Topic: How do you stop gambling (sports betting, casino e.t.c)? - page 5. (Read 1803 times)

It's not that easy buddy and a gambler will continue to gamble even if only within their limits because when there is an attempt to actually stop completely there will be anxiety and a desire to come back again.
Even though there are some who have managed to stop and stay away from gambling, they have done many things and it is not as easy as we imagine.

A gambling addict who is absolutely crazy he doesn't care whether he goes bankrupt or loses all his money because he can still borrow from others to continue his struggle.
Even worse, there are also those who are willing to commit criminal acts to make some money as gambling capital.

The thought and willingness will keep coming to stop but the actions required to put a stop will be lacking because it's not just what is that easy to do without applying force, discomfort and being practical in it, just as you've said mate, having the opportunity to abstain from anything that could increase your proximity to gambling should be totally avoided, when we block and deny ourselves from every possible source to gambling, it will become an inevitable consequence that we cannot do without compliance to the conditions involved.

Casino games like slots are like only luck that can make us rich and when we are unlucky, our money will completely disappear because it has been arranged in such a way and it depends on whether we can control ourselves or not when doing this. It's different from sports betting because we have to predict the outcome of the match and at the same time we can see the match live to be able to confirm our bet.

But sports betting is not just about predicting but also knowledge that is broad enough to be able to start making these bets. But what is clear is the name of gambling, there will definitely be times when you experience losses and profits. In my opinion, this is a natural thing as long as we can control ourselves and can also control the money we bet so that we can avoid lots of losses.

But it's a way and might be the reason for someone to completely quit gambling for real. It's going to be a process that you need to do on a daily basis so that you'll eventually forget it.
Perhaps, this is also good on your mental health as you get to relax yourself and you'll get some time to think of what you really want on this world whether it's gambling or there could be other things.

Well, it might work but it all depends on the individual it doesn't matter if it's online or at the shop.



Yes mate, stealing from relatives or friends and if that doesn't work, they go as far to sell things belonging to those who are close to them (relatives or friends) and when it doesn't favor them they start selling things they bought at higher amount to get something small at smaller rate just to get something to stake, with that hope of recovering. Sometimes the loan they take might even increase their problem if they can't pay back.

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Now imagine a gambler, withdrew everything he had from his credit card (after receiving his monthly pay together with what he has being saving to pay off his debts), went into the betting arena and lost it all within 5-7 hours. The annoying part was that the gambler forgot he was owing one crazy debt that might make him go bankrupt, if he can't pay up with the little time he had that means his properties will be taken and probably make him homeless.

So now I'm asking, is gambling addiction a virus because when it starts it doesn't stop is it a virus or not?

Yes, of course being busy will make us able to reduce gambling activities does not mean we can stop gambling, because if you are used to gambling, you will continue to go to gambling whenever they want, especially those who only gamble just looking for fun, any busyness will make us temporarily avoid it, does not mean we cannot find gambling. Everywhere, we can see gambling advertisements in advertisements when opening YouTube or others.

Meditation is also good what you mentioned about yoga is also good because with peace of mind maybe it can help the mindset become more positive so you can control yourself so you don't go to gambling every time, maybe by changing your mindset it will help reduce it but to stop you have to be with the intention from a heart that really wants to stop, for example going to a place where you won't find gambling there. 

Depends. There are some that even when they go broke they get to borrow. If the bank won't lend them from some dangerous private lender they will collect the money back with aggressive methods. And some even go as far as stealing from their relatives to keep gambling.

The one who has a serious problem has to do a psychological exercise of willpower to quit, probably with help.

Except for those who play in a betting shop, those basic steps could help those who just play online. There is also a technique to configure your phone not to allow gambling-related apps for those who may be tempted to reinstall those apps

Like seriously? Are you serious about these things you just mentioned? Having those apps deleted doesn't grantee one that the itchy spirit of gambling would go off. Is like you saying a drunk should wash off his drinking bottle, try not to remember the road to the beer parlor. It won't work that easy in terms of gambling, but "Or you go broke; not having money to stake will make you to never go back". that would do and even change the mindset of some gamblers, I think.

Delete your gambling apps

Clear your browser history, unfollow all the gambling pages.

Or you go broke; not having money to stake will make you to never go back.

Find a place where you can meditate and think of your life. So, a life's reflection gonna help someone to stop gambling because that's gonna make up your mind and will give you a relaxation feeling. And when you do this every day and you do yoga for at least a few hours daily, you might even forget that you're a gambler and would like to do this every time when you're feeling wanting to do something like gambling. So, they're all right about finding some other things that you can be busy with.

Gambling isn't a bad vice to be engaged in by any individual. However when it is crystal clear that the person involved in it is very addicted to it then it automatically becomes a serious concern and for such person.
Stopping gambling isn't an easy task especially when the person involved is chronically addicted to it. So the best way to stop gambling is to totally flee from any appearance of the said gambling act. If it's an online gambling the the gambling site shouldn't be visited for any to avoid being tempted to continue in it

Agree. As long as we control our budget/funds for gambling, we can avoid to be addicted. We must limit the money and the time to spend in gambling, never play excessively. When we think we are out of control or getting emotions, we must stop immediately. Although it won't be easy, we must force ourselves and remind the bad impacts.

I think each gambling games can lead to addiction, sports betting isn't a safe game. I'm sure there are many people who are addicted in sports betting because it is easy to do it. We just choose the team and put the money on the bet. The convenience sometimes makes people being addicted.

Stop playing for a few days/weeks are a good idea to avoid addiction. But I'm not sure if you can stop for months. Anyway, as long as you don't too depend on gambling, you still play normally.

If you are truly addicted then it's just like every other addiction.  There are multiple ways to combat addiction to include gambling: first don't surround yourself in a social circle with other gamblers.  Try to hang out with people irl and online with people who don't gamble.  Also therapy, there is no shame in just admitting and giving in.  Not everyone can combat addiction on theor own.  Ask for help, it's probably one of the best pieces of advise, not for gambling but just in general.  It's ok to have flaws, people are just that...people.

But this will not be easy. changing to other location to avoid anu casino, because you mau also find other casinos or platforms in the New location. Additionaly, this also may not be done for several people who don't want to move. Managing screen time is actually a good thijg, but this will not work for any people who are addicted to gambling. But for some people, those ways may work effectively. This may depend on each individual in gambling condition and involvement .

I personally will prefer to choose special treatmnet from the specialist who can help me to stay away from gambling, especially if I werr an addicted gambler. But so far, thanks God that O still can manage this gambling activity and not being addicted. So it is oky enoigu to control our desire and emotion in gambling activity

The answer is really simple: Keep controlling your gambling budget and never get addicted playing casino games aka slots. Sports betting is better than casino games since impatient person can lose everything on additive slots due to being incompetent. I personally suggest not playing for few months and that person will never feel that urge to deposit since that feeling is hidden in our psychology. Taking a long break always helps, just try it and you will see the difference at the end of the break period.  Just my 2 cents.

To stop gambling the most effective way I know is to change location and give up your smartphone for a java phone. Monitor your screen time on the apps you use. And if you have to use your desktop, use an app to block the website of the casino and practice focus studying or working. Always start your day with the drawn-out schedule of how you want you day to go. Just stay occupied.

Therapy works but it is too expensive. Be your own therapist through visualization and self-talk.

Would really be just needing both things which is that self-awareness and self-control/discipline. If you do have these things then you wouldn't really be finding yourself that easily get addicted on whatever things that

you've been dealing.Addiction would really be molded out just because you do really end up on trying out to pursue things which are impossible and trying out to push yourself out of your limit and on the time that it would really be mainly be affecting your financial situation or condition on which you dont able to play anymore since you dont have the money then this is where things starts to be messy. This is the time you would really be having those self realizations that you shouldnt have do that earlier but well its too late.

People would usually be learning up things when they do really experience disastrous things in their life and not really that able to stop mid-way. They could actually be able to avoid if they
really just that simply been aware on what they are doing. There are really just that people who arent really that good when it comes to control and being wary on their actions or they've been doing.

Right, we agree with what you say. to break a habit of excess is a battle against oneself. in this context, is to stop gambling. we are well aware, even to do it seems difficult to do. While some gamblers need help, others may just need a diversion to a new hobby. basically, we cannot generalize every case. I think everything comes back to each individual, no matter how strictly my movements are monitored by those closest to me. whenever there is a chance, we will try to do it even in secret.

The point is "intention" with the intention to stop, we need "determination" to synergize with what we want to change. it's not easy indeed, there are some gamblers who need help, encouragement, motivation, and all kinds of things. some others, can do it alone armed with full awareness. well, in this case I don't want to bring up the name of God as a mediator. the most important thing is, how does one realize the bad effects of something that is excessive. if, I just do it for fun and gamble only once a week, or maybe when I want to just have fun. thus, everything is fine as long as I have certain boundaries.

Well, referring to your thread, the essence is that everything depends on the gambler himself. for, we have power over ourselves. if you want to stop, then do it with intention and determination. but if you want to enjoy it, have fun within certain limits.

Because they play a lot this will become a strong habit so it is only natural that they will find it very difficult to leave gambling, I myself am also a sports bettor and this doesn't pose much of a negative because I have my finances in order and how much to put in input in gambling so that it does not exceed what has been determined with discipline like myself is good enough and not excessive or greedy.

When you win big, you have to withdraw it immediately to enjoy the results of gambling, if you can spare a little to return to sports betting, I also if a $100 win withdraws $75 and leaves $25 in my account.
If for example, the capital runs out then return to deposit next week with what has been determined.