How easy it is to be addicted to gambling?

[Achalugo BTC]

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?

Knowing when you are addicted to gambling is when you can't control yourself until you don't any money with you again, which you have used all for gambling because you are either losing more than your win and you want to recover all your losses or maybe you are winning and yet not satisfied, maybe you want to win a very huge amount of money, this act is as a result of addiction and in this case it will be hard for one to know when to quit or stop and how you can work on yourself when you notice that you are a gambling addict, is by telling your loved ones or a therapist concerning your habit because if it's by your strength alone, you can't possibly stop by yourself which is why it's always advisable for one to gamble responsibly and gamble with what you can afford to lose.

[o48o]

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.

It's really rare that gamblers would be looking for symptoms from themselves and notice their addiction because of those issues.

Usually people notice it because of consequences of their addiction, like lack of money, time and sleep.  And even those aren't immediately linked to a problem, because people who are addicted, often like very much what they are addicted into, so for them, addiction isn't the problem.

They are in denial, so it's not gambling, but reasons why they are losing money in gambling. Like "wrong gambling tactic". And i am pretty sure that in majority of the cases, it's their friends and family who will bring the issue to the table, as addicts are often blind to their addiction. Quitting something that makes them feel good seems counterproductive to them.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

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?

That's real, yea, gradually they become overwhelmed by doing one thing that they feel so attached to over and over again, lose control and then addicted already. I agree with you, but my formal idea before was that some people will do it often and yet have control, they just love to do it always because that's just what gives them happiness but they won't allow themselves get addicted, whiles person will be easily overwhelmed once they start frequenting it.

[Nwada001]

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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.

And for anyone who can't get out from gambling, it will be hard for the person to even decide how they limit themselves in terms of the time they spend and the amount they also spend; not being able to get out either because of social or peer pressure, it will be difficult for them unless the gambler is able to cut whatever is pressurizing him in gambling; only then can they be able to control their activity in it.

[arwin100]

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?

That's real, yea, gradually they become overwhelmed by doing one thing that they feel so attached to over and over again, lose control and then addicted already. I agree with you, but my formal idea before was that some people will do it often and yet have control, they just love to do it always because that's just what gives them happiness but they won't allow themselves get addicted, whiles person will be easily overwhelmed once they start frequenting it.

Early stage on gambling is dangerous especially if the person doing that taste a huge win since they provably find those situations on which they could hit another huge gains.

That's why usually they are easily get affected in this situation then worse totally fall from addiction especially if they didn't manage to handle well to limit their selves on those activities also their spending's done in the casino.

I experience this situation before that's why I think early stage of gambling participation is crucial.

[Oasisman]

• 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?

- In most cases, a gambling addict doesn't know that he already is addicted as he think he's still capable of controlling his financials.
- It is easy, like you didn't noticed. You only do, when it's too late.
- Definitely! Nobody can help us out of the misery but ourselves. No matter how many people shared an advice with you, they won't matter when you're not ready to make changes for yourself. So, yeah, it's only ourselves who can make things right, including gambling addiction.

[Mr_Brilliant$]

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

Yes, it’s possible, but I won’t pretend like it is an easy thing to do. Gambling addiction has a way of digging deep into your habits and emotions, so fighting it alone means you are going up against your own mind every single day.
The urges don’t just disappear overnight, and that constant pull to try one more time is what makes it such a tough battle. To break out without help, you would need serious discipline, self awareness, and a willingness to cut off anything that might trigger the habit. That is why most people find it almost impossible on their own..

[mirakal]

Gambling is a trap and I believe if newbie gamblers started with that awareness and mindset,there probably would be lesser records of addiction.No one person initiated to be addicted to Gambling but it's designed to hook the brain in ways similar to drugs or alcohol.Setting boundaries before addiction strikes should be prioritized.

It is always a trap for those who don't understand how gambling works. And much more for those who are controlled by their emotions and greed. But for those who have been gambling responsibly and learned their mistakes, it is easier for them not to fall for the trick. A reason why newbies should not get too attached to gambling is that, as much as possible, they learn how to limit their time gambling. Because once you get into addiction, it's harder to escape. Just a piece of advice but I believe it works.

[HelliumZ]

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?

If you have the ability to control yourself then you are at the first level of addiction. Usually addicted to intensely addictive cannot be controlled yourself but you have controlled yourself, that is, you have not been intensely addicted so far. Addicted gamblers can often come out of the gambling addiction at the will of their own will without the help of others. Many times, without the help of members of the family, no gambling can ever come out of addiction. But if you are not intensely addicted, you can get out of gambling yourself.

[Jody.Drummer]

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.

For those who are overconfident or who only think about profit, winning can be a weapon for them to become more confident in pursuing victory in gambling. Many people become addicted to gambling because they want to win, and this is why they tend to be unable to control themselves properly, leading their own thoughts to enter a cycle of addiction that is difficult to recover from. It's important to note that self-control is easy to say but difficult to implement, and each person's goals in gambling can change once they are involved.

[lizarder]

• How do you know you are addicted to gambling

It should be easy because we can see that we're engaging in this activity excessively and it's not like usual, and I think this is a sign that we're starting to become addicted.

• 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 as easy as it seems or we never even predict it will happen and generally they don't realize they've fallen into the trap of an addictive addiction. Of course, it's possible to break free from addiction, but the intention must be sincere and sincere from the bottom of each addict's heart. Although it may seem difficult, I'm sure it can be done, or you can seek help from others who frequently train gamblers to stop. If the person in question doesn't have a strong intention to stop, don't expect it to be possible for anyone else.

[Peanutswar]

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?

Knowing when you are addicted to gambling is when you can't control yourself until you don't any money with you again, which you have used all for gambling because you are either losing more than your win and you want to recover all your losses or maybe you are winning and yet not satisfied, maybe you want to win a very huge amount of money, this act is as a result of addiction and in this case it will be hard for one to know when to quit or stop and how you can work on yourself when you notice that you are a gambling addict, is by telling your loved ones or a therapist concerning your habit because if it's by your strength alone, you can't possibly stop by yourself which is why it's always advisable for one to gamble responsibly and gamble with what you can afford to lose.

Some of the gamblers its too late to them to realize that they ended up lossing everything and they get too much addicted in playing gambling, well at the first place this could be because of their thinking they have a lot of money, they have assets, there is a salary will come to their balances so they get confident and after that ended up lossing their money because of too much addiction. Now if you want to join with the gambling better make sure you understand whats your limit only, until where you could bring the risk and the game because not all wins are consecutives sometimes its just a reason for you getting caught and trap with the infinite loop of gambling.

[cxtreenal]

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 am not yet an experienced gambler like you but I think that by establishing self control you can keep yourself away from gambling addiction. I have been gambling for the past few years and in the early stages I was almost addicted but I was able to overcome it very easily because I did not have much money to gamble with. When you feel that you are unable to stop gambling on your own after starting, you should assume that you are addicted to gambling. If an addicted gambler has sufficient funds, in most cases they will not be able to stop or reduce their gambling with the advice of someone else. To get rid of the addiction, you should try to establish self-control by reducing the amount of money allocated for gambling. Following the bank roll method can be effective in controlling yourself.

[Grace333]

It’s actually very easy to get addicted to gambling, because it plays with both the mind and emotions. At first, it looks like fun or just small risk taking, but the joy of winning and the hope of recovering losses can quickly trap someone. Unlike other addictions that rely on a substance, gambling addiction is more about psychology, whenever there’s a win, even if it’s small. Over time, the person starts chasing that feeling, and it becomes hard to stop..

What makes it more dangerous is that the line between playing for fun and getting hooked is very thin. Some people don’t even notice they’re addicted until it starts affecting their finances, relationships, or mental health.

[Lida93]

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. .

It's not that simple to work oneself out of gambling addiction mate, don't make it sound like it's that easy especially when you haven't had an experience in it to know how it's like to be a gambling addict. People that have been into that ugly grip of gambling addiction would explain better, because it's something they would not wish on their worst enemy.

[WhoYouCantKill]

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. .

It's not that simple to work oneself out of gambling addiction mate, don't make it sound like it's that easy especially when you haven't had an experience in it to know how it's like to be a gambling addict. People that have been into that ugly grip of gambling addiction would explain better, because it's something they would not wish on their worst enemy.

Like we all know, it’s not really that easy to just break out from gambling addiction, especially when it has eaten really deep into the person… addiction is a virus that eats deep into the victim’s mind, his emotions and most time even affect their relationship with people around them.
In my own POV, it takes more than just willpower to break out of it, it also requires support systems, in most cases, professional help to truly help a victim break out from it.

[Judith87403]

Yes, it’s possible, but I won’t pretend like it is an easy thing to do. Gambling addiction has a way of digging deep into your habits and emotions, so fighting it alone means you are going up against your own mind every single day.
The urges don’t just disappear overnight, and that constant pull to try one more time is what makes it such a tough battle. To break out without help, you would need serious discipline, self awareness, and a willingness to cut off anything that might trigger the habit. That is why most people find it almost impossible on their own..

That's true, Moreover even if you can stop the addiction by yourself I'm sure that is going to take long before you can finally pull it out. And I think you're right when you said about wanting to try one more time, of course if you're still starting this battle there's a certain stage where you will be tempted to try one more time and if you're not disciplined enough you would definitely fall for it. and this mostly happen to those guys who are very addicted to gambling,  just like a friend of mine that got addicted to smoking but at some point he realized that smoking is not helping his system so he decided to quit but after some time he got tempted and he was not discipline enough to deal with it, so right now as we speak he has returned back to his smoking lifestyle. Had it mean someone is there to help him out I'm sure that he wouldn't have returned back to smoking.

[icebar]

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. .

It's not that simple to work oneself out of gambling addiction mate, don't make it sound like it's that easy especially when you haven't had an experience in it to know how it's like to be a gambling addict. People that have been into that ugly grip of gambling addiction would explain better, because it's something they would not wish on their worst enemy.

Like we all know, it’s not really that easy to just break out from gambling addiction, especially when it has eaten really deep into the person… addiction is a virus that eats deep into the victim’s mind, his emotions and most time even affect their relationship with people around them.
In my own POV, it takes more than just willpower to break out of it, it also requires support systems, in most cases, professional help to truly help a victim break out from it.

Yes, if you want to get out of addiction, you can come out unless you make good effort. A gambler who is addicted cannot do whatever he says because even if he wants to, it will not work that way. Many addicted gamblers, for whatever reason, cannot quit gambling on their own. I will definitely agree with you that to get rid of addiction, it is not easy to get rid of it without professional help. There are many who have tried many times but have not been able to get rid of addiction.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

Addiction is not a good thing and I don't think a right thinking gambler could ever wanted to be addicted in the first place, but this is something that build up at the stages of time and the more we are gambling, that is why upon every gambling experience we have, we should be more considerable that there should be limit to what we do and why we should be a responsible gambler.

[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.

For those who are overconfident or who only think about profit, winning can be a weapon for them to become more confident in pursuing victory in gambling. Many people become addicted to gambling because they want to win, and this is why they tend to be unable to control themselves properly, leading their own thoughts to enter a cycle of addiction that is difficult to recover from. It's important to note that self-control is easy to say but difficult to implement, and each person's goals in gambling can change once they are involved.

In fact, it is quite normal for gamblers to develop overconfidence when they start winning. But when that gambler starts losing, aggressive thinking develops within him. And that's where the gambler loses control over themselves. Those who are involved in gambling must maintain self-control, so that they can easily deal with any situation without any major problems. Therefore, it will be effective to keep yourself away from things that create an addiction to gambling, so that you can easily take gambling as a means of entertainment. And those who take gambling as a means of making money, are actually the ones who end up gambling and become addicted to gambling.