Ever thought of stopping… but still kept gambling anyway?

[rakebit]

Yes, many players face that phase where stopping feels logical but curiosity or “one more try” pulls them back. It’s part of the psychology of near-wins and emotional cycles in betting. Setting strict limits or using cooldown days helps a lot.

Have you ever tried scheduled breaks or loss caps to manage that urge?

[Perfectbaby]

Good day gamblers... I know most of the threads here are positive, about optimism in gambling, but sometimes we need to talk about the other side of it.

Have you ever told yourself “that’s it, I’ve lost enough, I should stop” but still ended up placing another bet the next day? It’s like your mind knows it’s time to quit, but your hands just won’t listen.

I’m not saying we have to wait until we go bankrupt before realizing the truth, because that’s the easiest way out. I just want this to be a moment to reflect. No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

Anyone who doesn't have control over him or herself towards gambling are often seen as an irresponsible gambler, and anyone who can control themselves can actually quick without having issues or having to lose more money why tending to gambling more, most times when gamblers doesn't quit or stop gambling is as a results of how much they have lost while gambling, so they would want to recover what they had already lost, at this point it is either turning to compulsive gambling or a revenge gambling that is why it is good to set restrictions and limits or oneself who is gambling, and should be able to stick on those rules and regulation he has for himself to be a responsible gambler.

[Numeral]

On the contrary, for some reason, I more often come across discussions about the downsides of gambling rather than positive topics. As for the question raised, it seems that frequent and heavy gamblers can only stop when a certain line is crossed. That is, let's say a person has lost a total of $50,000, they realize this, and a change occurs in their mind that it is time to stop losing. And if a person wants to quit gambling but cannot, then autotraining may help here; in this case, you already need to force yourself not to play. Some people talk about turning to addiction specialists, but here too, it depends on who you come across. They may be specialists in extracting money from clients, rather than specialists in solving problems.

[mrust_mobile]

I think it happened to most of us at least once. It happened to me multiple times and it wasn’t easy for me to have that behavior under control. It is like smoking. Once you start, you do it even you hate everything about it and that my friend, is called having an addiction which is a problem that requires professional help. I somehow manage to control myself in the recent years but who knows when will I drop my guard and lose a big amount again… It is damn hard to resist gambling because it is too much fun but like everything that is fun, having too much of them hurts us either financially or physically or both. We gotta be smart about this:

[AmaGold70]

Good day gamblers... I know most of the threads here are positive, about optimism in gambling, but sometimes we need to talk about the other side of it.

Have you ever told yourself “that’s it, I’ve lost enough, I should stop” but still ended up placing another bet the next day? It’s like your mind knows it’s time to quit, but your hands just won’t listen.

I’m not saying we have to wait until we go bankrupt before realizing the truth, because that’s the easiest way out. I just want this to be a moment to reflect. No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

Gambling addict and gamblers that only gamble for profit are the ones that should have this thought because they are the ones that spend the most in gambling, I gamble for fun and the love of the game and I gamble frequently but I never go beyond my limits by spending too much chasing losses and looking for high returns. I enjoy watching and playing the games and I enjoy gambling with them responsibly so I have not had the thought of stopping because gambling is one of the ways I relive myself from stress after a long hours of work and family time, anyone that have had the thought of quitting on gambling is probably spending too much money on it and they have realized that but it is very difficult to stop.

[rachael9385]

Good day gamblers... I know most of the threads here are positive, about optimism in gambling, but sometimes we need to talk about the other side of it.

Have you ever told yourself “that’s it, I’ve lost enough, I should stop” but still ended up placing another bet the next day? It’s like your mind knows it’s time to quit, but your hands just won’t listen.

I’m not saying we have to wait until we go bankrupt before realizing the truth, because that’s the easiest way out. I just want this to be a moment to reflect. No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

Waiting till you go broke before trying to take a step back is only going to put you in a precarious situation, a lot of gamblers lack the discipline to quickly stop when they notice the early signs, even when they decide to quit they can't stand on the decision of not going  ack to gambling or taking a long break from it. You don't have to wait until you lose too much, stop when you notice it's becoming dangerous.

[M47AK16]

What happened to me was that I ended up having longer sessions than I had planned because I was winning, which is OK if you know when to stop after extending the session a little. Cutting losses is easier for me. It's better to close the session and come back another day when you're feeling fresher.

Having longer sessions is okay until and unless we make profits out of it but imagine winding up in loss only because we stayed in a session for a bit longer expecting profits. This has happened to me.

I thought I would make profits so extended my sessions but at the end the results were not really good which kind of demotivated me and made me stay away from gambling for over a month. We need a fresh mindset when it comes to gambling and extending sessions will definitely not be the best suggestion to give to someone recently starting in gambling.

[Sonia_123]

Good day gamblers... I know most of the threads here are positive, about optimism in gambling, but sometimes we need to talk about the other side of it.

Have you ever told yourself “that’s it, I’ve lost enough, I should stop” but still ended up placing another bet the next day? It’s like your mind knows it’s time to quit, but your hands just won’t listen.

I’m not saying we have to wait until we go bankrupt before realizing the truth, because that’s the easiest way out. I just want this to be a moment to reflect. No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

If you have not lost all your finance, that it is just the fund with you for that moment, then there is no problem because it's just for that day, gambling continues the next day, except you are an addict, that will continuously empty his bank roll for the month and start borrowing in other to gamble, it takes only a discipline and responsible gambler to control himself to avoid more losses since he already have his limit and target.

[beveryu778]

Good day gamblers... I know most of the threads here are positive, about optimism in gambling, but sometimes we need to talk about the other side of it.

Have you ever told yourself “that’s it, I’ve lost enough, I should stop” but still ended up placing another bet the next day? It’s like your mind knows it’s time to quit, but your hands just won’t listen.

I’m not saying we have to wait until we go bankrupt before realizing the truth, because that’s the easiest way out. I just want this to be a moment to reflect. No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

If you have not lost all your finance, that it is just the fund with you for that moment, then there is no problem because it's just for that day, gambling continues the next day, except you are an addict, that will continuously empty his bank roll for the month and start borrowing in other to gamble, it takes only a discipline and responsible gambler to control himself to avoid more losses since he already have his limit and target.

That is the very situation that many gamblers require when they make a promise to quit but go ahead to bet the following day. Greed is not the only reason, sometimes it is the emotional attraction, the feeling to make up the loses, and the fact that every time one tries to do this, the tradition comes into force.

The hard part is not knowing when to put an end to it, but actually doing it. What exists between a hobby player and a person who is turning into an addict is self-control and discipline. Limiting is one thing, then limitations is the part where real responsibility is concerned.

Gambling must be fun within limits at the end of the day. And as soon as it begins to influence your peace of mind or money, it is no longer fun anymore, it is a trap. It is better to realize that it is a good idea to save regret in the future.

[Judith87403]

Have you ever told yourself “that’s it, I’ve lost enough, I should stop” but still ended up placing another bet the next day? It’s like your mind knows it’s time to quit, but your hands just won’t listen.

Sometimes Yes" I use to beat my chest and said that I have loss enough so I'm supposed to call it a day but I would say that most times I usually go again the next day but not often Because I'm this set of gamblers that only gamble during weekend as I don't like playing midweek games so this makes it easier for me when I make a decision to stop as I'm going to take a long break probably 6days, you know if maybe I'm kind of facing some emotional trauma with this long break I can be able to clear my head even before the weekend so I think this method can be very affective for those who are Looking for when they should stop.

[Stable090]

Have you ever told yourself “that’s it, I’ve lost enough, I should stop” but still ended up placing another bet the next day? It’s like your mind knows it’s time to quit, but your hands just won’t listen.

It has happened to me multiple times before, sometimes I will conclude that I wont longer be gambling that day, but before you know I will keep on gambling, I don’t even wait till the following day. Gambling is so interesting, but you shouldn’t be carried away whenever you are gambling, if you have made your decisions to stop gambling, try your possible best not to go back to it, because if you are not careful, things like this do make people get addicted to gambling at the end.

[Oluwa-btc]

If a person knows how to manage their money reliably, they're not at risk of developing a gambling addiction, so there's no point in even thinking about quitting unless they want to. I can say the same about myself: I'm not a compulsive gambler who spends all my money regardless of the results. On the contrary, I'll consider whether it's worth playing when I can't afford entertainment. Therefore, those who gamble constantly might want to consider their future and the consequences of their addictions, but those who are calm don't need to.

Exactly,but the truth is that some gamblers cannot go in accordance with this strategy called "Discipline." Gambling with discipline is essential and it requires another form of self control to stay disciplined as a gambler.Most people always plan to gamble responsibly but fallout along the line.Even your discipline can depreciate without you noticing it.

[sompitonov]

If a person knows how to manage their money reliably, they're not at risk of developing a gambling addiction, so there's no point in even thinking about quitting unless they want to. I can say the same about myself: I'm not a compulsive gambler who spends all my money regardless of the results. On the contrary, I'll consider whether it's worth playing when I can't afford entertainment. Therefore, those who gamble constantly might want to consider their future and the consequences of their addictions, but those who are calm don't need to.

Exactly,but the truth is that some gamblers cannot go in accordance with this strategy called "Discipline." Gambling with discipline is essential and it requires another form of self control to stay disciplined as a gambler.Most people always plan to gamble responsibly but fallout along the line.

It sounds easy, but in reality, players begin to face weaknesses they can't overcome in the game when the money seems so close and they're just a hair's breadth away from reaching it, followed by a sudden loss and the entire deposit is gone. I've quit many times, but often returned to try a new strategy or just really wanted to bet on a football match I was planning to watch. Gradually, I've come to the conclusion that I don't want to chase profits; all I want is to relax and watch my favorite games with a small bet.

[WhoYouCantKill]

Very powerful and straightforward post. What you just explained now is something so many gamblers are struggling with — the division between knowing you have to quit but still have the feeling of being pulled back in. It isn't only concerning the power of will , gambling stirs the very same reward circuit in the brain which makes it difficult to step away though there is a loss.

 The best way anyone could handle it that stance is to break, discuss it, and set obvious limits, time limits, caps on spending, or even take a pause using blocking tools. Reflection such as these are really healthy step, as being aware is one thing that can break the cycle.

[henmark]

Things have crossed my mind several times specially after I have a big loss. This is a very common mentality and I'm sure almost everyone might have went through it some or the other time. In these cases, I would take a step back and will avoid gambling at least for a couple of days or weeks until I find another opportunity.

I do not give it a complete pause because after a break I get back to it but when I get back, I have a much stable mind and also do not just think about making profits always as it avoids over-gambling. We should listen to our heart sometimes. If it says we should stay away from gambling, we should do that at least for a mean while until we can prepare ourselves again.

[MRY]

Things have crossed my mind several times specially after I have a big loss. This is a very common mentality and I'm sure almost everyone might have went through it some or the other time. In these cases, I would take a step back and will avoid gambling at least for a couple of days or weeks until I find another opportunity.

I do not give it a complete pause because after a break I get back to it but when I get back, I have a much stable mind and also do not just think about making profits always as it avoids over-gambling. We should listen to our heart sometimes. If it says we should stay away from gambling, we should do that at least for a mean while until we can prepare ourselves again.

It is not always easy to come to a loss, and time to get oneself together is paramount. It is good to take a pause and relax our minds so that we may get a clear picture of the opportunities that are presented. On coming back, we are more psychologically prepared, less ambitious to pursue profits, and wary. It is a good step to listen to our hearts and to do what will not make us make even more errors because excess of emotions in making the choice will only make it lose more.

[danadc]

Those impulses to keep playing are bad; it's not good because we always end up losing money.  those impulses are driven by our emotions, and when we don't control our emotions, those impulses appear and cause us to lose money So we must have goals If we play, we must play up to a certain point, that is, up to a certain amount of money, and to win the same. Sometimes when we win, we lose because after we win, we want to win more, and that's where we lose. It's happened to me.

[virasisog]

Felt this way before and most of the time the result would always be losing it all.
It isn't on my lose streak but when I already won some money, there are time's that I would feel that I should stop and take my profit, but still kept on gambling till I lose it all.

[boyptc]

I guess that all of us have that kind of moment that we're so frustrated and we have said a lot of things like quitting and enough is enough.

And guess what happened after all, we still gambled, we didn't quit and we have given ourselves a second time because we know that it's going to be another set of luck coming to us.

That's the reason why even we told a lot of tales about quitting gambling, we're not going to do it, we don't dare to do that and we have no balls to do that.

[SmartGold01]

If a person knows how to manage their money reliably, they're not at risk of developing a gambling addiction, so there's no point in even thinking about quitting unless they want to. I can say the same about myself: I'm not a compulsive gambler who spends all my money regardless of the results. On the contrary, I'll consider whether it's worth playing when I can't afford entertainment. Therefore, those who gamble constantly might want to consider their future and the consequences of their addictions, but those who are calm don't need to.

That is correct and to further more, gambling has stages and whomever that doesn't control themselves while gambling will easily fall into addiction. This stage I am talking about is, when you start gambler for the first and often make winning maybe 3 times before the month ends that is what usually drags their attention to either trying to make it 4-5 times before the month ends at this point you would see them as people who are gambling under compulsiveness and to them it's a mandatory stuff where they have to meet up their requirements. Anyone at this stage does not know when they are getting addicted to gambling and how much they do allocates to gamble because as we know it's also important for people to have gambling  budgets where they would be working according to the funds they have mapped out for their gambling activities than just gambling out of plans and directions.