How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

[Moreno233]

I have been gambling for years, maybe I have been addicted to it at some point even though I never noticed, however I'm a little in control of my gambling activities. Something still get me confused regarding gambling addiction that is a hot topic here and I want to get opinion of others on these areas:

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling
• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?
• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

[Samlucky O]

I have been gambling for years, maybe I have been addicted to it at some point even though I never noticed, however I'm a little in control of my gambling activities. Something still get me confused regarding gambling addiction that is a hot topic here and I want to get opinion of others on these areas:

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

It's easy to know you are addicted to Gambling,  how you know you are getting addicted is that you often gamble than never before. You take it serious like never before, you spend more time doing some analysis and prediction than other things, you gamble more than you can afford to lose, you keep losing and complaining yet you still find yourself gambling. Another way of checking if you are getting addicted is to check and compear you Gambling activities before and now, maybe by checking your online gambling app to see the amount you stake per week, per month and annually. You could as well check how you can stay without gambling for a day or two. If you can't stay two days without gambling, then you are addicted. That is my own way of understanding about knowing if one is addicted or not.

• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

It's as easy as possible. Getting in is easy, going out is difficult just like any other type of addiction like smoking, drinking and taken of drug etc.

• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

Working ones way out by yourself depends on the type of person in question, some people are more decicive than some, so if you are determined and decicive person then you can do it alone but if you are the type that can't do things alon without help from others then you will need a therapist or someone to cancil you.

[tech30338]

I have been gambling for years, maybe I have been addicted to it at some point even though I never noticed, however I'm a little in control of my gambling activities. Something still get me confused regarding gambling addiction that is a hot topic here and I want to get opinion of others on these areas:

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling
• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?
• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

I just think when an addict to gambling realized his priorities in life is, that is when he change, the life before will be all gone, and focus on making his life better, sadly some people never change but some does, a person is addicted to gambling when he gambles the money for his family simple as that, a person can be hook for can be addicted to gambling when he starts loosing the urge to, return the money that has been gone, make them addicted.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

I have been gambling for years, maybe I have been addicted to it at some point even though I never noticed, however I'm a little in control of my gambling activities. Something still get me confused regarding gambling addiction that is a hot topic here and I want to get opinion of others on these areas:

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling
• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?
• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

Well, first of all, there are several ways for a person to know that he or she is addicted to gambling, but one of the basic and simplest way to find out is when and if the person gets an urge to gamble, he or she becomes restless until he or she has gambled, it's like when you are hungry, your body is shivering until you get something to eat, so also it is for a gambling addict, you are not at ease with your self, you can't think straight until you have satisfied that urge to gamble, this is one way to truly know that you are addicted to gambling..

And secondly, how easy or hard it is for someone to get addicted to gambling depends on the individuals and their different attitude towards gambling, those who lack absolute self control and gamble every blessed day are likely to get addicted faster than the one that gamble maybe 4 to 5 times in a week, the more frequent you Gamble, the faster you get addicted.

And thirdly, yes, it is possible for an addicted gambler to work him or herself out of that addiction without any help from anywhere or someone else, but this will have to depend on the level of addiction, some one who is slightly and or newly addicted or just about getting addicted can work him or herself out easily, but for the person who is already deeply addicted to gambling, it will most likely will be very hard for him or her to work himself out without external help.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

When the drive for gambling is higher than the drive to engage in productive tasks and when you gambling interferes with your activities in an unhealthy way and you're unable to control yourself and how often you gamble. Worse still, gambling more even when you're already dealing with a big financial loss

• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

As easy as possible, as soon as  you lose your discipline to it _{if you had any} and start engaging more frequently than supposed and without a budget, Addiction is already nearby.

• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

I actually did work my way through. I had to quit gambling for some years, replaced my grabbling urge with a digital skill which gave me money and returned a more disciplined and cautious gambler.

[Shinpako09]

It’s very simple. The reason we work hard is because of money, to have the funds for our needs and wants. And gambling, aside from the entertainment, is mostly about money too. In fact, many gamblers wish they could win a life changing amount and then quit. But we all know that’s very hard to achieve. Still, gamblers are persistent and won’t stop until they think they’ve reached it. Greed for money is one of the main reasons, wanting more, whether you’re just an average joe or a high roller.

[Plaguedeath]

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

When your daily life no longer as good as before, if you not productive enough, not achieve target, have issue with your family, not have a good relationship with your friends etc, those are signs if you're addicted to gambling.

Gambling addiction isn't only about money, it's also about time you spent.

• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

It's easy especially you like comfort zone that has no pressure or hard work to achieve something, you will ended up become an addict because you feel gambling is the only way to make you happy.

• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

Yeah it's possible, as long as the person realize.

[TopTort777]

Imho gamblers have different levels of addiction. A person who gambles often or regularly, and a gambler who thinks all the time about his losses, how to recover them and where to get more money are both addicted to gambling. However their behaviour and attitude towards gambling differs. Even a person who frequently only visit online casino to collect tiny amount of free crypto (few sats) is also addicted, but his addiction is harmless

[libert19]

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

You can't live without gambling.

• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

Idk.

• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

With willpower anything is possible.

[BitGoba]

I have been gambling for years, maybe I have been addicted to it at some point even though I never noticed, however I'm a little in control of my gambling activities. Something still get me confused regarding gambling addiction that is a hot topic here and I want to get opinion of others on these areas:

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling
• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?
• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

Gambling addiction shows when you keep playing despite losses, hide your gambling, or cant stop thinking about it.
It’s easy to develop because gambling releases dopamine and creates a strong urge for more.
You can quit on your own, but its very hard and even if you succeed, it was still a real addiction that you managed to overcome.

[Ishicryptic]

Addiction doesn't start overnight it is usually a gradual process and most times the gambler wouldn't know that he is drifting off and the signs begins to be noticeable by others. The easiest way to be addicted is when a gambler can no longer control himself, he will feel incomplete until he gambles and that is when he will have peace. When a gambler is constantly broke because of gambling, when he uses most of his money to continuously chase loses that is a serious sign of addiction. An addict needs to first come to the realization that he his addicted and makes up his mind that he needs help, that is the first step to recovery. If he cannot stop by himself he needs to get help from loved ones and professionals.

[giammangiato]

In my opinion, it's so easy that you don't even realize you've become addicted to gambling.
To answer the questions, how do you know if you're addicted? You simply gamble often and always want to.
The ease is disarming.
You can certainly overcome addiction, but the desire to do so must come first and foremost from the person involved. Those who are psychologically weak clearly need
help.

[KiaKia]

Very easy to become an addicted gambler, you have a taste of gambling victory you get lured even more, you lose money you get mad for losing the money and you want to get the money back, both the left and right of gambling is full of addiction.

There is no side with its own good ending but one logic triumph over all, that is risking money you can let go if losses comes, and it is clearly that lose finds gamblers more than they will win.

Erase the idea of making big money, it is a trap, that is where the crazy race begins, and may people don't ever recover from the race, you put yourself in a very discomfort place if you plan to be wealthy through gambling.

[aoluain]

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

When the drive for gambling is higher than the drive to engage in productive tasks and when you gambling interferes with your activities in an unhealthy way and you're unable to control yourself and how often you gamble. Worse still, gambling more even when you're already dealing with a big financial loss

Exactly - I have seen it with people I know when we used to work right beside the
"Bookies shop". My colleague would just pop next door at least 3 times 'every day'
to place bets...and then would stop at a different one on his way home to make another
bet - it seemed like it was the biggest thing to the forefront of his thinking.

• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

As easy as possible, as soon as  you lose your discipline to it _{if you had any} and start engaging more frequently than supposed and without a budget, Addiction is already nearby.

Personally I think there are certain types of people who have an addictive nature and
who get addicted quite easily to things and probably dont realise it. Maybe other people
who need money and turn to gambling to make money as a last resort and find they
grt addicted.

• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

I actually did work my way through. I had to quit gambling for some years, replaced my grabbling urge with a digital skill which gave me money and returned a more disciplined and cautious gambler.

Yes as above it is possible but not everyone can. There is a reason there are addiction
services being provided for all manners of addictions because not everyone can
do it themselves.

[Dave1]

I have been gambling for years, maybe I have been addicted to it at some point even though I never noticed, however I'm a little in control of my gambling activities. Something still get me confused regarding gambling addiction that is a hot topic here and I want to get opinion of others on these areas:

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling
• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?
• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

Yes, it's easy to be addicted to gambling, specially that it is accessible more than ever. Before the pandemic, online gambling is not that huge as far as I know. But now, it's different, if you have internet and then mobile phone and seeing a lot of ads, then perhaps you will be enticed to play. To answer your questions:

1. You know if you are addicted if you are playing like everyday.
2. As I have said, easy access today, so very easy to get addicted.
3. Not really sure about this question, but if someone whats to get out of addiction, then first he or she has to acknowledge it before others can give the help needed.

[Nheer]

I have been gambling for years, maybe I have been addicted to it at some point even though I never noticed, however I'm a little in control of my gambling activities. Something still get me confused regarding gambling addiction that is a hot topic here and I want to get opinion of others on these areas:

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling
• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?
• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

Addiction is something serious that affect a person and most times they are not aware of it yet until it grows too high to certain extent. It's easy to know when you're addicted to something but the problem is that most addict don't admit that they are addicted. When you think too much of gambling and you keep gambling even with your last money then you're definitely addicted. An addicted gambler finds himself chasing after his losses and sometimes gambling has direct effect on other aspects of your life which most times is a negative effect.

How easy? It's not difficult to get addicted, most of the times you won't even notice it or know you're doing anything wrong.

I personally don't think it is possible to overcome addiction by oneself.

[₿itcoin]

These days, its easier than people think to get addicted, uncontrolled gambling, chasing losses, lying or hiding expenses, ruining careers or relationships &  unsuccessful attempts to cut back are all enough to make someone addicted to gambling, you probably dont need to reach a low point to become addicted. The combination of the ease of access to apps, nonstop 24/7 service &  variable rewards rewires the brain like other addictions.

Ive seen many people recover naturally from addiction however if you feel like you are addicted or are worried about your financial & mental health, seeking professional help right away or using structured support like blocks or selfexclusion can greatly reduce your chances harm. dont let ego be the thing that fu*k you over.

[NewCryptocasinos]

Some people can get addicted to almost anything, and you can become addicted to gambling very quickly.
However, you can also prevent that from happening.

Work on your mental strength and ask yourself: When I look in the mirror, do I want to see a gambler, or a strong, productive person doing great things?

Easy choice, right? Think strong, be strong.

Sure, gambling can be fun—but that’s all it should ever be. If you’ve got 20 minutes to spare and some money you don’t need, go ahead and enjoy yourself. Just never let it take control over you.

[peter0425]

I have been gambling for years, maybe I have been addicted to it at some point even though I never noticed, however I'm a little in control of my gambling activities.

The fact that you have not noticed anything that could indicate addiction probably means that you are still at the right path lol. It just means that no effects of gambling especially bad ones have been too obvious enough for you or anyone to notice. If you are addicted in gambling, you would have problems of financial means already.

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

Like I have said, if you already find yourself in a state where you are financially struggling then it means you have been addicted to gambling already. I am sure that if you have not noticed it yourself then others will and they will surely tell you.

• Can an addicted gambler work himself out of that addiction without help from anyone, if yes, is it still addiction?

What? If an addict recovers from being an addict then it means there is no longer any addiction. Doesn't matter if he got help from anyone or no.

[cryptoaddictchie]

Gambling can become addictive when you cant stop despite losses, constantly think about it, or gamble to escape stress, and while some people can regain control on their own, professional help usually makes recovery more likely, though it’s still considered an addiction even if self-managed. However for the cases of small gamblers thats when the problem start when they become one. Borrowing money and got deep debts waiting for doing so.