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Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

But What about you? Do you also use gambling to escape from stress of the real world?

Maybe it sounds strange, to be honest, I've only heard of where someone died, their relatives were busy playing cards/gambling or drinking, I'm sure this doesn't apply to those who adhere to Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and others, clearly this applies to people other than those who adhere to religions like the ones I said above.

You can see those who died and those who are religious, as I said above, they have their own special rituals in that regard, not gambling, but I often hear that those who gamble use it as an escape, but not in sorrow or disaster, maybe if someone quarrels and divorces their husband or wife, they look for alternative gambling as an escape for their peace of mind, even though in reality it's all nonsense, but that's what happens, not in sorrow or disaster.

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Quote from: Davidvictorson on November 08, 2024, 01:31:40 AM

I don't know why country you are from but it will be such a huge culture shock of I attended a funeral in your country and saw that gambling is a side attraction. Anyone who tries that at my funeral would received a very hard knock by my ghost for taking advantage of such a solemn event to get some pleasure.

LOL That is what I thought but it is very common in my country that I do not think the deceased would mind if there were some gamblers at his wake. Maybe it also has a lot to do with our countrymen in general. We are known to be happy and resilient people and we do tend to always see the positives in any occasion even if it is a tragic one. Or at least try to lighten the mood no matter what. I am aware how it might seem disrespectful to the deceased but like I said, it is so embedded in our culture that no one really cares anymore.

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Those who use gambling as an escapism from the real world and their own problems would soon find out that it is self-deception. You don't run away from your problems you face it head on. After having the thrills of pleasure from gambling, you'll return home to find your problem on the couch waiting for you.

Maybe that is exactly why they end up being gambling addicts; they do not want to go home and so they just stay at the casino.

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I don't use gambling to escape from stress. I realize that can gives more problems for me. I don't want to see I have a difficulty to release stress if I use gambling to escape the stress. It is better I use the other activities that can help me to release my stress. Usually when I stress, I will take a sleep for a while and will say to my family not to disturb me. Sleeping for 1 hour is enough for me to release my stress and that is works for me so far. But maybe some people use gambling to escape from stress while they can feels relax and enjoy the games. Each people will have their way to release the stress so that will okay if they use the other ways that different than what we do.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

But What about you? Do you also use gambling to escape from stress of the real world?

Would be hypocrisy if I wouldn't say that I was gambling because of the potential profit, I'm guilty of course. Gamblers are just using this to sugarcoat their drive towards this activity. Only a few are really engaging to gambling activities, for fun and entertainment purposes; safe to say that those are rich ones. However, there are even instances that these people are reaching rock bottom from doing so because of huge loss and debt. With proper moderation then this is still possible however if I would be speaking in general, for sure higher number doesn't play to free themselves from stress.

Quote from: Docnaster on November 08, 2024, 07:06:07 AM

No matter the condition you find yourself, gambling shouldn't be an avenue to escape the realities of life because at the end, you see yourself attracting more dangers to yourself instead of helping yourself through gambling. Gambling is best practiced when a gambler isn't distressed or mentally disturbed but some people who find themselves in this situations does choose gambling as an escape route to their realities and in most cases, they end up losing their fortunes to gambling.

Somewhat true but people have different ways to cope up with problems due to personality differences. I'm not validating this activity as a good escape goat for problems but we have our own free choice but at least be accountable of the outcome and counterpart of our actions. Gambling is just an activity and addiction or other worst outcomes are in our hands no matter how we look at it. Self discipline will always be a virtue.

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Different customs and traditions that the world has. In African countries, I don't think such a thing would ever happen, to gamble during the burial of your loved one when you are supposed to be mourning. However, I am thinking of how long will someone gamble if they choose gambling as a way to thrill one another by playing cards at funerals.

Our African parents say that, after the funeral, when people have gone, that's when you will begin to miss your dead family member who you lost at the hands of death. The memory of your dead family member doesn't easily erase from your memory no matter how you choose to have a fun-filled life all day. It will still reoccur once in a while as human beings we are, to always remember our loved ones who share bonds with us

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Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

There is a reason why casinos are brightly lit and has fast paced music. The overall idea of gambling should be energetic and exhilarating. Well, in my country, you might find gambling in a less thrilling environment such as a funeral.

Yes, it is very common in my country that whenever there is a funeral there will be people playing cards and gambling against each other.

I don’t know if this is common in other countries but I never really thought twice of the fact that gambling, which is usually associated with time for pleasure, can be found in a place that is so grievous.

This is not very common. But I have heard about a chronic gambler who died. Everyone knows the gambler in that society and because of that, at his funeral, they conducted a gambling competition to honor his death. I literally don't see anything exciting about it since its just a celebration and honoring of the dead. To justify that, there are other activities that people do at funerals to honor their loved ones apart from gambling. It's always about what the deceased loved the most before his death.

Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

I researched just now and found that some gamblers do in fact use gambling as a form of escape from their real life.

It is problematic to think of something like that. As people may say, gambling is for fun but it does not give you that fun completely when you are losing. In the same way, those who think they can escape life problems through gambling its the same way they complicate the problems at hand by going to gamble. The people who introduced therapy weren't foolish. If one is emotionally down then he should go see a therapist so that

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Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

Well, in my country, you might find gambling in a less thrilling environment such as a funeral.
Yes, it is very common in my country that whenever there is a funeral there will be people playing cards and gambling against each other.

That is weard, if I may ask what country is that? I know people bet on streets on a regular occasion by street gangs and some other guys on the bar and clubs but haven't heard of funeral. If they do that It could just be for that moment.

Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

But What about you? Do you also use gambling to escape from stress of the real world?

For me I only gamble when I have the money and time including to try luck. Gambling is for fun but not everyone that way expecially when they are lossing more.

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No matter the condition you find yourself, gambling shouldn't be an avenue to escape the realities of life because at the end, you see yourself attracting more dangers to yourself instead of helping yourself through gambling. Gambling is best practiced when a gambler isn't distressed or mentally disturbed but some people who find themselves in this situations does choose gambling as an escape route to their realities and in most cases, they end up losing their fortunes to gambling.

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Quote from: Questat on November 08, 2024, 06:08:25 AM

Gambling can be fun, but if you use it as an escape, you're treating it like a fix for your problems, and that’s a mistake.

It costs money and won’t solve stress, especially if you're broke. Many get hooked, hoping it’ll solve money issues, but it often makes things worse. If you gamble to escape, you’re at higher risk for addiction, which just adds to your problems. To truly enjoy it as entertainment, keep a clear head and stable emotions.

For me it gives temporary happiness and this is not suitable for people encounter a lot of problems in life, since provably that they would get more problem especially if they able to use a lot of money then lost everything they have.

We know that there's no assurance on gambling so people should not try to make it as an escape route but rather gamble only when they are in good condition and right mind to decide what's possible next good action to do.

Feel bad for other people think that by spending their time on gambling it can make them forget their issues in life. But they didn't realize well that if they fuck up on gambling then there would be a lot more problem will follow after that.

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This happens in my area too. They’re using funerals to make money, and it’s really sad that the family allows it—after all, people come to gamble, not to mourn. When I asked why, they said it helps ease the grief because people get distracted by the games. Maybe they have a point, but to me, it’s just not the right place for this kind of thing. Some say it’s cultural, but I don’t see it that way. I’d rather mourn genuinely, so the deceased can feel our sadness—not act like we’re happy they’re gone.

On the other side, it was not a kind of showing respect to the dead person but an insult to him/her. That is why I'd never find it reasonable enough to see there is gambling at a funeral.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

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I mean, isn't having fun, excitement, and enjoyment basically escaping the stressful things in life? Personally, it doesn't really matter where you gamble as long as you're not disobeying any laws so gambling in a funeral sounds fine as long as everyone is pretty respectful about it. And no, I don't think it's a "coping" mechanism. At least, all types of entertainment aren't but only up to a certain point. As you've said, it's just "potentially harmful". Still up to the person themselves to make it not one.

And yes, I use gambling. I've always told/shared that I've been gambling for fun for the most part, thoroughly enjoying the adrenaline rush it can give me all while managing my money properly. A pretty good entertainment activity imo, alongside a bunch of other hobbies that I have.

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Gambling can be fun, but if you use it as an escape, you're treating it like a fix for your problems, and that’s a mistake.

It costs money and won’t solve stress, especially if you're broke. Many get hooked, hoping it’ll solve money issues, but it often makes things worse. If you gamble to escape, you’re at higher risk for addiction, which just adds to your problems. To truly enjoy it as entertainment, keep a clear head and stable emotions.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

Personally I don’t think it’s a good idea to use gambling as a coping mechanism especially that your emotions will be the one driving your decisions and that almost never end well. It’s fine sometimes but I find that dealing with your emotions especially negative ones can be much helpful than turning into potentially harmful vices.

It cannot be denied that it is not everyone who gamble that do it to win or for the purposes of entertainment. Many people are going through a lot of financial, psychological and other stressors. I cannot judge them but still, I do not think that is the best way.

Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

But What about you? Do you also use gambling to escape from stress of the real world?

Your country is a strange country where people would want to gamble against each other in a funeral. It look as if they would also gamble at other events too like birthday parties, Weddings and all others.I would always take gambling for fun and not a way of escape. And I believe that life wouldn't get so hard that I ever consider it as an option.

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Some people mistakenly think that by taking a dose of alcohol or drugs, they can escape from worries for a while and relax. It can be said in the same way that the mistaken opinion about gambling during times of great stress can only worsen your mental state. If we talk about drinking, then being emotional and very drunk, you can completely lose control, which will lead to tragic events, just as a person who is under stress is at that point when the future loses its meaning for him, and spending a lot of money during the game can lead you to complete bankruptcy in the morning. Play consciously.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

There is a reason why casinos are brightly lit and has fast paced music. The overall idea of gambling should be energetic and exhilarating.

Yes, the fast music points to the "fast life" synonymous with gambling. There's no dull moment with gambling. It's fast track. It's like going to a club to sleep off immediately. Both don't mix.

Quote from: Davidvictorson on November 08, 2024, 01:31:40 AM

Anyone who tries that at my funeral would received a very hard knock by my ghost for taking advantage of such a solemn event to get some pleasure.

😂😂 Go siddon jor! So, you believe in all that Nollywood ghost stories ba?

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Quote from: Dave1 on November 08, 2024, 03:52:39 AM

Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

Personally I don’t think it’s a good idea to use gambling as a coping mechanism especially that your emotions will be the one driving your decisions and that almost never end well. It’s fine sometimes but I find that dealing with your emotions especially negative ones can be much helpful than turning into potentially harmful vices.

Yes, it's not a good to gamble just to escape the world that you are in, but just like any addiction, alcohol and drugs. It's the same effect, the dopamine and the fun and excitement when you gamble.

Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

But What about you? Do you also use gambling to escape from stress of the real world?

I will admit that I gamble sometimes because I'm bored, but I don't gamble and go out alone. If I decided to play in land based casinos, it is with my friends so that I can really have fun and be entertained and escape the stress. And I just bring just enough money and not really burn everything, as what we have said, it is still base on how we control ourselves.

Eliminating boredom and also wanting to find entertainment is one of the alternatives for us to overcome the pressure of a very heavy life today, so sometimes gambling becomes a form of escape for some people to overcome these problems or pressures, but to be honest, overcoming boredom with gambling is sometimes quite effective if we apply limits in it, but if not, then gambling will only further add to the burden of our lives by losing more money, playing poker or cards with friends without betting money might be a fun pastime in my opinion rather than gambling in the casino alone, besides gambling in my opinion there are more positive ways to manage emotions in a healthy way such as exercising, holidays or spending time with team friends to do positive things and benefit others.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

But What about you? Do you also use gambling to escape from the stress of the real world?

I don't see anything wrong in using gambling as an escape from temporal physical pains or discomfort. The only challenge is when an individual becomes addicted to it. In some areas in my country, Indian hemp and alcohol are available during funerals for people who need it to make them reduce the pain they are going through.

If gambling helps me to free my mind from the stress and disappointment of this world, I will gladly accept it but I will make sure that it is done responsibly. However, it is better to face your problems without depending on an activity. But gambling is better than poor mental health or even suicide.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

But What about you? Do you also use gambling to escape from stress of the real world?

I never have found anyone in my country gambling when they are grieving or in the cemetery. But I ever frequently seen people gambling when they have parties like weeding in his home. They are playing cards and dominoes, bet a small money and sometime with huge amount of money if the host join in playing too. I will definitely join too if they bet with a small money, and it depends also on my mood, I can't playing gambling if I have stress, or was thinking about something, I will definitely lost if I force joi to gambling.

For Filipinos, it's part of the traditional, because during wake, you want to have people in the funeral specially in the wee hours of the morning still there. And one way is to entertain themselves by playing cards and gambling. And then we step aside certain money for the family of the deceased to help them financially for the burial.

As for gambling as a escape from the stress, yes, I've seen and heard people reason that out. They play online and try to play to forget all their problems for a while. And hopefully after that, they will go back to sleep. However, it has could lead to a long term effect that we don't want, - that you will become addicted to it. So the effect is just short term, just a break from your stress.

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Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

Personally I don’t think it’s a good idea to use gambling as a coping mechanism especially that your emotions will be the one driving your decisions and that almost never end well. It’s fine sometimes but I find that dealing with your emotions especially negative ones can be much helpful than turning into potentially harmful vices.

Yes, it's not a good to gamble just to escape the world that you are in, but just like any addiction, alcohol and drugs. It's the same effect, the dopamine and the fun and excitement when you gamble.

Quote from: kotajikikox on November 08, 2024, 01:22:44 AM

But What about you? Do you also use gambling to escape from stress of the real world?

I will admit that I gamble sometimes because I'm bored, but I don't gamble and go out alone. If I decided to play in land based casinos, it is with my friends so that I can really have fun and be entertained and escape the stress. And I just bring just enough money and not really burn everything, as what we have said, it is still base on how we control ourselves.

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There are similar traditions in our culture, where gambling at funerals or other somber events is part of the social fabric. It’s almost like a shared ritual that helps people connect and cope in a communal way, even if it might not seem like the healthiest outlet at first glance.

Personally, I believe that turning to gambling as a means to escape emotional pain can be a slippery slope. When emotions run high, it’s easy to make decisions you might later regret. Finding healthier ways to process grief or stress, like talking things through with friends or engaging in hobbies that bring joy, can be far more beneficial in the long run.

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