How to control gambling addiction?

[Chilwell]

Gambling is just for fun, entertainment and excitement, but some people take it too personal that they can't survive even for a day without gambling, in this case we refers to people like that as a gambler addiction. They spend a lot of their time, effort and income on gambling tarnishing their own image and reputation, when they lose all they have in gambling, they will end up borrowing money to gamble, some even steal money from their parents or wife to gamble and they may end up losing. Losing their respect in the eyes of the people, seeing them as an irresponsible person.

Even if you want to gamble, gamble responsibly, don't spend all your time gambling, just do it from time to time and don't use all you have to gamble, make sure you save enough money that you sustain your life and your family.

[bitterguy28]

Even if you want to gamble, gamble responsibly, don't spend all your time gambling, just do it from time to time and don't use all you have to gamble, make sure you save enough money that you sustain your life and your family.

the best way to do is to just limit the time you have for gambling instead of allowing yourself that much freedom maybe allow yourself an hour or two per weekend and it should stop there otherwise you might just keep going especially with an unlimited budget

so time limits and financial budget are good restrictions that will keep you in your place

[SmartGold01]

A gambler should know that gambling is meant for fun and not for quick money doubling and even if they must double funds it should be for fun and not on making extra profits from gambling. Many gamblers believed that immediately they started gambling then it's their keys to success that is why anyone who keeps thinking this way will ended up becoming an addicts gambling because there is no principles or discipline while gambling.

Yes you are absolutely right. There are many who are addicted to gambling, they basically think that from here they can double their money quickly and they can become rich very quickly. But they never think that gambling is only for entertainment which can give you some pleasure at some point. They only gamble to double their money very quickly or to become rich so quickly, so they become more addicted to it and as a result they lose all their wealth. We know that there is a lot of risk in gambling but why are we here to make money, we should start here with 5% of our all income just for entertainment, so that we will not have the possibility of becoming addicted and there will be no risk of losing money.

the fact that you allocate some money for gambling, its still going to make you chase the loss when accumulated. this won't help you quit or control you gambling spree.

one reason i have my control over my gambling is my responsibility where i have my offline job and mouths to feed. although i always watch out for some boxing and UFC fights to bet, i skip whenever i feel like the bouts are not for my to bet on.

When you have a specific funds or a limited amount to use and gamble and that amount is exhausted then you wouldn't have those chances to keep chasing losses, and of course you are right by having other jobs and activities in real life to keep someone occupied. These things could also makes one that limited to some certain things on how they keeps chasing losses.

[0t3p0t]

There are many of us who are so addicted to gambling that it has become a situation of bringing our family down. Although we play it through joy, we gradually become very addicted to it and we lose all our money there. There are many who have turned their peaceful life into chaos because of this gambling and even then they are not able to give up gambling. There are many such news that they are asking their parents for money because of gambling and they torture their parents for not giving them money. I mean what should we do at this time so that we can give it up and even if we play it, it is very less which does not put stress on us or cause any chaos.

What can you say about it??. Express your comments

This is true and I think changing the mindset of the gambler will makes a difference. Here in my place they think gambling can make them escape poverty. Some believe they are lucky but it turns out they are wrong. Habits and discipline should be taken into consideration when it comes to become a responsible gambler.

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There are many of us who are so addicted to gambling that it has become a situation of bringing our family down. Although we play it through joy, we gradually become very addicted to it and we lose all our money there. There are many who have turned their peaceful life into chaos because of this gambling and even then they are not able to give up gambling. There are many such news that they are asking their parents for money because of gambling and they torture their parents for not giving them money. I mean what should we do at this time so that we can give it up and even if we play it, it is very less which does not put stress on us or cause any chaos.

What can you say about it??. Express your comments

I think one of the main reasons for gambling addiction is not being able to control our greed and emotions. So if we don't want to become addicted to gambling, we need to learn to control these two things first.
In addition, what we can do is follow a specific plan before we start gambling, and that can be by setting limits on our winnings and losses.  I think these things are very effective in preventing gambling addiction.

[pieppiep]

There are many of us who are so addicted to gambling that it has become a situation of bringing our family down. Although we play it through joy, we gradually become very addicted to it and we lose all our money there. There are many who have turned their peaceful life into chaos because of this gambling and even then they are not able to give up gambling. There are many such news that they are asking their parents for money because of gambling and they torture their parents for not giving them money. I mean what should we do at this time so that we can give it up and even if we play it, it is very less which does not put stress on us or cause any chaos.

What can you say about it??. Express your comments

This is true and I think changing the mindset of the gambler will makes a difference. Here in my place they think gambling can make them escape poverty. Some believe they are lucky but it turns out they are wrong. Habits and discipline should be taken into consideration when it comes to become a responsible gambler.

People still believe that gambling is an escape from some circumstances such as poverty regardless of the implications of the similar statement made by the Pope. When relying solely on luck, one fails to realise that the game system is created in such a manner that there isn’t any possibility of a positive outcome in the long run. This not only motivates people to keep on with the game but also leads them in a loop, which is very hard to escape. Admittedly, people have a great desire to free themselves from the stresses of life, but relying on such unpredictable games, in fact, we can lose even more than expected. This alters the perception to understand that this is not utilised as a means of enhancing life situation and experiences.

[0t3p0t]

I think one of the main reasons for gambling addiction is not being able to control our greed and emotions. So if we don't want to become addicted to gambling, we need to learn to control these two things first.
In addition, what we can do is follow a specific plan before we start gambling, and that can be by setting limits on our winnings and losses.  I think these things are very effective in preventing gambling addiction.

Exactly. And that is the reason why gamblers lose more because of this greed and most of the time playing with emotions. I think most of us experienced that way but in my case I am safe now because I already have decided to stop gambling for good.

[Rubel007]

If the purpose of gambling is right, then there will be less risk of addiction. But we make a mistake at the beginning. A gambler does it because his purpose is to gain a lot of money from gambling or to become rich through gambling. If everyone has the same purpose, then of course not everyone can become rich. But no one knows what will win, that is why they gamble. I think there is nothing wrong with gambling but if the gambler keeps it under control. If gambling is used for entertainment purposes instead of for earning money, then the possibility of addiction will be less. To avoid the situation you have described, you must refrain from becoming addicted.

[Findingnemo]

I mean what should we do at this time so that we can give it up and even if we play it, it is very less which does not put stress on us or cause any chaos.

What can you say about it??. Express your comments

If one reaches that point then it's time to stop, Gambling never gives joy it's just pleasure there is huge difference between both terms. So one should know how to balance the life and their personal needs such as pleasure and when one affects the other then stepping away is the right move and don't try to gamble again that just aggrevate things that brings chaos and ruin peace...

[pieppiep]

I mean what should we do at this time so that we can give it up and even if we play it, it is very less which does not put stress on us or cause any chaos.

What can you say about it??. Express your comments

If one reaches that point then it's time to stop, Gambling never gives joy it's just pleasure there is huge difference between both terms. So one should know how to balance the life and their personal needs such as pleasure and when one affects the other then stepping away is the right move and don't try to gamble again that just aggrevate things that brings chaos and ruin peace...

Every time a habit becomes chaotic the order of life is disrupted, that is when one realises that something has gone overboard. It is for this reason that gambling is seen to give people a certain level of control over a certain activity, and in most cases this is not real sense. The feeling that one gets is normally not as bad as the harm that is done to the comfort that has been created over time. If pleasure is a reason to forget sanity then we must take a break to cheque direction. There is no need to have artificial noise so as to make life colourful and vibrant. Otherwise, it’s not worth it to maintain a calm to continue animating the game and people’s lives.

[bitterguy28]

This is true and I think changing the mindset of the gambler will makes a difference. Here in my place they think gambling can make them escape poverty. Some believe they are lucky but it turns out they are wrong. Habits and discipline should be taken into consideration when it comes to become a responsible gambler.

i think if the gambler is aware that there are low chances of him winning then he can accept that he must just keep playing for enjoyment and leisure but not for gambling to serve as a source of income this way he will not force to make profit from gambling but just accept the win when it comes

it is also important that we know just how much we can afford to lose so that we do not try to risk any more than what we can afford so do not have a mindset that you are rich if you are not

[DragonF]

i think if the gambler is aware that there are low chances of him winning then he can accept that he must just keep playing for enjoyment and leisure but not for gambling to serve as a source of income this way he will not force to make profit from gambling but just accept the win when it comes

it is also important that we know just how much we can afford to lose so that we do not try to risk any more than what we can afford so do not have a mindset that you are rich if you are not

When gamblers focus on the experience rather than the money, they can easily manage their expectations and have fun. Most of the time, expectations cause desperation, which leads to chasing losses, and a gambler who chases losses is on the verge of becoming addicted.

In fact, understanding that gambling will always benefit the bookies will help the gambler set realistic expectations. However, expecting to win is not a bad thing, but those lucky moments should not influence a gambler's mindset into expecting so much.

[electronicash]

A gambler should know that gambling is meant for fun and not for quick money doubling and even if they must double funds it should be for fun and not on making extra profits from gambling. Many gamblers believed that immediately they started gambling then it's their keys to success that is why anyone who keeps thinking this way will ended up becoming an addicts gambling because there is no principles or discipline while gambling.

Yes you are absolutely right. There are many who are addicted to gambling, they basically think that from here they can double their money quickly and they can become rich very quickly. But they never think that gambling is only for entertainment which can give you some pleasure at some point. They only gamble to double their money very quickly or to become rich so quickly, so they become more addicted to it and as a result they lose all their wealth. We know that there is a lot of risk in gambling but why are we here to make money, we should start here with 5% of our all income just for entertainment, so that we will not have the possibility of becoming addicted and there will be no risk of losing money.

the fact that you allocate some money for gambling, its still going to make you chase the loss when accumulated. this won't help you quit or control you gambling spree.

one reason i have my control over my gambling is my responsibility where i have my offline job and mouths to feed. although i always watch out for some boxing and UFC fights to bet, i skip whenever i feel like the bouts are not for my to bet on.

When you have a specific funds or a limited amount to use and gamble and that amount is exhausted then you wouldn't have those chances to keep chasing losses, and of course you are right by having other jobs and activities in real life to keep someone occupied. These things could also makes one that limited to some certain things on how they keeps chasing losses.

looking for some other things to do will really help. when your mind if occupied with something else, youre going to skip gambling until you see it not a priority anymore.

i know someone who use to be in the cockfighting area every sunday, when he discover he does have a green thumb for planing lettuces, he kept himself busy and plant more in his backyard. thats one day to control addiction.

[Sim_card]

A gambler should know that gambling is meant for fun and not for quick money doubling and even if they must double funds it should be for fun and not on making extra profits from gambling. Many gamblers believed that immediately they started gambling then it's their keys to success that is why anyone who keeps thinking this way will ended up becoming an addicts gambling because there is no principles or discipline while gambling.

Yes you are absolutely right. There are many who are addicted to gambling, they basically think that from here they can double their money quickly and they can become rich very quickly. But they never think that gambling is only for entertainment which can give you some pleasure at some point. They only gamble to double their money very quickly or to become rich so quickly, so they become more addicted to it and as a result they lose all their wealth. We know that there is a lot of risk in gambling but why are we here to make money, we should start here with 5% of our all income just for entertainment, so that we will not have the possibility of becoming addicted and there will be no risk of losing money.

the fact that you allocate some money for gambling, its still going to make you chase the loss when accumulated. this won't help you quit or control you gambling spree.

one reason i have my control over my gambling is my responsibility where i have my offline job and mouths to feed. although i always watch out for some boxing and UFC fights to bet, i skip whenever i feel like the bouts are not for my to bet on.

When you have a specific funds or a limited amount to use and gamble and that amount is exhausted then you wouldn't have those chances to keep chasing losses, and of course you are right by having other jobs and activities in real life to keep someone occupied. These things could also makes one that limited to some certain things on how they keeps chasing losses.

looking for some other things to do will really help. when your mind if occupied with something else, youre going to skip gambling until you see it not a priority anymore.

i know someone who use to be in the cockfighting area every sunday, when he discover he does have a green thumb for planing lettuces, he kept himself busy and plant more in his backyard. thats one day to control addiction.

Of course, when you fimd an alternative for gambling, you will definitely stop thinking an out gambling but focus more on what you have chosen to use go replace your gambling activities. I was once an addict, what I do when I was coming out from addiction was to always play video games and it worked for me.

[Roseline492]

Anyone that's not working shouldn't gamble because you don't have money for your up keep and whose money would you use to gamble. Gambling is addictive and when you gamble without self control, you will end up in addiction. When you're addicted, you are no longer in control of your senses amd hou might end up in frustration and depression at the end of the day.

Though lack of working doesn't prevent anybody from gambling because that someone is not working doesn't mean they are not making any little from other business because is not possible for someone to stay without any money, as the matter of fact 50 percent of gamblers doesn't have work that is given them money but they will continue to gamble. To prevent being an addict is controlling the gambling habits weather the person has money or not because is even mostly those that doesn't have that usually fall an addict.