How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

[gunhell16]

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?

It's not hard to tell if you're addicted to gambling, because you'll often look for a way to do it. You'll always find a way to gamble,
Even if you don't have money, you'll find a way, even if you have to borrow, just to satisfy your desire.

Especially if you're a rich person, you'll surely make the casino your second home, or you'll often be online gambling as well.
for sure.

[Silikiem]

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?

It is simple to know but a gambler that is addicted to gambling may argue that he is not addicted. They know they are addicted when they have the feeling to stop gambling or to stop the addiction. But anyone that is frequently gambling and losing money than usual, the person is addicted.

It is very easy to be addicted to gambling but most gamblers are only losing money and not get to the point of addiction.

Yes, addicted gambler can stop the addiction. This could begin when he knows that gambling is not a way to make money. But if self help is not working, he can go for a rehab instead.

Gambling addiction is a gradual process and the moment you start seeing gambling as a means of survival or where your means of making money lies, then at that point you are getting addicted to it. And also the moment you start getting yourself into so many controversies and problems all in the name of gambling activities but even after getting out of those controversies, some of which might even be life threatening , yet you didn’t limit or quit gambling, at that point you’re deeply addicted to gambling. But for someone who only gamble for fun, you gamble not necessarily because you depend on it for your survival, that means you can have a little bit of control and you can decide when to gamble and when not to gamble.

[swogerino]

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?

It is easy to get addicted once you start loving some slot machines games as they are the number one reason for people to get addicted  in the first place. The following signs continue after you love them and play them almost every day, you start believing you will win the max win, you start watching streamers to reinforce this view on yourself and the most important indicator, you start depositing like crazy in trying to chase your loses. Once you are in this last step you are definitely totally addicted, you don't come here that fast but once you come then there is trouble waiting for you. I was in such condition and my way out was as soon as I needed to gamble I thought to myself, this money better in my wallet than that of the casino, here I am proud recovered person.

[Jody.Drummer]

• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

Becoming addicted to gambling is certainly very easy you just need to instill the mindset that you can get rich by gambling. Because by doing so, you'll continue gambling, even if you keep losing. You won't think about the risk of loss, but rather, winning will become your top priority, which will inevitably lead to a gambling addiction, driven by the desire for big wins. Becoming addicted to gambling doesn't require finding a way even doing it yourself will become addictive over time, especially if your focus is solely on winning.

[Perfectbaby]

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?

Your questions makes me reflect back when a mad man is walking under Sun and said "this sun could make someone mad". Lols,
Usually when you are addicted the signs are over attention or zealous to what you are doing it must not be gambling but to whatever you are addicted to. To know how you are addicted to something is when you can't do without that particular thing in a day or two, from them you should be able to detects that you are gradually sinking into addiction.

[Dunamisx]

• 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?

To start with some of these your questions, i will give some opinions base on how i see it relevant and applicable to anyone who gambles.

1. Some may not even know they are addicted in gambling.
2. Those being addicted didn't planned it, it grow at the course of time.
3. He can try to, but believe me its not that easy to achieve doing, its something that pile up over time, every gambler should understand why they have to be discipline in gambling.

[Agbamoni]

• 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?

Most times you dont really know you are addicted. At some point, you get addicted and come out of it. Well, I will say it is the mindset and self awareness. When you get addicted, you wont know unless you realize later that the habit is becoming part of your daily routine and that you cant stop yourself from gambling. When gambling becomes a hindrance to your life, growth and fulfillment, it becomes an addiction. At that moment you should quit gambling, if you dont, you begin to find yourself getting deeper until it becomes very difficult to quit.

[Cointxz]

• 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?

*When I always feel the urge to gamble even though I don’t enjoy anymore gambling. I’m just playing relentlessly without any goal.

*Very easy, Gambling games was designed to entertain people which means you will keep playing regardless if you win or lose because you are being entertained. Too much entertainment is the common trigger to become addicted.

*I think YES but it needs something that will help him snap out of addiction like reading a bible verse.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

How do you know you are addicted to gambling

The game is taking your time much longer even you have something to do or way late  but still up awake!

How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

Got  2 or more big win in a single day for couple of days or weeks, you will end up seeking for  a return of your bankroll and thikn you will get a big win and get your money back.

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

Yes, You are the big key to help yourself out of this addiction,
even all your friends and family tried to help you but you are the one who dont want? you will not gonna be fine.

[Josefjix]

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?

You should know that there are different stages of addiction, the last as well as the worst stage is where you cannot live without it, you need it everyday even when you dont have the money to gamble, you check Livescores everyday to check out the results of different matches and get ready to bet the next time whenever money comes your way, if you are a regular earner, then you bet everyday and it becomes a habit that you leave with it.

Working yourself out of any addiction is when an addict has decided to change, when gambling suddenly irritates you, when you cant feel the vibes off it anymore, for sport bettors, it happen when you no longer watch football matches anymore, score results doesnt freak you anymore, and so the urge to quit is becoming strong while sooner of later, you stop gambling forever.

You cant force stop it yourself, these mood swings has to come to your spiritual system to enable you release the gambling habit, ideas, situation that no longer serve you.

[xenomorfo]

It shows great courage and self awareness to ask about gambling addiction which is mainly defined by how much control activity has over your life with key warning signs including trying to win back lost money and failing to stop gambling and lying about it and risking your job or relationships. Addiction can be easy to fall into for some people because gambling triggers brain reward system and modern betting is available everywhere but some individuals can recover on their own but it was still addiction and getting professional help is always strongly advised to increase chances of staying recovered.

The first step in curing an addiction is to understand that you have an addiction. That is the most difficult and courageous step to take, since you have to admit not only to others, but above all to yourself that you have an addiction problem.
It's not easy, in fact after this first step, asking for help becomes simple

[Rockson1]

• 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?

Once you start doing things that does not align with what gambling represents then you should know that is either you are addicted or you about to get addicted to gambling but I'm some cases people won't know that they are addicted, they think that they are the same as they use to be when they have not gone that far, gambling addiction starts when some gamblers want to try things they were not doing before.

It is easy and very difficult for some people to get addicted in gambling, it is just a matter of how people are able to control themselves by gambling without giving much of their time and energy to it.

Sincere speaking, it is very difficult for an addicted person to be free from the shackles of addiction on his own with anyone's help but he has to start from some where first because I believe to some point that someone who is addicted knows that he is in some shit, so if such person can identify that then coming out of it will not be a problem but people must help by whichever means they can.

[Orpichukwu]

here and I want to get opinion of others on these areas:

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

Once you can no longer control when you should gamble and when you should not I consider it a sign of addiction, the urge to gamble always being there.

• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

How easy it can be is based on the individual who is gambling; if they can easily be influenced by something and make them lose their path, then it's easy for them to get addicted.

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

Yes, they can work on themselvesas long as the addiction has not gotten that deep. I mean, if it's still at the stage where they can personally check on themselvesand know what they are doing wrong and stop right there.

[Pandorak]

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

Most gamblers do not realize that they have entered the addiction phase, they tend to become aware of it only when they have lost all their money.

Common signs include ^[1] being unable to control oneself while gambling ^[2] no longer adhering to gambling budgets ^[3] chasing losses instead of stopping after experiencing defeat ^[4] thinking about gambling more often while doing activities in real life.

• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

Gambling is becoming increasingly popular because it is now easier to access. Unlike in the past, when you had to go to an offline casino just to gamble, now all you need is a cell phone and internet connection to gamble online.

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

Honestly, it is possible, but very difficult, many people have tried and failed. It requires truly strong determination and motivation.

[EluguHcman]

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

Until you recall your conscience that you are loosing more than you can afford.
The signal is usually when your savings is beginning to drain and you becomes regrets of yourself while your incomes is no more sufficient for your needs.

• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

It is as easy as when you feel too relaxed even when loosing more than you can afford and you don't give it a second thought until it eats through you.

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

Yes it can but it takes a Very hard and tough experiences being thought as lesson and your conscience was guilt enough to proclaim the the ability to control your emotions for gambling.[/list]

[Satofan44]

How do you know you are addicted to gambling

Gotta love how the sheep talk about these things in a superficial matter. There is no easy way to determine whether you are addicted to gambling or not. It is only easy to determine it if you are extremely addicted. There is no clear point at which a deep habit turns into an addiction. There are signs to watch out for, but it is not as easy as these empty brained mongrels make it out to be.

Signs and symptoms of compulsive gambling (gambling disorder) can include:

• Being preoccupied with gambling, such as constantly planning gambling activities and how to get more gambling money
• Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to get the same thrill
• Trying to control, cut back or stop gambling, without success
• Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut down on gambling
• Gambling to escape problems or relieve feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety or depression
• Trying to get back lost money by gambling more (chasing losses)
• Lying to family members or others to hide the extent of your gambling
• Risking or losing important relationships, a job, or school or work opportunities because of gambling
• Asking others to bail you out of financial trouble because you gambled money away

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/symptoms-causes/syc-20355178

Big emphasis on the can word, but I doubt many will understand the implications.

How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

I would not say it is easy when compared to something like heroin or crack where even 1 time use could get you hooked. However, neither it is very hard like getting addicted to completely non addictive substances or actions. It is medium. It requires a fair amount of initial time. Returning to play over and over again but after a while it gets you.

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

Yes and yes. Some people manage to quit heroin cold turkey on their own, but that requires a determination and willpower that very few people have. Those that argue otherwise argue it because they are weak willed people and their project their weaknesses onto the world instead of looking at the objective reality of it.

[Tmoonz]

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?

It is simple to know but a gambler that is addicted to gambling may argue that he is not addicted. They know they are addicted when they have the feeling to stop gambling or to stop the addiction. But anyone that is frequently gambling and losing money than usual, the person is addicted.

It is very easy to be addicted to gambling but most gamblers are only losing money and not get to the point of addiction.

Yes, addicted gambler can stop the addiction. This could begin when he knows that gambling is not a way to make money. But if self help is not working, he can go for a rehab instead.

Gambling addiction is a gradual process and the moment you start seeing gambling as a means of survival or where your means of making money lies, then at that point you are getting addicted to it. And also the moment you start getting yourself into so many controversies and problems all in the name of gambling activities but even after getting out of those controversies, some of which might even be life threatening , yet you didn’t limit or quit gambling, at that point you’re deeply addicted to gambling. But for someone who only gamble for fun, you gamble not necessarily because you depend on it for your survival, that means you can have a little bit of control and you can decide when to gamble and when not to gamble.

Indeed gambling addiction occurs gradually and in most cases gamblers falls the victim without realizing it earlier, on general point every gambler is vulnerable and prone to getting addicted regardless of what purposes you are gambling for, someone who gamble for fun can end up chasing losses and gradually become addicted, immunity for gambling addiction is not really something anyone should be proud of because it can swift you up even when you even expected it can, while it can happen to anyone what matters is how we respond or react to it after which we have realized what we have gotten in to, there is enough hope for every addict provided they are willing to work towards a positive change.

[Ivystar5]

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

Others can discuss the rest of the questions but I will dwell on this!
Firstly the thinking that you can escape addiction allow is where you will never get out of it, I always suggest that seeking of help is the most important thing anyone can do and that alone can get you off it! the courage of asking for help only signifies that you are fully ready to receive a method of help that will be offered. Hence I suggest you should heste to do the necessary by asking for helping hands.

[Judith87403]

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

Though there are too many signs of addiction but I'm going to point at one of the sign, that's mood swing. This sign is very common among gamblers even those that are gambling with the intention of having fun still experiencing this mood swing most times, rather they have thier own way of handling it whenever they experiencing it, while those that are not discipline enough may handle it roughly and they will be surprised to see themselves doing the opposite, and sometimes you won't even discover that you're literally turning into a gambling addict not until you run into trouble.

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

Sure is possible for an addicted gambler to work himself out of addiction, but I would say that it all depend on gamblers because some gamblers are facing financial crisis due to thier bad gambling habit, they have sold everything just in the name of gamble, yet they can't let go. While other gamblers who are also facing similar challenge were able to realize that it was gambling that put them in that mess so therefore they have to let go.

[Alex077]

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

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Most times you dont really know you are addicted. At some point, you get addicted and come out of it. Well, I will say it is the mindset and self awareness. When you get addicted, you wont know unless you realize later that the habit is becoming part of your daily routine and that you cant stop yourself from gambling..

I’ll agree with this point… a lot of people don’t even realize they’re already hooked.
The worst part is that you usually realize the addiction only when you’re already in deep, and without iron self-control (which not everyone has) or outside help, it’s extremely hard to get out. The key is to be honest with yourself early: “Yeah, I’ve got a problem” - and deal with it before it consumes you. Sure, gambling can be fun, but when that fun starts dictating your choices and running your day, you’ve crossed into addiction territory.