Topic: Do you have a "gambling problem" which you can sometimes control for years? - page 11. (Read 2143 times)

It was only at the beginning that I experienced problems such as gambling more than my bankroll and it was difficult to control my desire not to play anymore. It was quite frustrating for me because I couldn't control myself from playing and gambling beyond my bankroll which affected my finances. But after gambling for a while, and consistently controlling myself, I no longer have that problem.


Nowadays if I want to stop gambling I can do it straight away. Whether I want to go to the movies, sports, or various other activities, I can immediately leave my gambling and not be distracted by it anymore.

When gambling, individual who are frequently gambling knows they won't win everytime therefore they don't just give up when they're not winning. All life activities has its hard times and gambling also has it's hard times too. Gambling isn't an activity that you can depend on for it to provide for your expenses. If you win when gambling, it's your luck and not only due to your skills or experience. When your profits stops coming, don't quit gambling just reduce your wager so you don't lose more.

Gambling problems like addiction can be controlled, addiction develop gradually for every individual so you can manage it before it becomes so dangerous to you and make you lose all the money you're using for gambling and also your profits you have made form gambling yet you don't stop gambling as you can't even when you try due to you're already addicted.

No because I am covered with my reputable gambling budgets, in-charge of my gambling emotions and maintains my bankrolls.

The challenge that face many gamblers that can make them to think of themselves and also think if gambling is of better condition for them or not, their is something I have not understand concerning gambling, once people start not achieving what they were achieving in gambling for sometimes they will pause for gambling and once they are still making some certain profits with gambling you will see them not gambles again, so therefore I think that gambling have to do with benefits and when the benefits is not manifesting the way it use to be before, I don't think that it triggers a gambler to continue gambling

If a gambler can stay away from gambling for a long time, then they can actually stay away from gambling forever. It will just take some more discipline and constant reminder why you stopped.

It is a different thing for everyone, simple words can be the way some people stop gambling, some people have to change to other activities, then possible that some other people will not need to fill the space that leaving gambling will leave, they will be okay with not adopting any new habit to replace gambling.

If I can control it for years, then it's not a problem to consider. Just be responsible at all times.

As far as I think of a gambling problem to myself, I can't think of any. My gambling habit is so far so good and I will try to keep it that way for long. Even doing gambling as a hobby, I won't allow myself to fall on the worst effects of gambling. Let's try our best to always keep a calm mind even after losing a big amount of money. Feeling disappointed and regretful is normal as it was a human emotion but always make sure that we know how to bounce back after experiencing that stage.

I don't think I have had any problems for more than 6 years since I started gambling. I know there were times I had issues with my fiancee concerning my gambling lifestyle, but common, I don't gamble recklessly, and I can't stop doing what gives me fun, which is gambling. It gets very fun when I am out on it with my friends, and every one of us is happy, no matter any loss that may be experienced.

Concerning your question about when to stop, Sometimes, some games can get your attention, but if a gambler actually has that strong will and disciplinarian spirit, he or she will stop whenever they want. I have never been strangling with stopping to gamble if the time I give myself is up. The only game that got me to keep gambling and losing was "Crash." I actually enjoy playing Crash, and there was a day I lost a lot of money because it was fun, and I was also targeting to get a very huge profit. Despite the fact that I could get stocked on crashes sometimes, I still know when to stop. I don't deposit more than what I can afford to lose.

I don't also visit the casino with the money I am not ready to lose.

Having moderation while gambling is one thing too hard for gamblers, especially those who are addicted to it.When stating among the two,it's always good to indicate whether one is addicted or not,because there is a big difference between Someone who is addicted to it and Someone who gambles for fun.Therefore,if one is addicted,he cannot moderate his gambling habbit.

I can relate what happens when one gets gambling problem because I have had experiences like that,but I was able to control it a little because I never wanted to gamble  or engage in anything that has to do with gamble,but  when I've seen my friends gamble,and are making it,I have no choice ,but to follow them.

Getting hooked on gambling doesn't make much sense to folks on the outside looking in.  But addictions can take on a life of their own, leading people down paths they wouldn't otherwise go.  The high of winning big blinds some to the costs that pile up, ruining not just bank accounts but relationships, careers whole lives and  it's about chasing that dopamine rush, again and again, even when part of you knows where this road ends up.  Logical? Not one bit.  But logic gets left back at the starting line once an addiction sets in.  People get caught up in the now, all the messy humanity comes spilling out and the consequences dont seem real enough to stop.

Atleast you had the privilege and willingness to accept help from other which is the thing that most gamblers with addiction problem continually fails to do although I know that gambling is something that is very hard to stop but when you as a person know that's you are constantly at a lost to such habits of yours it just better you cancel or get help from people that are willing to help and that's the best thing any gambler can do for himself because stopping an addiction all by yourself is something that is almost impossible to do.

It happens because our focus is already on gambling and if the situation continues, it totally ruin our lives --finances, relationships, jobs.
That is why we should control ourselves when gambling because spending more time gambling could lead to addiction and this really happens to most beginners especially when their first bet/play they have won already because the next thing happens is that you will bet and spend more money thinking that you can earn more. The sudden change of our mindset comes after winning some as we thought that if we gamble more, we can win more unfortunately, that doesn't work like that that is why there is so-called moderation.

why would anyone have an addiction that controls Thier emotions, relationships, happiness and security?.. is that even worth having?? If all I call possibly gain as a negative impact of gambling is everything you mentioned, which would definitely make my life useless as a growing young man (assuming I'm a man), what's the point?.. running my relationships and all of that? You see why I tell y'all that stuffs like getting an addiction on a particular money heist program isn't the best?

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I'm never comfortable with an attitude that would rather spoil my relationships and ruin my happiness...I seen so many dubious habits being dropped for this same reason.

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

I was gambling regularly, and wrecking my wallet as well lol but I can't consider myself having a gambling problem. Just enjoy your gambling as possible as you can. It doesn't mean that you are a regular gambler, you will become an irresponsible one. There are lots of addictive gamblers who can maintain being a disciplined gambler in their gambling habit. Even if they are losing much, it doesn't affect their relationship with their families, friends, and colleagues, and still able to manage their respective finances properly.

Don't pressure ourselves to win while on the other hand, don't aggressively chase those losses as well.

I wouldn't say I have a gambling problem, just because it feels so uninteresting to lose money on a steady basis and I don't know how anyone can find that attractive. The occasional win does not appeal or make up for the thousand cuts along the way. However I have a bit of a weakness for online poker that seems to pop up every year or two and suck me back in for a few days. However it's easy to see you need super patience and years of practice to get ahead in that world, so after a few days of grinding into a profit, it's very easy to slip up with a few trigger hands and greediness dumps it all back to other players. After that I often go a bit crazy, even though it's just small amounts and self exclude for long periods.

Quite of an experience for you to have passed through the lifestyle of being a gambling addict. Normally it is not easy for someone that is a gambling addict to finally escape being an addict. Since you have survived it, it is a good decision you have made not to continue with the addict. It is of high wisdom for us to decide quiting addiction especially when it is getting too deep. Many people like yourself have passed through addiction and they still not yet get over it. Discipline is what is required for gambling addiction to be overcome, without that, it will be difficult for us to scale through.

No, I dont have any gambling problems considering that i do only spend on the money on which i do only able to afford to lose on which it is really just that fine or i should say that im on the right track.
Its not really that worth on risking or compromising your finances,relationship,hapiness just for the sake of gambling.Its never been worth and this is why self realization and awareness of the things that you are doing not only really just that limited to gambling but also in other things as well that we do encounter in life. We should not make out the decisions that would really be that resulting into future problems.
Actually trying out to make things according into your own common sense and being that responsible then you wont really be having any problems.

Im mcuh sure that i dont have a gambling problem and this is why self control topics arent something that relevant but there are really that moments that you do become that impulsive specially when it comes to
consecutive losses on which it would be normal. Control would be the main issue of a certain individual. You cant really just that make yourself that careless if you dont like to mess up your life
then it would be always best that you should really be that responsible on the things that you are doing.

I don't have serious problems with gambling activities. Because it always instills the principle that gambling is only about fun, not profit, let alone mentioning that gambling can change a person's financial condition. And always instill a principle that whether everything is good or bad depends on how we view it and our behavior when doing it.

Someone will say that this gambling is very profitable, because he managed to get a big win. and someone will say that this gambling is fun, because he is able to relieve his stress by gambling, someone will say that this gambling is detrimental, because he often experiences losses. And someone will say that gambling is bad and destructive, because as a result of gambling he loses everything, namely money, family and job.

So the way someone sometimes views gambling depends on what they get and what they feel when gambling. So it is not gambling that is wrong, but our perspective and behavior are wrong, so that gambling becomes a very detrimental activity.

I do not think that my gambling patterns affect my person life, happiness, relationships, and finances.

Most of the time, I view gambling as a form of entertainment where I get to experience the adrenaline of knowing whether I won or lost the current round. That kind of adrenaline is what drives me to continue this dangerous habit; though I do firmly believe that I have control over my allocations and budgets for gambling.


Personally, one of the most efficient way/method of controlling your gambling urges is to allocate a specific budget for it. Once the allocated budget for gambling is exhausted, then you are actually compelled to stop.

The problem lies with that allocation since it entirely depends on your discretion on how much you are willing to put for gambling. This is the only problem but I find it easier to control rather than any methods that some have mentioned in this thread.

Read through your response, and must say that you escaped a tough problem gambling and your partner is quite a good therapist to you in fighting the addiction. Giving it up entirely would be very hard, but glad you stopped putting all your funds into gambling. It could be risky to many gamblers, and lots of addicted gamblers weren't lucky like yourself, who had somebody to help you out of such a rigorous experience or problem. I've experienced some conditions that affected my productivity, but it wasn't gambling per se, fought it by standing up on a decision to always complete my daily goals. Some days was very difficult to execute my plans, but given a month of practicing the idea of maintaining to promise of finishing a daily goal, I was able to regain a magnitude of fortitude in finishing tasks and being productive. Sometimes it's important to share our problem with somebody with whom we have a close relationship, as they'll easily help us and won't condemn our actions.

Unlucky gambling addicts end up complaining to people who don't care much about them and blame the fact that they're addicts. That's why most people keep the problem to themselves and end up losing everything they've got and facing greater anxiety and depression each day. Gambling problem or addictions grows every day, and when not attended to, the gambler ends up suffering more severe pains, and may not achieve other financial responsibilities. However, as you said, it controls the brain, and the player can't control his actions anymore, I don't seem to understand how this happens, but since I've worn such a shoe, it's unimaginable to be in that condition. Most times I'd notice that my funds were almost gone, but wouldn't be myself if I didn't spend the money on the things I wanted at that particular moment. Nothing dwindles productivity more than problem buying or gambling addiction.  

I have always had this believe that winning in gambling is not something that happens all the time, it is base on luck. I bear this in mind whenever I want to gamble and it has helped me to cut down on my expenses while gambling.If luck shines on me, its my good day but if i lose, no point chasing losses because i might lose more money. Aside from the fact that I do not spend much, I channel a lot of my attention to other activities too that offer me both money and fun too while I gamble once in a while.  It will will very difficult for me to have a gambling problem (which I doubt I'll ever have).



If I can control it, then it is not a problem at all. A gambler who is suffering from a gambling problem which has affected his general wellbeing might have to seek for external help. It is not actually easy to tackle these problems alone. It is better we regulate our gambling habits earlier,  rather than nurture our bad gambling habits until they become problems to us.