Did you ever try to stop gambling?

[pieppiep]

So its really a choice between work and leisure, and I have no problem deciding what to choose as a family man.

it’s good that you are someone who can’t sacrifice family time for gambling i know a lot of men who would rather spend their time gambling with their friends rather than spend it with their wife and children and that is what ruins familial relationships and perpetuates the bad image of gambling to affected children

This is true for those who are addicted gamblers they try to spend more time on gambling. They waste their time on gambling when they should be spending it with their family. This is how a gambler's family relationship starts to deteriorate. Just as a gambler tries to gamble responsibly, he should also take responsibility for his family, otherwise he will never be able to maintain a good relationship with his family and such gamblers are at high risk of addiction.

When something is opened up it always has the tendency to alter the means in which people conduct their lives. That which people consider as fun can transform into something that makes people forget other things. If time which could have been spent in the development of the relationship is spent in an activity with no apparent use of making the related individuals closer, the relationship slowly tends to deteriorate. The highest form of attention given to something always means that some other aspects in life are overlooked without one having a second glance. This habit, if not corrected, is even more serious than this at first glance.

[Igebotz]

I think it's all about priorities because I don't really see how gambling will actually take you away from your family apart from using money ment for family upkeep which will affects the family in the long run gambling should not take away your time that should be given to your family because family is paramount and should not be joked with at any point in time

An addicted gambler can even do the worst. A gambler who is addicted is likely to use money that will sustain his family to gamble. The urge to gamble is always strong that the gambler cannot resist it. Sometimes he is not happy about the situation but controlling the situation is always challenging.

Thus, a gambler must guide against becoming addicted at all odds because an addicted person is not only a problem to himself but also a problem to his relationships, finance and family.

[Baofeng]

I think it's all about priorities because I don't really see how gambling will actually take you away from your family apart from using money ment for family upkeep which will affects the family in the long run gambling should not take away your time that should be given to your family because family is paramount and should not be joked with at any point in time

An addicted gambler can even do the worst. A gambler who is addicted is likely to use money that will sustain his family to gamble. The urge to gamble is always strong that the gambler cannot resist it. Sometimes he is not happy about the situation but controlling the situation is always challenging.

Thus, a gambler must guide against becoming addicted at all odds because an addicted person is not only a problem to himself but also a problem to his relationships, finance and family.

We have seen worst stories as well, gamblers really taking the family's money just to gamble. Fortunately for me, I didn't go that far during my addiction. I just played all the money that I have from my side hustle pay to my regular job.

Until I realized that this is not the life that I wanted so I just minimized by gambling and learn how to prioritized things.

[Cryptsafe]

OP, maybe I can just say this: anyone trying to stop gambling is an addicted gambler because what on earth could make someone struggle to stop something when naturally one could just decide to stop doing certain things they do not feel comfortable with so easily without stress? As for gambling, I can say that an addicted gambler would always find it difficult to stop gambling because of the addiction already built in them.

I have never struggled to stop doing anything I do not want to do. Whenever I feel like taking a break from something, I do it with ease and without seeing anybody for guidance or counseling. I try my best not to get addicted to anything so it does not affect me in the long run.

[pieppiep]

We have seen worst stories as well, gamblers really taking the family's money just to gamble. Fortunately for me, I didn't go that far during my addiction. I just played all the money that I have from my side hustle pay to my regular job.

Until I realized that this is not the life that I wanted so I just minimized by gambling and learn how to prioritized things.

Once we begin acknowledging our true situation we start experiencing that everything is becoming less oppressive. We stop enduring pursuits that exhaust us because we have recognised their futility instead of experiencing any total weight reduction. The knowledge of anticipating stopping time allows for relief before situations reach dire consequences. The process of revising negative practises which we formerly accepted as natural remains an arduous one. Small marks of improvement in any form bring tremendous worth despite their size. Our previous difficult to change choices start to move in new directions. After initiating change we gradually realise we possess ample opportunities to enhance every aspect of our lives.

[Rubel007]

I have never struggled to stop doing anything I do not want to do. Whenever I feel like taking a break from something, I do it with ease and without seeing anybody for guidance or counseling. I try my best not to get addicted to anything so it does not affect me in the long run.

I had some wrong ideas in the beginning of my gambling which gave me negative results but when my ideas changed then I was able to control myself. I have no expectation of winning from gambling but if luck favors me I will accept it. I know that those who are optimistic here will conduct gambling emotionally. At one point after losing in gambling they will talk about stopping gambling out of anger or emotion but later they will try to gamble again.

[DragonF]

Did you ever make an attempt to stop gambling if so for how long did you stop.

I stop gambling when I want to and gamble when I see green light of winnings. Most often, the period between the end of Europeans leagues, I stop getting those times until the league is back fully again for another season, I do that not because I don't see other leagues to bet but the predictable leagues are most of the European leagues, I don't gamble on things I know little about.

When I'm not feeling well or a too stress, I don't bother myself to gamble because I know I will give all my balance to casino that very day. The way I gamble don't look force, just do what I have to do and when I can't, I focus on my life with other things.

This is a form of discipline because you have control over your impulses. Most gamblers lack self-control. They are moved by their emotions rather than their reasoning. The benefit of this practice is that the gambler is likely to win more than he loses. Getting the green light, as you mentioned, can significantly increase a gambler's winning percentage. 

Taking a break can help the gambler avoid further losses and feel more relaxed, allowing him to gamble without compulsion.

[DavetJack]

Did you ever make an attempt to stop gambling if so for how long did you stop.

I can somewhat predict that someone who has once become addicted to this game will never be able to completely remove themselves from it. Maybe they can take a break for some time. Or if I describe myself, I would say that when I get addicted to gambling, when I see that I am losing again and again, then a different feeling works inside us which perhaps helps us to become more addicted to it. However, at this time, many people patiently abstain for some time. However, I am not addicted to the game of luck in that way now, because when I realized that while I was enjoying this, I was becoming more attracted to it and was taking myself on the path of self-destruction day by day, I chose to move away from it. So I mean, we should never get so addicted to anything. Once it is embedded in us, it becomes very difficult to stop it.

[Cryptsafe]

I have never struggled to stop doing anything I do not want to do. Whenever I feel like taking a break from something, I do it with ease and without seeing anybody for guidance or counseling. I try my best not to get addicted to anything so it does not affect me in the long run.

I had some wrong ideas in the beginning of my gambling which gave me negative results but when my ideas changed then I was able to control myself. I have no expectation of winning from gambling but if luck favors me I will accept it. I know that those who are optimistic here will conduct gambling emotionally. At one point after losing in gambling they will talk about stopping gambling out of anger or emotion but later they will try to gamble again.

I could understand your point, and I believe that was your initial start as a gambler then because as newbies then, lots of thoughts and ideas would be right there and another would be making good profits from gambling, which does not go down well with us at the initial start. This has led many to make the wrong decision and also take the wrong step in gambling. Many realised it too late into their gambling life and by then it has caused lots of wreckage and turning them into addict and the rest of it is story. It is good you discovered it on time and changed your perspective towards gambling and I wish gamblers out there could do same too the rate of addiction could reduces drastically.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I think one thing, a person can stop playing at any moment they want, and if they consider it, it can be when it is scheduled, that of course is in the case that the person is very determined, of strong temperament and that is a person who has many occupations, that can happen, but you have to have a very great mental strength of what you want, otherwise I don't think so, there will always be Support from other people, or there are some people who by themselves cannot leave the game, there are all types of people, with different personalities and that influences the decisions.

[bisdak40]

I think one thing, a person can stop playing at any moment they want, and if they consider it, it can be when it is scheduled, that of course is in the case that the person is very determined, of strong temperament and that is a person who has many occupations, that can happen, but you have to have a very great mental strength of what you want, otherwise I don't think so, there will always be Support from other people, or there are some people who by themselves cannot leave the game, there are all types of people, with different personalities and that influences the decisions.

It's easy to say to stop gambling, but it's hard to do, especially if you have no other hobbies. However, if you have support from your family, I think it will be easier to achieve our goal of avoiding gambling. There have been times in my life when I really wanted to stop gambling, but it's really hard to turn away from this vice, as if the casinos have a magnet that pulls me towards them.

[pieppiep]

I think one thing, a person can stop playing at any moment they want, and if they consider it, it can be when it is scheduled, that of course is in the case that the person is very determined, of strong temperament and that is a person who has many occupations, that can happen, but you have to have a very great mental strength of what you want, otherwise I don't think so, there will always be Support from other people, or there are some people who by themselves cannot leave the game, there are all types of people, with different personalities and that influences the decisions.

In some scenarios, people that have attitude and motivation towards achieving certain objectives in life can quit gambling with a lot of ease. When their work and other schedules and occupations fill all the hours of their day, then they can regulate their time and thoughts, and thus get out from the circle of gambling. Thus, let it be said that not every person can organise their time in a similar manner without any difficulty. Some people may get disposed to such habits and even if they want to quit then the urge, or the feelings can be very disturbing. Hence, while quitting is possible, mental conditions determine if it is easy or otherwise to change the vice.

[ajiz138]

I think one thing, a person can stop playing at any moment they want, and if they consider it, it can be when it is scheduled, that of course is in the case that the person is very determined, of strong temperament and that is a person who has many occupations, that can happen, but you have to have a very great mental strength of what you want, otherwise I don't think so, there will always be Support from other people, or there are some people who by themselves cannot leave the game, there are all types of people, with different personalities and that influences the decisions.

It's easy to say to stop gambling, but it's hard to do, especially if you have no other hobbies. However, if you have support from your family, I think it will be easier to achieve our goal of avoiding gambling. There have been times in my life when I really wanted to stop gambling, but it's really hard to turn away from this vice, as if the casinos have a magnet that pulls me towards them.

It is difficult for people who are addicted, because when they have some money then there will be a drive where they hope to be able to double their money from gambling, and after that what happens is the opposite.

There are people who are also very easy to not gamble, namely people who do gamble just for entertainment, so they can stop at any time and play when they want, unlike people who are addicted.

[0t3p0t]

I am actually successful in my decision to stop fully in gambling though it wasn't easy and took me a very long time to do it and I am happy with this achievement because right after I stop gambling I never even feel the urge to gamble again up until now and that makes me undistracted on what I am currently doing because I need to focus on this.

[LUCKMCFLY]

It's easy to say to stop gambling, but it's hard to do, especially if you have no other hobbies. However, if you have support from your family, I think it will be easier to achieve our goal of avoiding gambling. There have been times in my life when I really wanted to stop gambling, but it's really hard to turn away from this vice, as if the casinos have a magnet that pulls me towards them.

I agree that these things are not easy to accomplish and do, I know what it feels like, but in part if a person has a problem they have to do their part to improve and that is what we must see, the support of the family is fundamental and even so, we must be Strong people, people who must say No at the right time, because in the end we will be the ones who will be harmed and that is something that cannot be allowed, in this aspect things must be very Decisive with our decisions. sometimes the force of will must be very strong.