Gambling: Stress Reliever That May Lead to More Stress?

[TomPluz]

Many people look at and participate at many gambling options with the thinking that it can be a good entertainment, to while away the time and of course in the process get the chance to win some money...what can be more ideal than that? However, reality can be painting a different picture contrary to what we assumed to be.

The fact is that gambling can be a stress reliever yes...but can also be leading to more stress to some.

In this research paper, "the researchers reviewed articles on stress and gambling. They described how stress and gambling are related in three ways. First, gambling is used to escape stress. Second, gambling itself could cause stress. Third, altered stress reactions may be a risk factor for gambling disorder."

When then can we say that gambling is a stress reliever and not yet causing stress, the very thing we wanted to minimize in the first place?

[target]

Its sounds sketchy when s research declares gambling is a stress reliever.

Saying its stressful must be true. It should be stressful for any gambler who is not winning and losing a capital is stressful, not able to play the next day that he has to ask loan somewhere for capital. I assume many are doing this because they wager on casino games.

A person is more stressed when he is not really a gambler but lost a lot of hard earned money. And when bills filed up, thats when stress is unbearable.

[Igebotz]

When then can we say that gambling is a stress reliever and not yet causing stress, the very thing we wanted to minimize in the first place?

Gambling can be either a stress reliever or a source of stress, depending on the gambler. Gambling, when used for entertainment, becomes a source of stress relief. Gambling with a reasonable level of control during leisure time can be a stress reliever because it aids in relaxation.

However, when used to earn money, it causes stress. This is due to the unpredictable nature of gambling, making it difficult to achieve such a goal. Such a gambler will continue to try to win and eventually become frustrated. This frustration then fuels stress.

This is why I believe that gambling is not a bad thing in and of itself, but that gamblers make it appear bad by having the wrong motive for gambling, which has also affected how they gamble, resulting in excessive and problem gambling. 

[robelneo]

When then can we say that gambling is a stress reliever and not yet causing stress, the very thing we wanted to minimize in the first place?

It is when you know how to stop and when you should stop, it has been the agony of every chronic gamblers to stop when they should.
It just feels like they should go on because they are not yet satisfied with their winnings, or have not reached the level of enjoyment, It really is stressful if you expect to win and you cannot reach your goal of winning.

[Zed0X]

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When then can we say that gambling is a stress reliever and not yet causing stress, the very thing we wanted to minimize in the first place?

When it doesn't hurt your pocket? I think it's the best way to measure it. Gambling to relieve stress can be compared to other forms of fun and leisure such as going on vacations. Your budget for betting should be limited to the amount you're going to spend on other activities.

[Rruchi man]

The fact is that gambling can be a stress reliever yes...but can also be leading to more stress to some.

One situation where I think that gambling can actually contribute to the stress a person is facing, or be the root cause of the stress itself, is when a gambler is gambling and losing an amount of money that they cannot afford to lose. If you are able to maintain responsibility when gambling, you will not be stressed or depressed about it.

[electronicash]

win you win a jackpot that is life changing i guess your stress will be relieved. it will be stressful if you are losing that's for sure.

maybe when you are just starting to gambling for the first time, its just something that you are enticed like a lonely widow who suddenly started betting on horse race after going out with an old friend. but after losing $25k she will be anxious if her daughters will find out the money has been spent to gamble. its a terrible feeling that its coming and no amount of excuse for it.

[0t3p0t]

I agree with the fact that gambling can be a source of entertainment and on the otherhand stress. This is the same as video games and both are proven to provide both. When we do it responsibly we can be entertained but if we do it indiscriminately it can lead us to stress and addiction. That is why it is important for us to put limits especially in gambling since we spend our own money on it.

[Sim_card]

I agree with the fact that gambling can be a source of entertainment and on the otherhand stress. This is the same as video games and both are proven to provide both. When we do it responsibly we can be entertained but if we do it indiscriminately it can lead us to stress and addiction. That is why it is important for us to put limits especially in gambling since we spend our own money on it.

Gambling is just like drugs when taken excess you become addicted to it and it will ruin you physically, mentally and emotionally. This is same with gambling, if you gamble responsible and only gamble for fun, you will be relieved from stress. On the other hand if you decide to see gambling as what you will use to win a fortune, you will not have peace anymore because your emotions will not be stable and stress comes in.

[vegasus]

At first maybe yes, they think that gambling can make them enjoy the game, can enjoy the results very well, and especially can imagine achieving great success in gambling as advertised in their site promotions. Yes, this is a big assumption and hope for gamblers.

But the reality? I'm sure if those who consider it just for fun, they will only gamble a few times and not often. If those who are addicted and are really serious about gambling, they gamble not only for fun but also to gain the profits more than losses. It's just that in the results, it doesn't always work. There are those who really become pro gamblers and reap a lot of profits, no matter how. But there are also those who are increasingly addicted and actually experience big losses until they run out of whatever assets they have. many incidents like that start from fun gambling

[libert19]

Yes, gambling can be a good stress reliever, but whether it can lead to more stress or not depends on gambler whether he gambles responsibly or not.

Now, what's gambling responsibly?

1) You gamble with funds you can afford to lose, treat it as an entertainment spending, it won't lead to harm. 2) Your life is in order and you aren't gambling to escape IRL responsibilities.

Third, altered stress reactions may be a risk factor for gambling disorder.

I didn't understand what this meant, someone clarify?

[SmartGold01]

I agreed with you gambling could triggered the angar in us while gambling because no one would lose huge amount an expected to be happy even though it's said everyone should gambling with the amount riskable but at some point when you keep seeing the lost coming you could be mad at yourself for the level of lost that came to you, whereby it has stir up mental stress. Usually placing bet online or gambling online only triggers mental stress while placing casino physically in local shop trigger mental and both body stress.

[Husires]

I thought you were talking about gaming not Gambling but gambling is one of the things that can increase stress if you have a bad day you may assume that your luck for the day will be bad and therefore all the things you may do from trading adventure or other may not give a good result.

[Charles-Tim]

When then can we say that gambling is a stress reliever and not yet causing stress, the very thing we wanted to minimize in the first place?

We can say that gambling is a stress reliever if you are stress and gamble to noticed reduction in stress in your body. This would be when you do not gamble too much and also when using just small amount of money. Using big amount of money to gamble alone can increase your adrenaline more and also makes your heart beat and rate rate to increase when gambling. Also if you are gambling when you suppose to be sleeping and when you suppose to be around some people relaxing, it can lead to stress. Anyone that can not control the way he is gambling and gambling than usual can experience stress from gambling.

[bisdak40]

When then can we say that gambling is a stress reliever and not yet causing stress, the very thing we wanted to minimize in the first place?

For me this is a very interesting question as i personally think at first gambling is a stress reliever, yeah stress reliever if we win but in gambling, there is no such thing as winning always, there are times that we lose and that's where the stress comes in, especially if the money you loss is a compromised money.