If Winning and Losing Leads to Gambling Addiction, Is There Really no Way Out?

[Crypto Library]

It must be acknowledged that at some point every gambler may have felt frustrated, bored, had problems in life, and so on. All of this is due to gambling in the wrong way, which crosses the line and causes many disruptions in daily life. I think gambling problems aren't just about financial losses, there are people who have problems because they invest too much of their time in gambling. At that point, every gambler shouldn't have to think hard about how to find a way out, what needs to be done is to stop.

I will agree with you that all those gamblers will at some point acknowledge that they are frustrated, bored, had the others problems in life because of gambling but it is only those gamblers who were addicted. But there is no possibility of this happening to those who are not addicted to gambling and only play it occasionally for entertainment.
Now the main fact is that we have to take care of this aspect so that we do not become addicted to gambling at any time, and the way to do this, I think, is to not forget the basic fact that gambling is only for entertainment. And so, just as we don't spend all our money on other entertainment, we have to use a certain amount of funds for gambling.

[panjul07]

Greed is the main reason why people get addicted while gambling, greed on winning because they want more and greed on losing because they want to recover what they lost.
There is no other way to get out from addiction except self-control, as long as we can control ourselves on both winning and losing, we can minimize the possibility of addiction.
Learn to set a limit on both situation; winning and losing, although it is not as easy as what it said but if we do not try it then our greed will be much stronger than our self control.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

Addiction comes at unaware to many after a long time of excessive exposure to gambling or doing something, before they know it, they are already used to that particular thing and the same thing is affecting them negatively in some certain areas they seems to pay less attention to, i will only advise that we should gamble as according to what we can afford, secondly, moderacy in everything is very important, if we gamble and apply caution to it, we may not be affected into addiction.

[Slow death]

There has always been a way out: people view gambling as entertainment only. They don't view gambling as a means of profit because it leads to ruin; this is more than proven. Many people may even challenge this, but few people actually manage to make a lot of money gambling. That's why copying such people is not a good path. In my opinion, people should play for fun and only with amounts they can afford to lose.

This way, they can also strive to win big. For example, someone who puts in $10 a week and doesn't need the $10. This person can play a slot game with the highest possible multiplier. In each section, they can put in $0.20, and if they hit the 1000x multiplier, they'll have a lot of money. If they lose, that's also fine.

[348Judah]

There are ways out of gambling addictions, but they are not that easy to achieve doing, because it takes some extra commitments to ensure that gambling addiction is resolved, the better for us to realize that we don't have to be into before looking for a way out, that is why prevention is more better than cure, in gambling, we had better not to get addicted for any reason than being focused more on repeated gambling till we get addicted.

[salad daging]

There are ways out of gambling addictions, but they are not that easy to achieve doing, because it takes some extra commitments to ensure that gambling addiction is resolved, the better for us to realize that we don't have to be into before looking for a way out, that is why prevention is more better than cure, in gambling, we had better not to get addicted for any reason than being focused more on repeated gambling till we get addicted.

Breaking an addiction cannot be done all at once, but rather gradually, where you will need strong, consistent support—at the very least, encouragement from your loved ones to help you overcome your addiction.

At the very least, if you are severely addicted due to greed, never gamble excessively. Reduce the amount of time you spend gambling so that you can break free from it all.
I know this won't be easy, but there is definitely a way out of gambling addiction. It depends on how determined the person is to do it.

[mcdouglasx]

I think that addiction goes far beyond what we really believe, because not all of us fall into addictions, which leads me to the conclusion that many of us look for something that makes us feel good, I think that gambling makes us feel, whether good or bad, and addictions are based on that feeling, if we do not know how to manage emotions we fall into that cycle and it does not only happen with gambling it happens with love and personal relationships.

[Fredomago]

On this case, it’s winning and obsession to chasing losses is the frequent culprit on why many gambler becomes addicted after being exposed on gambling for a long period of time.

It’s the feeling of satisfaction is what makes people addicted.

Winning motivates gamblers to fall back to chasing losses, then attracts uncontrollable expectance which builds up to a weight the gamer couldn't carry anymore, it'll subdue the dopamine such that little wins won't flinch the gamer anymore. As the chase fasten up the unforseen trouble buckles up to position the gambler in a constant need for bigger wins to satisfy his/her hunger for dopamine.

The problem with chasing loses as you said is there's no amount anymore that will satisfy the desired of winning, what inside the mind of that gambler is the lust that he need to please, most of the time greed leads to addiction unable to control greed will lead you to a difficult situation, it's your own Self will that may let you avoid getting addicted, but practice and discipline is tough whenever you are inside gambling and playing your session.

[Obim34]

Neither wins nor losses lead to gambling addiction. Disorder in betting is caused by behavioural problems. If you have the mentality that a winning streak shows your mastery over the system,  you might start gambling excessively. You can also have problems if you assume that you can chase losses and recover all you have lost. If you gamble for fun, I don't think you will chase losses or gamble more than you can afford to lose.

You are disapproving in one sentence and approving in the other. Both losses and wins are catalyst that leads to gambling addiction. What do you do and how do you feel after some winning streaks? don't you feel the urge to try again, maybe this time with a bigger amount, while greed is part of what propels a gambler to pursue more wins, winning consecutively can feel like a good luck charm, leading to extreme gambling addiction. Most gamblers are not okay settling with their bet whenever they lose, they keep in mind that next one might be the lucky chance they get to win and cover up for other losses.

[mirakal]

Regardless if you playing for fun, or playing for the profits, if you play beyond the normal level you are expected to play, and you get so involved, you can become addicted, same ways if you win or you lose in gambling you can still be addicted.


What matters is how you gambling, and not or what you get from gambling, whatever you do too much is already addictions, when it becomes uncontrollably done multiple times

Exactly. If you gamble maximum of your time like it’s an abuse already, whether it’s a win or loss, that already is a proof that you are a gambling addict. You don’t set limits when it comes to your money and time, and you gamble all you want to, like almost 24/7 as long as you have funds to bet, that only shows your gambling addiction is extreme.

However, mostly, those who fall for addiction are those who gamble for profits, and even if they lose or win, they will never stop gambling because they thought gambling more will attract more profits to win.

[icebar]

Gamblers' addiction usually increases due to excessive gambling. Even if a gambler loses, he can still be addicted, and even if he wins, he will still have the possibility of addiction. In both cases, a gambler can be addicted. That is why setting limits in gambling is an important issue. You have to control yourself even if you win, and you should control yourself even if you lose. When someone goes out of control and gambles, he will become addicted and lose everything. Those who gamble a lot are the most addicted though not everyone is the same.

[Jawhead999]

This is the reason why playing for fun is no different from playing for profit.  Both groups experience wins and losses, which makes our brain release dopamine that can trigger addiction.

The purpose is different.

Winning and losing do affect your emotion, but it shouldn't be the main reason to make decision. If you let your emotion to control you, you will end up become an addict. If you play for fun, you won't really care with the amount of how much you win or loss, because you're under control.

Just like the way men control their dick, if we see women in front of us, we have to control it instead of fuck them without their consent. But, it doesn't mean you have to control in your whole life, because you have to release your cum at least a month to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

[Rockstarguy]

But wait, how does losing contribute to addiction?

Gambling is all about understanding, and what leads to addiction is the lack of understanding, which is also ignorance. If you have a wrong understanding about gambling wins, it can lead you to gambling addiction, and if you misunderstand gambling losses, it can also lead to addiction.

Gamblers do exhibit greed in gambling; when they lose, they feel they need to recover their losses, and when there is also a win, some gamblers feel they deserve more, and they go on to gamble more. The problem of gambling addiction is just a matter of understanding or not doing things right. There are some gamblers who already understand gambling, but they decide to go about gambling the wrong way; they also end up becoming addicted to gambling.

[batang_bitcoin]

Gamblers' addiction usually increases due to excessive gambling. Even if a gambler loses, he can still be addicted, and even if he wins, he will still have the possibility of addiction. In both cases, a gambler can be addicted. That is why setting limits in gambling is an important issue. You have to control yourself even if you win, and you should control yourself even if you lose. When someone goes out of control and gambles, he will become addicted and lose everything. Those who gamble a lot are the most addicted though not everyone is the same.

I agree, both cases can make a gambler be addicted. The impact is giving us that adrenaline rush and makes us to crave for more of it. So, being a winner and a loser have their own effects to us. Depending on how we have that understanding to these impacts to ourselves and how we take them. There is a way out because if there's none, all of us won't be able to get out. We have to listen to those who were able to overcome their addiction and to those who able to control it.

[lionheart78]

So the question is, "Is there really no way out for gamblers to stay fit and in control?" 

There is and this is dependent on how a gambler control himself.  Self-control is the best way for gamblers to stay in control while not leaving their favorite gambling games.  He must exercise responsible gambling and bankroll management.  Set limiters both in time and in fund.  If any of these limiter is reached, end the session.  This will give a gambler time to divert his attention and do things that will balance out his activity.

Is gambling addiction inevitable??

 
Gambling addiction can be avoided, it just needs proper management gambling activities.  If one feels he is getting addicted to gambling, he can always pause his gambling activity and divert his attention to somewhere else.  This can help suspend the developing gambling addiction.  It is much better if the gambler can determine the do's and dont's in gambling, this will increase his resistance to gambling addiction.

If winning and losing lead to addiction, how can we maintain our sanity?

Self-control is the keyword.  Gamble responsibly and ask help if something is amiss.

[Crypto Library]

Losing or winning does not determine whether a person becomes addicted to gambling. Gambling addiction occurs in people who cannot control their greed or who take gambling too seriously and instead of gambling responsibly, use excess funds that they cannot afford to lose. And in this case, people are basically addicted to gambling even if they lose or even if they win.

But those who gamble responsibly and spend a certain amount of funds that they can afford to lose do not become addicted to gambling, even if they lose constantly.

[Gozie51]

So the question is, "Is there really no way out for gamblers to stay fit and in control?"  Is gambling addiction inevitable??   If winning and losing lead to addiction, how can we maintain our sanity?

I think this is the important point of your post.

So losing control in gambling and chasing losses are a result of greed. Gamblers can run away from addiction by the time they are gambling to the limit of their bankroll and how can they do that? , it is by gambling as they can afford. It is greed that leads to irresponsible gambling and by that the gambler loses control.

As to the winning side, some gamblers are Oliver twist and that is their own part to falling and getting addicted. If you win and don't exit but decide to continue, you have given room for loses and that is why when you are a winner, you can also become a loser.

[Asiska02]

Regardless if you playing for fun, or playing for the profits, if you play beyond the normal level you are expected to play, and you get so involved, you can become addicted, same ways if you win or you lose in gambling you can still be addicted.

What matters is how you gambling, and not or what you get from gambling, whatever you do too much is already addictions, when it becomes uncontrollably done multiple times

Some will think losing in gambling will make you want to stop gambling and not get addicted but that’s not how it works for many gamblers. For gamblers that still get addicted even when they face many losses, they’re those that always want to chase their loss and not give up to accept loss to come back another time again. Those that are winning and still addicted is as a result of greediness and not satisfy with little profits and aim for bigger wins, not knowing that they’re risking there little profit, their capital and risking getting addicted more.

[robelneo]

So the question is, "Is there really no way out for gamblers to stay fit and in control?"  Is gambling addiction inevitable??   If winning and losing lead to addiction, how can we maintain our sanity?

It’s all about approach and summary. If you approach gambling with the right attitude and goals in mind, which is to have fun, and you can summarize your experience from time to time, whether you win or lose, you still have complete control of what you’re doing in the casino.
Gambling addiction happens when you lose control, not when you are winning or losing. Of course, you want to try to win again as your reason to come back to the casino, but if you know your limitations and understand that it could lead to more losses, then you will do the right thing.

[Darker45]

Because it's not winning or losing that actually makes one addicted to gambling. It's gambling itself that's addictive. Whether you lose or win, you're always attracted to go back to the casino.

So, is there no way out for gamblers? I don't think so. For one, there's control and discipline. We can always say no or enough. But if it isn't your strength to say no, then there are a hundred ways to distract yourself from gambling. There are so many activities that are as fun, even more fun than gambling.