How can we avoid addictions in gambling?

[Yablee0]

Gambling has been in an existence long time ago and it has always been fun all the way. Many people got involved in gambling just to have fun while some other people see it as there own way of expressing passion for games, sporting bet etc. however gambling that was initially made for fun and excitement later became a major problem to humanity due to addiction that has lead to the down fall of many young people that got involved in gambling.

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

[Oshosondy]

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

Have gambling budget and let it not to be more than 1 to 5% of your weekly income. If you have used all the 1 to 5% to gamble, do not gamble again that week.

-how often should we gamble?

It can be often if you have time and if it is exciting to you and most importantly if you are using little amount of money for it. Assuming you are paid $500 weekly, you can use like $10 to gamble. If you use $0.5 each time, it will prolong your gambling time duration. But like on sport, you can use the whole $10 on at once which will reduce the time duration.

[Akbarkoe]

As long as we continue to visit gambling sites and place bets, the possibility of gambling addiction will always exist. Therefore, it is crucial for us to adhere to predetermined limits every time we gamble and place bets, both regarding the amount of money we deposit and the duration of our gambling. The impact of gambling is very detrimental, not only in terms of financial loss but also in terms of wasted time.

We must view gambling as a form of entertainment. This is important because by viewing it simply as a form of fun, we will always be able to accept the results of gambling and betting well, whether we win or lose. This is crucial because if we are unable to accept the final outcome of each gamble and the bets we place, this will cause us to become uncontrolled in our gambling, leading us to a never-ending cycle of gambling, irresponsible gambling behavior, and ultimately, addiction.

[Dr.Osh]

Gambling is an addiction, which means that if you gamble, you are an addict. However, the severity of your addiction to gambling is the problem. The more you gamble, the more severe your addiction will be. Even if you only place small bets, because sometimes you will want more than usual. That's where big problems arise, spending all your money in a short time. If you want to overcome your gambling addiction, reduce your time gambling and apply your budget before gambling.

[bakasabo]

This has been discussed a lot of times already, but main ideas are - afraid of gambling addiction, dont gamble at all or earn enough, and it will help to turn gambling into sorely entertainment. Imo there is no other way to avoid. Better dont start at all if you are afraid that something might cause troubles. Life if full of things that not everyone should do or try. All those things as self control, budget, responsibility, imo that is all secondary. Having fear of something, then even mastering all skill, training yourself, setting budget, will fail.

[tsaroz]

Gambling has been in an existence long time ago and it has always been fun all the way. Many people got involved in gambling just to have fun while some other people see it as there own way of expressing passion for games, sporting bet etc. however gambling that was initially made for fun and excitement later became a major problem to humanity due to addiction that has lead to the down fall of many young people that got involved in gambling.

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

The greatest thing that limits our addiction is willpower. When you have the willpower to limit yourself and has emotional control over your body, You can always stop yourself from going in the addictive zone. Experience is another key as you might need to make some mistakes in order not to repeat it.
I'm not a perfect example in case of gambling but except for some of the worst time in my life, I have been mostly gambling addiction free. I have had other addictive things in my life and I was cautious never to go on an addiction and I stopped when I wanted to. Now, I'm mature enough to drink, take drugs or gamble according to my will and in a responsible way and stop or start when I want.

[avp2306]

Gambling has been in an existence long time ago and it has always been fun all the way. Many people got involved in gambling just to have fun while some other people see it as there own way of expressing passion for games, sporting bet etc. however gambling that was initially made for fun and excitement later became a major problem to humanity due to addiction that has lead to the down fall of many young people that got involved in gambling.

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

If you are frequently doing that and you don't have experience on how to deal addiction provably there's a chance that you might experience this situation.

Usually new gamblers got carried out especially when they experience climax or hit some goals to win certain percentage or amount.

I believe if you are consistent gambling and playing on daily basis there's still a chance that they would experience those things. So if you don't want to experience this I guess setting up your expectation on gambling is needed and you should not be so greedy chasing for huge wins since this is addicting.

[purple_sparkles]

Gambling has been in an existence long time ago and it has always been fun all the way. Many people got involved in gambling just to have fun while some other people see it as there own way of expressing passion for games, sporting bet etc. however gambling that was initially made for fun and excitement later became a major problem to humanity due to addiction that has lead to the down fall of many young people that got involved in gambling.

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

The greatest thing that limits our addiction is willpower. When you have the willpower to limit yourself and has emotional control over your body, You can always stop yourself from going in the addictive zone. Experience is another key as you might need to make some mistakes in order not to repeat it.
I'm not a perfect example in case of gambling but except for some of the worst time in my life, I have been mostly gambling addiction free. I have had other addictive things in my life and I was cautious never to go on an addiction and I stopped when I wanted to. Now, I'm mature enough to drink, take drugs or gamble according to my will and in a responsible way and stop or start when I want.

In order to avoid developing an unhealthy addiction to gambling, or any other addiction in general, it is worth setting priorities correctly - what is more important to you not at the moment, but in the future, how your game today will affect your well-being if you lose. Then everything falls into place, and there are no problems with you exceeding the limits allocated for the game, or conflicts with loved ones. When you have clear rules - everything is in a working system, and then addiction simply has no chance.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

I tend to believe that gambling often doesn't cause addiction but when you lose control of how often you gamble, that's what cause the addiction. For example, if you gamble from Monday to Monday non stop with the right approach and with the amount you can afford to lose, you might not get addicted but when you have something important to do and yet you can not control yourself to skip gambling for that day so that you can focus on the important task, that's a sign that you are becoming addiction.  No matter how often you gamble, you can still put yourself in control not to gamble at any time or day you chose to take a break but if you can not take a break without being compelled by your emotions to start gambling, that's when your addiction is setting in.

Gamble with the amount you can afford to lose, take control of your gambling time and hour or you can create a time table to help you, reflect on your gambling behaviour always.

[rbynxx]

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

- Probably set plans for yourself and be consistent in it. If somehow you've been into gambling lately there's no way you can avoid it completely without controlling yourself first. Control is the initial step and from that onwards you should be consistent until you avoid it if somehow gambling doesn't do any good.

- Well, I think this is in connection to the first question I suppose, so, probably you need to set that one as well. Once or twice a week should be enough to let you in control over your gambling issue and set as well how much you want to wager or set a budget you want to gamble for that week as well.

[Cointxz]

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

First, you should assess yourself on do you behave when playing gambling. For sure, you already have an idea about your weakness when gambling.

This assessment is important to determine whether you are fit to play gambling or you should avoid it completely.

In an event that you can tolerate gambling, You should only gamble during your free time and excess money that is not supposed to be part of your savings.

Be consistent on this and you will not be addicted.

[yahoo62278]

Gambling has been in an existence long time ago and it has always been fun all the way. Many people got involved in gambling just to have fun while some other people see it as there own way of expressing passion for games, sporting bet etc. however gambling that was initially made for fun and excitement later became a major problem to humanity due to addiction that has lead to the down fall of many young people that got involved in gambling.

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

-how often should we gamble?

Well if you are worried about this stuff happening and want to stop addiction from taking hold on young minds, then stop adding to what you consider the problem by opening topics about gambling. Start searching and read 1 of the other 20 topics on gambling addiction.

Just a suggestion.

[promise444c5]

Having budget(something  you can afford to loose without afecting you) for your gambling activities and taking break once you hit the limit, wit these two you should befree of addiction  .. if you’re  thinking what can I do in thase periods, then go for walks to get it off your minds, you can try video gaming as it can also get it off your mind.. just find something that will keep you occupied at those periods it shouldn’t be that hard.. I guess it been discussed a lot here you can find those threads too and go through it..

[EluguHcman]

These has kept me worried and restless so I decided to ask this questions :

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

Some will say there is nothing to worry about and think given tip to how you can fight addiction is as easy as said.
However, I will advice preventing to addiction is always better to control than fighting yourself when you are already a  victim.

So, if you must stay free from gambling addiction, you just design your own gambling plans and make budgets for it that it based on your incomes.
Make schedules of your gambling durations in regard to your free times and make sure you don't deviate in the volume that it will affect your Income or your busy times.

Lastly... Don't chase looses and don't take it for a source of income but with a zero emotions rather than the entertainment feelings is all a good to always let you know that gambling is not worth spending your busy times nor your funds for necessary expenses.

[Pandorak]

How can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

When you start to enter into gambling, then at that time you are already in the process of becoming an addict, it's just that you don't realize it, slowly when you experience defeat and loss, maybe you can still bear it. But, when you think about gambling in the middle of your work or busy real life, then at that time you have become an addict. When that happens, you can only minimize the risk by implementing a gambling budget allocation from your income.

How often should we gamble?

If you are a gambler who is new to the world of gambling, maybe you will only use gambling as an escape from the problems you are facing or just looking for entertainment. It is different when you are an older gambler, you will play more often, the most important thing remains the same, always separate your gambling budget from your needs, even though it is difficult you have to do it.

[Agbamoni]

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?

The first step is to ask question where you dont understand a thing, and you did exactly that. Good you ask. Aside from that, only gamble with money you can afford to lose, set limit (bankroll management), avoid chasing losses or going for more wins, know when to take a break or quit,  dont gamble with emotions because it can get the best of you. Follow this few rules and you wont become addicted to gambling.

[Kelward]

The best way to avoid addiction in gambling is to use amount that you can afford to loose, when you exhaust the bankroll you should exit immediately. Having a gambling budget will help you not to chase loses and over gamble with your win, your focus should be on the small amount that you intend to gamble with. This strategy sounds easy but it takes discipline to put it in practice and if you're able to keep to it you will most likely never be addicted to gambling. You don't have control over your wins and loses but you can control the amount that you will use to gamble.

[joeperry]

- how can we avoid or control our gambling activities so that's it wouldn't lead to addictions ?
-how often should we gamble?

It depends on each person, some person have different ways to cope up or control their addictions or to calm themselves and sometimes they will just discover it on their own. Personally what I do in order to avoid or control my gambling habits is to limit myself with a weekly budget and if there's some activities that I can do throughout the week for instance learning new skills, then I focus on that and forget about gambling. For the question, on how often should we gamble, personally I play around 1-2 hours and sometimes I just place bet on some matches, it actually varies but I keep mine around these hours so I won't get too attached or be addicted to it.

[Shinpako09]

As a gambler, believe me, it’s not as simple as it seems. It’s easier said than done. Once you get addicted to gambling, you can’t just stop whenever you want. It’s very hard to restrain yourself. You become greedy when you win, dreaming of making it big, especially with a small bankroll. And once you lose, you start chasing your losses. That’s why it’s best to develop discipline early on. Build it, no matter whether you’re winning or losing. Because if you don’t, even when you’re winning, you’ll eventually lose it all. Learn to control yourself right from the start, coz once you go deeper, it only gets harder to stop.

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Well if you are worried about this stuff happening and want to stop addiction from taking hold on young minds, then stop adding to what you consider the problem by opening topics about gambling. Start searching and read 1 of the other 20 topics on gambling addiction.

Gambling addiction topics are here and there, they are just everywhere on this gambling board. It would have been better for people to know how to use the search or know when to use it, but just that not everyone knows how to use it. I think if truly he is suffering from gambling addiction, this topic is still very valid, but from how he post, I do not think he is suffering from gambling addiction. If he suffering from gambling addiction, I think what people posted will be helpful for him. He should know that rehabilitation can be helpful if he does not still stop being addicted to gambling.