Dream or Illusion?

[Jewan420]

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

Gambling is a source of temptation where a person is more likely to be tempted by it. Gambling is certainly dangerous, especially for those who are greedy for money or are lazy to work but need money or who dream of becoming rich overnight. Nothing in excess is good, the same is true in the case of gambling. As long as you are controlled and gamble with a small amount of money, gambling is not dangerous for you. When you are spending extra time or money, then you assume that you have become addicted to gambling and gambling is dangerous for you.

[Hatchy]

Many people enter gambling seeking quick wealth, but is the problem just money? What really holds us back is the illusion of control and the expectation of instant rewards, isn't it?

It depends on the gambler. Sometimes we are the cause of our problems. Gambling was in no way created to cause harm to anyone, it's more like a gaming activity, that we sit down to just enjoy. But in the type you get to make real money when you win.
As we know, it's risky. That's the part where we have to take very serious. We aren't just gambling for the fun but to as well make something good out of our time. Many at times people begin to misuse the whole concept and forces their selfs which in one way or the other, created problem for them as regards to gambling..

[Proty]

Many people enter gambling seeking quick wealth, but is the problem just money? What really holds us back is the illusion of control and the expectation of instant rewards, isn't it?

Here are some points to reflect on:

- Greed isn't just financial: it's the desire for victory, excitement, and status.

- To what extent is gambling fun, and when does it become a way to escape reality?

- Can we learn something about ourselves through risk and the decision to gamble?

In other words, these are points that make us reflect, but until now, while I was reflecting, a question came to mind:

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

Yes what you have outlined here really make sense. When it comes to gambling it depends on how we see it as individuals to some people gambling is just for fun and they have set limits which they won't go beyond while to some once they have experience winning or loss , they are already out of control and it will become a problem to them. I really do believe that we can build a healthy relationship with gambling if only we can be honest to ourselves about what gambling is , as a game of luck and nothing more than that. If it is for fun and entertainment, then is not an issue it only becomes an issue when we begin to see it as a source of income.

[Oluwa-btc]

- Can we learn something about ourselves through risk and the decision to gamble?

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

There's a lot to unfold but we remain adamant to it due to greed, and I think gambling would be a safer place if we learn through every aspects of gambling. And due to the negative impact resulted by gambling it seems that it's quite difficult to have a healthy relationship with gambling but having it from the other way round I believe we would have limits to awakening something dangerous.

[Outhue]

How many people are learning from their mistakes this days? Especially something that they believe will give them money, many will rather keep falling into the deep abyss until the reach the ground before they wake the hell up.

Gambling can serve as a way to escape reality when too much money from your pocket is not involved, but how many people are really having fun and choose to keep it this way for long? Many gamblers are here to make more money.

Slow, steadiness and patience will the race, there is no point running so hard to make money and in the end you still lose the small amount you have left, also there is no straight shortcut to making money, most times you are been sold the hopium of success and there is nothing you will gain out of it.

[Floxynice]

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

Gambling is a source of temptation where a person is more likely to be tempted by it. Gambling is certainly dangerous, especially for those who are greedy for money or are lazy to work but need money or who dream of becoming rich overnight. Nothing in excess is good, the same is true in the case of gambling. As long as you are controlled and gamble with a small amount of money, gambling is not dangerous for you. When you are spending extra time or money, then you assume that you have become addicted to gambling and gambling is dangerous for you.

Gambling is really not that bad as people portray it, what is bad is addiction. If you have a friend who is a responsible gambler and not an addict too, you have nothing to worry about. Not all gamblers are irresponsible, I have a few good gamblers as friends and they all keep healthy relationships.

Just like I have always said, most people who end up being addicts and reckless gamblers are those who rely on gambling for income and to escape from the realities of life. If there is a job to fall back to and a good social network,  gambling would definitely be something done out of fun with just little hope for the money.

[Slow death]

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

Well, I place my sports bets constantly and have been doing so for years. I have a lot of fun every time I place my bets, even when I lose money. So this shows that it's possible to have a life, good mental health, and healthy relationships with others, even while betting on sports. I don't use money earmarked for bills, nor do I use more than my bankroll limit. I believe that discipline is the fundamental path we all must take when gambling. Some people who have failed at gambling have come to believe that others will fail too. But that's not true; each person has their own determination, way of thinking, and way of managing money.

I think the idea of seeking quick wealth in gambling is an illusion to me, because gambling is a game of luck and chance.

The problem is only when people start putting money they can't afford to lose and also when they can't stop gambling. Dreaming that one day you can get rich from gambling isn't wrong, as long as you always play with an amount you can afford to lose and have self-control, being able to stop gambling whenever you want.

[kotajikikox]

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

I do believe that gambling could and does trigger something in all of us but since we all have different tolerance and discipline not all of us end up getting addicted and those that are a little more vulnerable than others have to be a little bit more careful and extra disciplined to not get sunken into addiction

[Mrbluntzy]

This is the kind of dream that many gamblers have but it is an illusion and many of them with that have the dream of becoming rich over night through gambling are not realizing it that they are just being delusional about such vision and mission to become abruptly rich with gambling. The advantage of gambling is fun and excitement, the risk would only be counted a wise one if comes with a massive reward but when gamblers take life threatening risks, it doesn't add up to anything but could cause significant disaster. Up to a 90% and more gamblers have not and will not gain financial freedom that they seek in gambling, the earlier they know this the better for them.

[Agbe]

It's actually possible to have a good relationship with gambling without it taking away something important from you it all depends on your approach towards gambling and your self control level a person with a high self control level will gamble using laid down principles which may not affect him in the long run

[free-bit.co.in]

Many people enter gambling seeking quick wealth, but is the problem just money? What really holds us back is the illusion of control and the expectation of instant rewards, isn't it?

Here are some points to reflect on:

- Greed isn't just financial: it's the desire for victory, excitement, and status.
- To what extent is gambling fun, and when does it become a way to escape reality?
- Can we learn something about ourselves through risk and the decision to gamble?

In other words, these are points that make us reflect, but until now, while I was reflecting, a question came to mind:
Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

wagering with money is not just a game it is somethin like high speed rollercoaster ride of emotional states, your brain is just bombarded with thoughts like the illusion of control & instant rewards. The illusion of control just makes punters believe that they can really affect the outcome of a random event which is just not possible. And the close losses are just like the mental hooks that trick us and make us believe that we are very close to a win. But is it even possible to have a healthy relation with it? I could say yes, if you use simple strategies like setting strict limits, keeping the emotions in check and just enjoying the process of betting. if you failed to marked it, there is no doubt you will go out of control, just think it as very thin line between thrill & danger, so you should be alert.

[Tungbulu]

Many people enter gambling seeking quick wealth, but is the problem just money? What really holds us back is the illusion of control and the expectation of instant rewards, isn't it?

It depends on the gambler. Sometimes we are the cause of our problems. Gambling was in no way created to cause harm to anyone, it's more like a gaming activity, that we sit down to just enjoy. But in the type you get to make real money when you win.
As we know, it's risky. That's the part where we have to take very serious. We aren't just gambling for the fun but to as well make something good out of our time. Many at times people begin to misuse the whole concept and forces their selfs which in one way or the other, created problem for them as regards to gambling..

well the truth is that, there will always be people who will have misconceptions of something, and these set of people end up passing off these misconception to others who are also pretty much as naive as they are, and this is how these misconceptions spreads from people to people, and before you know it, it becomes generally accepted by many, and the consequences also befalls on those who accept and act according to those misconceptions.

If everybody were to actually see gambling for what it really is, then I'm sure that no one would experience unintended losses through gambling, and no one would also suffer from addiction. it is due to the misconception that has been spread about gambling and has been generally accepted, that pushes a lot of gamblers into making terrible mistakes that costs them their money, time and even relationship with people around them.

[Derekfunds]

Many people enter gambling seeking quick wealth, but is the problem just money? What really holds us back is the illusion of control and the expectation of instant rewards, isn't it?

Here are some points to reflect on:

- Greed isn't just financial: it's the desire for victory, excitement, and status.

- To what extent is gambling fun, and when does it become a way to escape reality?

- Can we learn something about ourselves through risk and the decision to gamble?

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

Your first reflection is not actually true because victory, excitement and status you mentioned fall under finance, if you are financially stable all these you will definitely have it and so greed is about finance.  Gambling is never a fun and no matter the reason they give concerning this issue I refuse to agree or believe because if you lose money you will surely feel it as long as you are human and it can only become a way to escape reality if you made a profit that change or turn your life around for good and there are people gambling has helped escape reality and there also people it pushed to face the main reality. Can you please explain more on the kind of relationship you are talking about?

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

I don't know for others and definitely can't speak for them but I have a healthy relationship with gambling, I'm in control of things I do when gambling and I don't usually allow that greedy spirits in us all to control me. There are times when it succeed but as soon as I regain my senses, I try to make things right to avoid going down a path I might regret. I believe everybody can be in control because it's just our emotions and they're made up in our minds so if we have control of our minds then what's there to be associated with gambling addiction. It isn't as easy as I'm writing it but I won't say it's impossible to achieve.

[Perfectbaby]

Illusion is something that has taken over us while gambling and they feels that everything they think or thought about gambling comes to reality without knowing that illusion controls them. Gambling is never a place for quick wealth, though there are chances as well but it is extremely poor and many people are wanting this aspect to function in their lives without knowing that it doesn't work that way they think of.

So what to do as a gambler?
At this point it's that important to always remove and do away the monetary aspect of gambling and gamble for fun, especially do not project a specific amount to be won while gambling rather you should just gamble to either ease away stress and time and most importantly it's always better to gamble with a very little amount you can afford to lose.

[SUPERSAIAN]

This is true it's not just the desire to make money there are other reasons behind it, and these illusions cause people to lose a lot of money. I hadn't thought of greed this way it involves victory, excitement, and status, but when I read this article, I realized, "Yes, that's true." You've clearly explained the nature of greed. Besides making money, there are other feelings of hunger, and this creates an illusion.

Whether a healthy relationship with gambling can be established depends on the person.

[giammangiato]

I see gambling in general as a way to escape reality, all forms of gambling.
Gambling somehow promises you a dream, which with a bit of luck you can achieve, but it's not for everyone.
Of course, if you don't gamble, you can't easily achieve it, but by trying even in small doses, you have a chance of making it happen.
Personally, I hope so; maybe it's an illusion, maybe it isn't.
But I certainly can't hope for something if I don't do everything I can to make it come true. I gamble often, I gamble little, but I try.

[ndutndut]

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

It's like walking a tightrope. We can fall to the right (healthy) or to the left (dangerous). It all depends on your mentality or mindset when gambling. Because when you gamble today and tomorrow, our emotions will certainly be different, and the choice between the two is always present within us. But if we have a good mentality, we will definitely fall to the right.

I mean, both are equally close when we engage in gambling activities and indeed go hand in hand. When gambling, we must be able to determine which direction we will fall, so it all comes back to your mentality. But what is certain is that excessive gambling will make you fall to the left.

Many people gamble healthily, and many others gamble with illusions. It all depends on your mentality and mindset when gambling, so we can gamble well without the illusion of instant riches.

[MainIbem]

Gambling will give rise to something dangerous, as long as you have access to an account for gambling transactions, you are still in a dangerous circle, because gamblers usually, when they are no longer able to control themselves, will deposit anything to chase their losses, we don't know exactly when we lose control.

It's not nice if you generalise cause there are people who gamble responsibly, people who understand that it's a game of luck and would only risk little person of their money for the fun of it, if they're lucky they win if they're not they won't bother chasing loses since they're aware it's a game of luck and they did it with spare money. Gambling would only give rise to something dangerous to those are greedy the ones who don't play by the rules which is gambling responsibly, they're the ones that would most likely chase loses cause they betted with funds outside their spare cash and would try to recover it cause of regrets, they're the ones that would likely get addicted.

[bhadz]

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

It's possible to be healthy with gambling as long as you know your limits and you're not exceeding the budget that you set for it. But it's also possible that it does really awaken the dangers that we might take with it through emotional factors and the outcomes that we get from our bets. And that's the reason why we have to be careful if we are dreaming through gambling because the others are living in the illusion that they keep on believing that it's possible to have so much money through and to the point that they're not going to lose any single thing against it.