Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses ?

[AmaGold70]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

Because they always feel that the next one is going to be a win and because they are already addicted to this way of gambling it becomes very difficult for them to stop , chasing losses is one of the attributes of an addicted gambler and it seems like they can't help it anymore and at this point they are driving by sadness of losing so much money and the best way for them to console themselves is by gambling continuously even though they know the consequences but they try to fix it by gambling more and more. And I also got to know that gamblers try to fix their mistakes by chasing losses hoping to win back the money they have lost because they know that people around them at already disappointed in them and they do everything to get back the trust without knowing that they are getting themselves in more deep mess.

[nara1892]

The reason? They constantly remember their previous winning moments, which made them feel incredibly happy. This memory leads them to believe that they will win again to recoup their recent losses, but ultimately, they lose again.

I've experienced addiction before, and as I recall, hope and self-confidence are what keep gamblers coming back. Furthermore, frustration and emotion are also key triggers that lead them back to gambling. I've also gambled aggressively out of desperation, and as you might expect, the results are ultimately worse.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

Its only a gambling addict that can assume that he will always chase after the lose and win to recover them all, but a usual gambler will not think of all these, because he knows that its merely impossible to achieve, we cannot be gambling all in the name of taking over the losses, instead, it is expected from us to gamble with the aim of having fun and making it without the expectation of earning from it, except if by luck we got some winnings unexpected.

[hedgeh0g]

Its only a gambling addict that can assume that he will always chase after the lose and win to recover them all, but a usual gambler will not think of all these, because he knows that its merely impossible to achieve, we cannot be gambling all in the name of taking over the losses, instead, it is expected from us to gamble with the aim of having fun and making it without the expectation of earning from it, except if by luck we got some winnings unexpected.

This is a common occurrence among gamblers, because everyone thinks they'll succeed, and no one wants to think they're a loser. I've been through this before, and I'd get really annoyed when I thought I'd lost money and now I had to work too hard to earn it again. Now I've outgrown that stage and completely changed my approach to the game. I'm more in control now, because trying to win back money is like digging yourself into another hole, and at some point, you just won't be able to get out of it, and I don't want to have to wonder what to do next.

[Pandorak]

First of all, this type of gambler generally focuses more on profit rather than deciding to gamble just for entertainment. On the other hand, it is regret that makes you think you have to make up for your losses, possibly because the money you are using is money you need, so guilt continues to haunt you. Then, perhaps because your emotions are being played with, such as when you have already made a profit but you do not withdraw your winnings, instead you continue gambling, thinking that there will be even greater profits waiting for you. In the end, instead of making a profit, you lose your capital. This can be an important factor in why you want to win back your losses.

[Versatile_choice]

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I think that the main thing that prevents people from accepting a loss is their own pride. They do not want to appear as losers in their own eyes, which is exactly why they are ready to engage in all kinds of foolish actions just to save face. In such moments, critical thinking clearly switches off, and in the pursuit of self-assertion they drive themselves into even greater trouble and debt.

It will be unwise of those that feel pride even while losing, though you might be right about that and surely I think I have seen someone like that before, he vowed never to stop gambling unless he get all his money back else there's no stopping I tried telling him that he's actually making the worst decision but he never allow me to say a word then I decided to let go, though it's been a year since it happened, But funny enough that he hasn't gotten all his money back even till this time instead he's still adding more to the current one he had yet he have not realize that he has made the wrong decision.

[LUCKMCFLY]

For me I don't have this hope of recovering from my lost because I know it's almost impossible.

And it's not Wrong to think that way because those who try to recover them fare very badly they end up completely Whitewashed One thought I have that is somewhat comforting is that when I lost the money , at least I had a feeling of strong emotions , adrenaline activated , I had my fun, and I consider myself Served by that good service and Leaving it behind.

[Sonia_123]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

It's not by their strength or will that this is happening to them, this feelings is being controlled by the brain which is caused by the disease dopamine rush which fuel the brain rewards circulation, because when you win, it cause a more inflow like floods of dopamine that makes the brain feel good and well relaxed gives a strong and high urge  ofof an addict wanting more, which makes it compulsory for wanting to chase their losses until they are satisfied.


Also they feel they have lost alot in their gambling activities and so they think they can regain it and start chasing their losses uncontrollably not knowing that gambling doesn't work that way

[Fredomago]

For me I don't have this hope of recovering from my lost because I know it's almost impossible.

And it's not Wrong to think that way because those who try to recover them fare very badly they end up completely Whitewashed One thought I have that is somewhat comforting is that when I lost the money , at least I had a feeling of strong emotions , adrenaline activated , I had my fun, and I consider myself Served by that good service and Leaving it behind.

Treating it as fee for your entertainment instead of aiming to recover back the amount that you already spent, on that way you'll be able to cope up easily, unlike with those who thinks that they can quickly recover once they added more and play for another session, always need to be in the safe side, limiting the amount of allocated budget for gambling to make sure that you'll prevent yourself from getting deeper engagement, that kind of thinking will save your butt losing more.

[Hispo]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

I don't think the majority of addict people actually believe they can win back all their money, which was lost to the casino. To me it seems to be rather an excuse for them to continue to engage in their casino games and have little to no accountability for their actions.

From my own experience, those who believe they can get their money back are newbies who are not fully aware of the edge of the house and the mechanisms used by casinos and bookies in order to guarantee their profit. Actually, it is a mistake which is made by most gamblers when they start in this ecosystem, eventually the fortunate ones learn about this mistake and move on from their losses.

[Ryu_Ar1]

For me I don't have this hope of recovering from my lost because I know it's almost impossible.

And it's not Wrong to think that way because those who try to recover them fare very badly they end up completely Whitewashed One thought I have that is somewhat comforting is that when I lost the money , at least I had a feeling of strong emotions , adrenaline activated , I had my fun, and I consider myself Served by that good service and Leaving it behind.

The loss that occurs in gambling can be used as a compensation for the game we get and the fun we have before (even though we may not be happy with the loss) but it is a reasonable cost to be used as a reason not as a revenge by continuing to play and trying to restore the defeat that occurred before.

Because it is certainly difficult and maybe even impossible to do in gambling because after all, we as gamblers must realize that the conditions that occur in gambling and the defeats we receive are like a certain thing even though it will be a different story where some lose quickly and some lose and lose slowly but the results will still be the same.

[terrific]

Call me weak mind but we can really recover those. 
It can't be said that whoever think like that are weak minds.
Because it's for sure that all of us have the same mind when we're having a bad day and huge losses.
We want to get all of it back but that's impossible to happen, maybe we can get at least a couple of percentage from it but success rate of getting it all back is low.

[Victorybit1]

Addicts try to recover their losses by all means necessary, even when they are losing a lot of money they still end up losing more because they are constantly chasing losses. in most cases they don't actually believe that they can win their losses back but they just hope to get lucky. This is what propels them to get addicted without even knowing that they are getting attached to it. relying on luck makes people addicted to gambling

[TopT3ns]

For me I don't have this hope of recovering from my lost because I know it's almost impossible.

And it's not Wrong to think that way because those who try to recover them fare very badly they end up completely Whitewashed One thought I have that is somewhat comforting is that when I lost the money , at least I had a feeling of strong emotions , adrenaline activated , I had my fun, and I consider myself Served by that good service and Leaving it behind.

The loss that occurs in gambling can be used as a compensation for the game we get and the fun we have before (even though we may not be happy with the loss) but it is a reasonable cost to be used as a reason not as a revenge by continuing to play and trying to restore the defeat that occurred before.

Because it is certainly difficult and maybe even impossible to do in gambling because after all, we as gamblers must realize that the conditions that occur in gambling and the defeats we receive are like a certain thing even though it will be a different story where some lose quickly and some lose and lose slowly but the results will still be the same.

You have given a very clear insight of how we need to look at every dollar wasted as payment to the lost free time. It is much more healthy to accept this harsh reality, and now you can win all the games that you have lost statistically speaking, which are virtually impossible to take back. I understand that leaving when it has become time is, in fact, a win since it exposes the negative emotions, which cause one to want to do everything possible to risk everything left of their own.

[Ryu_Ar1]

The loss that occurs in gambling can be used as a compensation for the game we get and the fun we have before (even though we may not be happy with the loss) but it is a reasonable cost to be used as a reason not as a revenge by continuing to play and trying to restore the defeat that occurred before.

Because it is certainly difficult and maybe even impossible to do in gambling because after all, we as gamblers must realize that the conditions that occur in gambling and the defeats we receive are like a certain thing even though it will be a different story where some lose quickly and some lose and lose slowly but the results will still be the same.

You have given a very clear insight of how we need to look at every dollar wasted as payment to the lost free time. It is much more healthy to accept this harsh reality, and now you can win all the games that you have lost statistically speaking, which are virtually impossible to take back. I understand that leaving when it has become time is, in fact, a win since it exposes the negative emotions, which cause one to want to do everything possible to risk everything left of their own.

Because this is more likely to be understood as well as making ourselves less focused on losing and always trying more by re-depositing and then making our gambling uncontrollable.

It is possible that we always want to in any case including gambling but on the one hand it is clearly difficult or even impossible to do in gambling because in the end losing in gambling is like a sure thing for now.
We cannot force our will just because we want to match the expectations we think even though it is the best thing from our perspective but there are several moments including in gambling that make things like this can never be realized.

[whiteblue]

Addicts try to recover their losses by all means necessary, even when they are losing a lot of money they still end up losing more because they are constantly chasing losses. in most cases they don't actually believe that they can win their losses back but they just hope to get lucky. This is what propels them to get addicted without even knowing that they are getting attached to it. relying on luck makes people addicted to gambling

The problem is that this expectation is a disaster in itself.
We realize that returning a loss is difficult or even almost impossible in the gambling we do but we still force it and make us continue gambling which in the end this is fatal for ourselves.

But on the other hand, this is like a normal reaction for most gamblers because we will still feel unaccepting of losing even though it is like a certainty but we will not expect it which makes our ambition much greater just because it prioritizes greed over common sense. When gambling is done and losing most gamblers always forget their common sense to make decisions.

[WhoYouCantKill]

Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?

Not just addicts. Even non addicts often have this kind of mindset sometimes. It’s normal for gamblers to have this feeling after multiple losses, especially when the money lost is an amount they didn’t originally plan or prepare their mind to lose, that’s when that urge usually sets in. But even when that urges comes, it’s still left for the gambler to shove it off or allow it to influence them, but the truth remains that any action that’s birthed by such a mindset is always a one way ticket to doom.