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

[shawonngp]

If you keep losing continuously in gambling, and if quitting gambling feels like your weakness at that moment, then I can definitely say that you are addicted to gambling, because those who are addicted to gambling do not want to take a break from gambling after continuously losing, on the other hand, those who limit their budget allocation in gambling do not exceed their budget in any way, so when they keep losing, they quit immediately and this is a smart move to avoid more losses. Because quitting gambling while constantly losing is not a weakness, this is your wrong perception.

[lionheart78]

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?

No I do not think quitting gambling shows weakness but rather I see it as showing a strong will to stop one's desire of entertainment to protect oneself from financial ruin.

If one feels that he is losing control over his gambling activity, it is a smart move to take a break and a stronger will to stop gambling altogether.  After all, if we got trapped on an illusion made by our gambling fallacies, it is really hard to regain control and make ourselves out of the illusion.  So I agree with you that it is the hardest but smartest thing to do to stop or quit gambling when we are in peril of financial collapse due to being hooked in gambling.

[DrBeer]

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 don't quite understand why you call yourself a “wimp” for acting logically and correctly. It's like calling yourself a coward for only crossing the street when the light is green and not running across when it's red!
Irga, especially when it comes to money, it requires willpower, clear rules, and FOLLOWING THEM. It has to be a process that you control and manage, and you’re doing the right thing by walking away from the game, understanding the risks of continuing to play unsuccessfully.

[DiMarxist]

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

[Achalugo BTC]

No I do not think quitting gambling shows weakness but rather I see it as showing a strong will to stop one's desire of entertainment to protect oneself from financial ruin.

If one feels that he is losing control over his gambling activity, it is a smart move to take a break and a stronger will to stop gambling altogether.  After all, if we got trapped on an illusion made by our gambling fallacies, it is really hard to regain control and make ourselves out of the illusion.  So I agree with you that it is the hardest but smartest thing to do to stop or quit gambling when we are in peril of financial collapse due to being hooked in gambling.

Taking a break from gambling or taking the bold step to stop gambling is very important for a gambler to exhibit. Although, it might be difficult for them to act on it but practice makes perfect, with time it will be easier for them to take that step and quit from gambling, as it for their own wellbeing. Which won't affect their financial aspects due to how disciplined they will be on themselves, which will also motivate them to stick to their decision towards gambling.

[Pandorak]

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?

Stop thinking that way. If you keep it up, you’ll only suffer greater losses because what you’re doing isn’t just gambling for fun anymore, it’s chasing losses and that’s wrong. Sometimes it’s important to listen to your instincts, especially after a loss. Try taking a short break, try to calm yourself down first. You don’t have to stop completely, i dare say that’s not just difficult but impossible, especially if gambling has become a routine in your life. You just need to step away for a while, then come back when you can think more clearly.

[Agbamoni]

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.

Persistence is a good virtue I agree, but not in gambling. By quitting you are not being weak, in fact it is the best form of strength to apply moderation. Continuing is easier than quitting, ability to summon courage enough to quit is a demonstration of strength, while getting stuck and chasing your losses against rational decision is complete weakness, it shows you are not strong enough to control your emotions but got trapped in chasing losses which is a very irresponsible way to gamble.

Whenever I act with integrity and stick to my budget for a whole week or teo, I celebrate myself because it is not easy to be that strong when I found myself in the midst of gamblers who are gambling for profits and believing in themselves to recover their losses which most of the time they don't.

A very good comment coming from an experince gambler. A sign of strength in gambling is the ability to control your emotions, the ability to decide at the appropriate time, and the ability to make good decisions no matter the condition. Also, the ability to quit when you are addicted is one of the greatest signs of strength in gambling. However, most people see it as a weakness because addiction has clouded their sense of reasoning and judgment.

[Slow death]

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 don't go through that; if I did, then I would consider myself addicted to gambling. To be honest, what you have isn't simple. The moment you can't stop gambling, even for 30 or 60 days, without even thinking about gambling, then you're already facing an addiction. This is no joke; it's an illness, and there's no shame in having it or seeking medical help and treatment as soon as possible. But if you can tell yourself that tomorrow you're going to stop gambling for 90 days and you manage to keep it, then you're not facing a gambling addiction.

I imagine you must be thinking that what you have is the desire to gamble to recover all the money you've lost, but that's not what's motivating you to gamble. Even if you were very lucky tomorrow to win a lot of money gambling and recover all the money you lost, the next day you'll be gambling again. You'll continue gambling forever, even when you lose everything, you'll steal money from your friends, your relatives, and your neighbors and use it at the casino.

And you'll lose all the money. Your friends, your relatives, and your neighbors will report you to the police, and you'll be arrested. By the time they prove you're addicted to gambling and need psychological treatment, you'll have spent many years in jail. I sincerely advise you to seek medical help or fight, but fight hard, not to gamble while it's still early. Take a long break from gambling.

[goldkingcoiner]

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 you feel like you need to "quit" something then that is already a red flag of having an addiction. It really should not have such a hold over you because next time you are having a losing streak, you might bet something that you cannot afford to lose at any cost. Like your house/entire fortune/etc...

It seems more to me that you are bored because a dopamine dysbalance and use gambling to feel not bored.

I would recommend stepping away entirely until you no longer think about it. Reset your brain's neurochemical processes.

[Dareo]

If you keep losing continuously in gambling, and if quitting gambling feels like your weakness at that moment, then I can definitely say that you are addicted to gambling, because those who are addicted to gambling do not want to take a break from gambling after continuously losing, on the other hand, those who limit their budget allocation in gambling do not exceed their budget in any way, so when they keep losing, they quit immediately and this is a smart move to avoid more losses. Because quitting gambling while constantly losing is not a weakness, this is your wrong perception.

Well, stopping after a consistent loss is not only smart, it is actually a sign of self control. Many people mistakenly think, If I stop now, I will lose, but in reality not stopping is the beginning of a big loss, In my opinion addiction is understood only when someone knows that they are losing but still cannot stop themselves. And those who stick to a budget, they learn to accept the loss that is the big difference. So stopping is not a sign of weakness but a sign of self control.

[Davidvictorson]

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?

Quitting is not weakness and let no one make you ever feel that way. In fact quitting makes you even be your greatest show of strength and courage. Yes, it’s hard but you don’t have to do it alone. Join a community of people who are likeminded to build strength together. Lastly, know whether you want to quit or it is a break you need. Only you can answer that question.

[alegotardo]

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?

First, you need to understand that you are not giving up, you are taking a break, ok!?? Second, this is not being weak, this is being intelligent. An weak person is someone that do not know how to control their impulses, someone who thinks they can "beat system" and therefore gambles until they lose everything and some much more.

But an intelligent person like you know that in gambling, house always has the advantage and there are only two ways to win: being strategic or relying on luck.... The first has more to do with sports betting, and luck has more to do with slot games.

So, if you realize that "today is not your lucky day", the smartest thing to do is have the courage and strength to control your impulses and stop gambling, to come back another day.

Stay strong no matter what the others say.

[KTChampions]

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?

Maybe I'm already too tired of life, but if something exhausts me (and with gambling this happens quite often when fluctuations break your analysis), then I immediately quit and don't suffer. Then, after a break, I'll of course return (sometimes the break can last a couple of months), but naturally, I do it for the pleasant sensations, not to suffer. So if there aren't any pleasant sensations, I leave again, and that's it, no overthinking.

[Mindyspace]

Many people go through this. There's this idea that quitting is a sign of weakness, but often it's the opposite. Continuing to try and recover losses almost always only makes things worse.

Knowing when to stop requires more control than simply continuing to play. The problem is that gambling messes with your head, especially after several losses, and then the person ends up going back even after deciding to stop.

In this case, stopping isn't running away. Often it's precisely the most difficult and intelligent decision to make.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

We can't just come up with a decision all of a sudden to quit gambling when there is not enough reason behind why we are taking such a decision under a crucial mode.

Firstly, we must see gambling as fun and nothing more, this must not be what everyone of us we do and also get ourselves affected at the end of the day because of irregularities of Gamblers kind of behavior, because people cannot get to quit gambling except the decided to do so on their own and not when a condition forces them to quit gambling.

[serjent05]

I don't quite understand why you call yourself a “wimp” for acting logically and correctly.

Peoples who think they are strong and is into gambling addiction and narrow minded only thinks that quitting gambling is the way of a wimp.  These people have too much ego but small brains that misunderstand personal preservation as a cowardly thing.

It's like calling yourself a coward for only crossing the street when the light is green and not running across when it's red!

From here, we already see the sign that the person is not thinking logically.  Why choose the risk when one can just cross the street conveniently when the pedestrian signal is a go.

Irga, especially when it comes to money, it requires willpower, clear rules, and FOLLOWING THEM. It has to be a process that you control and manage, and you’re doing the right thing by walking away from the game, understanding the risks of continuing to play unsuccessfully.

In summary, these people have no willpower to control their gambling activities and discipline, thus saying those who quit are weak is just an excuse for not be able to control their gambling activities.

[Chinesebaby]

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?

Quitting gambling for the main time after having series of loses doesn't make you weak, but rather just prevent you from having further loses, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with quitting for the moment, inasmuch as you do not plan to totally abandon gambling entirely. Because the chances of winning a jackpot doesn't care if you had been gambling for over ages or you just started gambling just recently. So for that reason alone is enough reason why people need to gamble responsibly.

[Cryptomultiplier]

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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?

I have never really seen quitting as a weakness in a man, infact it takes guts to quit many of the times, because what we intend to quit many of the times is often a bad habit or vice that keeps pulling us down.
You know that you can take a very long break from gambling and still have the platform on your device without funding your wallet, and you know there's also the kind of quitting that involves you deleting all those gambling platforms you have on your device for good.

Which ever you choose, it depends on the severity of your situation and how badly you want to change. It's not a weakness, it's a strength.

[Antotena]

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?

Why should you feel unimportant when it's not like you are in competition with other people, you are gambling to make your own survival mode and make money as possible from the casino. If it's not working and you are losing, the best thing you can do is to give it a break and then come back next time to try and again or instead of doing nothing, be making your predictions and be using it for fun and test. You will know if you have improved or not.

Sometimes, we attract what we fear that's why we miss some things. You never can tell if that weak you think you are failing, you will get time to improve your games in gambling. Gambling is open every time, if you think this season will not favour you maybe it's for the best, there are other season you can try your best and win good money you never planned about. Just focus on gambling what you can afford to lose, don't be too hard on yourself.

[Hatchy]

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?

Nahh, it's not weakness it's being bold enough to take a decision that would be for your best interest. Addiction is not something anyone would want in the future so while it's still early and you are getting these signs of being addicted, then it's best to make that bold move.its normal to feel like you are doing the wrong thing because alot of time being patient would definitely yield results but when it comes to gambling if you aren't getting anything positive then it's best to stop before addiction comes into play..