Topic: Gambling therapy - page 2. (Read 1136 times)

In general, we should pay more attention to prevention. After all, many players themselves do not know whether they have a gambling addiction or not. It may not be noticeable to a person, but it can be easily noticed by a specialist from the outside, if he has experience. This is similar to a regular appointment with a psychologist or psychotherapist or even a psychiatrist. A person comes to an appointment with a psychologist or psychotherapist or even a psychiatrist and talks about his problems, and the psychologist gives his recommendations at the end. If a person has initial signs of addiction, then using the practical recommendations of a professional helps prevent real gambling addiction.

In other words you are saying that gambling addiction is something normal one should deal with? Maybe I'm not getting you correctly but I agree with you that all forms of addictions have something in common although some might be easier to stop while others are, like smoking are extremely difficult to deal with and gambling addiction is right in the middle of both of them because it could be easier in some cases and very difficult in some cases. Most gambling addicts I know became addicts because gambling is all they do and in that case, they see it as their last hope. These are the people that find it difficult to come out of addiction. For those who are engaged in other income generating activities, they can easily channel their energy and attention to other things because the main reason for gambling is actually to make money.

I find it helpful to think about other vices when comparing to gambling addiction.

So, some people might struggle quitting smoking for example, but since I don't smoke, I might not be able to relate to it.

It's a matter of finding something that you struggle to stop doing (or start doing), and realize that the other addiction is similar to it.

Some people simply can't stop eating in excess and end up overweight or obese. Others can't stop drinking alcohol, others are addicted to coffee, porn, etc...

Just pick your poison and you'll realize that we're all kinda the same.

But the problem is not many gamblers can feels that is not logical for him instead they will still playing gambling. They will not realizes that they are already becomes addicting to gambling and think that it is normal if they are playing gambling. They will not think about the effect that they already get from gambling and even if their money is gone, they will not stop from playing gambling. Playing gambling can change their minds from having fun with gambling and turn into making money from gambling. If that is happen to you, you must stop yourself for a while from playing gambling and you must search for other activities to block your minds from think about gambling. Yes, it is a mental illness that needs to prevents because that can impact to their finance and their gambling habit and that will impact to their family.

I also heard about such kind of therapy but think they treat more than often psychological health problems rather than those ones that could treated therapeutically. I have some relation to various medical centers ^{(supplying them the relevant electronic equipment)} and some times bring up this subject to their leading  specialists  in the field. Some of them expressed the view that the tumult of the gambler's mind is inextricably bound up with his general health.

It’s hard to be against free therapy. While not everyone (myself included) can understand how someone could want to quit something and not be able to, it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist. I recognize that some people might need to talk with someone to really have their issues illuminated. Gambling therapy seems like it isn’t hurting anyone…

For example, every time I play slots even for a short time, I play with the bets as I usually play even though my balance runs out but it is not a serious problem because my goal in playing is not to solely expect victory. Imagine when I want to sleep at night I play to make my eyes tired even though it is not good for my health. What does it mean, if you think about it and accumulate the amount of money I have spent, the amount is already in the large category. This is not because I have a lot of money that I don't mind, but more for entertainment.

Well I think it's a good idea that one should go for a gambling therapy sessions but in this cases it's inclusive to those having problem gambling because just like skincare therapy, you go to the therapist for skin problems and matters that requires that you need treatment and remedy for it so it's applicable in this manner to gambling as well.

Especially for those that are addicted, irresponsible in their gambling habits, they are the one's that need the therapy sessions, tho for some that are not they can as well go for a therapy session too inorder to maintain their gambling habits on a low momentum.
So I agree with the idea of this therapy sessions cause it'll definitely be of Great benefits to all gamblers.

I agree with you. When a gambler feels that the time is not logical for him, the best therapy is to withdraw himself from gambling. Excessive gambling is a symptom of mental illness that requires a strong mindset to heal and close friends can play an important role as well as positive family decisions. In my opinion if a gambler can reduce his money flow he can at least reduce his gambling habit. Similarly, a solid base of alternative income should be built so that he can spend too much busy time and not have logical time to gamble.

The mindset that is wrong from the start will make them addicted to gambling and indeed when addicted to gambling it is difficult to recover quickly, some even say that for those who are addicted to recover they must ask for help from a psychologist. It is true that the problem is with their thinking but in my opinion even with psychological help it does not guarantee that they will recover quickly because this is more directed at how they themselves are with whether or not they will be aware to stop or reduce their gambling activities.
We know that gambling addiction is difficult to cure, almost the same as drug addiction. However, maybe drug addiction can still be cured with certainty because there are rehabilitation centers but I have never heard of a rehabilitation center for gambling addicts and it is impossible for a rehabilitation center to accept those who have problems with gambling addiction.

According to me, these are fancy treatments. A middle-class person knows his limits. If he wants, he can control his gambling habits according to the conditions. Moreover, I have seen that an average person does gambling in order to make some extra income from it. Do you think he/she can afford these types of fancy therapy? If you don’t have money to gamble, then you stop. Money and bankruptcy are the only therapies that a person needs to stop gambling. I myself have never gone to any therapy, as I believe that I can control myself.

yes, it may happen because some people may not realize that there is something wrong with their gambling activities. through communication with others and receiving input from others can really help us in making improvements.
it's just that, at this time we may be more difficult with online gambling. where there may be some gamblers who do not want to share their gambling stories with others. this may be what can increase online gamblers to become more addicted because of their inability to manage their gambling activities properly.

it is possible that gamblers do not realize that they are addicted to gambling. or they know and ignore everything. only losing large amounts and financial problems may make you realize that some gamblers are already addicted to gambling very badly.

I really think that is not a bad idea. You are right when comparing gambling treatment to regular health checkups. We literally go for checkups of the body so that we can get hold of the problems in time. Similarly, engaging in gambling treatment even at a time when the problem is 'tight' may be the most effective way to sustain our mental and emotional well-being. In terms of developing self-care habits and ensuring that we remain on the right track, regular check-ups help us stay updated with our physical health.

It may be that a person believes they are gambling legitimately, but by going to the therapies or support sessions, light will be shown as to the normal building up of positive behaviors. It's more of a prevention than a cure. Consistent use of such activities will help note the warning signs should there be any, and ensure satisfaction remains a positive part of life without it being a problem. So, yes, gambling therapy as a part of a routine is indeed an important step in the ability to remain healthy and well.


That is indeed a great discovery, and it does sound pretty close to the initial conversation. While you have noted the change in approach and struggling to adapt, through gamblers that are similar gradual changes in behavior where they realized that they didn't know enough to make it a problem. That's why it's so important to recognize early signs of these symptoms; hence, the need for early interventions such as gambling therapy-or, for your case, reassessing how you work.

It was your experience in previous projects that so well illustrates this common scenario: even if we identify the problem, without some form of structured approach or at least some external support, it's hard to make any changes. In this respect, assessments-in therapy or through self-care-can help us address and work through problematic behaviors before they become excessively focused.

This means walking confidently into gaming and trading, yet not being afraid to ask for assistance. Just as you have found it-a way to cut down on your gambling-gamers, too, may practice controlling their behavior so as not to get them into further trouble. This will also serve to keep satisfaction in check and balanced with communication through the use of preventative measures that are regularly practiced.

I guess almost every gamble addicts at some point becomes aware that their behavior towards gambling has gradually changed over a period of time, but the problem here is that they don't know how to get themselves out or finds it difficult to start drawing themselves back; hence it becomes important for such category of gamblers to go check him or herself.

Taking you for instance, in my trading perspective, there was a time in my early stage of trading when I started over-trading, I knew about it but reducing the rate at which I trade becomes challenging, and it took me some time before I figure out how to reduce trading frequently.

Actually having a gambling therapist is nice so that as a gambler you will be able to know your gambling limit, you know that some persons doesn't know when they are becoming addicted in gambling, some persons use to misunderstood gambling very well and that is why they always get issues whenever their participating in gambling, I always use myself as reference in gambling, have statistics for playing gambling, because I know that if you don't have your own principles of gambling you will not understand the exact way to handle your gambling involvement.

Alright, it's quite great to have a self-checking awareness as you go on with your gambling you're better of than the next guy who don't, but there is a likelihood you can be bias about how you may view your gambling habit to be on the right path, whereas other people's view about changes that are taking effect on your gambling habit differs. Am saying this as someone that have had the opportunity of talking to a few gamblers I know about not so good habits I observed about them but some claim to find nothing wrong with it. To these persons it's nothing to be worried about not until it all gets out of control.

how would you know if you need a therapy if it has not gotten to a level that it's obvious? perhaps I would say people should always check themselves naturally on how much well they have been doing before the gambling and how much they are doing after being in gambling hence always being aware of yourself is the ultimate way to cope gambling habits.

Additionally, if one notice that he or she has not being doing too well since they got into gambling what they should do is start a new habit that can overshadow the existing gambling habits, and this habits could be something that requires time and creativity that's the best way to cope habits not necessarily going on a therapy.

If you said people should go on a routine checkups, in my perspective, this should basically be for people that needs it and who knows that they're gambling out of control , near addiction or  gamble addicts, it isn't necessarily for someone who keeps him/her self on check while gambling.

If you only rely on the online therapy system, I also think it will be the same as what you said because basically gambling addiction is an attitude that has gone too far in the wrong approach to gambling, this will be like problem with the mind and psychology.
Right way should be like rehabilitation and must be done in real terms with sufficient consistency, besides that there must be desire from an addict himself to be able to recover and return to the right track so that all efforts in rehabilitation can be really faster in healing.
On the other hand, there is also help to get various other activities that are more useful and busy, this is done to make gambling addict reduce the intensity of gambling and slowly really forget about gambling activities.
All of this is not easy and the various therapy systems conveyed by OP may help little but it will not be guaranteed to be effective in healing.

I disagree with this. I think the drug addict has a higher chance of recovering fast. Why? Because of the new technology today.
A gambling addict will have more difficulty trying to avoid gambling because of the ease of access to online casinos in today's era. What he needs is just a smartphone and an internet and he could already gamble if he want.
Drug addict on the other hand may not get what they want that easily because they can be prone to trust issues with their dealers if they don't have the money.
Buying it will be a trouble for them and it's probably good for them if that happens and they are on the path to recovery.