Topic: Low cost but effective solutions to gambling addiction - page 7. (Read 3600 times)

Yeah, it depends how deep in the addiction the person is.

Also it depends on the why the person wants to stop being addicted.

At the end of the day, addiction is a difficult thing to overcome, and it requires a lot of work and time.

All changes must always begin with strong intentions and sincerity from themselves and that means it's useless if many people help even some professionals who are considered to be able to overcome it but still in the end it will be very difficult to do, actually all addicted gamblers can recover by themselves if they have admitted their mistakes and have the intention to change, although the process is not easy and not fast but it doesn't matter because there will always be a process for success.

The awareness and desire that comes out of oneself for a change and also in combination with the help of the closest people I think it will enlarge or even facilitate the recovery process, as we know that the disease of addiction lies in the human brain and if they are already aware of it then obviously they only have to follow some directions suggested by the people closest to them, But before that it is also necessary to consider whether the advice is really good and leads to a change or not, yes I understand it is quite difficult to maintain the struggle for change consistently because the temptation of gambling will always cross his mind, but I think the people closest to him should be able to limit his activities, such as limiting the use of gadgets to avoid.

That's right, in my opinion, someone who is addicted to gambling will find it difficult to recover from their addiction, because someone who is addicted tends not to want to see anything other than their addiction because they will only focus on gambling, which has become something they usually do. but in my opinion it depends on the level of addiction, if their addiction is serious it is possible that they will not be able to stop gambling and as you said they can go back to gambling and it might even get worse in the future.

and if their addiction is not too serious, chances are they can recover in a short time, but it also depends on themselves whether they really want to stop gambling or not, if they are still hesitant about stopping gambling, chances are they will return to gambling again. a certain time because they cannot control their desire to gamble, and even if they still gamble, I don't think they will gamble within the set budget, but to minimize the risk of serious gambling addiction, perhaps this can be done by reducing their gambling activities and by limiting each budget when they want to gamble, but even so it doesn't guarantee that they won't become addicted to gambling.

Yeah, but in terms of blaming other people, the thing is that the gambler has the last word for their actions.

They can't really blame others because at the end of the day, every person controls their own life and behaviors.

That's why therapy remains one of the best methods of healing addiction. But people would think that therapy sessions is expensive and they don't know ways to afford them. But in the years of their addiction, they were able to generate money to finance their gambling habit. Forgive me, but it's quite unbearable to see that people easily fund what's dangerous to their health, but hardly could afford what's helpful to the brain. However, they may also lack the knowledge that, therapy doesn't necessarily have to be with a professional. Even the professional can not successfully handle therapy if the gambler is not comfortable with sharing his problems with the therapist. Therapy requires friendship, like building a relationship. The therapist only appears to be the type of friend that the addict has never met in his entire life. When that is achieved therapy begins to flow easily. They both can develop more bonds together and share problems and ways to tackle the dispute. Hence with these few experiences, an addict who is willing to change can confide in a friend he loves to act as his therapist. And it will work.

Same way friends could lead a person to gambling, another friend can also channel the person's brain out of gambling. But in whatever way the addict chooses to follow, time is the most precious commodity the addict needs to change his ill behavior. But I'm not sure that after therapy with a professional or not, the person would be able to stop gambling completely. He can be gambling normally, but won't waste on his money on gambling. Unless he has no access to the internet or a gadget, then I can accept that he won't gamble again. I could remember being glued to video games, but today may not be able to make plans on my own to play video games, but once I see people playing it, I'd be moved to participate. That's how it happens in any addiction in life. The addict only needs to stop being around the people that still partake in that activity.

No matter how hard it is to change someone's behavior, I think it still has a chance to change, especially if there is a strong effort from that person to try to change their behavior. If they really want change and are willing to do what needs to be done, they can do it, especially if people close to them are willing to help them through it all. This will not be difficult for the person and his family because they will help each other to survive even in difficult conditions. But the problem is that maintaining the desire to persist will inevitably lead to temptations that can make them return to gambling again.

Yeah, also it's good to remember how long an addiction has been around.

You can't really change years of a specific behavior overnight.

It takes a long time to actually rewire the brain, but it is absolutely worth it.

You end up being a different person, because you literally change your brain over time.

Yes, we need time to recover from addiction. It will depend on the wishes of each gambler. Some people can be able to finish the healing process from their gambling addiction in a short time and some people are not able to finish it and instead return to gambling again, where they become increasingly addicted to gambling. This really requires encouragement from various parties so that people who are addicted to gambling can try to heal themselves and be free from their gambling addiction. The person needs to reset his brain again so that there is no desire to gamble anymore and he will do various healing sessions to recover from his gambling addiction.

The key ingredient is time.

You need time to recover from any addiction, that's how the brain works.

Then you also need to change something, like the way you react to specific things you experience, and the things you do when you experience them.

The brain slowly rewires itself over time.

Everyone who tries each of the presented methods will get different results and one method may not work for others. Indeed, addiction is complicated and you have to find ways that can successfully cure your gambling addiction. But at least there must be a desire from the person who is addicted to admit it and want to start healing their addiction. If not, it will be difficult to do because there will be rejection from him during his therapy.

People who undergo therapy cand recover even though it takes time to recover. They will see the results and make them happy because they have succeeded in curing their addiction. And if they can find a low-cost solution to their addiction, they are very fortunate because other people may use other methods that are not as low-cost.

While the repercussions each addicted gambler could suffer are similar, the reasons that could push a person in this direction are unique to each person, it is because of this that curing an addiction is so difficult, as you cannot use the exact same therapy you used on a patient and hope that it works with another one.

Still given enough time and the right therapy those people should improve quite quickly, but this requires they actually realize what is going on and decide to accept that help.

Thank you for pointing this out, this is what's been missing in all the people that's replying to this thread: empathy. Just because you think it's going to work doesn't mean that it's going to be effective in practice and it's going to be so unempathetic of us to tell what works and what not, addiction is complex and how to solve them is literally different for each individual even if there's some similarities to the possible solution, each person will recover differently.

True, that's the real lowest cost that is effective for overcoming gambling addiction, as you said by having family and some friends who really care about the problems we are facing such as gambling addiction, quite lucky for those who have the closest people like that by providing solutions not only through mere suggestions but also with actions that certainly have the potential for a change or to encourage change to be closer to reality. I think one of the things that family or friends can do is to invite them (people suffering from addiction) to do many other activities that are positive and of course outside the world of gambling.

One of the benefits is clear that by inviting to engage in many other activities it is likely to divert their attention from gambling, and the more often they do the alternative, it is clear that they will forget more and more about gambling and their interest in gambling will decrease, yes indeed for the problem of how long the process must be undergone it really depends on the severity of the addiction and also depends on the person who is addicted too, if they are difficult to manage then the process will be quite complicated too. Honestly, I am one of the people who recovered from addiction by utilizing this alternative that we are discussing, really effective.

Stopping to be a gambler is not easy, many obstacles must be passed. Maybe there are a few steps that might help for gamblers who want to stop. The first step is to recognize addiction and realize the negative impact, honest with yourself is important. The second step, look for support by talking to family, friends, or professional support can give you emotional and practical support during the change process. The third step, avoid the trigger environment if you tend to gamble in certain places or use an online platform, avoid this environment and limit access to gambling sites. The fourth step, find a fun hobby and new activities to divert your attention from gambling. This activity must give you a sense of achievement and satisfaction. The fifth step, create a clear and disciplined financial plan to avoid excessive expenses in gambling. Consider seeking professional assistance in managing finances. Sixth steps, maintain or rebuild positive social relations with people outside the world of gambling. The seventh step, prioritize your physical and mental health. Physical exercise, meditation, and enough sleep can help reduce stress.
And maybe there are actually many other ways to try to stop as a refund.

Yeah, the thing is that it is really difficult to see yourself when you are in that situation.

From the outside it might be obvious, but from the inside it is surprisingly difficult. It's hard to get out of a bad habit that has grown over the years.

The lowest cost is having family and friends who not only support you with words and gestures but also actively make sure to enforce a no-gambling environment in which you can relax and forget about gambling. A good distraction until your brain has recovered to normal levels is really all it takes for you to overcome any gambling addiction. The recovery time can be long, depending on the severity of the addiction. But going cold turkey is always the best thing to do.

But without friends and family, you might find yourself not being able to distract your brain from its addiction until it heals.

That's why when someone still frequently uses their smartphone, they can return to the casino easily, especially when they are alone in their free time. It will make him feel like he is having "me time" where he can do something he likes and use his free time to gamble. And that will also make him deeper into gambling so that he forgets what he has to do after that. But if he really limits his smartphone use and increases his physical activity, he will forget to check his smartphone more often because he is too busy with his physical activities. He will only occasionally check his smartphone to see if there are any important chats he hasn't read and will return to his physical activities. When he is resting, he also doesn't open his smartphone as often because he will use his free time to rest and prepare his energy and mind for the next physical activity. Having physical activity helps him from using his smartphone so that later he will not have a dependency on always holding the smartphone.

And yes, we have to be able to limit everything and also have good responsibility so that we don't get addicted to smartphones or gambling. It does take time but it is worth trying to really reduce the addiction to such things. We also need to reduce looking at the smartphone screen to reduce the radiation caused by the smartphone.

It's all about the will of a person. It's difficult but it's doable if the person who is addicted understands and acknowledges that the addiction is ruining their life and the life of their loved ones as well, and they need to get rid of it, and once they realize that, they can ask their family or friends to help them get out of the addiction just like this guy who has locked his head in a cage and given the keys to his wife so that he doesn't get to smoke and leave the addiction.

A gambler can do something similar, they can give access to their money to someone else and they can ask the person to pay for things that they need to do and they shouldn't allow them to gamble until they get out of the addiction. Additionally, they can arrange other activities that will keep them away from gambling.

Reducing smartphone use can reduce online gambling, but addiction is complex. It often requires more than one trigger reduction. Why not study addiction's psychology? Understanding his gambling "why" is key. Physical activities are great alternatives! They limit screen time and release endorphins, enhancing well-being. Lets face it: smartphones are essential to modern life. They provide connectivity, information, and relaxation, not just vice. Why not encourage careful use instead of dramatic reduction? He may benefit more from smartphone balance education.

Addiction and leisure must be distinguished. Responsible gambling may be fun. Responsible gambling, boundaries, and addiction detection are essential. A healthy, balanced approach to smartphone use and gambling.

You need to know that gambling addiction is not a choice, but because government regulations that legalize gambling make the level of gambling addiction increase, the government should also allocate gambling tax revenues for gambling rehabilitation and mental health services, based on internet searches and I found several countries providing rehabilitation for gambling, such as Sweden, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and others, I appreciate the countries that provide services for gambling rehabilitation because the government not only enjoys annual taxes from gambling, but the negative impacts of gambling must also be handled with several factors for healing from gambling addiction.

I understand your explanation, personally I can recover from gambling addiction without the help of anyone, even the government, but what about other people who lose from gambling without having the money for rehabilitation, but in terms of regulations we need clarity with the government and how the government will take steps to avoid gambling addiction or reduce the level of gambling addiction.