we feel real happiness.

Now let’s flip it. Since we allow ourselves to enjoy the wins emotionally, then maybe we should also face the losses the same way.

We gamble based on how we feel, and sometimes that emotional ride helps us accept the losses too.
It’s okay to feel happiness and sadness when gambling, we’re only human, and that’s perfectly normal.

When people say "manage your emotions" when gambling, it does not mean that you need to act like a robot, it usually means do not let your emotions control you or your decisions. It is ok to get frustrated, angry, sad, happy or whatever emotion you might feel when gambling, as long as you do not let those emotions control you and your decisions. That being said, if negative emotions are a frequent occurrence when you are gambling, it might be good to take a break.

[Hispo]

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We gamble based on how we feel, and sometimes that emotional ride helps us accept the losses too.
It’s okay to feel happiness and sadness when gambling, we’re only human, and that’s perfectly normal.

That is why casinos are extremely profitable, though, because gamblers, or most of them, wager their money according to their feelings and they allow their feelings to dictate the way they manage their money or their bankroll during the session.
Casinos and the designers of game are extremely good at messing with the human psychology in order to prompt all gamblers to over-react to losses so they will chase them and feel cocky enough when winning to continue gambling endlessly, until they run out of money.

Our human emotions and the way they mess up with us are what makes us to lose money in the long run while gambling. If we manage to control both grief and happiness while gambling, it would be easier to withdrawn while winning money and logging out when we are having a losing streak.

[Mpamaegbu]

We gamble based on how we feel, and sometimes that emotional ride helps us accept the losses too.
It’s okay to feel happiness and sadness when gambling, we’re only human, and that’s perfectly normal.

Winning emotions (happiness and excitement) don't react the same way as losing emotions (sadness and anxiety) do. Man doesn't like losing and it's the reason it's advised to always put our emotion in check. I've yet to see anyone who is happy from winning and then goes out shooting others or intentionally drives into a crowd or commits suicide. Those are emotions triggered by losses. If they were positive energy, no one would complain.

[Davidvictorson]

It’s okay to feel happiness and sadness when gambling, we’re only human, and that’s perfectly normal.

We cannot override that human emotions that is involved in every thing that we do. It is ever present in all things including when we are gambling. Suppressing that emotion of happiness or sadness is what leads to irresponsible gambling habits which is not physical and mentally healthy for the gambler. However caution must be taken that is your emotions of happiness or sadness should be moderated and if possible don't be too overly happy when winning and overly sad when losing these are the ways that you will not miss our on the fun and important lessons that both has to offer.

[BitMaxz]

Well, what I do know is having fun has nothing to do with emotions, if you claim to have fun while gambling then emotions wouldn't be involved so there won't be any need to control anything in the first place, people only control their emotions in gambling when they go beyond their limits or gamble irresponsible... only addicted gamblers find the need to put their emotions under control, it's capable of ruining you if it's something that's done on a regular basis.

Gambling should only be done for fun and entertainment; however, some gamblers expect to make a profit or recover all of their losses, which is why the majority of gamblers go broke and become addicted.
Without self-control, you will experience negative emotions that leave you feeling dissatisfied. Unlike most gamblers, they are willing to accept losses and be satisfied even if they win small.

[l3pox]

Definitely if you are trying to control things too much it is hard to let go and just enjoy the moment, flow
We use the term “emotional control” a lot but I think it is a lot about “emotional awareness”, and then from this awareness you can relax on decisions instead of rushing into doing things blind by the emotional fire

[Floxynice]

Here’s the thing. some people give advice that to truly enjoy gambling, we need to manage our emotions. But how do we actually do that?

I thought the essence of controlling our emotions is to avoid incurring more losses, not with the intention of enjoying gambling more. You are right when you said controlling our emotions kills the fun and excitement when we gamble, but you should also look at the positive side of it. Truly, holding back our excitement when we gamble is just a measure we must take to reduce the risks of losing more than we can afford. Anyone who cannot control his emotions can gamble all day with the hope of winning. He can gamble with all his property or become extremely aggressive when he loses his money to the casinos. Controlling our emotions is not easy, but it is still something every gambler must learn to do.

[Cryptoprincess101]

I think in gambling, the emotions that ought to be controlled is that of losses and not winning because it is difficult to control the emotions of happiness and joy when you win because since you are gambling for fun with the mentality that you are to face losses while gambling, then when you win, it becomes a kind of surprise to you and surprises comes with emotions but i don't think that controlling emotions in gambling kills the fun aspect because you are already gambling with a fair amount which will not be a problem if you lose it.

[o48o]

Here’s the thing. some people give advice that to truly enjoy gambling, we need to manage our emotions. But how do we actually do that?

I mean, if you're winning and feeling happy, and then you try to hold back that joy, doesn’t that take away part of the fun? If we don’t hold back and end up as winners, then that’s when we feel real happiness.

Now let’s flip it. Since we allow ourselves to enjoy the wins emotionally, then maybe we should also face the losses the same way.

We gamble based on how we feel, and sometimes that emotional ride helps us accept the losses too.
It’s okay to feel happiness and sadness when gambling, we’re only human, and that’s perfectly normal.

For sure. But in most cases (i am assuming) what people mean by controlling them is just having a control over your actions despite your emotions.
I wouldn't recommend anyone suppressing their emotions during gambling, but then again, some people struggle with overwhelming emotions and let those feelings take a wheel.

This is worst possible idea if you have some ground rules about your budget and because you aren't in control you would step over your own lines.
By this i don't mean that everyone feeling anything isn't in control, but quite the opposite. Often people who are in control feel lot, but they are safe from being impulsive and taking unnecessary stupid risks.

[bias]

Get mad as fuck at whatever game you're playing and rage bet til your broke seems like a sound strategy right? Controlling yourself from going crazy is what controlling your emotions is all about. You can be happy or sad, but the moment you get angry and start betting out of control you're really pushing your luck and probably going to end up going bad.

I never saw a player get lucky when betting like a madman. On the contrary, I saw players get luckier when they calmed down and relaxed a bit.

Now let’s flip it. Since we allow ourselves to enjoy the wins emotionally, then maybe we should also face the losses the same way.

Happiness in gambling is a feeling that comes only from winning. Nobody can be happy if they lose. Knowing from the start that the money that you bet is gone helps to be a little bit less sad and angry if you don't win. Controlling your emotions doesn't spoil the fun, but it can make it last longer if you stay on game. If someone finds it hard, then better to stay out or gamble less than he usually bets.

[Cantsay]

We gamble based on how we feel, and sometimes that emotional ride helps us accept the losses too.
It’s okay to feel happiness and sadness when gambling, we’re only human, and that’s perfectly normal.

Controlling your emotions doesn’t necessarily amount to you becoming a robot who doesn’t have any feelings - it simply means you have feelings and you’re able to use your brain and not allow those emotions lead you to make stupid decisions - so rather than allowing your emotions control you, you’re still able to make logical choices and I think that’s the best explanation on “controlling your emotions”.

I think you’ve misunderstood what it means to control your emotions, it seems like you’re trying to say that when one start to control their emotions they no longer feel things like joy and sadness, that’s not true they feel it but at the same time they don’t let it cloud their judgement.

For instance, you’re on a winning streak - there’s this excitement that you get and would push you to do more and bet more since you’re already winning you should be able to hit more wins, but if you’re able to control your emotions you should be able to call it a quit amidst all those excitement but someone who doesn’t know how to control their emotions won’t be able to make such a more and as a result they’ll keep playing and eventually lose all the money back to the casino.

[sunsilk]

I would say that just keep things balance. Because when we're so emotional and we're not controlling it, worse things could happen to us and our money.

It's no longer a theory when we don't control our emotions. And for that reason, we have to make ourselves in the right state when we gamble.

Yes, we can have fun and have some little happiness but there should be still a limitation to that so that we won't be too much to ourselves and effects of it.