How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

[TheUltraElite]

I think it takes time for gambling addiction to develop because of the vicious cycle. Until the player starts the vicious cycle they will not start to get addicted but once they deposit to win back a loss, it starts ans it becomes difficult to hold back.

I also believe it is possible to get rid of the addiction if disciplined enough. But this takes self resolve and help from family and friends.

We should have a optimistic approach towards gambling addicts. Help them out with support but dont give them money.

[Peanutswar]

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

Once I considered that this is part my daily routines, the things I do usually every day and there's something lack to my day if I didnt play at least one game of playing gambling.

• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

Every player for sure wins the casino and if they experienced the fun and excitement of this already for sure they will seek more of it the reason why they got catch and caught with the concept of playing more games with the casino.

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

yes it is really possible at the first place its all about the gambler once they feel that its not right anymore and they want to stop much gambling as they want they can freely stop but of course there's a lot of challenges right there so its up to your self if you really want or its just an idea of yours to stop.

[Jody.Drummer]

I think it takes time for gambling addiction to develop because of the vicious cycle. Until the player starts the vicious cycle they will not start to get addicted but once they deposit to win back a loss, it starts ans it becomes difficult to hold back.

I also believe it is possible to get rid of the addiction if disciplined enough. But this takes self resolve and help from family and friends.

We should have a optimistic approach towards gambling addicts. Help them out with support but dont give them money.

While the desire to recoup previous losses can lead players to continue gambling even after experiencing losses, this doesn't stop them. Those who understand gambling are less likely to engage in such behavior, especially if they can accept defeat. Conversely, those who can't accept defeat are more likely to reinvest their money into gambling because they can't accept their previous losses. This behavior can recur, leading to addiction.

[Versatile_choice]

Getting addicted to gambling is very easy but it all depend on gamblers, because there are some gamblers that already learn about addiction and also know the precautions to take so as to avoid getting addicted to gamble. In this sense they will know the steps to take that would prevent them from falling into the trap, and when you're going with this approach it will be very difficult for you to get addicted to gambling. But for those that didn't learn about addiction and also the right steps to take easily fall into addiction as they will be forcing wining to come, and you know when a gambler is struggling in all means to win from gamble he won't think of taking a break for sometime instead he would want to Stick to it until he achieve his target.

[ScamViruS]

While the desire to recoup previous losses can lead players to continue gambling even after experiencing losses, this doesn't stop them. Those who understand gambling are less likely to engage in such behavior, especially if they can accept defeat. Conversely, those who can't accept defeat are more likely to reinvest their money into gambling because they can't accept their previous losses. This behavior can recur, leading to addiction.

When a gambler keeps losing, he easily loses control over himself, so that his addiction to gambling continues to grow. I have seen many gamblers who keep losing but they cannot quit gambling. Whenever he gets money, he starts gambling again, which further fuels his addiction. When a gambler can control himself, he can protect himself from becoming addicted to gambling. But I've also seen the other side. Many gamblers I know have had big wins when they first started gambling, and these wins have given them overconfidence, which has led them to gamble even bigger amounts. And by doing this, they become more attracted to gambling, and this attraction eventually turns into an addiction for them and they start losing in gambling again. Therefore, a gambler must systematically control himself.

[letteredhub]

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?

How to know when you're addicted to gambling is this:
When gambling you wouldn't know when is the right moment to stop, even with an exhausted account you can still feel the urge to gamble more  secondly, if you're chasing losses all the time it's addictive sign.

It's easy to be addicted when you ignore all the warnings concerning gambling addiction. And by chance you get addicted to gambling, sharing your feelings and struggle with the addiction problems to your families and friends can make them know how to come infor your rescue.  In all of this, prevention is better than any cure you may get upon being addicted.

[_BlackStar]

I think it takes time for gambling addiction to develop because of the vicious cycle. Until the player starts the vicious cycle they will not start to get addicted but once they deposit to win back a loss, it starts ans it becomes difficult to hold back.

I also believe it is possible to get rid of the addiction if disciplined enough. But this takes self resolve and help from family and friends.

We should have a optimistic approach towards gambling addicts. Help them out with support but dont give them money.

Everyone will not easily become addicted if they do not have money - but if they are supported by money, then addiction becomes easier. The more they deposit - the more likely they are to stay in this cycle longer regardless of whether they actually enjoy the game or just want to recover losses. However, there are several things that can prevent them from getting into serious problems as a result of addiction - one of which is gambling responsibly.

The logic is that gamblers without money won't become addicted because they don't have the opportunity to increase their gambling intensity. Those with money are susceptible to addiction, regardless of whether it's from a daily, weekly, or monthly salary.

[passwordnow]

The logic is that gamblers without money won't become addicted because they don't have the opportunity to increase their gambling intensity.

And those gamblers without money are the ones that are looking for ways to gamble still. They might sell some stuff for them to have something to gamble with.

Those with money are susceptible to addiction, regardless of whether it's from a daily, weekly, or monthly salary.

They're more prone but even those without money. They will find a way to make some money and both are susceptible still with addiction. As they say about having a will and a way.

[livingfree]

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

They can.

What they'll do is to survive the effect of it to themselves and have the will power to get out of it eventually. Realizing the bad impact of it to their lives will help them quit it anyway.

They're not addicted anymore if they overcome addiction and it will also make them warn other people to avoid getting addicted.

yeah!! it is possible but it is not always easy. because some gamblers manage to fight addiction on their own through strong will power, selfdiscipline and realizing how badly it is affecting their lives. but for most people!! addiction is very hard to just overcome alone because the urge keeps coming back like once in a while. that is why many of them need external support from family, therapy or joining recovery or support programs. if someone manages to quit completely and no longer feels controlled by gambling then they are no longer addicted. in fact many of them who overcome it end up becoming the loudest voices that warn others because they know how destructive it can be.

I agree, not easy.

If others think that winning against their gambling addiction is easy, many wouldn't fall back for it anymore.

Self discipline is needed and once a gambler is out of it, they'll fall for their own wrong thoughts about gambling. Because the usual reason why they will fall for addiction is because the quick money they can win and take back.

[Rashlyowl]

You're correct is very hard for a gambler to know if he's addicted or not until he noticed that his financial status is getting worst than the way it was before, that's when some gamblers will know that they're addicted to gambling. But in most cases they will be pointing at other things not knowing that gambling is the reason behind that, I have been gambling for some years now and I could remembered a day that I was forced to stake more than what I can afford and I was unlucky then I start feeling kinda Way. And after that I realized that it was a sign of addiction and also irresponsible gambler then I tackled it.

Regarding this opinion, I also experienced it as a gambler who only realized that I was addicted to gambling when I placed bets or wagers in conditions far beyond my capabilities, even harming myself & those around me. Because basically, a person will become aware of their behavior when someone has experienced something beyond their own capabilities & I admit that it happened to me. I realized that I was addicted to gambling when I experienced something beyond my capabilities in placing bets, but after I realized it, I slowly began to try to be more in control & responsible in the gambling that I do.

[Cantsay]

• 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 think this should be a case by case study, because there are people who till date don’t know or still think that they are just a regular gamblers meanwhile in reality they are chronic gamblers and can’t even go a day without gambling and if they don’t have money to fund their account they’ll go to the extent of selling off their assets to get gambling money. There are people like that and also there are people who instantly feels weird by the way they are beginning to handle their gambling activities.

The first set of gamblers, find it very difficult to get out of gambling themselves because they don’t even know that they are addicted to it, and if you tell them they’ll start doubting you until something else happens that will convince them to see that they are truly addicted to it. While the second set can easily get out of the addiction because they know their problem and with a little determination they’ll get rid of the addiction.

[TopT3ns]

• 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 think this should be a case by case study, because there are people who till date don’t know or still think that they are just a regular gamblers meanwhile in reality they are chronic gamblers and can’t even go a day without gambling and if they don’t have money to fund their account they’ll go to the extent of selling off their assets to get gambling money. There are people like that and also there are people who instantly feels weird by the way they are beginning to handle their gambling activities.

The first set of gamblers, find it very difficult to get out of gambling themselves because they don’t even know that they are addicted to it, and if you tell them they’ll start doubting you until something else happens that will convince them to see that they are truly addicted to it. While the second set can easily get out of the addiction because they know their problem and with a little determination they’ll get rid of the addiction.

the problem we have was the heart of what we perceive of ourselves. The former group reside in the delusion of thinking that they are still in control yet their lives have already become dominated by their addiction. Even they will sell off assets to keep the habit going and by the time, it is much more than money loss. This can be compared to the second group who might also be addicted but have the strength to admit that they have a problem. We may observe that bravery of confronting with reality actually facilitates the escape. It is not about pro strength, but pro who has the heart to open eyes and say he see there is a problem that must be solved.

[bitcoin_mining]

Those who are addicted to gambling may not realize that they are addicted to gambling. Still, if a gambler has some common signs, he can consider himself an addicted gambler. For example, if he wants to gamble most of the day, secondly, when he only focuses on gambling without considering whether the result will be in his favor or against, thirdly, when the gambler does not have money to gamble and when he gets overly excited due to lack of money or tries his best to manage money. Seeing these signs, a gambler can consider himself an addicted gambler. Now the question is whether the gambler can get out of this addiction on his own, yes he can, but first he has to understand that he is addicted to gambling and he should get out of it. The third thing is whether it is easy to get addicted to gambling, in fact, those who have less self-control, are more emotional, have no sense of responsibility and are young are more likely to get addicted to gambling.

[retreat]

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

Most addicts never realize they're addicted. They'll deny that their gambling activity has escalated to the point where they gamble without regard for time and spend vast amounts of money. An addict will realize they're in deep sh*t when they have no more money to gamble and start selling or pawning their belongings. At that time they may have realized that they are addicted but they still try to gamble.

• How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

It depends on each individual, because there are those who are able to gamble but are not addicted because they have good self-control and understand their limits. But it will be very easy for some people to fall into gambling addiction since they don't understand the limits and they tend to gamble irresponsibly.

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

Yes, some people are able to overcome their addiction without help from others. However, many others need support, whether from family, friends, or professionals, because overcoming gambling is quite difficult and not everyone is able to face it alone.

[RockBell]

Those who are addicted to gambling may not realize that they are addicted to gambling. Still, if a gambler has some common signs, he can consider himself an addicted gambler. For example, if he wants to gamble most of the day, secondly, when he only focuses on gambling without considering whether the result will be in his favor or against, thirdly, when the gambler does not have money to gamble and when he gets overly excited due to lack of money or tries his best to manage money. Seeing these signs, a gambler can consider himself an addicted gambler. Now the question is whether the gambler can get out of this addiction on his own, yes he can, but first he has to understand that he is addicted to gambling and he should get out of it. The third thing is whether it is easy to get addicted to gambling, in fact, those who have less self-control, are more emotional, have no sense of responsibility and are young are more likely to get addicted to gambling.

the problem is they know they are addicted, just that there is nothing they can do about it because some can not longer help them self and gambling every day does not even mean the person is addicted but were the problem is not able to control your self when ever it comes to gambling there people that can not say no to gambling. Another thing is that they have lost total control of there emotions and people are just looking for means to have an extra hustle if not for that i don't think people will gamble. Still, there is a chance that they might win something maybe when luck shines on there side, and they can get help but deliberately they just avoid getting help.

So they should accept their condition to know if they will need help or not, because plenty of them don't even know exactly the position they are in, so the best they can do is to go for is therapy because that will go a long way in helping them.

[Zigabel]

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 an addicted gambler can work themselves out of gambling  at any time they decide to work them selves out of it. You only need to want to work on yourself whenever you see that you are no longer happy with how addicted you have been gambling.  The reason why some of them do find it difficult  to exit is because  they literally have not accepted that gambling is affecting them already and they do not want to continue in that direct of addiction they have been and so they find it hard and make it look like it is hard to quit addiction.

When once you notice you are beginning to go put of your way to gamble and it does comes with a very stimulating urge that you only find peace after you must have gambled such that this occurrence is experienced everyday then you are addicted and should work on it to exit the addiction.  Some other person may not gwt to this point because  this point is when ot is becoming chronic, if you actually find yourself frequenting the casino too often, it's a sign of an early stage addiction.

[Nwada001]

Doing it more often is even on a good side but when the person start doing it more "uncontrollably often" then they addicted or becoming addicted. Doing something often and still staying in control of that thing, still makes you a boss over that thing but once you can not control yourself again on that thing, you are a slave to it. That's where the addiction lies.

And do you know that when you start doing something more often, the chances of you getting addicted to the thing are very high, and the more you get too comfortable, too attached to a particular thing, it will get to a point where if you no longer get engaged in that thing, it will be as if some part of you is missing, which is a bit of gradually losing control over it, as you can no longer stay without having the thought of doing that thing almost every single day?

[taufik123]

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

Actually, it can, but it's hard because no one else is helping to provide support to stop without doing it again.
Trying on your own and doing it slowly certainly takes time so that you really don't gamble anymore.

But the problem is not his gambling, but an addiction that makes him lose more out of greed to keep winning,
win again and keep trying until it finally interferes with their finances and psychology.

There are many people who gamble but do not admit that they are addicts, they just play and enjoy the games and bets on gambling.

A person's mindset and way of treating anything should be straightened out, on any platform, gambling,
soccer betting games or something like that if they are too greedy then it will not be good and will lead to addiction.

[TravelMug]

Doing it more often is even on a good side but when the person start doing it more "uncontrollably often" then they addicted or becoming addicted. Doing something often and still staying in control of that thing, still makes you a boss over that thing but once you can not control yourself again on that thing, you are a slave to it. That's where the addiction lies.

And do you know that when you start doing something more often, the chances of you getting addicted to the thing are very high, and the more you get too comfortable, too attached to a particular thing, it will get to a point where if you no longer get engaged in that thing, it will be as if some part of you is missing, which is a bit of gradually losing control over it, as you can no longer stay without having the thought of doing that thing almost every single day?

Sometimes it also boils down if a person can easily be influence by others. Because I have seen both sides, I mean there are friends of mine that gambler since we are young but there are also who stay away from it despite being surrounded by gamblers.

So it's very different per person as I have said. But it's not going to be too late for those who are now addicted to turn their life around and snap out of gambling. We still have a lot of time to get out of it and not get REKT.

[Shinpako09]

Doing it more often is even on a good side but when the person start doing it more "uncontrollably often" then they addicted or becoming addicted. Doing something often and still staying in control of that thing, still makes you a boss over that thing but once you can not control yourself again on that thing, you are a slave to it. That's where the addiction lies.

And do you know that when you start doing something more often, the chances of you getting addicted to the thing are very high, and the more you get too comfortable, too attached to a particular thing, it will get to a point where if you no longer get engaged in that thing, it will be as if some part of you is missing, which is a bit of gradually losing control over it, as you can no longer stay without having the thought of doing that thing almost every single day?

Sometimes it also boils down if a person can easily be influence by others. Because I have seen both sides, I mean there are friends of mine that gambler since we are young but there are also who stay away from it despite being surrounded by gamblers.

So it's very different per person as I have said. But it's not going to be too late for those who are now addicted to turn their life around and snap out of gambling. We still have a lot of time to get out of it and not get REKT.

If they can’t get out, the best thing they can do is lessen their bankroll and limit their playing time. Even if they keep the habit, at least they won’t end up with financial issues later on. The reason they get wrecked is because they’re betting amounts beyond their means, too much money mixed with too much emotion. Even now, many still believe gambling can change their financial status, which is completely wrong. That dream is what fuels them to keep coming back and risking more than they can afford to lose.