Addiction in gambling

[ASloveapg]

I’ll share my idea of how I view gambling. For me, it’s simply a service that I pay for, for spending time, for entertainment, for emotions. For example, I’m initially willing to spend 2–3 dollars on this kind of entertainment, for me, that’s an amount that doesn’t affect my financial well-being, while still allowing me to play and have fun. Would I deposit more than that, even if I believed in a 100% chance of success? No. If I win great, it’s nice, it means Fortune smiled on me today. If I lose, then I’ve essentially paid for a service. Viewing gambling as a service, similar to going to a movie theater, for example, allows me to stay calm and avoid developing a destructive addiction.

Well, that's how you view it and its your own mentality about gambling but as for me I don't see it as payment to get entertained,  I just stake what I can afford to lose and if I really end up losing i don't consider it as an exchange to get entertained. in my head I see it as a personal expense and not payment to be entertained. Everyone has their perspectives on this, the most important thing is to gamble responsibly.

The whole idealogy about gambling is just something to consider fun but not to be driven by it because the way people have been seen gambling they need proper understanding because most people think it's a pool they can always fish from they forget that it is something they have to be very careful about because gambling is a game of luck so you can not fully depend on it for no reason just have your fun and forget about pushing anything to hard, you are correct for seen it as a personal expenses because when you lose its not like you are getting the money back for it should be don't with caution if not more money will be lost.

If gambling is seen as entertainment, then the losses are less, because if we play for entertainment, our losses will be limited, we will keep playing for entertainment, so our losses will not be too much. But the real problem starts when we play for money, people make it a regular source of income, then it becomes very difficult to control such activities. Because for financial success, their amount of play is also high, and they cannot accept the losses they incur, so their play continues and the losses also increase. So if we are not careful in maintaining the limits, big losses are inevitable.

[|MINER|]

Actually I also support this that if a person is addicted around me then I should suggest him for responsible gambling and as well if he can't control himself then he should go for a professional psychologist for a good counselling.

And the reason for doing this is that gambling can completely destroy people's lives financially and family-wise, so it's a good idea to warn someone if you see them in this situation. And most of the time, we can identify them by the fact that they are not just taking gambling as a source of entertainment, but they take gambling very seriously and spend more money and time on it than necessary.

People who have very severe symptoms like that must indeed be taken to professional action because it is useless if only the words of ordinary people who do not have experience and knowledge in influencing a person's personality, it is very important to be treated by professionals in the field of psychiatry for recovery there will be well guided and well supervised.

Social judgment, bad words, being left out does not easily affect someone who is addicted because their thinking is locked into an expectation of goals that do not have a normal and healthy psychological basis, it is possible to end up becoming a stressed person.

You are also right sometimes there are many gamblers who are addicted to the extreme level due to which we have reached out to them to give them good suggestions but it may also be that we could not present the matter well to them due to which our suggestion may work against them.
But even then I would say that those who are addicted to the extreme level and are going through a very crisis must be treated politely and then we should give them suggestions. Things should not be such that we blame them for their addiction if that happens then it will be counterproductive. And this is why the best way will be always make a point with professionals.

[Orpichukwu]

you are right, The easiest way to practice self control is by setting a limit and making sure that you don't exceed it, the more you keep on gambling without having this under control you would continue funding your gambling account randomly consistently which could result to losses. Having a limit is important, it helps you gamble responsibly and you are going to avoid losing unnecessarily.

Exactly, setting limits towards how you gamble really help you to get what you want by be careful of not going against gambling rules and regulations, and having the understanding of what gambling is designed for, will give one the opportunity to enjoy it and not the other way around, because going against gambling procedures or gambling irresponsibly by not setting limits or by not gambling with the amount they can afford to lose, will cause them more of harm than good in their lives, which won't be productive in their lives.

[odunybiz]

you are right, The easiest way to practice self control is by setting a limit and making sure that you don't exceed it, the more you keep on gambling without having this under control you would continue funding your gambling account randomly consistently which could result to losses. Having a limit is important, it helps you gamble responsibly and you are going to avoid losing unnecessarily.

Exactly, setting limits towards how you gamble really help you to get what you want by be careful of not going against gambling rules and regulations, and having the understanding of what gambling is designed for, will give one the opportunity to enjoy it and not the other way around, because going against gambling procedures or gambling irresponsibly by not setting limits or by not gambling with the amount they can afford to lose, will cause them more of harm than good in their lives, which won't be productive in their lives.

Setting limit doesn't help avoiding loses rather it help in minimizing unnecessary loses and also help you to remain in the betting cycle where you bet with only the money you can avoid to lose. This is because you could set such limit, you should be satisfy that  this is the precise money I can afford to lose within a week or month. Moreover setting a limit is one thing, staying within the limit is another. Most times temptation of good odds and possibly sure win come to gamblers who lack discipline that may make them go beyond their limit. So above setting limit, self discipline seriously matters if one doesn't want to be mock by gambling bookmakers.

[khiholangkang]

Actually I also support this that if a person is addicted around me then I should suggest him for responsible gambling and as well if he can't control himself then he should go for a professional psychologist for a good counselling.

And the reason for doing this is that gambling can completely destroy people's lives financially and family-wise, so it's a good idea to warn someone if you see them in this situation. And most of the time, we can identify them by the fact that they are not just taking gambling as a source of entertainment, but they take gambling very seriously and spend more money and time on it than necessary.

People who have very severe symptoms like that must indeed be taken to professional action because it is useless if only the words of ordinary people who do not have experience and knowledge in influencing a person's personality, it is very important to be treated by professionals in the field of psychiatry for recovery there will be well guided and well supervised.

Social judgment, bad words, being left out does not easily affect someone who is addicted because their thinking is locked into an expectation of goals that do not have a normal and healthy psychological basis, it is possible to end up becoming a stressed person.

You are also right sometimes there are many gamblers who are addicted to the extreme level due to which we have reached out to them to give them good suggestions but it may also be that we could not present the matter well to them due to which our suggestion may work against them.
But even then I would say that those who are addicted to the extreme level and are going through a very crisis must be treated politely and then we should give them suggestions. Things should not be such that we blame them for their addiction if that happens then it will be counterproductive. And this is why the best way will be always make a point with professionals.

You can use the approach of using his family if it is someone else, because usually there is always a gap for the family to get into the child's mind or heart so that he has feelings and thoughts that are provoked, especially a mother, this can be used, if not, it can be done by force as well and given anesthesia if you want and allowed by his family, it is the last way for him to be treated from extreme addiction, but if it is extreme I doubt a counselor can solve it easily, you must have a lot of patience if they are not able.

[Byebyebtc]

you are right, The easiest way to practice self control is by setting a limit and making sure that you don't exceed it, the more you keep on gambling without having this under control you would continue funding your gambling account randomly consistently which could result to losses. Having a limit is important, it helps you gamble responsibly and you are going to avoid losing unnecessarily.

I agree with you, setting a limit of the spending in gambling is indeed important as a way of being a responsible gambler.
There are still other things to do that will make you responsible, but this setting limit is like the starting point of it all, and also very important as well.
But one thing to know is that you have to change your mindset towards gambling if not being discipline to stick to your rules wouldn't be easy at all.

[|MINER|]

You can use the approach of using his family if it is someone else, because usually there is always a gap for the family to get into the child's mind or heart so that he has feelings and thoughts that are provoked, especially a mother, this can be used, if not, it can be done by force as well and given anesthesia if you want and allowed by his family, it is the last way for him to be treated from extreme addiction, but if it is extreme I doubt a counselor can solve it easily, you must have a lot of patience if they are not able.

What you said is undoubtedly a good idea, that if someone is excessively addicted to gambling, then if their family initially helps them overcome their addiction, it will serve as a very positive point for them.

But the problem is that when a gambler becomes addicted to gambling at an extreme level, his family cannot help him to stop gambling. Then I think a specialist, I mean a professional psychologist, should be consulted. In that case, the family needs support to take him to the psychologist. And even then, if nothing works, I will talk about rehab as the last resort.

[leonair]

Actually I also support this that if a person is addicted around me then I should suggest him for responsible gambling and as well if he can't control himself then he should go for a professional psychologist for a good counselling.

And the reason for doing this is that gambling can completely destroy people's lives financially and family-wise, so it's a good idea to warn someone if you see them in this situation. And most of the time, we can identify them by the fact that they are not just taking gambling as a source of entertainment, but they take gambling very seriously and spend more money and time on it than necessary.

People who have very severe symptoms like that must indeed be taken to professional action because it is useless if only the words of ordinary people who do not have experience and knowledge in influencing a person's personality, it is very important to be treated by professionals in the field of psychiatry for recovery there will be well guided and well supervised.

Social judgment, bad words, being left out does not easily affect someone who is addicted because their thinking is locked into an expectation of goals that do not have a normal and healthy psychological basis, it is possible to end up becoming a stressed person.

You are also right sometimes there are many gamblers who are addicted to the extreme level due to which we have reached out to them to give them good suggestions but it may also be that we could not present the matter well to them due to which our suggestion may work against them.
But even then I would say that those who are addicted to the extreme level and are going through a very crisis must be treated politely and then we should give them suggestions. Things should not be such that we blame them for their addiction if that happens then it will be counterproductive. And this is why the best way will be always make a point with professionals.

Those who are addicted to extreme levels of gambling will never listen to normal advice. No matter how well you try to convince them, it will backfire and they will continue to think of you as an enemy. They will think you want them to do bad things. The only way to break the addiction of those who are addicted to extreme levels is to spend time in rehab. Because gambling addiction is as dangerous as drug addiction. Once someone is deeply addicted to this addiction, they will not be able to get out of it until they are somehow kept away from that thing for a long time. And this can only be solved by rehab.

[|MINER|]

Those who are addicted to extreme levels of gambling will never listen to normal advice. No matter how well you try to convince them, it will backfire and they will continue to think of you as an enemy. They will think you want them to do bad things. The only way to break the addiction of those who are addicted to extreme levels is to spend time in rehab. Because gambling addiction is as dangerous as drug addiction. Once someone is deeply addicted to this addiction, they will not be able to get out of it until they are somehow kept away from that thing for a long time. And this can only be solved by rehab.

I also think that if someone is extremely addicted to gambling, then they should only go to professionals to get rid of his gambling addiction. Otherwise, advice from normal people may seem bad to him and it may have a negative impact on him.
Because I have already shared it, I am telling you again that there are people to whom I have suggested very well that they should gamble within the amount they can afford to lose and at the same time maintain time and gamble responsibly, but they took my point the other way around and instead criticized me.

[Cgrexp]

you are right, The easiest way to practice self control is by setting a limit and making sure that you don't exceed it, the more you keep on gambling without having this under control you would continue funding your gambling account randomly consistently which could result to losses. Having a limit is important, it helps you gamble responsibly and you are going to avoid losing unnecessarily.

Exactly, setting limits towards how you gamble really help you to get what you want by be careful of not going against gambling rules and regulations, and having the understanding of what gambling is designed for, will give one the opportunity to enjoy it and not the other way around, because going against gambling procedures or gambling irresponsibly by not setting limits or by not gambling with the amount they can afford to lose, will cause them more of harm than good in their lives, which won't be productive in their lives.

I agree with you that if someone wants to enter the game of gambling, they should make a decision based on their own limits and capabilities. At the same time, they should have control over their own risk safety. The reason for financial and mental damage in the long run is ignoring their own limits. So if they had set their own limits earlier, they could have controlled the possibility of loss to a large extent. However, controlling the possibility of loss mainly depends on the purpose of gambling because if your purpose is to gamble as a means of entertainment, there is no excessive dependence on the result. But whenever someone sees it as a means of earning, even small losses make them much more frustrated and they lose control.

[Johnlomape]

you are right, The easiest way to practice self control is by setting a limit and making sure that you don't exceed it, the more you keep on gambling without having this under control you would continue funding your gambling account randomly consistently which could result to losses. Having a limit is important, it helps you gamble responsibly and you are going to avoid losing unnecessarily.

Exactly, setting limits towards how you gamble really help you to get what you want by be careful of not going against gambling rules and regulations, and having the understanding of what gambling is designed for, will give one the opportunity to enjoy it and not the other way around, because going against gambling procedures or gambling irresponsibly by not setting limits or by not gambling with the amount they can afford to lose, will cause them more of harm than good in their lives, which won't be productive in their lives.

For someone that has been addicted to gambling, setting a limit is not going to help them because they may not  have the discipline to stick to the limit and it will be obvious that they will have to losen their discipline on gambling which is definitely going to make them not to stick to the limit they have set for themselves. It is not easy to be addicted to gambling and also stick to gambling risk management because of the desperation to make money by any way possible. If a gambler can be disciplined while gambling, he will not have a problem with addiction.

[Mr Reporter]

you are right, The easiest way to practice self control is by setting a limit and making sure that you don't exceed it, the more you keep on gambling without having this under control you would continue funding your gambling account randomly consistently which could result to losses. Having a limit is important, it helps you gamble responsibly and you are going to avoid losing unnecessarily.

I agree with you, setting a limit of the spending in gambling is indeed important as a way of being a responsible gambler.
There are still other things to do that will make you responsible, but this setting limit is like the starting point of it all, and also very important as well.
But one thing to know is that you have to change your mindset towards gambling if not being discipline to stick to your rules wouldn't be easy at all.

I think this statement you said is very much needed having to setting a limit of spending in gambling for every gambler this should be something very gambler should be advice to do at a time so reduce too spending of funds for gambling all the time…

And as you said the most important is the mindset that matter a lot, for a person to be disciplined sometimes is very much hard and which everyone in should position should learn how to control themselves, every gambler should learn to be disciplined…

[jossiel]

And as you said the most important is the mindset that matter a lot, for a person to be disciplined sometimes is very much hard and which everyone in should position should learn how to control themselves, every gambler should learn to be disciplined…

To be become a disciplined gambler is quite hard if you have no intention in changing yourself from a bad into a good and disciplined one.

Addiction starts when you have already forgotten to become disciplined. Because that means that you have a routine to follow and amount to limit yourself.

When it's all gone, you'll have to deal with problems that you've acknowledged because you've chosen that path of losing your discipline.

[Onyeeze]

And as you said the most important is the mindset that matter a lot, for a person to be disciplined sometimes is very much hard and which everyone in should position should learn how to control themselves, every gambler should learn to be disciplined…

To be become a disciplined gambler is quite hard if you have no intention in changing yourself from a bad into a good and disciplined one.

Addiction starts when you have already forgotten to become disciplined. Because that means that you have a routine to follow and amount to limit yourself.

When it's all gone, you'll have to deal with problems that you've acknowledged because you've chosen that path of losing your discipline.

to discipline yourself in anything that concerns gambling you must have limitation in gambling in the one that has a limit has already discipline he or herself in what to do in gambling so I believe that everyone who is in to gambling supposed to know their budget so that they will not go contrally on something that will make them feel sad, changing from good to bad in gambling it depend on individual determination and the target also because many people believe that the gambling is a source of income why is not a source of income so anyone who believe so cannot change it narrative in gambling and  it will be getting worst

[jossiel]

And as you said the most important is the mindset that matter a lot, for a person to be disciplined sometimes is very much hard and which everyone in should position should learn how to control themselves, every gambler should learn to be disciplined…

To be become a disciplined gambler is quite hard if you have no intention in changing yourself from a bad into a good and disciplined one.

Addiction starts when you have already forgotten to become disciplined. Because that means that you have a routine to follow and amount to limit yourself.

When it's all gone, you'll have to deal with problems that you've acknowledged because you've chosen that path of losing your discipline.

to discipline yourself in anything that concerns gambling you must have limitation in gambling in the one that has a limit has already discipline he or herself in what to do in gambling so I believe that everyone who is in to gambling supposed to know their budget so that they will not go contrally on something that will make them feel sad, changing from good to bad in gambling it depend on individual determination and the target also because many people believe that the gambling is a source of income why is not a source of income so anyone who believe so cannot change it narrative in gambling and  it will be getting worst

It changes the narrative when a gamblers starts to believe on themselves that gambling can be a source of income. Nothing against with that because it's really possible.

Those who were able to stick and earn some from gambling, they know that it's a fact. But it's also followed by another fact that it's not always a good day when you try to make it as your source.

The results are the same when someone gambles too much whichever is the reason for them to do it.

[ndutndut]

you are right, The easiest way to practice self control is by setting a limit and making sure that you don't exceed it, the more you keep on gambling without having this under control you would continue funding your gambling account randomly consistently which could result to losses. Having a limit is important, it helps you gamble responsibly and you are going to avoid losing unnecessarily.

I agree with you, setting a limit of the spending in gambling is indeed important as a way of being a responsible gambler.
There are still other things to do that will make you responsible, but this setting limit is like the starting point of it all, and also very important as well.
But one thing to know is that you have to change your mindset towards gambling if not being discipline to stick to your rules wouldn't be easy at all.

Yes. Addiction arises when we gamble without rules or a proper plan, which we should have created ourselves. Limits in gambling aren't just about the money we allocate for gambling we also need to be able to set time limits. Controlling your time while gambling is also a factor in preventing irresponsible gambling. Even when you win you need to control your time. Many gamblers can control their money but can't control their time, which slowly worsens their gambling journey in the future.

Changing your mindset is certainly the most important thing in gambling. Don't use gambling as a source of income or to seek unrealistic profits. Treat gambling as something enjoyable, so that losing doesn't make you sad and winning doesn't make you greedy.

[ASloveapg]

you are right, The easiest way to practice self control is by setting a limit and making sure that you don't exceed it, the more you keep on gambling without having this under control you would continue funding your gambling account randomly consistently which could result to losses. Having a limit is important, it helps you gamble responsibly and you are going to avoid losing unnecessarily.

Exactly, setting limits towards how you gamble really help you to get what you want by be careful of not going against gambling rules and regulations, and having the understanding of what gambling is designed for, will give one the opportunity to enjoy it and not the other way around, because going against gambling procedures or gambling irresponsibly by not setting limits or by not gambling with the amount they can afford to lose, will cause them more of harm than good in their lives, which won't be productive in their lives.

For someone that has been addicted to gambling, setting a limit is not going to help them because they may not  have the discipline to stick to the limit and it will be obvious that they will have to losen their discipline on gambling which is definitely going to make them not to stick to the limit they have set for themselves. It is not easy to be addicted to gambling and also stick to gambling risk management because of the desperation to make money by any way possible. If a gambler can be disciplined while gambling, he will not have a problem with addiction.

A person who is addicted will often exceed their limits, will not be able to stop even if they lose, and their losses will only increase. Gamblers become addicted because they did not set limits before they became addicted, in the first place they played uncontrollably, played excessively, which is why they became addicted, and because of that, after addiction, their limits no longer work. That is why we have to be careful before problems arise, if we set limits first, then our activities will not exceed the limits, so we will also be free from addiction.

[Hispo]

Those who are addicted to extreme levels of gambling will never listen to normal advice. No matter how well you try to convince them, it will backfire and they will continue to think of you as an enemy. They will think you want them to do bad things. The only way to break the addiction of those who are addicted to extreme levels is to spend time in rehab. Because gambling addiction is as dangerous as drug addiction. Once someone is deeply addicted to this addiction, they will not be able to get out of it until they are somehow kept away from that thing for a long time. And this can only be solved by rehab.

I also think that if someone is extremely addicted to gambling, then they should only go to professionals to get rid of his gambling addiction. Otherwise, advice from normal people may seem bad to him and it may have a negative impact on him.

That is the typical case of someone who has a problem and is yet to realize they have a problem. It is something I have seen on people who have grown addicted to cocaine and have gotten accustomed to marihuana and other drugs, when they are adviced to try to step down their consumption, they never believe one is concerned about their well-being, they will always take it as a personal attack and try to change the topic or simply leave to avoid facing their reality.

That is why professionals in gambling addiction and also in drug addiction are so important and sometimes under-estimated for the highly valuable work their do in order to improve entire communities and give people their life back.

[danadc]

When it comes to sports betting , I don't bet on the weakest or least likely to win I don't know much about sports , and when I bet , it's because I see an atmosphere near me where those emotions are running high, and that's when I bet But I don't bet much I only bet what the vast majority bet , and that's how I have fun. If I win , I'm very happy , and if I lose, I don't give it much importance I don't make very big bets.

[Mandoy]

you are right, The easiest way to practice self control is by setting a limit and making sure that you don't exceed it, the more you keep on gambling without having this under control you would continue funding your gambling account randomly consistently which could result to losses. Having a limit is important, it helps you gamble responsibly and you are going to avoid losing unnecessarily.

Exactly, setting limits towards how you gamble really help you to get what you want by be careful of not going against gambling rules and regulations, and having the understanding of what gambling is designed for, will give one the opportunity to enjoy it and not the other way around, because going against gambling procedures or gambling irresponsibly by not setting limits or by not gambling with the amount they can afford to lose, will cause them more of harm than good in their lives, which won't be productive in their lives.

For someone that has been addicted to gambling, setting a limit is not going to help them because they may not  have the discipline to stick to the limit and it will be obvious that they will have to losen their discipline on gambling which is definitely going to make them not to stick to the limit they have set for themselves. It is not easy to be addicted to gambling and also stick to gambling risk management because of the desperation to make money by any way possible. If a gambler can be disciplined while gambling, he will not have a problem with addiction.

A person who is addicted will often exceed their limits, will not be able to stop even if they lose, and their losses will only increase. Gamblers become addicted because they did not set limits before they became addicted, in the first place they played uncontrollably, played excessively, which is why they became addicted, and because of that, after addiction, their limits no longer work. That is why we have to be careful before problems arise, if we set limits first, then our activities will not exceed the limits, so we will also be free from addiction.

Limits are a significant measure of responsible gambling since they allow one to avoid fail and make gambling more of a form of entertainment than a financial plan. Nonetheless, when an individual becomes a drug addict, self-restraint might not work anymore. Addiction influences the discipline and the ability to make decisions, and therefore people strive to pursue the losses and forget about restrictions that they used to establish. That is the reason why a prevention is always better than a cure. The management of gambling habits is easier to manage before it becomes a problem. After all, gambling cannot be taken as a source of income, rather a form of regulated leisure.