I would say, yes it's possible. As a lonely person do have lots of time browsing the internet, it's impossible not to encounter gambling-related advertisements and possibly create a thinking to try their luck. Especially for those who are broke on money or having financial struggles, because of being in that situation, it might lead them more to push themselves in gambling hoping that's the only solution they need to end up being financially broke.
Let's say these lonely people are not financially broke, they might see gambling as a form of entertainment that keeps them exciting and happy where they even forgot their problems. In that situation, they used gambling as a tool to escape the real reason why they are in a lonely state. Good as an alternative medicine at first but should be moderated while they progress in gambling.
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Agree with you on this. Responsibility can help us reshape ourselves into our better version. Not true for everyone but most of the times when a man marries he takes up his family responsibilities without any hesitations. Especially the older child does this. Taking care for his families, making daily needs, having a roof under he and his families becomes the main concern. Whatever the things he did in the past before marriages, doesn't concern him anymore. As for gambling habits, it vanishes with time because he has a family to take care of. Family always comes first in term of priority.
Having responsibilities in the form of a family can really change a man. It doesn’t always happen but commitment in the form of marriage could give the man a sense of responsibility and could help mend his ways.
Even with gambling, a man that gambles before he gets married may reduce or outrightly quit the habit due to his new found responsibilities that would help curb any bad habits he may have had. Like you rightly wrote, family should always comes first and is always a priority in the life of a man.
But you can easily change if you weren't really addicted to gambling before settling down.
that for sure is an achievement of your life for sure. hard to resist especially if you are observing or seeing the game in front of your eyes. you have the determination to change and that i admire to people who really did change for the betterment of their lives.
i, for one, i believe is an occasional gambler as i still gamble if i have spare money. so not really pose a problem with my finances. if i go overboard with my limit, i pause and accept the reality that i will lose some in some days.
if an addicted person doesn't identify himself as one, that's difficult. as you can't change if you are already on that stage, you will feel that it is still ok and you're not that person. but once you accepted your condition and have other ambitions in life, i believe you have the chance to find your way out or at least lessen the troubles of what you are currently in.
I think loneliness is the reason why people want to gamble, it's too kill our free time. But when you feel sad and feel alone in this life, that means you're not in a good condition, so could do something stupid or may harm yourself. To overcome this, one should try to deal with himself, try to find a good way to fill your energy. For an introvert can try to take me time, while for extrovert can try to meet with other people.
This was not the common phenomenon to all the gamblers,only some people do the gambling because of the loneliness.But many people will get committed to the girlfriend to spend some time with her.The gamblers who had previous involvement to the gambling will easily get into the gambling due to their loneliness into the gambling.Because they had felt the happiness by the gambling play in their past,So they use the money to have the same fun at the time he doesn’t have any companions to spend the loneliness.
Having responsibilities in the form of a family can really change a man. It doesn’t always happen but commitment in the form of marriage could give the man a sense of responsibility and could help mend his ways.
Even with gambling, a man that gambles before he gets married may reduce or outrightly quit the habit due to his new found responsibilities that would help curb any bad habits he may have had. Like you rightly wrote, family should always comes first and is always a priority in the life of a man.
If the gamblers had the commitment with their family,he will try to use the free money to earn more money.He never try to use the time for the gambling,because he doesn’t have money to play the game when their family doesn’t have money to their basic needs.The responsibility may change the man from gambling to earning more money.
Agree with you on this. Responsibility can help us reshape ourselves into our better version. Not true for everyone but most of the times when a man marries he takes up his family responsibilities without any hesitations. Especially the older child does this. Taking care for his families, making daily needs, having a roof under he and his families becomes the main concern. Whatever the things he did in the past before marriages, doesn't concern him anymore. As for gambling habits, it vanishes with time because he has a family to take care of. Family always comes first in term of priority.
Having responsibilities in the form of a family can really change a man. It doesn’t always happen but commitment in the form of marriage could give the man a sense of responsibility and could help mend his ways.
Even with gambling, a man that gambles before he gets married may reduce or outrightly quit the habit due to his new found responsibilities that would help curb any bad habits he may have had. Like you rightly wrote, family should always comes first and is always a priority in the life of a man.
But you can easily change if you weren't really addicted to gambling before settling down.
Agree with you on this. Responsibility can help us reshape ourselves into our better version. Not true for everyone but most of the times when a man marries he takes up his family responsibilities without any hesitations. Especially the older child does this. Taking care for his families, making daily needs, having a roof under he and his families becomes the main concern. Whatever the things he did in the past before marriages, doesn't concern him anymore. As for gambling habits, it vanishes with time because he has a family to take care of. Family always comes first in term of priority.
Having responsibilities in the form of a family can really change a man. It doesn’t always happen but commitment in the form of marriage could give the man a sense of responsibility and could help mend his ways.
Even with gambling, a man that gambles before he gets married may reduce or outrightly quit the habit due to his new found responsibilities that would help curb any bad habits he may have had. Like you rightly wrote, family should always comes first and is always a priority in the life of a man.
But you can easily change if you weren't really addicted to gambling before settling down.
Agree with you on this. Responsibility can help us reshape ourselves into our better version. Not true for everyone but most of the times when a man marries he takes up his family responsibilities without any hesitations. Especially the older child does this. Taking care for his families, making daily needs, having a roof under he and his families becomes the main concern. Whatever the things he did in the past before marriages, doesn't concern him anymore. As for gambling habits, it vanishes with time because he has a family to take care of. Family always comes first in term of priority.
Having responsibilities in the form of a family can really change a man. It doesn’t always happen but commitment in the form of marriage could give the man a sense of responsibility and could help mend his ways.
Even with gambling, a man that gambles before he gets married may reduce or outrightly quit the habit due to his new found responsibilities that would help curb any bad habits he may have had. Like you rightly wrote, family should always comes first and is always a priority in the life of a man.
That's right, there are many other good ways to entertain yourself if you feel sad and feel like you're alone in life. Yes, it hurts to be left behind but it doesn't mean the end of the world for you, you have to get up and move on because there are many other opportunities waiting for you. Don't ruin your life with gambling, there are many other things you can do besides that.
I think loneliness is the reason why people want to gamble, it's too kill our free time. But when you feel sad and feel alone in this life, that means you're not in a good condition, so could do something stupid or may harm yourself. To overcome this, one should try to deal with himself, try to find a good way to fill your energy. For an introvert can try to take me time, while for extrovert can try to meet with other people.So basically I think they can get into gambling in any way whether intentionally or not and one of them is this loneliness, the danger is when you try it and then you keep an interest in the activity. Yes usually this kind of scenario will be very likely to happen to those who are introverts and to minimize it they should try to be more open to the outside world such as playing with friends or relatives, it will be useful to distract you from gambling.
I have a friend whose wife who lasted with him for 23 years, with grown children of 18+, left them and went to the USA, he says that now he feels lonely, but sometimes I cheer him up and all that, but instead of launching into one of the most logical things for someone like going to drink a lot of alcohol or something, no, what he did was decide to get ahead, he gave up alcohol, 'he can easily go to Colombia to a casino play or from the phone to play, because I talk to him a lot about the casinos here that if stake.com, bitcasino.io, and I say the games, the slots and it catches his attention, he doesn't do something like that, he does it What was said was that he made the effort to stop drinking alcohol, and get ahead, so he is a person who did not think about drinking, or going to a casino, he is only with his son, his other daughter, well, she is also living With him, of course he feels alone because he himself tells me that he gets up at 3 am to cry, and when it dawns too.
So loneliness in people is not the Kind that many take it for , I think that life is very beautiful, a person who has how to travel alone, enjoy places alone , I think that is priceless, if you feel bad or alone, Well, it's easy to get out, search, maybe find a new love, but you don't have to indulge in things like gambling or alcohol, drugs, none of that is necessary, those things make you feel more alone, things are like that when you need them, do much more, for example a person who feels alone can go out, go to a park, of course, but yes, going out to play in a casino has to have a balance willing to lose, nothing more, have that for Don't fall into problems, because falling into addiction and then facing another problem, I believe that those things are not and should not be like that, if you are trying to overcome something you have to do it in the best way , not putting on yourself more things that bother you even more problems.
That's right, there are many other good ways to entertain yourself if you feel sad and feel like you're alone in life. Yes, it hurts to be left behind but it doesn't mean the end of the world for you, you have to get up and move on because there are many other opportunities waiting for you. Don't ruin your life with gambling, there are many other things you can do besides that.
I think loneliness is the reason why people want to gamble, it's too kill our free time. But when you feel sad and feel alone in this life, that means you're not in a good condition, so could do something stupid or may harm yourself. To overcome this, one should try to deal with himself, try to find a good way to fill your energy. For an introvert can try to take me time, while for extrovert can try to meet with other people.So basically I think they can get into gambling in any way whether intentionally or not and one of them is this loneliness, the danger is when you try it and then you keep an interest in the activity. Yes usually this kind of scenario will be very likely to happen to those who are introverts and to minimize it they should try to be more open to the outside world such as playing with friends or relatives, it will be useful to distract you from gambling.
That's right, there are many other good ways to entertain yourself if you feel sad and feel like you're alone in life. Yes, it hurts to be left behind but it doesn't mean the end of the world for you, you have to get up and move on because there are many other opportunities waiting for you. Don't ruin your life with gambling, there are many other things you can do besides that.
I think loneliness is the reason why people want to gamble, it's too kill our free time. But when you feel sad and feel alone in this life, that means you're not in a good condition, so could do something stupid or may harm yourself. To overcome this, one should try to deal with himself, try to find a good way to fill your energy. For an introvert can try to take me time, while for extrovert can try to meet with other people.If you know that you are lonely too much and too idle for anything positive in your life, you had better find other hobbies or try to hang out more often, there is no other alternative to that. This applies to introverts, extroverts, and even ambiverts, they all need to avoid the cause of loneliness especially if the addiction or the thought of it is becoming unbearable or dangerous enough that further affects the mental state of the person. If possible, thinking about other hobbies that are more productive is good and will not add negatively to your life but counter the bad thoughts. By doing this, I know the person can effectively counter the bad effects of loneliness over time.
This is actually the best advice that can be given to anyone who feels they can use they boredom and place it with their gambling habits because the only truth is because they lack discipline and once anyone lack discipline they can do anything to fill a void in them and doing other activities like video game playing can aslo be a good means of actually feeling this void. I once had a cousin who actually had similar issue and he also blamed it on the emptiness of his mind and always found himself in a gambling house trying to fill his dreams.
maybe by playing games they can fill their lonely time, because playing video games can be fun and can be done by everyone because of its greatness now people must have a personal cellphone and I think the cellphone they have can be used to play games, besides playing games there are also other things like watching movies and there are many other things that can be done, gambling is not the only solution to fill their lonely time, because in my opinion it is also not recommended that they are lonely to take action to gamble with the excuse of relieving loneliness.Maybe they can do gambling but with a note of discipline, because if they do gambling with no discipline in the sense that they do gambling excessively then it can bring problems for themselves in the future, because the impact of gambling is also rarely avoidable. So don't make gambling a solution to loneliness or boredom.
You're right about gambling. Disciplined gambling can be fun, but the slope is steep. Isn't it easy to try betting for emotional relief? Addiction can quickly follow thrills. Being self-aware and setting boundaries is vital. Does the habit control us, or do we? In addition to avoiding troubles, we should choose activities that nourish us. I applaud your mindful leisure attitude. Doesn't living include finding delight in ways that raise us?
Instead of gambling which could drain their pockets not to mention other risks, the pleasure of each person is different and it cannot be about, so I don't mind those whose pleasure is in gambling, it's just that I hope they have limits and a level of awareness, I mean don't let gambling control our thoughts which could be detrimental to yourself.
I’ve always thought the majority of us tend to behave more responsible after getting married. And we automatically curb or stop totally some not so healthy things we previously did.
A man losses his family suddenly and becomes lonely overnight. That could push just about anyone to relapse back into whatever activity he did before and quit cause of his family. It could also push an ordinarily leisure gambler into gambling excessively.
Without any responsibility, it would easy for anyone to do as he pleases as the repercussions would only befall him and no one else.
Agree with you on this. Responsibility can help us reshape ourselves into our better version. Not true for everyone but most of the times when a man marries he takes up his family responsibilities without any hesitations. Especially the older child does this. Taking care for his families, making daily needs, having a roof under he and his families becomes the main concern. Whatever the things he did in the past before marriages, doesn't concern him anymore. As for gambling habits, it vanishes with time because he has a family to take care of. Family always comes first in term of priority.A man losses his family suddenly and becomes lonely overnight. That could push just about anyone to relapse back into whatever activity he did before and quit cause of his family. It could also push an ordinarily leisure gambler into gambling excessively.
Without any responsibility, it would easy for anyone to do as he pleases as the repercussions would only befall him and no one else.
That's right, there are many other good ways to entertain yourself if you feel sad and feel like you're alone in life. Yes, it hurts to be left behind but it doesn't mean the end of the world for you, you have to get up and move on because there are many other opportunities waiting for you. Don't ruin your life with gambling, there are many other things you can do besides that.
I think loneliness is the reason why people want to gamble, it's too kill our free time. But when you feel sad and feel alone in this life, that means you're not in a good condition, so could do something stupid or may harm yourself. To overcome this, one should try to deal with himself, try to find a good way to fill your energy. For an introvert can try to take me time, while for extrovert can try to meet with other people. 
If you are always alone and you think gambling is the solution, that's wrong. Loneliness can cause gambling addiction easily, when you are alone and you are gambling continuously, you will end up being addicted easily, it's better you get something else doing rather than gambling, just look for other things which can take your time, but if you think gambling is the best option, you will end up being addicted, and we all know addiction is always difficult to stop, so it's better you do everything possible to avoid addiction, and you might even be addicted and you wont know about your addiction, you might be thinking you are still gambling for fun and you can control yourself, but you are addicted and cant control yourself any longer.
If i know i will be alone for a long period of time, then i wont really be staying at home, i will get myself something doing to keep myself busy like being with some of my friends often, with that i will gamble less, but whenever am alone, then the rate at which i will gamble will be high.
You don’t have a gambling addiction because you’re lonely, you have a gambling addiction because you have a discipline problem. Start saving money and delay that gratification rather than using your vice (gambling) to fulfil that emptiness you feel inside. As for the lonely part, you deal with that by putting yourself out there, join some groups, play some video games, find a hobby and make friends that way, I can promise you there are people out there that can relate to you. Also, start working out, you will build yourself up and you only require yourself to do it, this too will rid you of those empty feelings by validating yourself and building confidence.If i know i will be alone for a long period of time, then i wont really be staying at home, i will get myself something doing to keep myself busy like being with some of my friends often, with that i will gamble less, but whenever am alone, then the rate at which i will gamble will be high.
When dealing with any addict, understanding is key to helping. Without the ability to understand their addiction you cannot fully help them. The best was to truly understand someone else's problems is by talking to them about it. Gamblers are not much different than drug addicts. Both are chasing a high, and will go to the extreme trying to catch it. A drug addict might lie, cheat, steal, and act with little regard towards others feelings. A gambling addict will do a lot of the same things, but the high they’re chasing, is the high of winning.
Maybe they can do gambling but with a note of discipline, because if they do gambling with no discipline in the sense that they do gambling excessively then it can bring problems for themselves in the future, because the impact of gambling is also rarely avoidable. So don't make gambling a solution to loneliness or boredom.
You're right about gambling. Disciplined gambling can be fun, but the slope is steep. Isn't it easy to try betting for emotional relief? Addiction can quickly follow thrills. Being self-aware and setting boundaries is vital. Does the habit control us, or do we? In addition to avoiding troubles, we should choose activities that nourish us. I applaud your mindful leisure attitude. Doesn't living include finding delight in ways that raise us?
Avoid gambling way for move on from loneliness. It's harmful for you financial condition. If you are suffering from loneliness ness spend time with friends, family members, play games, go for outing, make enjoyable Time don't select the gambling way for move on from loneliness because onece you addected that will finish you financial condition if you're not expert in it.
That's right, there are many other good ways to entertain yourself if you feel sad and feel like you're alone in life. Yes, it hurts to be left behind but it doesn't mean the end of the world for you, you have to get up and move on because there are many other opportunities waiting for you. Don't ruin your life with gambling, there are many other things you can do besides that.
Avoid gambling way for move on from loneliness. It's harmful for you financial condition. If you are suffering from loneliness ness spend time with friends, family members, play games, go for outing, make enjoyable Time don't select the gambling way for move on from loneliness because onece you addected that will finish you financial condition if you're not expert in it.
That's right, there are many other good ways to entertain yourself if you feel sad and feel like you're alone in life. Yes, it hurts to be left behind but it doesn't mean the end of the world for you, you have to get up and move on because there are many other opportunities waiting for you. Don't ruin your life with gambling, there are many other things you can do besides that.
If you are always alone and you think gambling is the solution, that's wrong. Loneliness can cause gambling addiction easily, when you are alone and you are gambling continuously, you will end up being addicted easily, it's better you get something else doing rather than gambling, just look for other things which can take your time, but if you think gambling is the best option, you will end up being addicted, and we all know addiction is always difficult to stop, so it's better you do everything possible to avoid addiction, and you might even be addicted and you wont know about your addiction, you might be thinking you are still gambling for fun and you can control yourself, but you are addicted and cant control yourself any longer.
If i know i will be alone for a long period of time, then i wont really be staying at home, i will get myself something doing to keep myself busy like being with some of my friends often, with that i will gamble less, but whenever am alone, then the rate at which i will gamble will be high.
You don’t have a gambling addiction because you’re lonely, you have a gambling addiction because you have a discipline problem. Start saving money and delay that gratification rather than using your vice (gambling) to fulfil that emptiness you feel inside. As for the lonely part, you deal with that by putting yourself out there, join some groups, play some video games, find a hobby and make friends that way, I can promise you there are people out there that can relate to you. Also, start working out, you will build yourself up and you only require yourself to do it, this too will rid you of those empty feelings by validating yourself and building confidence.If i know i will be alone for a long period of time, then i wont really be staying at home, i will get myself something doing to keep myself busy like being with some of my friends often, with that i will gamble less, but whenever am alone, then the rate at which i will gamble will be high.
When dealing with any addict, understanding is key to helping. Without the ability to understand their addiction you cannot fully help them. The best was to truly understand someone else's problems is by talking to them about it. Gamblers are not much different than drug addicts. Both are chasing a high, and will go to the extreme trying to catch it. A drug addict might lie, cheat, steal, and act with little regard towards others feelings. A gambling addict will do a lot of the same things, but the high they’re chasing, is the high of winning.
Maybe they can do gambling but with a note of discipline, because if they do gambling with no discipline in the sense that they do gambling excessively then it can bring problems for themselves in the future, because the impact of gambling is also rarely avoidable. So don't make gambling a solution to loneliness or boredom.
Thank you for your advice. It's important to prioritize healthy and social activities to overcome loneliness. I'll make sure to spend more time with friends and family, engage in recreational activities, and avoid gambling as a way to cope. I appreciate your concern about the potential financial risks associated with it.
There are extreme cases where family and friends may not be present in the same space as you and that feeling of loneliness becomes inevitable. Spending time with them becomes impossible. There are times where even in the midst of people you are still lonely. Some loneliness is accompanied with depression. Join a bowling league, book club, volunteer for a charity, etc. Discover your passion and invest your time and effort into it while you try to connect with people with similar interests. And repeat the activities on a periodic basis. Life is about having stuff to look forward to. But lately as technology develops more and more people prefer to engage in gambling because gambling seems to be more and more promoted and easier to find on some social media accidentally, so it's a possibility that might happen. If you are feeling lonely then it is better to find other activities that can be useful and still in the positive category to do, all of this is a choice and your choice will determine everything about what you will experience as a result of the decisions you have chosen.
Thank you for your advice. It's important to prioritize healthy and social activities to overcome loneliness. I'll make sure to spend more time with friends and family, engage in recreational activities, and avoid gambling as a way to cope. I appreciate your concern about the potential financial risks associated with it.
There are extreme cases where family and friends may not be present in the same space as you and that feeling of loneliness becomes inevitable. Spending time with them becomes impossible. There are times where even in the midst of people you are still lonely. Some loneliness is accompanied with depression. Join a bowling league, book club, volunteer for a charity, etc. Discover your passion and invest your time and effort into it while you try to connect with people with similar interests. And repeat the activities on a periodic basis. Life is about having stuff to look forward to. I'm confused and looking for answers
If you are lonely, can you have interest in gambling simply because of your loneliness?
If you are lonely, can you have interest in gambling simply because of your loneliness?
Absolutely.
When you are alone, things can seem hopeless. You can easily believe that you have nothing to lose...and therefore, move to unhealthy habits and addictions with the excuse of having nothing to lose. Most vices form this way. Fast food, drug habits, irresponsible behavior, gambling, and other things I need not name.
How would you judge someone who says they don't gamble because it's fun, is that a sign of a gambling addiction?
Usually this is a bald faced lie by those trying to excuse their gambling or their addiction.
It's rare that people are gambling purely for the purpose of fun, and that there is nothing unhealthy additionally attached.
All these questions is been asked because someone close said all these and I think he are losing money and losing himself too, of all the discussions we had, these are the points I held unto.
Later he open up to have been using $500 for gambling per day, he said all these started when his wife left him, that he isn't into gambling at all, but I can't ask why his wife left him in the first place, but does loneliness make people become addicted to gambling or it's something else.
Later he open up to have been using $500 for gambling per day, he said all these started when his wife left him, that he isn't into gambling at all, but I can't ask why his wife left him in the first place, but does loneliness make people become addicted to gambling or it's something else.
The desire to become more might also be fuelling this persons addiction. Maybe he is seeking riches, hungry for more.
I think the best things to ask him are:
- How will you feel after 1 year, when the $500 per day potentially accumulates to over $75,000 in losses?
- What are you trying to achieve?
It's best for a professional to discover the root of the problem, but if this is a close friend, you might be able to help them find that problem which might help to resolve it.
Good luck with supporting your friend. I am sorry to hear about his situation.
If you are always alone and you think gambling is the solution, that's wrong. Loneliness can cause gambling addiction easily, when you are alone and you are gambling continuously, you will end up being addicted easily, it's better you get something else doing rather than gambling, just look for other things which can take your time, but if you think gambling is the best option, you will end up being addicted, and we all know addiction is always difficult to stop, so it's better you do everything possible to avoid addiction, and you might even be addicted and you wont know about your addiction, you might be thinking you are still gambling for fun and you can control yourself, but you are addicted and cant control yourself any longer.
If i know i will be alone for a long period of time, then i wont really be staying at home, i will get myself something doing to keep myself busy like being with some of my friends often, with that i will gamble less, but whenever am alone, then the rate at which i will gamble will be high.
You don’t have a gambling addiction because you’re lonely, you have a gambling addiction because you have a discipline problem. Start saving money and delay that gratification rather than using your vice (gambling) to fulfil that emptiness you feel inside. As for the lonely part, you deal with that by putting yourself out there, join some groups, play some video games, find a hobby and make friends that way, I can promise you there are people out there that can relate to you. Also, start working out, you will build yourself up and you only require yourself to do it, this too will rid you of those empty feelings by validating yourself and building confidence.If i know i will be alone for a long period of time, then i wont really be staying at home, i will get myself something doing to keep myself busy like being with some of my friends often, with that i will gamble less, but whenever am alone, then the rate at which i will gamble will be high.
When dealing with any addict, understanding is key to helping. Without the ability to understand their addiction you cannot fully help them. The best was to truly understand someone else's problems is by talking to them about it. Gamblers are not much different than drug addicts. Both are chasing a high, and will go to the extreme trying to catch it. A drug addict might lie, cheat, steal, and act with little regard towards others feelings. A gambling addict will do a lot of the same things, but the high they’re chasing, is the high of winning.
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