Does quitting gambling make you weak, or is that just what addiction tells you?

[sunsilk]

Sometimes when I try to stop gambling, especially during a losing streak, I end up thinking that I’m weak for wanting to quit. Like part of me says as a man I should just handle it, recover the losses, and not run away from it.

But at the same time, I also know that stopping should be the smart move so the same mistakes don’t keep happening. That’s the part I don’t get. Even when your mind already knows what to do, you still end up going back. One day you feel fully decided to quit, then the next day you find yourself opening the gambling account again and starting to roll like nothing happened hehe.

For you guys, have you ever felt like this too? That quitting feels like weakness at first, but in reality it might be the hardest and smartest thing to do?

I do not think that quitting is making me weak or does make me look weak. It's not at all.

I would even call gamblers who have the balls to quit as strong independent gamblers. But it's because maybe a part of us are telling us that we shouldn't quit because there are other things to accomplish as we gamble.

And respect to how you feel, maybe you need to reflect more and decide if you're still going to gamble more or you'll want to stop completely to also avoid this kind of reflection of yourself.

[Donk1]

Well in my perspective if I may say psychologically gambling is a game that can often mess with the mind making a gambler to try to prove something, not to others but to yourself. Basically at times we often say giving up is a sign of weakness in many aspects of life especially in one's goal but if you think of it gambling isn't a goal basically it has no real value because it's based on luck.​The initial profit/big wins are what drives the mind not to give up or not to stop gambling which has indeed led to most folks gambling irrationally. So yeah bro t's not you being weak.Yeah you might call it addiction but to me when you are into something that doesn't have certain or guaranteed profit, doubts are often derived through fear of losing.

​Overall if you can't stop something then don't force it. With time you will either get tired of it, or you get used to it and it would become a normal thing to you That's all for me just don't ever stake your money just because you want to win back what you have lost That's all.....

[Orpichukwu]

I'd rather be called weak by others or even see myself as being weak than try to prove that I'm strong and use my stupidity to land myself in a serious loss. I don't feel like I'm weak; I just feel like I'm missing an opportunity if I don't continue, but that's fine. I prefer not to risk it than risk it and still lose.

[uneng]

Quitting doesn't make you weak, rather it makes you responsible. You can't afford losing anymore, so how could this be considered weakness? It's not about testing personal physical limits or skills, it's solely about managing your money wisely. Actually, you have to be quite strong in order to quit before losing more than you should... By having the ability to do so, you should consider yourself to be a reasonable individual.

Meanwhile, unfortunatelly there are other gamblers who struggle quitting, because temptation is too strong. That is the real weakness in gambling: to concede to addiction and impulsivity.

[SPIDERMAN008]

Well in my perspective if I may say psychologically gambling is a game that can often mess with the mind making a gambler to try to prove something, not to others but to yourself. Basically at times we often say giving up is a sign of weakness in many aspects of life especially in one's goal but if you think of it gambling isn't a goal basically it has no real value because it's based on luck.​The initial profit/big wins are what drives the mind not to give up or not to stop gambling which has indeed led to most folks gambling irrationally. So yeah bro t's not you being weak.Yeah you might call it addiction but to me when you are into something that doesn't have certain or guaranteed profit, doubts are often derived through fear of losing.

​Overall if you can't stop something then don't force it. With time you will either get tired of it, or you get used to it and it would become a normal thing to you That's all for me just don't ever stake your money just because you want to win back what you have lost That's all.....

You said some important things. But you also said that if you can't stop something, then don't try to stop it by force. I have a slightly different opinion on this. Because someone has understood that he is addicted to gambling, but after that if he doesn't get himself out of that addiction and wants to do it slowly, then it becomes more harmful for him. Once the addiction becomes severe, it is very difficult to get back from there. That is why I personally think that instead of trying to stop, you should know where to stop. Because once you become addicted, you will suffer from various kinds of problems .

[OgNasty]

I think that people should do what is best for them. Addiction tends to override what people think is best and causes them to do things they regret. All you can really do is make the best decisions you can with the information you have available at the time and not worry what other people think.

[Dreadboost]

​Overall if you can't stop something then don't force it. With time you will either get tired of it, or you get used to it and it would become a normal thing to you That's all for me just don't ever stake your money just because you want to win back what you have lost That's all.....

I don't  agree with that idea that if you cant stop addiction you leave it and hope time fixes it. It can be dangerous if you live your life this way. Take the bull by the horn. Addiction can be stopped but the effort is needed from the addicted gambler before he can quit addiction.

Addiction is a bad habit, it can quietly grow deeper to the point of taking the life of an addicted gambler. Getting use to it and waiting for time to fix it means becoming comfortable with losing forever. It is a different case if there is no way to fix addicted gamblers but there is a way.

[Franctoshi]

Sometimes when I try to stop gambling, especially during a losing streak, I end up thinking that I’m weak for wanting to quit. Like part of me says as a man I should just handle it, recover the losses, and not run away from it.

But at the same time, I also know that stopping should be the smart move so the same mistakes don’t keep happening. That’s the part I don’t get. Even when your mind already knows what to do, you still end up going back. One day you feel fully decided to quit, then the next day you find yourself opening the gambling account again and starting to roll like nothing happened hehe.

For you guys, have you ever felt like this too? That quitting feels like weakness at first, but in reality it might be the hardest and smartest thing to do?

It's a real situation because it used to happen, and it can really be an annoying situation though. However, in some certain situations, that very last chance could recover you almost all, or if not all of what you've lost during that period of your losing streak. Quitting is within your hands. If you evaluate yourself, basically the percentage of your profits versus losses over time, then you would definitely advise yourself on what to do.

[Richbased]

This just happens when you are gambling with expectations, that is why you normally have that feeling of cowardice whenever you want to quit gambling. I don't know how you go about your gambling but anything that makes you think about your losses can equally lead you astray because you will always want to chase losses. When you are on a losing streak you can just take a little break but quitting gambling won't even help the situation because at some point you will still reflect back on your losses and have the urge to gamble. Just take gambling as recreational activity that you engage at your leisure time.

[WhoYouCantKill]

Quiting what you have been doing for a long time is not always easy because it has become part of you. Gambling is something that takes hold of your emotions when you fully gets into it so there is this compelling force that drags you back when ever you wants to quit. There is this feeling of unsatisfaction that most people has when ever they wants to quit gambling. It will take determination and discipline to quit gambling

That's true, its not an easy thing to just wake up one day and said you've quit from gambling, especially for some persons who finds it difficult to control their emotions, which will take them a strong determination for them to push through their decision, before they can actualized their aim in it, because that feelings of wanting to give it a try one more time will always be there, which will make them to think that their luck may shine again but still end up losing everything, and this will still push them to chase after their losses.

[Kelvinid]

Sometimes, quitting makes the safest and smartest option. In fact, it isn't an act of being weak but its an act of bravery because you get rid of it easily to avoid losses from happening again. And before real addiction hits you, quitting will always be the best decision, not just for yourself, but for the people around you because once you get deeply addicted, your whole family will suffer as well from the consequences of your actions and decisions in life.

Also, know the fact that one should quit for good once he no longer benefits in every endeavor he is making, and gambling is never an exception.

[letteredhub]

I'd rather be called weak by others or even see myself as being weak than try to prove that I'm strong and use my stupidity to land myself in a serious loss. I don't feel like I'm weak; I just feel like I'm missing an opportunity if I don't continue, but that's fine. I prefer not to risk it than risk it and still lose.

The strength to quit whatever thing that is leading you into addiction is far stronger and weightier than the strength to continue in it. So if anyone is telling you that for quitting is a show of weakness then they are lying about the truth. There's no opportunity to be missed by quitting gambling if it's not serving you right but rather causing you ruin.  Subjecting that energy into something else productive and with a positive energy to your mental health and finance is just the best than risking on continuing in hopes for a blockbuster game changer win.

[gracreavix]

Quitting doesn't make you weak, rather it makes you responsible. You can't afford losing anymore, so how could this be considered weakness? It's not about testing personal physical limits or skills, it's solely about managing your money wisely. Actually, you have to be quite strong in order to quit before losing more than you should... By having the ability to do so, you should consider yourself to be a reasonable individual.

Meanwhile, unfortunatelly there are other gamblers who struggle quitting, because temptation is too strong. That is the real weakness in gambling: to concede to addiction and impulsivity.

Like I don’t even get how doing the right thing can be called weakness.

If you see gambling is already eating you up and you can not keep up with it anymore, then quitting is the smartest move you can make.  That is not weakness at all, it is just taking control before things get worse.

And yeah, like you said, the real weak one’s are the people who know it is hurting them but still can not stop. That’s the real weakness, not in quitting.

[irhact]

It's just your ego playing tricks on you. Often, gamblers can't control their ego, so when they've lost more than they should, instead of stopping and accepting their losses, they keep playing to recover. What happens is they lose even more money than they should because they can't control and accept the reality of their losses. A smart gambler is one who uses their common sense. If they've lost more than they should, they should stop and call it a day.

Being a proud loser is not something any individual should be happy with because when you are proud and you are losing money you are doing yourself no good but the best thing for you to do at that very moment is to stop whatever that is making you to lose money and retake your decisions to start making profit. I always advise myself whenever I'm gambling and I'm losing money I should stop immediately and look for something else that I can do that will add money into my account instead of removing money from my account. Most gamblers are proud they will keep on losing and pretend like they are winning just so they can carry their head up and act like everything is fine that is not something we should do because the goal in life should be to make money and not to lose it.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Sometimes when I try to stop gambling, especially during a losing streak, I end up thinking that I’m weak for wanting to quit. Like part of me says as a man I should just handle it, recover the losses, and not run away from it.

But at the same time, I also know that stopping should be the smart move so the same mistakes don’t keep happening. That’s the part I don’t get. Even when your mind already knows what to do, you still end up going back. One day you feel fully decided to quit, then the next day you find yourself opening the gambling account again and starting to roll like nothing happened hehe.

For you guys, have you ever felt like this too? That quitting feels like weakness at first, but in reality it might be the hardest and smartest thing to do?

If this is truely your experience, then you should really check your self cus you might be dealing with gambling addiction, because what you explained here is clearly the signs that whoever is having this experience is addicted to gambling.

As for me personally, I've never had such experience where my mind will be fully made up to stop gambling and I find it hard to stop, infact, there are often times when if I go through some really bad long losing streak, I will decide that In the next three to six months, I won't spend a dime on gambling and I will do exactly just that, infact, there are times that even after the six months have elapsed, if I don't feel any interest or desire to gamble at that moment, I will still go on and stay for weeks or months more before finally coming back again any day I feel luck on my side and want to try some games.
So this is me, but for someone who can't do without gambling for even 3 days, it's a sign of addiction.

[Makus]

Not quite, as a matter of fact quitting gambling shows resilience and also a sign of strength which a lot of people lack. out of a hundred percent of gamblers only 7 to 8 can decide to quit in every year, this is because quitting gambling isn't just something that can be said and done, it takes a lot of mental effort to actually stop especially when you are losing. The reason why I said that Is because losses is one of the reasons why people quit and also another reason why people decide to lose more in the process or chasing what already gone or lost

[freedomgo]

This is just a normal reaction for gamblers. We feel bad when we lose, but we still continue anyway. In my experience, I’ve thought about quitting countless times, but here I am, still gambling after more than 10 years. At this point, it feels like quitting is almost impossible. We say we want to stop, but it doesn’t really happen because in a way we’re still enjoying it.

[SamReomo]

Sometimes when I try to stop gambling, especially during a losing streak, I end up thinking that I’m weak for wanting to quit. Like part of me says as a man I should just handle it, recover the losses, and not run away from it.

There's no way to recover the losses in gambling and those who try to recover the losses end up losing more money in gambling. There's also no need to stop gambling fully but if someone is losing a lot in gambling then such a person should learn about gambling responsibility and set some limits during gambling session. But, if you want to quit it for sometime then it's not that hard to quit it if you've good will power but if you lack will power and you question your manliness then it will not be easy to take any good and positive decision.

[Hispo]

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For you guys, have you ever felt like this too? That quitting feels like weakness at first, but in reality it might be the hardest and smartest thing to do?

Yes.
I have also experienced losing streaks in the past, specially while playing dices and blackjack.
I had to choose between staying on my session or call it a day and log off the casino and try to forget about all that happen.

I am not trying to give myself some sefl-compasion. But I believe being able to quit and stop when one needs to it is actually one of the hardest and more intelligent things a gambler can do, and if one is able to do so it means one is actually strong and not weak.

Those gamblers who are weak would actually continue to gamble and risk it all for the sake of not staying away from more problems.

[Pi-network314159]

Sometimes when I try to stop gambling, especially during a losing streak, I end up thinking that I’m weak for wanting to quit. Like part of me says as a man I should just handle it, recover the losses, and not run away from it.

You don't need to feel weak for wanting to quit after so many losing streak. Gambling should be done with carefulness and caution, and not what we do stupidly or without having a second thought. If you don't practice self control, you may get addicted or gamble above your budget which is no longer normal again.

For you guys, have you ever felt like this too? That quitting feels like weakness at first, but in reality it might be the hardest and smartest thing to do?

There is never a place I felt like quiting is weakness. Infact it is the best and smart move because it helps you reduce the risk of too much loses. Gambling can be frustrating when you are on a losing streak, and you wouldn't know wether to quit or continue because your are confused. At that point you just need to take chill pill and relax and continue later or you stop it completely for the time being.