Reasons for Gambling addiction

[Berry2d]

Gambling addiction occurs due to misconceptions and misperceptions about things like gambling. Many people view winning as easy, and this is the mindset that leads to addiction. This tendency also leads to players being unable to accept defeat. This misguided reaction leads them to continue gambling until they achieve a satisfying win. However, because winning is random, this pursuit of victory continues, leading to addiction.

Winning in any game be it in big or small games is the strongest prediction possible, constantly pushing for winning in games is one of the reason addiction is common among gamblers, but should we blame any gambler pushing to win in his games after realizing that the joy of gambling is strickly focused on winning and not lost. We know different people gamble for different reasons and over 80 percent gambles for winning which can cause addiction if not properly managed but to be honest I don't think pushing for winning is the root cause of addiction as addiction is caused by greedy mindset

[Orpichukwu]

I think, even people that are not also gambling so much for the profit can also be addicted, the problem is that they are just always unsatisfied with the thrill and fun that they are getting from it. They continue to play because they are just enjoying every bit of fun. If that was not true, some people would have stopped gambling for a long time because of how much they have lost.

It's not always about the profit; taking gambling as an escape route can also lead the person into addiction. They might not be gambling because they are focused on making money, but they are gambling because they just want something to distract their mind from whatever they are facing, and they make it a part of them, which makes it very hard to escape.

[Doan9269]

All i know is that we cant give enough reasons for our addiction in gambling, the better it is for us not to be addicted than when we are found under the influence of addiction, because things may not really work as we may wanted, gambling is mostly preferred when things are being done in order, not that when addiction set in, because we are going to have uncoordinated gambling experience as things are not done the right way, while there's no justification for addiction.

[bettercrypto]

it is possible to get out of gambling addiction by changing habits you are right about that, but what strategies can you adopt that can help a person quit gambling addiction...One way to drastically reduce gambling addiction is to  change the timing at which you gamble...by reducing the hours you spend gambling there is a chance that you would gradually detach yourself from gambling, you can't quit in a day

If someone is already addicted to gambling, it's not possible for the person to get out of gambling addiction because the person doesn't even know that he or she is addicted to gambling, and the person can't stay a day without gambling, but the person can overcome addiction if his or her family members render help by taking him or her to a place where he or she won't have the means to gamble.

To add to what you've said, it's true that overcoming addiction, especially gambling addiction, is not easy. But if the person has the support of loved ones, such as family, relatives, or a spouse, they can play a significant role in helping them recover.

While it won't be easy for the addict themselves, having support makes a big difference compared to fighting the addiction alone. It's like having a team by your side, making the challenging journey a bit more bearable.

[ChocolateBitcoinK]

Yes, it's not the definition of gambling addiction, but consistency sometimes can make a gambler get addicted without even knowing they are. As a gambler, gambling shouldn't be the only fun part that relieves you when you are down; even with a positive mindset, you can find it difficult to help yourself without gambling. There are still different ways people get addicted to gambling; for some it's more like greed, and others can get addicted trying to also experience the joy in winning big, maybe because of the good news they advertised online. But not to get addicted to gambling, get yourself busy with other stuff and gamble when necessary, not regularly.

Yes, there are other fun activities that can even be recreational, gambling is not only what can be do for fun. You are very right about this and I accept. I am not gambling consistently or maybe I will say I am not gambling frequently but just one or two times in a week in a way that if I lose or I win, I will stop gambling. So maybe that is consistent but lesser than moderator but mild and not frequent. What I am really against is frequent gambling.

If you continue to gamble continuously without stopping, then the risk of gambling is created, you should stop, if you cannot stop, the loss starts to grow and it starts to create an addictive mentality. When a gambler gambles with his own time and money and stops when that money is over, then he is responsible. Limit gambling, do not have the desire to play again when the fixed money is over, whatever you lost in the first place, that was your last money, with this mentality, you have to get out of gambling at that moment.

[passwordnow]

All i know is that we cant give enough reasons for our addiction in gambling, the better it is for us not to be addicted than when we are found under the influence of addiction

We cannot justify ourselves anymore if we're gambling and yet the signs of addiction are visible from other people. It is not us who can tell that we're not addicted. But it is the people that surrounds us can say if we're addicted or we're not because we can't judge ourselves and we can pretend that everything is fine while they're not. And with that after realization, we can give ourselves some reasons why we've become addicted if someone pointed that to us. If we're not going to notice them, then we cannot really give the reasons why we've become addicted because we're mostly in denial at all times.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

When we are addicted, it will show in us that we are not responsible form how we gamble and this careless act will place a serious cost on us as we gamble, but some have shown careless attitude towards it, thinking that when they are free to do whatever thing they like and as anyway they wanted it, everything will turn to them as they preferred, but instead, many have been found addicted at the process, because they are not careful along the line.

[Cgrexp]

When you think positively about gambling, your brain perceives it positively and this attitude can lead to addiction. People gamble primarily for the temporary pleasure, excitement and worry-free time they need because it allows them to temporarily escape reality. However, most people see the potential for making money. These factors are often perceived positively by the brain and create a feeling of playing repeatedly that gradually becomes an addiction.

[Hispo]

..., while there's no justification for addiction.

People often say there is no justification for addiction to gambling because all gamblers are warned about the chance of becoming addicted to casino games at some occasion during their path in this ecosystem and community; but i am rather on the side of those who recognize there is some chemical and social dis-balance which push people to spend more time on online casinos than they should. Dopamine is real so are receptors of such chemical substance in the brain and no human being is inmune to the effect of those dis-balances.
So while there is no moral or social justification for people who have become addicted to gambling, there is instead a scientific and chemical explanation and "justification" for those who cannot longer control their activities on casinos and bookies.

Instead of allowing stigma to guide what we think of addicted gamblers, we should also try to understand what they are going through.

[hedgeh0g]

All i know is that we cant give enough reasons for our addiction in gambling, the better it is for us not to be addicted than when we are found under the influence of addiction

We cannot justify ourselves anymore if we're gambling and yet the signs of addiction are visible from other people. It is not us who can tell that we're not addicted. But it is the people that surrounds us can say if we're addicted or we're not because we can't judge ourselves and we can pretend that everything is fine while they're not. And with that after realization, we can give ourselves some reasons why we've become addicted if someone pointed that to us. If we're not going to notice them, then we cannot really give the reasons why we've become addicted because we're mostly in denial at all times.

However, many people remain in this stage for a very long time and are completely unwilling to listen to anything from relatives or friends who would only want to do them good. Sometimes this even makes matters worse, because in an attempt to prove themselves to them, the player will bet even more aggressively, gradually spiraling into debt. This is frightening to witness in real life, because I saw this happen once, and sometimes I think it's best not to pressure such people with my advice, because I don't know what kind of reaction to expect.

[passwordnow]

All i know is that we cant give enough reasons for our addiction in gambling, the better it is for us not to be addicted than when we are found under the influence of addiction

We cannot justify ourselves anymore if we're gambling and yet the signs of addiction are visible from other people. It is not us who can tell that we're not addicted. But it is the people that surrounds us can say if we're addicted or we're not because we can't judge ourselves and we can pretend that everything is fine while they're not. And with that after realization, we can give ourselves some reasons why we've become addicted if someone pointed that to us. If we're not going to notice them, then we cannot really give the reasons why we've become addicted because we're mostly in denial at all times.

However, many people remain in this stage for a very long time and are completely unwilling to listen to anything from relatives or friends who would only want to do them good. Sometimes this even makes matters worse, because in an attempt to prove themselves to them, the player will bet even more aggressively, gradually spiraling into debt. This is frightening to witness in real life, because I saw this happen once, and sometimes I think it's best not to pressure such people with my advice, because I don't know what kind of reaction to expect.

Yes, it makes the situation worse if both parties, the gambler and the people who are concerned to them tells them the truth. Because the gambler thinks that they're being played on and have that bad thinking of those concerned people. It shouldn't be like that, we have to listen to the people who are only concerned to us. Because like this statistics, only a few admits that they're addicted to gambling for every age bracket.

[sotelorene]

I think, even people that are not also gambling so much for the profit can also be addicted, the problem is that they are just always unsatisfied with the thrill and fun that they are getting from it. They continue to play because they are just enjoying every bit of fun. If that was not true, some people would have stopped gambling for a long time because of how much they have lost.

It's not always about the profit; taking gambling as an escape route can also lead the person into addiction. They might not be gambling because they are focused on making money, but they are gambling because they just want something to distract their mind from whatever they are facing, and they make it a part of them, which makes it very hard to escape.

It is very wrong for someone to take gambling as an escape route because they are actually seeking for their own misfortune, gambling is a game of lose or win but even though it is a also a game of win that doesn't mean we should follow it and make it look like a business or some kind of relieve activity because it is dangerous. Once, someone play or gamble to the point they can not longer control how they gamble then it is over for those people and sometimes they can not recover because their blood has been affected.

[Finebone]

If you gamble because of : relaxation, extra money, escape of reality, pleasure, to calm your self, then you are likely to become addicted within a period of time.

This is not true, this is not what defines who is addicted to gambling. If someone is gambling for fun but not wasting money on gambling, the person is not addicted to gambling at all. What defines gambling addiction is frequently using gambling to look for money but in the process you are losing money and you can not control yourself than to continuingly gambling and losing money.

I agree with you to an extent that all what he is saying is not true, but what I want you to understand is that someone might be gambling for fun and later get addicted in the process due to frequent gambling without having control over it.
Why gambling with the intention of making money from it is mostly spoken off is because it's more faster, like your addiction, because it puts you in a desperate state, which is a bad way to approach gambling, but the key causes of addiction is the frequency without control, not really the intention.

[Ricardo11]

I think, even people that are not also gambling so much for the profit can also be addicted, the problem is that they are just always unsatisfied with the thrill and fun that they are getting from it. They continue to play because they are just enjoying every bit of fun. If that was not true, some people would have stopped gambling for a long time because of how much they have lost.

It's not always about the profit; taking gambling as an escape route can also lead the person into addiction. They might not be gambling because they are focused on making money, but they are gambling because they just want something to distract their mind from whatever they are facing, and they make it a part of them, which makes it very hard to escape.

It is very wrong for someone to take gambling as an escape route because they are actually seeking for their own misfortune, gambling is a game of lose or win but even though it is a also a game of win that doesn't mean we should follow it and make it look like a business or some kind of relieve activity because it is dangerous. Once, someone play or gamble to the point they can not longer control how they gamble then it is over for those people and sometimes they can not recover because their blood has been affected.

Gambling is a game of entertainment and losing is normal, trying to achieve extraordinary financial success is a bad decision.
People often expect unrealistic results, as many gamblers gamble in a way that makes it seem like they know in advance that the result will be only win/ positive.
Where both losing and winning are possible, but many gamblers gamble with the expectation of winning, by completely ignoring the possibility of losing.
that gambler all intention are only in the win, and this is the main reason why a gambler loses a lot and moves towards addiction.

[Text]

Good point, i know someone that got addicted even though he started out as a responsible gambler, he only used small stakes to chase little wins but after a while he started staking huge amounts so he could make bug profits..Some addicts didn't show any interest in wanting to get rich fast, gambling addiction can start gradually and a person can start losing control with realizing that it is becoming an habit

yeah exactly a lot of people think addiction only happens to reckless gamblers but even someone who starts responsibly can slowly lose control without noticing it. Small stakes small wins feel safe at first then the brain wants more thrill, bigger stakes, bigger risks that’s why self awareness & limits are so important early on & having people around who can call you out when things change. Once it becomes a habit, breaking it is much harder. Really appreciate you adding that perspective it helps people understand how sneaky gambling addiction can be.

[Hypnosis00]

I guess the only reason for gambling addiction is that you lose control of yourself and you fail to manage the risk, hence gambling addiction develops. No matter how you treat gambling as kind of hobby or for some relaxation, but if you dare to cross the line and break the limits, gambling addiction is sure to develop. This is the reason why discipline is a must. Know your weaknesses, and if gambling is one of them, better stay away from gambling itself.

[HONDACD125]

It's not always about the profit; taking gambling as an escape route can also lead the person into addiction. They might not be gambling because they are focused on making money, but they are gambling because they just want something to distract their mind from whatever they are facing, and they make it a part of them, which makes it very hard to escape.

I agree with that, and I have known such people in the past who got into gambling only because they wanted get rid of their depression for some reaons in their lives, but they eventually got too hooked up to gambling that it became an addiction for them, because when you keep spending a lot of time on something, you will eventually get too hooked up and you won't realize it until it reaches a very extreme level where if you don't do it, you will feel anxious and restless as if there is something missing in life, and then you will be compelled to do it.

People spend a lot of money on gambling and also other things only because they want to divert their attention or mind from something else that they don't want to think about, but we should always remember that we should do other activities alongside and shouldn't get stuck on one thing, because when you only do one thing all the time, you will surely get addicted to it eventually, and that isn't a good thing at all.

[GeorgeJohn]

I guess the only reason for gambling addiction is that you lose control of yourself and you fail to manage the risk, hence gambling addiction develops. No matter how you treat gambling as kind of hobby or for some relaxation, but if you dare to cross the line and break the limits, gambling addiction is sure to develop. This is the reason why discipline is a must. Know your weaknesses, and if gambling is one of them, better stay away from gambling itself.

there are people who love gambling naturally so I believe that if you engage yourself much in gambling you will become addicted and it does not matter what you have lost in gambling but we push you or make you to become gambling addict, so whatever thing you are doing that concerns gambling you should take an adequate precaution knowing that the risk that is involved in gambling is higher than what you will benefit from gambling

But some people think that what contribute for gambling additive is because of the losses some people experience but I'm telling you that it's not what contribute for someone who is a gambling addict, what to make some people to be gambling addict is greediness and the over expectation

[TopT3ns]

I guess the only reason for gambling addiction is that you lose control of yourself and you fail to manage the risk, hence gambling addiction develops. No matter how you treat gambling as kind of hobby or for some relaxation, but if you dare to cross the line and break the limits, gambling addiction is sure to develop. This is the reason why discipline is a must. Know your weaknesses, and if gambling is one of them, better stay away from gambling itself.

there are people who love gambling naturally so I believe that if you engage yourself much in gambling you will become addicted and it does not matter what you have lost in gambling but we push you or make you to become gambling addict, so whatever thing you are doing that concerns gambling you should take an adequate precaution knowing that the risk that is involved in gambling is higher than what you will benefit from gambling

But some people think that what contribute for gambling additive is because of the losses some people experience but I'm telling you that it's not what contribute for someone who is a gambling addict, what to make some people to be gambling addict is greediness and the over expectation

Psychological impetus of this risky behaviour is based on an internal impetus to apply the probability against an expectation of immediate pay off. You are correct that gambling does not only deal with the amount of money you lose, but also with how our cognitive structure reacts to the uncertain reward. It is necessary to understand that the battle against the temptation of numbers is overcome by the main defence of self control. When we give obsession the opportunity to dominate common sense, the losses that will be experienced emotionally will greatly surpass the balance that is there.

[Iroh]

If you gamble because of : relaxation, extra money, escape of reality, pleasure, to calm your self, then you are likely to become addicted within a period of time.

This is not necessarily true. An addiction doesn't just come suddenly. It takes time for someone to get hooked, then finally addicted to a particular activity. I can understand what you mean by using healthy habits to satisfy our urges and feelings. Healthy activity done overtime becomes a habit. And depending on what that habit turns out to be, it is bound to surely add either positively or negatively to our lives. Addiction doesn't come overnight. It slowly creeps in and sometimes, we're aware of its advance but foolishly think we're still in control. Having and keeping healthy habits doesn't hurt.