It’s quite too much just for gambling loss, well I understand when people try to commit suicide due to huge lose obviously they should avoid taking high risk they can’t handle instead of advising what to do next. I barely see gamblers complain about huge lose so in such situation how can we be of help, all what they need at this state is staying focus nothing much although op listed brilliant ideas after encountering a huge loss. Firstly the gambler in question must be willing to take a break as mentioned maybe vacation or getting extra busy with work, ask if they’re willing to wait alittle longer like take a break with most motivation words I hear at the casino center concerning trying another day still gambling loss is not a joke
Topic: 5 Things to do After a Huge Loss in Gambling. - page 22. (Read 4437 times)
It all comes down to our personality. What you posted is all good, but personality plays a major part. If we have a strong personality, we can easily cope with the pain of losing a lot in a short period of time, but if we have a weak character, it lingers on and is sometimes embedded in our mind, and we become traumatic with it.
Its our reaction that will define how we can cope with our losses, so if we have a weak character, don't go over your limit
Its our reaction that will define how we can cope with our losses, so if we have a weak character, don't go over your limit
1. Accept the loss:
After losing a huge amount of money from gambling, the best thing to do is just to accept your loss. I know it’s always difficult, but you just have to do it. When most people do get things wrong is when they try to recover their money after losing so much money in gambling. When doing that, you will have to deposit more money and gamble with it, and at the end, you might just end up losing more money. So it’s just better to accept your loss and move forward. 2. Tell someone:
Is that really necessary? Even if you tell someone it’s not really going to solve any problem, it won’t recover your money for you, and don’t be surprised that the person might end up telling people about it, and they might be thinking something different, the best thing is just to keep it to yourself, and maybe just stay away from gambling for some time. 
We all know how it feels to lose money in gambling. It is one of the worst feelings we encounter, which makes us stressed and can lead to feelings of self-guilt. But sometimes we overstretch ourselves and gamble beyond our means. I have seen people even take loans to gamble and get sucked into an endless loop of stress, anxiety, and isolation.
I believe this are recommendations and not a precise rules to follow. Like me for instance, I will never tell anyone that I lost money to gambling, it's not like if I tell them it will give me back what I have lost because getting back that money is what I really think can make me remove my mind quickly from that thinking. It also makes me feel not man enough because tell me why should I share loss with anyone just because I lost, I might do it later but not instantly because I want to forget about it.
As gambler, your first priority is fun then whatever motives you have later can comes next. If you can be able to do that, you will be fine and you wouldn't feel anything about what you have loss. You should also learn to gamble with the money you can afford to lose so you don't have to think of all this. If you gamble with amount you can afford to lose, trust me you wouldn't even have time to tell your friend that you lost $30 to a bet ttat to made.
I liked the part where OP mentioned that we should tell someone about our losses.
I can relate it. People are usually jealous if we win something or we are happy but when we lose something it's good to share it with others.
The reason is because we tend to feel lighter when we share our sorrow and people don't get jealous over it or judge us.
I might not share your ideas on this one or just can’t relate because, it really doesn’t matter much to me how or what other might feel about the outcome of my bet. I’m not getting any form of compensation from it at least, in fact, I feel they would find it humorous and so, I just don’t share. I rather stay private and come to think of it, should you have someone that would be jealous over your wins, what makes you think those set of persons would offer some genuine sympathy when you lose?I can relate it. People are usually jealous if we win something or we are happy but when we lose something it's good to share it with others.
The reason is because we tend to feel lighter when we share our sorrow and people don't get jealous over it or judge us.
It doesn’t sound like a good idea but, whatever works right…!
A lot of people don't know how important the last point you made is... losing a lot of money constantly is bad and it means you are addicted but this doesn't make you a loser, it's just a phase and you are learning from it.. it's possible that things would have been better if you made a different decision but you can't keep beating yourself up..you must accept the losses and try to make a change.. don't reflect on the money you threw away otherwise you might be tempted to gamble more to try and get it back, this might not end well..learn from your experiences.
Why should we gamble with the amount of money that we can't afford to loss. The best way to go about it is to gamble with the amount we can afford losing that we not affect our personal living if we run at Lost because gambling to win is never certain until you finally won.
Most people believe they can be rich through gambling by making gambling their source of income because you can only loss huge amount of money in gambling when you take gambling as a means of making money.
Telling people after huge lose in gambling is not really a good idea it is good you accept the lose and move on there are two things in gambling is either you win or you lose, so losing is part of it so it's best we gamble with amount we can afford to lose.
Most people believe they can be rich through gambling by making gambling their source of income because you can only loss huge amount of money in gambling when you take gambling as a means of making money.
Telling people after huge lose in gambling is not really a good idea it is good you accept the lose and move on there are two things in gambling is either you win or you lose, so losing is part of it so it's best we gamble with amount we can afford to lose.
We all know how it feels to lose money in gambling. It is one of the worst feelings we encounter, which makes us stressed and can lead to feelings of self-guilt. But sometimes we overstretch ourselves and gamble beyond our means. I have seen people even take loans to gamble and get sucked into an endless loop of stress, anxiety, and isolation.
If you have just encountered a big loss which is making you sick to the stomach, do not worry. Here are five things you can do to find peace and divert your energy to some inspiring things:
If you have just encountered a big loss which is making you sick to the stomach, do not worry. Here are five things you can do to find peace and divert your energy to some inspiring things:
Accepting the reality that you have lost and you can't get your money back is going to help you to overcome the temptation of trying to revenge the losses or try to stake more in an attempt to not end the day in lose. Losing is something no gamblers can run away from hence it shouldn't be seen as a problem but a necessity as it has to happen to you because it helps you too to understand gambling better. When you lose, I don't think it'll be a wise decision to go about telling other people unless it puts you into a state of depression that you have to go see a professional help to guide you through recovery. But before it gets to the level of you needing a professional help, you can control the effects of losing by being ready for the lose before it happens. Don't go into any bet with all your hope so high that you get devastated when it doesn't go according to plan but go in with open mind.
these kind of situation then most likely you will really be making deposits even more on which it will really be that leading out to more loses and could devastate your living or financial condition.
Set some balances or budget for you to just simply play and if it depletes or blown out then stop immediate or call it a day, never ever chase up loses because this could really bring up tons of problems.
We all know how it feels to lose money in gambling. It is one of the worst feelings we encounter, which makes us stressed and can lead to feelings of self-guilt. But sometimes we overstretch ourselves and gamble beyond our means. I have seen people even take loans to gamble and get sucked into an endless loop of stress, anxiety, and isolation.
If you have just encountered a big loss which is making you sick to the stomach, do not worry. Here are five things you can do to find peace and divert your energy to some inspiring things:
If you have just encountered a big loss which is making you sick to the stomach, do not worry. Here are five things you can do to find peace and divert your energy to some inspiring things:
Accepting the reality that you have lost and you can't get your money back is going to help you to overcome the temptation of trying to revenge the losses or try to stake more in an attempt to not end the day in lose. Losing is something no gamblers can run away from hence it shouldn't be seen as a problem but a necessity as it has to happen to you because it helps you too to understand gambling better. When you lose, I don't think it'll be a wise decision to go about telling other people unless it puts you into a state of depression that you have to go see a professional help to guide you through recovery. But before it gets to the level of you needing a professional help, you can control the effects of losing by being ready for the lose before it happens. Don't go into any bet with all your hope so high that you get devastated when it doesn't go according to plan but go in with open mind.
We all know how it feels to lose money in gambling. It is one of the worst feelings we encounter, which makes us stressed and can lead to feelings of self-guilt. But sometimes we overstretch ourselves and gamble beyond our means. I have seen people even take loans to gamble and get sucked into an endless loop of stress, anxiety, and isolation.
If you have just encountered a big loss which is making you sick to the stomach, do not worry. Here are five things you can do to find peace and divert your energy to some inspiring things:
1. Accept the loss: Do not try to suppress the feelings; do not lie to yourself. You have made a mistake by gambling beyond your means, now accept it. We all make mistakes in our life. Most importantly, express the feelings: Weep if you want to weep, shout in a closed room if you want to shout, just do not harm yourself or others in the process, as it will only make things worse. Expressing your emotions is the first step towards getting out of this situation, and believe me, things are only going to get better from here. If you have expressed yourself, you have already made great progress.
Suppressing emotions will cause serious trouble to your psyche, which can lead to depression and delusions. If you do not accept your loss and mistake, you will only strengthen your unconscious to again take higher risks. In case you are wondering why your mind is still thinking of arranging more money somehow (taking loans/selling stuff, stealing, etc.), it is because of an innate human tendency of loss aversion.
2. Tell someone: You have to have at least one person in your life (the more the better) to whom you can share your feelings and let them know about your situation. It will help a lot because if you continue to live in isolation with that feeling, trust me, you will not be capable of taking care of yourself. There is no shame in taking help in these matters; instead, it is a sign of great courage to honestly tell someone how you are feeling.
3. Socialize more, go out, play outdoor games, go on a hike with friends for a few days: You need an immediate shift of your focus from gambling, and going out, playing games, etc., are good options to do that. It will also shorten your screen time, which must be zero for at least 2-3 days.
4. Take professional help: There are many government as well as non-government organizations who can help you a lot if you are still panicking and nothing is working for you. Especially if, even after a few days, your sleeping and eating patterns are not normalizing. They will help you cope with anxiety and pursue some positive change in your life.
5. This last advice is a bit philosophical. Your existence in itself is a miracle, and on top of it, you as a living, conscious human being have survived against odds much higher than any lottery. Therefore, you are a winner already in life, no matter what these are—petty things (money lost in some game)—and you surely have the capacity to overcome this. Even if you do not believe in yourself right now, your existence is the undeniable proof of your potential.
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If you have just encountered a big loss which is making you sick to the stomach, do not worry. Here are five things you can do to find peace and divert your energy to some inspiring things:
1. Accept the loss: Do not try to suppress the feelings; do not lie to yourself. You have made a mistake by gambling beyond your means, now accept it. We all make mistakes in our life. Most importantly, express the feelings: Weep if you want to weep, shout in a closed room if you want to shout, just do not harm yourself or others in the process, as it will only make things worse. Expressing your emotions is the first step towards getting out of this situation, and believe me, things are only going to get better from here. If you have expressed yourself, you have already made great progress.
Suppressing emotions will cause serious trouble to your psyche, which can lead to depression and delusions. If you do not accept your loss and mistake, you will only strengthen your unconscious to again take higher risks. In case you are wondering why your mind is still thinking of arranging more money somehow (taking loans/selling stuff, stealing, etc.), it is because of an innate human tendency of loss aversion.
2. Tell someone: You have to have at least one person in your life (the more the better) to whom you can share your feelings and let them know about your situation. It will help a lot because if you continue to live in isolation with that feeling, trust me, you will not be capable of taking care of yourself. There is no shame in taking help in these matters; instead, it is a sign of great courage to honestly tell someone how you are feeling.
3. Socialize more, go out, play outdoor games, go on a hike with friends for a few days: You need an immediate shift of your focus from gambling, and going out, playing games, etc., are good options to do that. It will also shorten your screen time, which must be zero for at least 2-3 days.
4. Take professional help: There are many government as well as non-government organizations who can help you a lot if you are still panicking and nothing is working for you. Especially if, even after a few days, your sleeping and eating patterns are not normalizing. They will help you cope with anxiety and pursue some positive change in your life.
5. This last advice is a bit philosophical. Your existence in itself is a miracle, and on top of it, you as a living, conscious human being have survived against odds much higher than any lottery. Therefore, you are a winner already in life, no matter what these are—petty things (money lost in some game)—and you surely have the capacity to overcome this. Even if you do not believe in yourself right now, your existence is the undeniable proof of your potential.
You might also like :5 Things You Need to do After a Big Win.
As someone who has felt that pain I can tell you that after you experience a big loss or any loss above any financial amount you can afford to lose is simply destructible to your body. Nothing, no one of such advises although they are good ones is good enough to make someone feel better. I would from my personal experience that the best thing to do in such cases is to stop and let time heal you without getting back to gambling as that can be devastating to the person, so staying away and not gambling for some days is the best solution to achieve removing the pain that you feel after such lost amounts of money. Trust me there is no other way except this and many other persons who I have talked in forums, chats and many other places who happened to suffer the same thing as me, all of them agree to this as the best solution. The 5 points here help but if you don't get yourself away from gambling for sometime is simply not possible to solve such dramatic happening.
I think the best advice that can be given for gambling is to be aware that in 90% of casino games you are going to lose... perhaps poker, where you play against other players, is the only one, where your skill can make you money in the long run. The rest of the casino games, in the long run, you are going to lose money. The sooner you accept it and do it for fun, the better.
It's even stupid of a player to gambling with the amount of money that if they lose it, they can not handle the depression. I gambling with the money that even if I lose it, I will just accept my faith and move on. I don't necessarily talk much about my lose because it makes me fell like am going back to what has already passed that can never be reversed, so there's no need for me to keep talking about it with someone over and over again.
If you keep talking about your loss, you will eventually become frustrated. Other people will likely want to gamble more after losing because they believe they will regain what they lost recently. It happened to me before where I thought I was lucky and wanted to regain all of my losses, but in the end I lost them all.It's a part of greediness because I am not addicted to gambling. I only gamble occasionally with my friends because it is too boring to gamble alone, but gambling with friends, even if you lose, brings happiness. Gambling is something I do for fun because the happiness it brings is different from playing a mobile game, which only causes frustration and addiction based on what happens to my son.
When the game ends, I always accept that I lost, but I can do it again if we seek happiness while drinking, and if we lose again, we simply stop.
You have written a great post. All the 5 things are very important. If we can't accept our loss then we may make same thing and it may turn into death as if we loss everything then it might be in thought there is no value of life and commits suicide. But if we can accept our loss then we may stop gambling and one day we may overcome the loss which happened for gambling.
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It's even stupid of a player to gambling with the amount of money that if they lose it, they can not handle the depression. I gambling with the money that even if I lose it, I will just accept my faith and move on. I don't necessarily talk much about my lose because it makes me fell like am going back to what has already passed that can never be reversed, so there's no need for me to keep talking about it with someone over and over again.
Those are 5 very good points to keep someone quiet or not do impulsive things after they experience several or even consecutive losses, but I think to be able to accept defeat or to be able to become a responsible gambler in the sense of being able to accept a losing situation, they must have the right knowledge and understanding regarding what and how gambling really is, at least knowing and realizing that when you force a situation like playing again in a situation full of emotions then everything will get worse, the point is I think a gambler will only be able to do all the advice you give if they understand and understand the dangers of gambling if done excessively, it will help them to become a responsible gambler when they experience defeat without involving emotions.
Take a break.
There's no better idea than this. Taking a break solves problems rather than thinking about what to do next because that would give the gambler time to re-strategize and reconstruct how their gambling life would be. Whether they need to quit gambling for months or gamble little with less money than pursuing gambling losses. Many gamblers have taken the option of taking a break from gambling for some time because that seems as the best remedy to manage their gambling lifestyle. Such a strategy(taking a break) has works a whole lot for those who have experienced a huge loss from gambling 
I have long noticed that when I am not in the mood after another loss and apathy sets in, the best solution to calm down is to tell your wife about the losses. You don't even have to tell her the amount you lost, you can deliberately reduce this amount. The main thing is that a person you trust listens to you.
Keep in mind that if you lost money that was intended for something important, then talking to your wife about this topic can lead to even bigger problems.
Keep in mind that if you lost money that was intended for something important, then talking to your wife about this topic can lead to even bigger problems.
Cmon, the first rule of gambling is to bet money you ready to lose. It is the first and the main rule of the gambling. Every time, when you decide to play - get the sum you ready to lose.
As for me - i use 2 rules for gambling. I choose the sum, i ready to lose, i choose the time, i ready to spend. When ends time or money - i leave. And it doesn`t matter what result i see.
Use these 2 rules and you`ll never need to learn these 5 rules.
As for me - i use 2 rules for gambling. I choose the sum, i ready to lose, i choose the time, i ready to spend. When ends time or money - i leave. And it doesn`t matter what result i see.
Use these 2 rules and you`ll never need to learn these 5 rules.
Take a break.
This is very important. He should even quit gambling for many months or for like a year. He should start to gamble again, but with little amount of money. The money should not be more than 1% of his weekly income. If he sees himself still addicted, he should stop gambling again. This was how I overcame my gambling addiction. He should not see gambling as a means of making money, which will help in stopping gambling addiction.Because for someone who could risk such a huge amount and lose, adjusting to gambling with a smaller amount even when he returns from the break may not be that easy for him or her; he will eventually gamble with a huge amount again.
Everything that you've said OP are helpful for someone who's in the air and don't know what to do and how to deal with their losses. But just as said, it's best to stop wholly so that there will be already a stoppage for potential continuous losses. It's hard to do that when you can't accept defeat so putting #1 to accept losses is a good one. Even if a gambler didn't lost a lot, it's best to accept it and to stop. No one will recognize real help when they're not on that situation so, everyone who's speaking what to do probably have their share of their own stories. That is the reason why we're eager to just stop without any other things to do when the results are obvious and there's no signs of any recovery. Stop the losses, take time to reflect and relax the mind and understand that you'll have to do it so no further damage will be done to the pockets.
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