Few tips to avoid gambling addiction, add yours.

[Tungbulu]

You are right. If someone uses gambling as an income source, then there is a possibility of losing the most. Because gambling depends entirely on luck. It is impossible to predict the outcome of betting. That is why betting should never be used as an income source. If someone does any work to income, then he will get money after completed his tusk. It has a certainty. But nothing is guaranteed in gambling. You can be on losing for a few days . This is not  an uncommon moment . At that time, if you do not have money to run your own family, then you will collapse financially and mentally.

Sometimes what keeps gamblers glued to their screens and pushes them into pushing with anticipation isn’t really the certainty of profitability but the possibility. As long as there’s a possibility of profitability, they’re willing to take their chances, so even when they know that winning is by luck and chance, they’re willing don’t mind putting their money to test and hope they eventually get lucky. So if possible, gamblers need to eliminate the possibility of making profit (not possibility of winning) it’s all about mindset. When gamblers consider those wins as profits, then it gets even worse as they approach.

[Julien_Olynpic]

It all depends on what the level of your gambling addiction. In my opinion, the most radical solution is not to play for money at all. There are many casino simulators and many sports betting simulators. You can play them for free. If any of your game provokes financial losses, then it is better to take a break and play free analogues of casinos and sports betting. First, you need to learn not to lose money. Only then start learning to multiply them. But it is better to be ready for the fact that you play for pleasure.

[Achalugo BTC]

Walking away is very important and it's something that a lot of gamblers fail to do especially when they are making profit, this is one of the most difficult moments to walk away from when the gambler is not disciplined. This is what greed and selfishness is capable of turning a gambler into. Greed is a display of indiscipline and it's one of the reasons why people get addicted to gambling, what causes this is that they try always make profit.

You totally on point, walking away from gambling when things are not going in accordance, which they have to do the needful for them to be save from falling into the trap of gambling addiction and should also be at alert to be informed about their emotions, which they are to make or take every necessary move to ensure they keep their emotions in check, which can be of support to keep them stay grounded in gambling in the right manner because having fun in gambling is what it is designed to be made for and not to make money through it.

[danherbias07]

It all depends on what the level of your gambling addiction. In my opinion, the most radical solution is not to play for money at all. There are many casino simulators and many sports betting simulators. You can play them for free. If any of your game provokes financial losses, then it is better to take a break and play free analogues of casinos and sports betting. First, you need to learn not to lose money. Only then start learning to multiply them. But it is better to be ready for the fact that you play for pleasure.

Yes, I agree with the last part. We need to be ready that we should be playing for entertainment, so we won't take the gambling any further to gambling addiction.

When it comes to simulators and demo modes, I don't really play them. It's like a waste of time for me. Maybe I got used to playing with real money on that line, that's why they become boring. So, it's not really a way to avoid gambling addiction but just reminding a gambler to play it with real money.
There are many competitive games out there, and I might just play those rather than play a demo game of a slot or whatever casino game. IMO, it will be more fun and maybe help me forget about gambling for hours.

[Zadicar]

It all depends on what the level of your gambling addiction. In my opinion, the most radical solution is not to play for money at all. There are many casino simulators and many sports betting simulators. You can play them for free. If any of your game provokes financial losses, then it is better to take a break and play free analogues of casinos and sports betting. First, you need to learn not to lose money. Only then start learning to multiply them. But it is better to be ready for the fact that you play for pleasure.

Yes, I agree with the last part. We need to be ready that we should be playing for entertainment, so we won't take the gambling any further to gambling addiction.

When it comes to simulators and demo modes, I don't really play them. It's like a waste of time for me. Maybe I got used to playing with real money on that line, that's why they become boring. So, it's not really a way to avoid gambling addiction but just reminding a gambler to play it with real money.
There are many competitive games out there, and I might just play those rather than play a demo game of a slot or whatever casino game. IMO, it will be more fun and maybe help me forget about gambling for hours.

As it should be and it should always be on which we should really be that playing gambling for the sake of fun and entertainment and not to make money, because once you would be having that kind of perception towards gambling then its something that needed up to act and you should be avoiding already because this would be causing up for you to have that kind of approach on which it would be leading up to addiction. Actually avoiding it would really be just that easy if you are really just that sensible towards into your own actions then you wouldnt be finding yourself into some gambling addiction issues. The best approach on here is that you should be only playing into the amount that you can afford to lose and once you would be losing up all of your money then its just that recommended that you would be that completely stopping and call it a day. Never ever go beyond your limits because this is where most people ending up on being addicted because of this common reason.

[Slow death]

It all depends on what the level of your gambling addiction.

When people are addicted to gambling, it's already too late for them to think about addiction prevention treatments. The level they're at at that point requires urgent medical attention. Once a doctor confirms addiction, they will immediately admit the person to a facility where they cannot access internet content for a period determined by the doctor, and relatives will have specific visiting days. Only in this way can a person recover from addiction.

However, if a person is not addicted, they can take steps to avoid becoming addicted. For example, the first step is to play only for fun. If, at the end of the game, the person feels sad, they should stop playing immediately because it shows they are not playing for fun, but have other thoughts and should stop early. I, for example, play for fun and even when I lose I don't get angry, on the contrary, I perfectly understand that defeat is part of the game and I play in moderation.

[Accardo]

Sometimes what keeps gamblers glued to their screens and pushes them into pushing with anticipation isn’t really the certainty of profitability but the possibility. As long as there’s a possibility of profitability, they’re willing to take their chances, so even when they know that winning is by luck and chance, they’re willing don’t mind putting their money to test and hope they eventually get lucky. So if possible, gamblers need to eliminate the possibility of making profit (not possibility of winning) it’s all about mindset. When gamblers consider those wins as profits, then it gets even worse as they approach.

How possible is that to get rid of winning chances in gambling. Players who try to do that would find it hard to fathom why they'll claim not to be able to realize or see the potential wins on the screen, which effect, could either push the player to add extra funds, or leave it at the current potential win. When discussions begin with a slip, the main focus would be how much win is available for the player. Hence, it'll almost an impossible thing for a player to clear out the thought of what comes after their prediction.

[rachael9385]

It all depends on what the level of your gambling addiction. In my opinion, the most radical solution is not to play for money at all. There are many casino simulators and many sports betting simulators. You can play them for free. If any of your game provokes financial losses, then it is better to take a break and play free analogues of casinos and sports betting. First, you need to learn not to lose money. Only then start learning to multiply them. But it is better to be ready for the fact that you play for pleasure.

In my opinion there is nothing wrong in gambling for profit but it all depends on how you gamble, if you are the type of gambler that doesn't chase losses or gambles irresponsibly then you don't really have a problem with that. As a matter of fact some people play for fun and pleasure and they still end up gambling irresponsibly. It is all about having a time limit and trying as much as possible not to get addicted to gambling. Even though you play for pleasure you must still exercise caution

[Tungbulu]

How possible is that to get rid of winning chances in gambling. Players who try to do that would find it hard to fathom why they'll claim not to be able to realize or see the potential wins on the screen, which effect, could either push the player to add extra funds, or leave it at the current potential win. When discussions begin with a slip, the main focus would be how much win is available for the player. Hence, it'll almost an impossible thing for a player to clear out the thought of what comes after their prediction.

Not get rid of the chances of winning but getting rid of the possibility of profitability, take a moment to thing about the both, and I believe you’ll understand what I mean. You can win, but never consider the wins as a profit but more like a compensation or a treat from the casino, this way you’ll likely be able to lower your expectations when you gamble, because what mostly makes gamblers to gamble irresponsibly is due to their expectations of making profits rather than having fun. So even if they manage to secure a little win, they’re not satisfied since that’s not their expectation of profits or what a profit should look like, whereas a win is a win regardless of the volume or size.

[Accardo]

because what mostly makes gamblers to gamble irresponsibly is due to their expectations of making profits rather than having fun. So even if they manage to secure a little win, they’re not satisfied since that’s not their expectation of profits or what a profit should look like, whereas a win is a win regardless of the volume or size.

Now I get what you meant at first, players should get rid of expecting profits. Mistakes comes through this thought so much, and a lot of players are victims to this terrible thoughts. Gambling turned side hustle for this sets of gamers, and it keeps them on the screen for quite a long time, the effects of staying too long on games, derials their mental strength to a weakening stage, then sends the player backing down to a false trust that someday they'll recover all that has been lost so far.

[jeremypwr]

I will never deposit more into my account than I can afford to lose.
If I deposit an amount and I lose it, it should not really affect my mood.
I keep seeing people talk about gambling while using drugs; this might be the dumbest thing someone could ever do.

[Tungbulu]

Now I get what you meant at first, players should get rid of expecting profits. Mistakes comes through this thought so much, and a lot of players are victims to this terrible thoughts. Gambling turned side hustle for this sets of gamers, and it keeps them on the screen for quite a long time, the effects of staying too long on games, derials their mental strength to a weakening stage, then sends the player backing down to a false trust that someday they'll recover all that has been lost so far.

Exactly. You know most of the times, the problem isn’t always the outcome of the gambling session that’s the major problem for most gamblers but the mindset of which they approach gambling with. Like we already know, how a gambler approaches gambling is 100% dependent on their mindset towards it, because the mindset is what gives rise to the goals and approach a gambler develops towards it. When a gambler thinks of gambling as something that should put food on his table or something that’s capable of solving his financial problems, then he’ll definitely give it more time and attention, the kind of attention that could end up being detrimental to the gambler in the long run.

[DrBeer]

Gambling is a game that is meant to be enjoyable by gamblers and is a gamble that is actually enjoyed by some people but without control it can easily turn into an addiction and that’s why it is important to set for yourself clear limitations before you even start.

Here is my first tip, to those who still want to gamble but are scared of not falling into uncontrollable temptations and gambling addiction.

1. The very first simple tip I will give is, you should always decide how much you are willing to lose and never go beyond that same amount. Once you are gambling and the money you budgeted for gambling finishes, stop gambling for the day or week. Do not touch money that is meant for other bills such as food, your utility bills among other responsibilities because if you do so, that will be the fastest way for you to create seriously problems for yourself as a gambler.

2. The second tip is, you should avoid chasing losses because I’ve realized that many people lose control of their gambling plans and money due to chasing one lose or the other there by becoming an habit which easily leads to addiction when they try to recover the money they already lost by all means. For most people and in most cases, this even leads to bigger losses.

3. Gambling while on drugs. I wonder how some people feel so convenient to gamble while on drugs, some call it enjoyment, others call it adventure but to me, it is a terrible thing to do as far as gambling is concerned. You can’t gamble with your money when you are not in your right state of mind thinking that’s enjoyment. That is a total mess and bad behavior and that’s how one can easily get into gambling addictions without even knowing when and how. First, if you are a gambler, stop using drugs because that’s a double risks and should be avoided by all means.

I will stop at these tips while I await more from you all. Please the bottom line is, let’s gamble responsibly, if you must gamble and stay out of bad habits and practices that will lead to gambling addiction because it is easier to get to that stage but very difficult to leave.

Three extremely simple rules that solve the problem:
1. Always keep your word and don’t try to fool yourself. Have willpower!
2. Gambling is entertainment, but nothing more
3. Always set a budget that you can afford to LOSE without harming your finances (personal or family), and never try to break this rule that you’ve set for yourself.

[DYING_S0UL]

If you keep doing something on a regular basic, it will became your habit, your normal you, something you'll start missing, if you tried to stop. This is the truth I believe in, and the same goes for gambling itself imo. If you are someone who regularly gambles, you will start to feel somewhat addicted towards it, it's only natural to say this. So don't make it a habit. Don't gamble very often. Tip? You can start by keeping yourself busy with other work. Go outside and touch the grass.

[DYOR+BTC]

It all depends on what the level of your gambling addiction. In my opinion, the most radical solution is not to play for money at all. There are many casino simulators and many sports betting simulators. You can play them for free. If any of your game provokes financial losses, then it is better to take a break and play free analogues of casinos and sports betting. First, you need to learn not to lose money. Only then start learning to multiply them. But it is better to be ready for the fact that you play for pleasure.

Not depositing money to your gambling account when you have some money in your account can only work if you have the ability to hold on to it because at times that gambling spirit may push with convincing points that this may be your destined time for success and you may fall victim to that.
Among all the problems associated with gambling i think addiction is the highest of all because it has to ability to manipulate one take decisions that may destroy him in the future.  On that i think to avoid it, the best is not to allow money stay in any account you have access to if you want to do away with it.

[Achalugo BTC]

Yeah greed is one of the major reason alot of gamblers become addicted. It's clear how most casinos states that gamblers should gamble responsibly yet people let greed crip into their mind and behave as though they have no financial discipline. Though I must admit that it's very easy to fall for gambling addiction all you need is believing that you can make money off gambling and in no time you'll discover yourself spending more time and more money gambling.

You are absolutely right, greed can really cause harm to some gamblers who can't be in control of their emotions, which will lead them into making mistakes and decisions that make them to gamble without having any adhering to the instructions of it, which stated that one should embrace gambling with the intention of treating it as an entertainment and not a problem solver, which can not be yield out product result.

[Shishir99]

I would add that people should follow their gut and think logically, rather than emotionally. Most people get emotional about the game's result and keep gambling. If someone wins, they continue to play with the hope to winning more. When someone loses, they keep gambling with the hope to recovering their loss. This loop is never going to end if they don't think logically. Gambling is addictive, and if you expect to win a lot, you will keep losing.

Also, people need to be responsible. If someone has good money management skills, they won't cross their gambling limit. Just stay within your limit, and you won't be addicted. However, most people cannot follow this, which is why they became addict at some point.

[Odusko]

It all depends on the level of your gambling addiction. In my opinion, the most radical solution is not to play for money at all. There are many casino simulators and many sports betting simulators. You can play them for free. If any of your games provoke financial losses, then it is better to take a break and play free analogues of casinos and sports betting. First, you need to learn not to lose money. Only then start learning to multiply them. But it is better to be ready for the fact that you play for pleasure.

Sure but some are so addicted to the money and see free games as a waste of time and unappealing for them to play, their fun is driven by the winning expectation that has kept them chained to playing excessively without proper checks, but on a more repositioning notes, one need to look away from the money and focus on the fun of playing the games instead.

[Yeesha]

I will never deposit more into my account than I can afford to lose.
If I deposit an amount and I lose it, it should not really affect my mood.
I keep seeing people talk about gambling while using drugs; this might be the dumbest thing someone could ever do.

Too much expectation from gambling can lead to serious dissemination of unrealistic expectations through the body system. One of the major things a gambler must consider is the ability to manage his or her responsibilities without the intervention of any negativity or complications. A gambler only found themselves in the path that they chooses for themselves, too much expectation from gambling is not advisable neither is making decisions in haste or out of compulsion. Particularly for a gambler who is addicted to gambling, he or she will always make decisions without thinking of the consequences of it outcomes.

[Zadicar]

I will never deposit more into my account than I can afford to lose.
If I deposit an amount and I lose it, it should not really affect my mood.
I keep seeing people talk about gambling while using drugs; this might be the dumbest thing someone could ever do.

Too much expectation from gambling can lead to serious dissemination of unrealistic expectations through the body system. One of the major things a gambler must consider is the ability to manage his or her responsibilities without the intervention of any negativity or complications. A gambler only found themselves in the path that they chooses for themselves, too much expectation from gambling is not advisable neither is making decisions in haste or out of compulsion. Particularly for a gambler who is addicted to gambling, he or she will always make decisions without thinking of the consequences of it outcomes.

Whenever you do set high expectations from gambling then it will really be that making you desperate and this could really be resulting into addiction and once it do happens then it will basically make things that far more worst if it wont really be able to control. Gambling isnt bad as long you do find yourself  that responsible or simply having the control and moderation when it comes to it because once you dont have the control then this is where issues do arise. Few tips? Or rather a single tip would suffice on which you should only spend into the amount that you can afford to lose and never ever go beyond with that limit. It all matters about into your mentality and on how you do treat gambling because if it was that for the sake of income source then you are just simply doing a bad move.