Topic: Is gambling addiction also a result of trauma? - page 5. (Read 714 times)
Depends on the situation, if you get too addicted in gambling I think there is no big trauma aside from losing big money because when you get addict you still keep playing even if you don't have money anymore. The trauma may start from the people around you, there might be a change when it comes to relationship with your family, addiction can effect everything.
I don't think a trauma in life can have an impact in gambling addiction in most of the cases.There are a few isolated cases however that a trauma can be an impact and that is when the person in order to try and forget the trauma finds comfort in gambling, in this case gambling addiction is almost sure to happen.
If you got in trauma beyond gambling i think its different but if you got addicted into this one, it can result to a trauma to you especially if you lose big money. This can be the negative effect of bitcoin and we can't easily recover form this one if you're in trauma. So better if you could still help yourself away from this addiction, try to do it as early as possible so you cannot make the situation much worst. 
I quickly voted for no but after reading all of the comments i'm convinced that the real answer is sometimes. I know people who have an addiction and uses it to distract themselves but never a gambling addiction.
I don't think trauma can make people addicted because if you think clearly, trauma will never return until the trauma disappears.
Imo it can because there are so many trauma events that can happen on different persons. 
I've been watching Crash Course Psychology recently and came by an episode on trauma and addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=343ORgL3kIc&index=32&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOPRKzVLY0jJY-uHOH9KVU6. This video argues that addiction results from various sorts of psychological traumas related to different events (rape, physical or emotional abuse, war memories etc.). That is, when a person has a trauma, this person tries to get rid of fixating on it with the help of an alcohol (what's often the case with PTSD) or drugs (a good example is the case of sexual abuse of Edward St Aubyn (Patrick Melrose's prototype) and his subsequent heroin addiction). My question is whether you feel like gambling addiction is also a result of desperate attempts of avoiding focusing on other traumatic issues.
Note that I am talking specifically about gambling addiction here, not about people gambling in general.
Note that I am talking specifically about gambling addiction here, not about people gambling in general.
Its possible though. If a person is a gambling addict,he should find a way to satisfy himself and to always gamble. If he do not do this, he will put the pressure on something else or maybe to himself like doing drugs or alcohol to put gambling on other attention. He can also be abusive to his wife or children. If a person is destroyed mentally, he can do anything crazy.
I may say that, trauma is more than of being in a state of addiction.
Of course it is. The reason why this issue is important is that is can hint the ways of curing addiction. If addiction is a symptom of trauma, then it's the trauma one has to deal with (through therapy and perhaps medication), and the addiction will not be there anymore.The fun part is that Gambling addiction itself results in Trauma.
We also need to note that, recent studies which took place in 2017 also shows that Gambling addiction takes place due to the gamblers facing a pressurized childhood such as with the parents being violent to them, abuse taking place in colleges and schools. That being said, gambling addiction has its roots in the earlier stages of the life or the situations which were hard to forget made them move towards gambling.
Thanks! I did not know about such research, but it's definitely in favour of adding gambling addiction to the list of other addictions that are caused by traumatic experience. In the case you offer it seems that we have the following situation: traumatic experience from the past -> gambling addiction -> new trauma. It's an interesting insight, thanks!We also need to note that, recent studies which took place in 2017 also shows that Gambling addiction takes place due to the gamblers facing a pressurized childhood such as with the parents being violent to them, abuse taking place in colleges and schools. That being said, gambling addiction has its roots in the earlier stages of the life or the situations which were hard to forget made them move towards gambling.
Trauma has a profound effect on our lives. People don't realize how serious past events have on us, whether it is physical or emotional abuse. A common issue is these people tendto self sabotage because they don't think too highly of themselves so they live in sorrow.
It sure has. I don't have gambling addiction, but I have some other troubles caused by my somewhat traumatic childhood (physical abuse and encountering exhibitionists as a young female teenager).
Trauma has a profound effect on our lives. People don't realize how serious past events have on us, whether it is physical or emotional abuse. A common issue is these people tendto self sabotage because they don't think too highly of themselves so they live in sorrow.
I don't think a trauma in life can have an impact in gambling addiction in most of the cases.There are a few isolated cases however that a trauma can be an impact and that is when the person in order to try and forget the trauma finds comfort in gambling, in this case gambling addiction is almost sure to happen.
Why not? I think there is. Look, different people have different experienced when it comes gambling some are rid in trauma some are don't but usually, people encountered that because of lack of emotional control. Too much worrying on their loose that makes them traumatize, causes are neglecting personal hygiene and can't sleep because of chasing money. Gambling isn't too much bad but always keep in mind that gambling is not a source of income that is for entertainment only to break boringness. 
I don't think a trauma in life can have an impact in gambling addiction in most of the cases.There are a few isolated cases however that a trauma can be an impact and that is when the person in order to try and forget the trauma finds comfort in gambling, in this case gambling addiction is almost sure to happen.
Addiction is very influential in life and the work system of the brain is very easy to change if it does have the determination to limit because addiction starts from excessive victory and optimism when it gets a defeat so it becomes very high emotion from that point he tries to keep playing to get victory and lots behavior can affect it, it cannot be avoided if you cannot minimize the game.
I don't think trauma can make people addicted because if you think clearly, trauma will never return until the trauma disappears.
I don't think trauma can make people addicted because if you think clearly, trauma will never return until the trauma disappears.
There are many ways for the person to redirect himself/herself from trauma like the use of drugs and the use of alcohol.
The person will just be addicted in to gambling if he will use gambling as a way to redirect himself from trauma. We know that continuous gambling can result into getting addicted into it so if he will not gamble while in a trauma, he will not get addicted into it and vice versa.
That is truth and gambling can result in to trauma and depression and that means one will find it very difficult to control his mind or think well and habit or addictions will step in. Gambling is too risky and it is very difficult to make consistent profits without losing. The person will just be addicted in to gambling if he will use gambling as a way to redirect himself from trauma. We know that continuous gambling can result into getting addicted into it so if he will not gamble while in a trauma, he will not get addicted into it and vice versa.
There are many ways for the person to redirect himself/herself from trauma like the use of drugs and the use of alcohol.
The person will just be addicted in to gambling if he will use gambling as a way to redirect himself from trauma. We know that continuous gambling can result into getting addicted into it so if he will not gamble while in a trauma, he will not get addicted into it and vice versa.
The person will just be addicted in to gambling if he will use gambling as a way to redirect himself from trauma. We know that continuous gambling can result into getting addicted into it so if he will not gamble while in a trauma, he will not get addicted into it and vice versa.
Any kind of addiction is related psychologically and In my perspective it's because it activates the same brain pathways.
Gambling triggers the brain's reward system so if someone continues to gamble the chances are they will get addicted as the pleasure to win again and again will become worse.
Thats why to stop addiction you have to improve your psychology, even the worst you need the help of a psychiatrist. but for the causes of addiction itself can be various things, not only trauma. people who do not have jobs can also become addicts, people who like to gamble are also prone to becoming addicts, and many reasons.. Gambling triggers the brain's reward system so if someone continues to gamble the chances are they will get addicted as the pleasure to win again and again will become worse.
The fun part is that Gambling addiction itself results in Trauma. People tend to be addicted to gambling not just in a single day or a month. Some start with a little money, win through a series of games and subsequently due to the profits they have seen in the gambling makes them addicted towards these. Prolonged Gambling experience leads a person to experience traumatic issues probably. Alcohol and other drugs are consumed by people in a higher stress sorts of issues but Gambling doesn't get that way.
But, if the person has been in trauma due to the loss of money in his business there are higher chances for him to get involved in gambling to regain the money. So, if he wins through the games he might eventually continue it as an addiction. We also need to note that, recent studies which took place in 2017 also shows that Gambling addiction takes place due to the gamblers facing a pressurized childhood such as with the parents being violent to them, abuse taking place in colleges and schools. That being said, gambling addiction has its roots in the earlier stages of the life or the situations which were hard to forget made them move towards gambling.
But, if the person has been in trauma due to the loss of money in his business there are higher chances for him to get involved in gambling to regain the money. So, if he wins through the games he might eventually continue it as an addiction. We also need to note that, recent studies which took place in 2017 also shows that Gambling addiction takes place due to the gamblers facing a pressurized childhood such as with the parents being violent to them, abuse taking place in colleges and schools. That being said, gambling addiction has its roots in the earlier stages of the life or the situations which were hard to forget made them move towards gambling.
From my experience in gambling only :
1. I cant sleeps.
2. Really addicted to playing more.
3. Can't control my emotion.
I`m a Typical person can't control my psychology. Just like trade, I try to ask the advice of my friend about in this case, they just give me some of their opinions about try to educate your self by some psychology method.
First thing first if you really want to get rid of your addiction to gambling. Control your bankrolls or give it to someone whom you trust the most and your funds will be safe with them and you can only take it if you want to use it for buying something and not by playing in gambling. 1. I cant sleeps.
2. Really addicted to playing more.
3. Can't control my emotion.
I`m a Typical person can't control my psychology. Just like trade, I try to ask the advice of my friend about in this case, they just give me some of their opinions about try to educate your self by some psychology method.
That could be another reason for them to become addicted to certain things like smoking, drinking, drugs, and gambling. Some people tend to smoke or drink a lot if they get too much stress and is almost depressed because of the problem that they were facing at the moment. But with the help of their friends, relatives, and family it could be a lifesaving move if they have to tell it to them.
Having a trauma is a serious illness in our mind that needs a lot of time to help it to overcome, sometimes people get drunk just to forget about their trauma. But it is not a good solution to their problem because it will keep coming to them after they wake up.
I may say that, trauma is more than of being in a state of addiction. Yeah, it is a serious illness or a mental disorder coming depression and to much stress which it needs a serious and long medication. If that person have such thing, it really can't make a right decision and even get worst when it commits some criminal activities and lead him into out of control.Having a trauma is a serious illness in our mind that needs a lot of time to help it to overcome, sometimes people get drunk just to forget about their trauma. But it is not a good solution to their problem because it will keep coming to them after they wake up.
And so, we need to control ourself cause addiction would lead into something away from goodness and even committing illegalities and crimes.
The real problem in gambling that can really happen is addiction like you can't control yourself anymore then you will only want to gamble day by day without thinking the future like you will use all of your money and unfortunately a possible that you will lose this so no future in that then about deeper problem i think yes because i see or watch in news that he takes drugs when he lose all of his money
That could be another reason for them to become addicted to certain things like smoking, drinking, drugs, and gambling. Some people tend to smoke or drink a lot if they get too much stress and is almost depressed because of the problem that they were facing at the moment. But with the help of their friends, relatives, and family it could be a lifesaving move if they have to tell it to them.
Having a trauma is a serious illness in our mind that needs a lot of time to help it to overcome, sometimes people get drunk just to forget about their trauma. But it is not a good solution to their problem because it will keep coming to them after they wake up.
Having a trauma is a serious illness in our mind that needs a lot of time to help it to overcome, sometimes people get drunk just to forget about their trauma. But it is not a good solution to their problem because it will keep coming to them after they wake up.
Well I think it is true for others we have different opinion and different reason why we gamble.
Some of us gamble just for fun to enjoy our time .
I think there are times back when I was so addictive in gambling I used to play just to avoid being lonely.
Some of us gamble just for fun to enjoy our time .
I think there are times back when I was so addictive in gambling I used to play just to avoid being lonely.
But as the OP was asking, is gambling addiction owed to previous trauma? In my opinion, I couldn't relate the two subjects here. Maybe there are people who got addicted in gambling because of their personal traumas. But I believe only few people would be in gambling, most of them are using drugs, or alcohol. Never encounter yet that a person with traumatic experience got hooked in gambling.
I think it's a result of a desperate attempt if one is doing it as a source of investment or profit.
Whether one wins or loses, one feels like they have to gamble again to make more money or make up for the lost money in case they lost before.
So to me it more of a desperate attempt that can sometimes lead to psychological disorders such as depression if things so south really quick.
Whether one wins or loses, one feels like they have to gamble again to make more money or make up for the lost money in case they lost before.
So to me it more of a desperate attempt that can sometimes lead to psychological disorders such as depression if things so south really quick.
Well I think it is true for others we have different opinion and different reason why we gamble.
Some of us gamble just for fun to enjoy our time .
I think there are times back when I was so addictive in gambling I used to play just to avoid being lonely.
Some of us gamble just for fun to enjoy our time .
I think there are times back when I was so addictive in gambling I used to play just to avoid being lonely.
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