Topic: Recovery journey from gambling addiction. - page 6. (Read 2708 times)

Gambling addiction has become a definite consequence for those who think of gambling as a means or way to get money or profit, when someone has a mindset like this then addiction is unlikely to be avoided, the desire to recover losses will be there and cannot be restrained when gambling and ends in defeat, this can be a repeated action that makes someone addicted. It doesn't take an expert to predict it because this is the reality.
Someone who is addicted is unlikely to ask for help from others to help him out of addiction, because someone who is addicted is unlikely to be aware that the actions he is taking are actually wrong, unless they are truly aware then they don't need help from others to be able to recover from their addiction.

But in some cases we also cannot be naive when those who gamble are in the standard economic circles and even underdeveloped (poor category) there is no such thing as gambling just for fun because the goal is clear that they gamble because they want abundant profits quickly and without the need to work so that the concept of fun is only an alibi used so that they are not seen gambling using emotions or maybe more precisely do not want to admit that they make gambling as a way to make changes in their lives by hoping for luck.

Although it is undeniable that this is a mistake but in the end we also cannot close our eyes that indeed the initial goal of most gamblers is just trying to convince by doubling the odds so that they can benefit in the end. This mindset is wrong but on average they always do gambling for this initial reason.

Anyone who is lost over gambling by prioritizing gambling as a major means of generating income is likely to become gambling addicted where at every point in time you loss the next thing that will comes to your mind is chasing your losses which consist of gambling under pressure, spending more time energy and resources in to it, and when this happens it is very important we seek for help because situations like that requires given attention before it gets worst, if only a gambling addict will change his or her orientation that gambling is not guaranteed hence it doesn't worth taken too serious, that way he or she will recover faster alongside with other remedies.

Even though you are right, I also believe that staying around something that you had an addiction to which you are currently controlling can somehow make you vulnerable and you might have an increased urge when you keep seeing that thing again and again. In your case, you are strong mentally and have made your decision which is why you do not have that urge, but most people, can't control in such environments.


You are doing great. You are right for saying that when you say this, it might sound easy for those who read your posts or listen to your story, but I can understand how difficult it can be to control your addiction and to stay away from that thing, in this case, gambling, especially when you are still within the industry, and your job requires you to stay around it but still don't gamble.

There are probably some who got the sign of gambling addiction but they are smart enough to control themselves before their urge to gamble become uncontrollable.  Besides if there is someone who is addicted to gambling, they won't probably tell a soul unless they are honest enough to expose their gambling addiction.  But I believe if there is any, they will try to cure themselves in silence and spill the beans after they have recovered.

About gambling addiction, it is obvious that it is about the uncontrollable urge to gamble and not just anything about getting excited or having an exhilarating experience.

Same here, it's the bills that I prioritized for now before gambling. And what's left if there is any, I just go and play sports bet as for me this is safe that playing games like roulette which I have been addicted lately but stop because in the last couple of sessions, I don't win. But in the beginning of November, I won big money, but obviously there will be time that your will run out of your luck.

I open this thread a couple of months ago: Recovering gambling addict stories.

Maybe others can self-relate to it and find the video helpful to them.

One way I tackle the urge to gamble is quickly doing important things when my paycheck arrives, I either make an investment, pay my bills and sort out important things immediately instead of keeping funds in my bank account because I know that the temptation of using it to gamble might get into my head... recovering from gambling can be very difficult but with consistency this can be achieved, all you have to do is focus on something else that's lucrative, this would distract your mind from the thought of gambling.. people must realize that gambling isn't a source of income.

Gambling addiction is defined as a mental illness that falls under the category of impulse disorders. It is also called pathological gambling. You know that it is not wise to gamble anymore, yet you cannot stop. The person in question is a gambling addict. There are several signs or characteristics that indicate gambling addiction.

No one chooses to become addicted to gambling. But why do you become addicted to gambling? It often starts innocently, but without knowing it, a person can quickly become addicted and lose control. As with other behaviors that can lead to addiction, such as alcohol abuse.

We will not know the results if we don't try it, I also have the same thoughts as you that it is possible that it is not effective with others, but when we haven't tried it we will not know how effective it is to those around you who are addicted to gambling or even self You yourself, isn't that like that?

Professional assistance is indeed the best way but make it the last way after the business you do is unsuccessful, honestly bringing professional people to cure someone requires money, and yes before that then look for ways so that you do not pay more for healing in an alternative way Can be tried by people around you.

Exactly, We can consider gambling a luxury form of entertainment since you need to spend money on a game with house edge in exchange for satisfaction/entertainment on winning a bet with high percentage of losing.

This is why gambling should be the game only for people that have spare money that they can afford to lose. On OP case, he doesn’t have money to begin with while he loan money just to gamble which means he already can’t afford to lose even at the beginning of his game.

He has source of income yet the amount of expenditure on gambling is greater that’s why a problem like this occur in long run. He is still lucky that the amount involved here is still beneath of repayment since some users have gambling debt which is equivalent to their whole life savings.

When it’s got to dealing with addiction, it’s usually not an easy go. It’s one that also comes with a lot of motivation of as, you’ve been able to identify that you have a problem that needs attending to. Addiction is usually something that builds in a thing you enjoy. You can’t be enjoying a thing and still wish to stop it. Eventually, the cost for maintaining one is heavier than the other
You just have to talk to yourself and do something about it. You need some strict discipline to see this true.

Recovery journey form the gambling addiction it will very difficult for those that have already be a while in the addition of gambling, because no matter what a person advice them they will having hope for them self that the way they continue gambling that’s how they will keep up winning in gambling; and is not all about that.

The only thing that can make a person recovery from the gambling addiction is when they continue losing in every of their bet they stake; they will relying that being in gambling is not good idea especially family’s men’s, the money that they supposed use to feed their families they will go and use them for gambling that will never see the returning.

Yes, if for example they really have strong intentions and sincerity then maybe they will also succeed, and on the other hand, yes I also agree with you that gambling addiction cannot be completely eliminated, or what I mean is that you will only be able to recover from addiction but it is very unlikely for you to completely forget gambling, I am experiencing it now which previously I was really addicted that I couldn't even pass a moment without gambling like in the type of slot game, but now I am better, one thing I will share here that you can try to reduce your interest in gambling is to try to delete everything that can connect you to gambling, like the saying that if you don't want to do the same thing then remove access to it, initially that's what I did along with making myself busier with other things and it is true that in the end my interest decreased drastically but that doesn't mean I completely forgot about gambling, now I also sometimes gamble but it is very rare.

Unfortunately, in my opinion, this may not be enough. If everything were so simple, then any alcoholic or drug addict could be cured by simply enrolling them in a sports section.

In practice, gambling addiction is similar to demonic possession (the person is simply incapable of normal life). Therefore, in my opinion, more sophisticated methods are needed that will allow "cheating" gambling addiction.

People play because they lack vivid emotions in real life. Therefore, in my opinion, playing sports is not able to cure gambling addiction. But playing extreme sports - probably can.

It is not unusual for gamblers with small capital to want to get big profits or big wins, because many people who gamble also have a big goal of wanting or getting profit from the gambling they are going to do, therefore with the many cases of negative impacts that occur it is not unusual anymore because the goal is to seek profit which of course makes them trapped in an unfavorable condition.

The mindset that we have does determine the future, someone who has the right mindset such as not considering gambling more than just entertainment then it is certain that he will not gamble excessively, such as when they have experienced defeat then they will stop gambling and will not extend their gambling session.

Buddy, you are on the right path, even if this path is difficult. You will succeed. Unfortunately, gambling addiction is something that remains inside forever, it cannot be completely eradicated, but it can be practically put to sleep and controlled. To do this, you need to constantly monitor your internal state. I learned this information from interviews with very problematic gamblers and betting enthusiasts. And of course, you are doing the right thing by watching videos about these stories. Good luck to you in this difficult matter.

I don't think there are any of us who are addicted to gambling. Such players should be searched for at a casino or hospital, not on the Bitcointalk forum. Gambling addiction should not be confused with the desire to get a shot of adrenaline, which is what most people go to the casino for.

Due to the significant number of replies and repeated questions here, I would like to clarify a few things and I hope my story helps you on your journey as well.

First, after mentioning that my work is primarily in the gambling field, some people advised me to stop everything I was doing and find another job a real one. However, time finding a job in my country is incredibly difficult unless you are very lucky or know someone who owns a factory or is wealthy. Otherwise, even with diplomas, it's nearly impossible, besides my studies and time management.

Second, I never believed that running away or distancing myself from the source of the problem was the solution. If someone struggles with an addiction, whether it be gambling, alcoholism, or anything else and they have not truly confronted it, they may still give in to their desires and relapse. In my case, even though I still post, read, and translate in casino with my relations to gambling I no longer experience that serious urge to gamble nor do I consider giving up in anytime even to consider it as a fun time or just a dollar won’t hurt, I know myself and I decided to not gamble at all. On the contrary, I am learning more from this community.

Frankly, I may have made my journey seem easy or appear as though it’s over. In reality I faced severe depression, regret, and shame when I realized how addiction was holding me back from improving my life. On the other hand, I remain cautious about my activities or being proud will push me to the wrong path.
I may have won the first battle, but the war against myself always continues. I will keep fighting my addiction and never go back, knowing how many important things I neglected because of gambling. I believe that recovery is not just about time, but it’s about the changes you make within yourself, even a hundred years won’t change your decision in the process of healing.

The important thing is those who addicted to gambling realize with their gambling addiction and have a strong will to cure their gambling addiction. They can ask for help from others so they will join and besides them for the recovery process so they will not feel difficult to follow the process. With other people besides them, those addicted to gambling will not think about how long they can do the recovery process because they see that they still have people who wants to be besides them.

You gives the best advices for those who want to recovered themselves from gambling so they can make a plan what they can do to leave gambling. They must train their minds with other positive activities so they will not thinks about gambling anymore. Maybe that will need time to start but they must do that if they want to recover from gambling addiction.

Those with such a mindset of a gambler usually have greed in their minds, so they will really want to make a lot of money playing gambling, even though most of these types of gamblers only have a small capital but they want to make a big profit because they rely on luck.

So so that the results of what we do as gamblers are not bad, we must really have the right mindset when playing gambling in the reality of life,
particularly here in the crypto space.