Stopping gambling for a while is a solution for someone who feels that they have started to become addicted to gambling or even those who are already addicted to gambling. But that will only happen if they have the awareness that gambling has turned them into a gambling addict. When we become more emotional than before and have lost a lot of money because of gambling, maybe it's time for us to start introspecting ourselves to find out the real problem.
If gambling addicts are true and honest with themselves about being addicted, that’s the first step in the journey to get better. Admitting to an addiction problem is the first step in gaining treatment for an addiction. It’s not that easy for someone to openly admit that they’re addicted. Opening up signifies readiness for change and would get him the proper care and guidance he may need.
For an individual that’s already addicted to gambling, stopping gambling for a while is easier said than done. With an addiction, you’re already hooked and fighting hard to get a grip on how much time spent indulging in the habit.
Constant care, attention and encouragement is needed for one to get over and heal from any addiction.
How to identify they are addicted to gambling might be where they are confused. If an individual is spending too much time in front of a gambling site and playing the games they selected, that's one green light that a person is addicted to it.
If a gambler lacks sleep because he/she is always thinking about gambling, either because he wants revenge, chasing losses, or just being too happy that he won, I think that's another sign of addicted gambling.
Why do they deny it? Well, admitting a disease is not easy and it is a disease. Why? Because they know that next to it is either an attack from his friends and relatives, therapy time, or rehabilitation which we all know is hard to admit.
People don't like being judged by other people especially if its true and they will keep a secret as much as possible so that the smoke won't come out even though the fire is lit.