Gambling: Stress Reliever That May Lead to More Stress?

[Crwth]

Reading the article, I have seen that it tackled the part where gambling is a stressor if you lose because of financial stuff. It stresses you out because you think you have lost money, and money is also a trigger for stress.

If you separate the two, then you can enjoy it. Just find other ways of entertainment.

[LogitechMouse]

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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?

Hmmm. If you don't care about your losses, I guess.

I think gamblers are getting stressed on gambling because of the fact that they are affected whenever they are losing money, and it's not only when they are losing, but when they are winning as well. If they don't care about the money they're throwing into it, and just focus on the fact that it relieves their stress then they will not get more stressed into it. If they care about the money, they can just find another ways to relieve their stress. There are many and better ways out there to remove it.

It's okay for a gambler to spend many money on gambling as long their decision making will not get affected whether they win or lose. Just focus on relieving your stress and don't focus on the winnings or lost money. Unfortunately, that's not the case for most of the gamblers because they care more about the money.

[Baofeng]

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?

In my case it's true though, there are times that I will want to gamble because I wanted to get away and so this is my stress reliever. However, the issues arises when we lost and then it will cause stressed as well.

So it's very different per individual, again, I'm saying it base on experience, but if I say I win then all of my stress is gone and then I will have a better sleep. I guess the moral lesson here is that gambling might be a good stress reliever as long as we are going to win. And then follow the old saying of just gamble what you can afford to lose so that you will be good in the end.

[JoyMarsha]

Whatever bugs anyone when doing and doesn't give them enough time to think for themselves other than that should be tagged as being stressed. Gambling does that; it doesn't give people free time to think, except for them to calculate how they should bet and win. When the winning is not coming, anger kicks in, which can be regenerated into being stressed about the whole situation of not winning

[JunaidAzizi]

"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."

Well, I can't say that he is totally right because maybe some people disagree with him, and they will quote me and try to prove me wrong. But for me, he says the right things. People come to gambling just to stay away for a while from stressful things and issues, and they find relief in these games. However, when they change this habit to earn from gambling, then they will gain more stress over whether they will win the bet or not, among many other things. So, he is right that people come to seek relief, but here they end up with more stress from it. If people really want to decrease their stress, then they need to adopt gambling for stress relief, not as a source of income.

[milewilda]

Each person does have their own stress reliever and if they were really that getting used to when it comes to gambling then this is their primary option on which they would really be dealing up with it as their past time. Its not really that bad to play up gambling as long you would really be finding yourself to be that having that good control and moderation.
Its true that gambling is really could give out that kind of stress on the time or moment that you would really be losing up more money. We are just humans on which it would really be just that normal that there would really be those instances that  you would really be stressing out more rather than on being a reliever.

[salad daging]

If you gamble by being ready to lose the money set aside then it can disappear stress but when it is excessive then it can add more stress so it depends on the individual who does it, Okay many people say gambling is fun but sometimes they don't realize in depositing excessive money and continue to do it again.

Then there will be more stress experienced because it is addicted in an addictive game, also they expect to win from gambling and this is not part of the fun but looking for a source of profit.

[summonerrk]

If you gamble by being ready to lose the money set aside then it can disappear stress but when it is excessive then it can add more stress so it depends on the individual who does it, Okay many people say gambling is fun but sometimes they don't realize in depositing excessive money and continue to do it again.

Then there will be more stress experienced because it is addicted in an addictive game, also they expect to win from gambling and this is not part of the fun but looking for a source of profit.

Stress in gambling is constant, just like in life. And I think it's weird to try to escape everyday stress by gambling. Every player is afraid of losing their money, so in a casino you can only find the illusion of relaxation. It's better to be outdoors or spend time in a cafe.

[0t3p0t]

If you gamble by being ready to lose the money set aside then it can disappear stress but when it is excessive then it can add more stress so it depends on the individual who does it, Okay many people say gambling is fun but sometimes they don't realize in depositing excessive money and continue to do it again.

Then there will be more stress experienced because it is addicted in an addictive game, also they expect to win from gambling and this is not part of the fun but looking for a source of profit.

Stress in gambling is constant, just like in life. And I think it's weird to try to escape everyday stress by gambling. Every player is afraid of losing their money, so in a casino you can only find the illusion of relaxation. It's better to be outdoors or spend time in a cafe.

There is no other way to relax but by staying in touch with nature works best not in gambling. As long as there is money involved in particular activity which requires risk to make gains or winnings that is I think accompanied by stress whether psychological or physical stress. If there is no money involved in a particular game the excitement will be gone because we expect something good when we beat other players so yeah it is not for me the best way to be a stress reliever but instead it could be a source.

[mu_enrico]

I don't think gambling is a means of relieving stress since it's pretty stressful lol.
Entertainment-wise, yes, but not all entertainment is a stress reliever... IMO gambling is more suitable for killing time or pastime. For example, you don't play difficult video games like Hollow Knight, Counter-Strike, or Dota to relieve your stress (except you're extremely good at it or play with bots for easy wins).

If you want to release your stress, just go to a massage parlor or spa for therapy.

[pawel7777]

I don't think gambling is a means of relieving stress since it's pretty stressful lol.
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Not all stress is bad and the line between stress and excitement is very blurry. People are attracted to extreme emotions. Just like many like to watch scary horror movies (despite fear being considered a negative emotion) many gets addicted to the thrill of putting their money on the line and risking it by gambling.
Or maybe it's a bit like smoking. You get addicted to nicotine and the only "positive" thing is the relief when you satisfy the nicotine hunger which you put on yourself.

[bisdak40]

Stress in gambling is constant, just like in life. And I think it's weird to try to escape everyday stress by gambling. Every player is afraid of losing their money, so in a casino you can only find the illusion of relaxation. It's better to be outdoors or spend time in a cafe.

I do agree that stress is constant, we can't do anything to be stress-free as there's no such a thing as stress-free. All we have to do is minimize and handle stress as to not that become our enemy, i mean stress would not do harm to our body as it will result to anxiety disorder if not handled properly.

[Harkorede]

Stress in gambling is constant, just like in life. And I think it's weird to try to escape everyday stress by gambling. Every player is afraid of losing their money, so in a casino you can only find the illusion of relaxation. It's better to be outdoors or spend time in a cafe.

I do agree that stress is constant, we can't do anything to be stress-free as there's no such a thing as stress-free. All we have to do is minimize and handle stress as to not that become our enemy, i mean stress would not do harm to our body as it will result to anxiety disorder if not handled properly.

Stress isn't constant in gambling, it depends how what is at stake and why you're gambling, If you're gambling for fun then there should be not stress, mental stress or not involved.

Gambling only lead to more stress when there is an extreme level of emotions involved, Imagine a scenario where you're having a reunion hangout your probably your school mates from either high school or higher institutions after several years of seeing each other, if you guys are spending let's say a weekend together, and go for fun events like golfing, skiing or drinking while gambling about who does what best, there wouldn't be any level of stress attach because it's all fun at the end of the day. It's a similar case when you're gambling on casino or sports, if you choose not to let emotion and addiction get the better of you, then I don't see how this will increase your level of stress.

[bitterguy28]

Imagine a scenario where you're having a reunion hangout your probably your school mates from either high school or higher institutions after several years of seeing each other, if you guys are spending let's say a weekend together, and go for fun events like golfing, skiing or drinking while gambling about who does what best, there wouldn't be any level of stress attach because it's all fun at the end of the day. It's a similar case when you're gambling on casino or sports, if you choose not to let emotion and addiction get the better of you, then I don't see how this will increase your level of stress.

perhaps it could lead to stress when you are aiming for something other than fun i think if you gamble with the wrong kinds of people there would definitely be some stress involved for example a reunion with people you don’t like might make you more on edge and would make you a bit more sensitive and vulnerable gambling will make you want to show off so if you keep losing you might get stressed

environment is also a big factor in gambling and how it makes you feel whether stressed or relaxed

[Rubel007]

I believe that gambling helps reduce human stress. Everyone is under some pressure in their personal life and if gambling is done to reduce that stress then people can forget that stress which cannot be avoided in any other way. There is no harm in gambling once a week for a person who is under family pressure if he can manage the gambling within control. I saw a friend who spends time on betting after his duty. He told me that as long as he was gambling, he enjoyed gambling, which provided a temporary release from the human pressures of his everyday life.