Topic: Gambling as an escape - page 4. (Read 1781 times)

Getting over depression by gambling may look like a hood alternative at first but when we do t try as much to control how we gamble especially when we are broke, one can end up going to frequently that could lead to addiction without knowing. Gambling is not meant to be a continuous activity we need to involve ourselves on a daily basis. We ought to control every activities we are involving ourselves in whether gambling or non gambling so that we don't have to continue in the act while losing funds continually. The best way to escape gambling especially when we are addicted to it is by limiting out gambling activities.

In fact, if there are problems, it is better to find a solution to them, rather than look for a way to avoid them. After gambling, these problems will not go away and you will again need to look for a way to distract yourself from them, and gambling in a state where you can be distracted by other problems is also not the best solution, being distracted by gambling does not mean completely forgetting about the problems.

I like how you said it, it's a fact but depending on how the person handle it, will determine the range of effect it will have on that person. If anyone is going to go into it fully without realizing themselves, then they will cause their self more harm than good.  Because if not properly managed, one might want to get away from depression using gambling and might end up being a bad addict.

There is no escape in gambling as it can work out as a resort to escape depression in the first place or in the first sessions but overall in the long run it will make sure that you have much more depression that you did before start gambling.

I couldn't have agreed more with this your statement. It's just like someone having a house rent issue. Instead of looking for a way to work money out and foot that bill, the person goes out to either get himself drunk or gamble with friends who don't have a problem. After spending all those times and little resources, they still go back to the same house. They are yet to foot the bills, which means the problem is still there. Any solution or excuse they are making is just temporary and not or probably needs those temporary solutions.

I couldn't have agreed more with this your statement. It's just like someone having a house rent issue. Instead of looking for a way to work money out and foot that bill, the person goes out to either get himself drunk or gamble with friends who don't have a problem. After spending all those times and little resources, they still go back to the same house. They are yet to foot the bills, which means the problem is still there. Any solution or excuse they are making is just temporary and not or probably needs those temporary solutions.

But when someone has been fond of gambling, even though there are several other games such as computer games, it still will not be able to provide satisfaction and in the end they will still come and gamble, this is not kind of self-protection.
Basically, an activity that is deliberately intended for escape is what can provide sense of satisfaction and pleasure that tests adrenaline more, it will be difficult to change habits like this.

In fact, if there are problems, it is better to find a solution to them, rather than look for a way to avoid them. After gambling, these problems will not go away and you will again need to look for a way to distract yourself from them, and gambling in a state where you can be distracted by other problems is also not the best solution, being distracted by gambling does not mean completely forgetting about the problems.

But when someone has been fond of gambling, even though there are several other games such as computer games, it still will not be able to provide satisfaction and in the end they will still come and gamble, this is not kind of self-protection.
Basically, an activity that is deliberately intended for escape is what can provide sense of satisfaction and pleasure that tests adrenaline more, it will be difficult to change habits like this.

That's what is really important to have control over ourselves, because once it really comes to the point where we can no longer control ourselves, that means we are already controlled by the addiction that has formed in our character as a gambler.

Maybe if there is anyone else who can relieve stress by playing gambling, maybe they know how to control themselves when they play gambling, because maybe they won't
do it again and again if they know they don't have self-control called .

If they are indeed fond of gambling, then it is likely that they will not be able to easily get rid of their habit, especially when someone is already addicted to acute gambling, then any game out there will not be able to satisfy them if not gambling games, even though the losses and losses that are always experienced do not make them stop but make them want to continue gambling to get even bigger wins, this happens because of the wrong mindset that drives them to continue gambling.
You are right, something called an escape should be able to provide satisfaction without risk, but if gambling is used as an escape, it is very risky, moreover it can affect our own feelings and maybe our feelings will be even more chaotic, instead of wanting to improve our mood but instead making everything more complicated. Therefore, it is better to look for something else than gambling as an escape because not only gambling can make us satisfied, but if we are already seriously addicted it is also difficult.

But when someone has been fond of gambling, even though there are several other games such as computer games, it still will not be able to provide satisfaction and in the end they will still come and gamble, this is not kind of self-protection.
Basically, an activity that is deliberately intended for escape is what can provide sense of satisfaction and pleasure that tests adrenaline more, it will be difficult to change habits like this.

Actually, it is okay to make gambling an escape from the problems you have in life because after all, as we often say, gambling is an entertainment activity, meaning that you can indeed make gambling a diversion from the problems you have to seek pleasure, but maybe I will say something that be careful with your decision, in the sense that you should not choose gambling as a place for entertainment while on the other hand you do not know about the various things that should not be done when you are involved in gambling, such as you who must really be able to control yourself and your emotions, but I think maybe you are a gambler who makes gambling an escape but you come with the right approach and mindset that in general you already know about how the casino works which knowledge you have because you want to learn it, that's good, my friend, and I hope you can maintain that understanding.

But when someone has been fond of gambling, even though there are several other games such as computer games, it still will not be able to provide satisfaction and in the end they will still come and gamble, this is not kind of self-protection.
Basically, an activity that is deliberately intended for escape is what can provide sense of satisfaction and pleasure that tests adrenaline more, it will be difficult to change habits like this.

And it seems to me that we all need to have our own "refuge" from reality, but one that would not cause addiction. For example, computer games. This is a free and harmless refuge.
But uncontrolled gambling, betting, and bad habits are bad ways to escape from reality that can drag you into the abyss. And then it will be hard to return to reality and be cheerful and productive again.

I wrote "problem gambling" precisely because I do not dare to claim that sometimes playing in a casino is so bad.

When I was new to gambling, I didn't think about it, but now, after a few years, I can say that yes, it is a partial escape from reality, like computer games. Now in our digital world there are many interesting things that absorb us and tear us away from the real world. I started gambling because I broke up with my girlfriend, who left me and I was very upset about it. Probably, this is what happened to me, but at the same time, I was really interested in learning a lot of new things, studying probabilities, games, the psychology of the game, the work of gambling establishments. I even wondered what I would do if I hadn't started gambling, but I'm almost sure that I would have looked for something to escape from reality.

When I was new to gambling, I didn't think about it, but now, after a few years, I can say that yes, it is a partial escape from reality, like computer games. Now in our digital world there are many interesting things that absorb us and tear us away from the real world. I started gambling because I broke up with my girlfriend, who left me and I was very upset about it. Probably, this is what happened to me, but at the same time, I was really interested in learning a lot of new things, studying probabilities, games, the psychology of the game, the work of gambling establishments. I even wondered what I would do if I hadn't started gambling, but I'm almost sure that I would have looked for something to escape from reality.

We all associate gambling with fun, excitement, and enjoyment

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.

I researched just now and found that some gamblers do in fact use gambling as a form of escape from their real life. Which is why you might find a lot of people just recently went through a divorce or death of a loved one gambling. I guess this is why there are always people gambling in funerals. Obviously over time I think it just became more of a tradition rather than an actual act of escape from mourning.

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.

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

Using gambling as a coping mechanism or as a way to distract yourself from reality can get you addicted to it, it's the same thing for those that get addicted to liquor, smoking and drugs they do it so as to derive pleasure and escape emotional discomfort, what most people don't realize is that doing this can actually give you dependency issues. It starts when your brain starts adapting to it, you will always feel like gambling even when you know you are not supposed to, at this point you don't care about winning or losing anymore, your only focus would be to satisfy the urge to gamble.

Yes, so that's why responsibility or self-acceptance regarding whatever the final result is a skill that a gambler must have, none other than because there is nothing else we can do but accept defeat with an open heart considering that defeat is part of the game.
As you said that gambling is about luck, yes of course whatever type of game it is luck that will confirm your victory, so don't be too obsessed with victory because no matter what your hopes and beliefs will only lead you to regret in the end.

I think that is the trigger for various actions beyond control, in the sense that they are unable to accept the consequences of defeat which is basically a natural part of the game, the point is we must understand that victory does not depend on one or two ways but depends on how lucky you are when playing.