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December 05, 2024, 12:10:04 PM
I never thought about giving personal money even to trusted people like family members. Keep in mind everyone is sensitive to money, someone can change when they already have or hold money, especially a lot of money.
Some of the comments I read said that when you are addicted it will be difficult to get out, and I agree with that right because I believe that when you are addicted it is indeed difficult to recover, some are in the process but I'm sure the process is not easy, maybe even their mentality is tested.

That's why I said to give it to someone who can be trusted, everyone can hold money, but not everyone can be trusted. I suggest that, because that is one of the ways I do not to be too aggressive in gambling. Trust me, when you really want to gamble but don't have any money, you will definitely not do gambling activities, that's the reason behind my suggestion.
This idea works only if your addiction is not yet critical, believe me I know addicts that go around borrowing money when family has held them captive to help them quit gambling but they still find they way to gamble. for me since I'm not an addict but sometimes I do get the urge to gamble so I lock up my funds where I will be charged some extra to unlock them barcode this since charge attach to realising my money to me I don't think of gambling at all for the time being.
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December 05, 2024, 12:03:22 PM
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Here are a few strategies I found helpful in staying away from gambling all this time:  
- Keeping myself busy and focusing on work.  
- Watching documentaries about people recovering from gambling addiction and how they have turned their lives around to the best.  
- Spending the money I earn on paying bills and expenses beside the friends I took loand from, which brings me relief and a sense of control fighting the chaos gambling created in my life.  
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I would love to hear about your experiences if you faced addiction or any opinions, suggestions, or stories you like to share. Let’s support one another on this journey.  
First of all, i wish you success with your new lifestyle, and congratulations! It takes backbone to do something to fix your life. I understand completely how easy it's to fall into such pit, and while i haven't done that in a level i couldn't recover from, that was mainly because of my credit history i didn't have an access to such loans. Which in hindsight was a blessing. I would have totally spend it all into gambling (or bad investment in cryptos).

Your strategies are good ones. Best one beside a strict budget that i have, is to pay essential bills first, and never ever play a money i owe to someone.

Also talking to other gambling addicts helps. In that way i see myself better, because i see all the delusions i had back in time, and what i could be if i made some wrong choices. What pits to avoid and what techniques work. Just talking about it clarifies my thoughts and feelings too.
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December 05, 2024, 11:51:36 AM
OP - I'm sorry about your bad gambling experience, but your story will really inspire many problem gamblers especially if they want to reduce the intensity of their gambling. It is true that gambling sometimes traps people into being unable to just stop without wanting to recover their losses - but this is not a fault on the part of the casino, but rather the wrong mindset of the gambler.

Gambling is for those who want to have fun - playing several different games and earning winnings in exchange for money. But most gamblers start doing it for money and they start having difficulty controlling themselves and their desires. There are many problem gamblers who have been rehabilitated in every country - we have even heard of some of them ending their lives by committing suicide because they were unable to get out of debt or loan problems.
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December 05, 2024, 11:33:01 AM
Your story is a good motivation for others who are trying to control their gambling habits.
One thing I have learnt from my experience is that "time heals every wound".
Utilizing your time effectively will help you tackle any addiction and will heal all your wounds.
By keeping yourself busy in good things, you will surely come out as a better person.
It requires consistency, you know when you doing something for the first time, you're struggle. But after you doing it for a month, you're fell okay and it's like you doing well. After few months or a year, you can start a life with new routinity and you can completely quit from your addiction.

It's a good thing @OP aware with his addiction, I hope other addicts do aware if they're an addict and choose to change their life.
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December 05, 2024, 11:19:31 AM
Here are a few strategies I found helpful in staying away from gambling all this time: 
- Keeping myself busy and focusing on work. 

Your story is a good motivation for others who are trying to control their gambling habits.
One thing I have learnt from my experience is that "time heals every wound".
Utilizing your time effectively will help you tackle any addiction and will heal all your wounds.
By keeping yourself busy in good things, you will surely come out as a better person.
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December 05, 2024, 11:13:23 AM

Keeping yourself busy is one of the best ways for an addict to distract themselves from gambling. They can find a hobby that they enjoy, or do work, or do other activities that keep their attention away from gambling. Because the problem that gamblers often face is that the urge to gamble arises when they are not doing anything - although this is quite difficult to do because not everyone has the same ability to restrain themselves, but if this is practiced continuously then over time an addict will be able to control their addiction to gambling.
You're right that the temptation to gamble often arises periods of idleness or boredom. By filling this void with constructive and engaging activities, individuals can reduce their reliance on gambling.

As you noted, self restraint can be challenging, and not everyone possesses the same level willpower. However, with consistent practice and effort, individuals can develop greater control over their addiction.

Yup that's right, I've also experienced it for some time that the temptation and feeling of wanting to gamble often appears when I'm feeling bored, such as at night when I have trouble sleeping, especially when at the same time we accidentally find gambling promotions carried out by streamers which can really encourage us to realize our desire to gamble at that time, regardless of what someone's purpose is for gambling, I'm sure they must have felt in that situation where boredom reminds them of gambling.

Therefore, this is the reason why we are always advised to busy ourselves with various other activities if for example we really want to avoid or stop gambling, because that's the only way we can divert attention in our minds, holding back may also be possible but believe me it will be very difficult for you to hold back, so the first thing is to divert our minds to something else.
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December 05, 2024, 11:11:44 AM
- Keeping myself busy and focusing on work. 

Keeping yourself busy is one of the best ways for an addict to distract themselves from gambling. They can find a hobby that they enjoy, or do work, or do other activities that keep their attention away from gambling. Because the problem that gamblers often face is that the urge to gamble arises when they are not doing anything - although this is quite difficult to do because not everyone has the same ability to restrain themselves, but if this is practiced continuously then over time an addict will be able to control their addiction to gambling.


You are absolutely right, keeping oneself busy is one of the fastest way to eliminate or reduce an addiction in gambling and another way is taking away things that makes one gamble. Now someone will ask what are these things I should put away, number one is deactivating your card you use in depositing online to gamble and two uninstalling those applications but the sad truth is that it is always easier said than done because one has internalize this act and disciplining this act can be very hard, I'm not an addict but I know what it means to be an addict because I have  live with one.
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December 05, 2024, 10:51:55 AM
- Watching documentaries about people recovering from gambling addiction and how they have turned their lives around to the best. 
I do appreciate the your courage to take conscious steps of not being a gambling addictor and actually keeping to it. Some people find it really hard, they start and stop, start and stop, but he was able to pull through and I like that.

I also like the fact that you watch documentaries of people that came out. You know, we humans, there is this psychological effect that you tend to be comfortable around somebody you believe has been in your situation, and that helps you to consider the possibility of doing that thing.

When I see somebody that has been in my situation and how he fell through, I believe there is a possibility for me to win because someone has won it. Often times, people remain where they are or don't try because they feel like it's impossible. And when they look for motivation in people and they don't really find it, your motivation becomes noise to their ears, they feels you are not in their shoes so you don't understand.

So, I do appreciate the documentary approach. It's a nice approach to me. And yes, we must all learn from your story to be conscious of how we make decisions, stick to our budget, don't ever borrow, make sure you settle offline priorities before you go online and gamble with huge amounts of money.
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December 05, 2024, 10:19:00 AM
However, a few months later I made a series of bad decisions. I gambled away a significant amount of money that was meant to pay off an important loan. On top of that, I borrowed more money and lost it again. I decided to share my story honestly with this community and with myself. Gambling is dangerous and not just for new players but also for experienced ones like me who are fully aware of its risks. I would say that knowledge alone isn’t enough but selfcontrol is even more important. Looking back to my situation it was greed and the desire to make money easily that tricked me into addiction. 

Gambling is not bad, your approach towards your gambling lifestyle is what will decide if it is bad to you or not. Everything depends on the individual mindset and how they view gambling. Never take gambling as a sure way to enriching yourself easily. You took loans just to play gambling even when you are very familiar with the system and understand how it works, i must say you went too extreme. Learn to be contented with any money you have and gamble what you can afford to lose. Even if you hit your target, believe me you will still continue because no one gets enough of themselves. Provided you have a source of income, take gambling with ease and do not always make time for gambling. Let it be done at a time when you are free from other productive activities you engage in. Greed is usually a strong force that drags people into addiction because since you are never contented with what you have, you will always be tempted to make money easily which will make you to see gambling as the only option.
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December 05, 2024, 09:50:03 AM
I never thought about giving personal money even to trusted people like family members. Keep in mind everyone is sensitive to money, someone can change when they already have or hold money, especially a lot of money.
Some of the comments I read said that when you are addicted it will be difficult to get out, and I agree with that right because I believe that when you are addicted it is indeed difficult to recover, some are in the process but I'm sure the process is not easy, maybe even their mentality is tested.

That's why I said to give it to someone who can be trusted, everyone can hold money, but not everyone can be trusted. I suggest that, because that is one of the ways I do not to be too aggressive in gambling. Trust me, when you really want to gamble but don't have any money, you will definitely not do gambling activities, that's the reason behind my suggestion.

I think the idea you suggested is quite effective to make us gamble less often, remember that in any case if you do not want to do it then remove the access, and as we know that money is the main requirement for a gambler to play and when they do not have money then it is clear that they will most likely be able to hold back their desire to gamble, and also for the problem of depositing money I think family members such as parents are the right place to deposit money, how can you not trust your own parents? and if you really do not trust then maybe putting money in the bank can be used as another option.
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December 05, 2024, 09:17:05 AM
- Keeping myself busy and focusing on work. 

Keeping yourself busy is one of the best ways for an addict to distract themselves from gambling. They can find a hobby that they enjoy, or do work, or do other activities that keep their attention away from gambling. Because the problem that gamblers often face is that the urge to gamble arises when they are not doing anything - although this is quite difficult to do because not everyone has the same ability to restrain themselves, but if this is practiced continuously then over time an addict will be able to control their addiction to gambling.
You're right that the temptation to gamble often arises periods of idleness or boredom. By filling this void with constructive and engaging activities, individuals can reduce their reliance on gambling.

As you noted, self restraint can be challenging, and not everyone possesses the same level willpower. However, with consistent practice and effort, individuals can develop greater control over their addiction.
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December 05, 2024, 07:09:44 AM
- Keeping myself busy and focusing on work. 

Keeping yourself busy is one of the best ways for an addict to distract themselves from gambling. They can find a hobby that they enjoy, or do work, or do other activities that keep their attention away from gambling. Because the problem that gamblers often face is that the urge to gamble arises when they are not doing anything - although this is quite difficult to do because not everyone has the same ability to restrain themselves, but if this is practiced continuously then over time an addict will be able to control their addiction to gambling.

Sincerely speaking,there are several ways to restrain oneself from gambling addiction.It's quite not easy but alas,it's equally worth the process.Meanwhile,the recovery process can be literally easy; because you'll have to repeat the same activity,give it your all attention just like you indulged in gambling.Engage in productive activities and you'll definitely get results.

Its not easy as what you think. Since once you are there for sure things will be different and you will find yourself getting a hard time to step out on the casino you are playing. That's why there are people struggling to eliminate this addiction and ask help from their family and professionals to help them get aid towards what they are experiencing.

But if you want to be get out of this situation I guess everything will matter to the affected person since if they are cooperative and admit to theirselves that they are in this worse situation then provably that their down time towards this condition will be lessen. That's why proper support and understanding so that people who's in this situation can get out in their miserable situation.
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December 05, 2024, 07:00:57 AM
It took a lot of courage to admit what’s wrong within you especially on the gambling addiction which typically user is always in denial. Sad to see that you fall to the normal result of gambling addiction despite you are here in the forum for a long time and active on gambling discussion thread that has a lot of post regarding the danger of addiction.

I almost experienced on this situation when I win a lot and suddenly lose it back again. The pain of enduring not chasing loss is so tough because I already had the profit but still again due to my greediness.

I decided not to pursue because I’m afraid that I might lose more and I just consider it as money that not really part of my bankroll.
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December 05, 2024, 06:54:15 AM
Indeed. People who never experienced addiction won't really understand it. However, we should know well how addiction makes the difficulty for the gamblers. When gamblers got addicted, they will be hard to separate from gambling games. Although the closest people have suggested them to leave it, it will be never easy to do it. Sometimes, the support from family members or close people isn't enough. Severe addiction requires treatment from a doctor. But it is also important that the family members of the addicts support the recovery process consistently. Sure, the transitioning process won't be easy, it can be the hardest time for the addicts.
You are right, they should be aware that addiction can cause them greater difficulties in the future. Also, when someone is addicted, it is unlikely that they will be able to recover, there may be a chance to stop gambling addiction but unfortunately not all players will be able to recover as usual, besides that, there are also many who I think want to recover but fail and instead return to gambling more aggressively.
Although they do get support from those closest to them, it will not be enough to make them consistent with their intentions, unless they themselves have a strong intention to recover, then without anyone's support they might be able to do it.
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December 05, 2024, 06:09:59 AM
I gambled away a significant amount of money that was meant to pay off an important loan. On top of that, I borrowed more money and lost it again.

Here are a few strategies I found helpful in staying away from gambling all this time: 
- Spending the money I earn on paying bills and expenses beside the friends I took loand from 

Day by day, the desire to gamble is fading and I feel stronger in my journey.


I have quote only that part of your post on purpose. While you say you are in a process of recovery from gambling, could it be that you are only in a process of closing gambling debt? And you only feel relief because the size of the debt is decreasing. You think that you are recovering from gambling addiction, but when you have cleared your debt, it will trigger you to return? That when you will drop chains in a form of a debt, you will continue gambling as previously.

Quoting because I still wish to get a true answer from OP. Is it really a recovery, or your money problems are only getting solved with time and you simply return to what you were and what you were doing (but this time more experienced). Really wish to find out, when you repay all your debts and earn back all the money you have lost on that special day, how will you act. Will the addiction or passion to gambling returns, or you will stay cold to it?
The moment that you had been able to recover with gambling addiction then it is really that truly questionable whether you might be getting addicted on second time around or wont really be able to happen since you are already aware or simply experienced on what those things that might happen? It will really be basing up on someones personality since not all would really that be making up that final stand towards gambling activity. There's still chance on getting addicted once again at the moment that you have decided to play again despite of those past events or condition that you had. It cant be avoided that there will really be those times or moments that you will be thinking off confidently that you have overcome addiction then you will be able to do it again just incase if you will really be able to get addicted again.
When it comes to addiction then not all will really be able to successfully be able to get out with it and thats why we've seen those gamblers who do end up on sleeping on the streets because they cant be able to stop themselves on playing until they would be losing it all. There are those who do able to get out and easily recover just because of that self will and discipline. Each person does have that their own level of tolerance and control on the moment that they will really be on such condition. There are those who do able to get out and just like there's nothing happened but there are ones who cant be able to do so despite of having those other helps or professional advises or treatment.

You know, we never know when we are fully recovered from addiction, or only has postponed gambling for some time. One moment we have totally stopped gambling and think that we are recovered, the next day we accidentally found a diamond, become rich and bored with most of entertainment, so we return to gambling just as an alternative to entertainment, and waste all the fortune there. People are so complicated and unpredictable, that it is hard to tell if it is a true recovery from gambling addiction.
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December 05, 2024, 03:15:01 AM
I Would say that knowledge alone isn’t enough but selfcontrol is even more important. Looking back to my situation it was greed and the desire to make money easily that tricked me into addiction. 
I am much attracted to this phrase stated that it is not only about having knowledge of the potentials by which gambling can affect our lives positively or negatively.
What is more important is... Are we putting those awareness in practice so that we don't get negatively affected at rhe course of gambling?

There are certainly persons who are aware of a dangerous zone, got the knowledge of how to overcome it so that they don't fall into the traps but yet will be ignorant to see themselves vulnerable to the threats and ends up being a victim.

The story of the OP is a reflection and a heartfelt which I believe he has been aware and has also be speculating about benefits of self-control and the implications of responsible and irresponsible gambling habits but he was kess concerned to figure himself out of when taking the wrong decision and the right decision.
All that ticks in his head felt alright to him because his desires of making good profits out of his gambling was undistracted and could not earlier release the destination to where that desire to make huge profits was taking him to.

We all make mistakes in many ways that we can not afford to throw stones at the OP being a formal victim to gambling addiction.
I am much glad for him being able to recover his self-conscious over gambling. Sorry for your losts OP and keep your heads up straight because without conciousness, addiction may live in one for a lifetime.
 
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December 04, 2024, 11:57:21 PM
People who are not addicted to gambling thinks the wildest about it but I am pretty much aware of how deteriorating it can become when someone becomes an addict. It makes it difficult for them to leave. Although the mode of recovery of this addiction could also vary based on the individual involved and the level of the addiction too. My advise is to use the family strategy but also get a practitioner advising him through the transitioning process.
Indeed. People who never experienced addiction won't really understand it. However, we should know well how addiction makes the difficulty for the gamblers. When gamblers got addicted, they will be hard to separate from gambling games. Although the closest people have suggested them to leave it, it will be never easy to do it. Sometimes, the support from family members or close people isn't enough. Severe addiction requires treatment from a doctor. But it is also important that the family members of the addicts support the recovery process consistently. Sure, the transitioning process won't be easy, it can be the hardest time for the addicts.
Those who never experienced addiction will only think that how come they can be gambling addiction as they can control themselves better than me. But if those people know that gambling can tempting them easily and makes them addicted to gambling, they will not say like that especially if they see their friends become addicted to gambling. Recovery from gambling addiction is not easy as we must really have a strong will to say no to ourselves to return to gambling and we must have many activities to distract our minds. But those who addicted to gambling will not have the same recovery process because that will depends on their gambling addiction level.
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December 04, 2024, 11:42:32 PM
Dear Gambling Community

I would love to hear about your experiences if you faced addiction or any opinions, suggestions, or stories you like to share. Let’s support one another on this journey. 

This is indeed a sad experience honestly that you've faced for awhile now, and yes gambling isn't for the weak and as well new members plus it takes much of discipline and self control to surpass whatever gambling brings.Tho I can't be addicted for any reason but I keep advising a whole lot of gamblers to restrain from gambling ok a daily basis, one day is enough and with what you can afford to lose.
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December 04, 2024, 10:51:38 PM
- Keeping myself busy and focusing on work. 

Keeping yourself busy is one of the best ways for an addict to distract themselves from gambling. They can find a hobby that they enjoy, or do work, or do other activities that keep their attention away from gambling. Because the problem that gamblers often face is that the urge to gamble arises when they are not doing anything - although this is quite difficult to do because not everyone has the same ability to restrain themselves, but if this is practiced continuously then over time an addict will be able to control their addiction to gambling.

Sincerely speaking,there are several ways to restrain oneself from gambling addiction.It's quite not easy but alas,it's equally worth the process.Meanwhile,the recovery process can be literally easy; because you'll have to repeat the same activity,give it your all attention just like you indulged in gambling.Engage in productive activities and you'll definitely get results.
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December 04, 2024, 10:09:45 PM
Here are a few strategies I found helpful in staying away from gambling all this time: 
- Keeping myself busy and focusing on work. 
- Watching documentaries about people recovering from gambling addiction and how they have turned their lives around to the best. 
- Spending the money I earn on paying bills and expenses beside the friends I took loand from, which brings me relief and a sense of control fighting the chaos gambling created in my life. 
These are good strategies you have adopted to fight addiction. You are constantly seeking motivation through difference sources: through other people's testimonies, through focusing in your work and through responsabilities you have been adding to your daily life.

The more motivated you feel, more rewarded you also feel in the end, because you are finding satisfaction in another activities and aspects of your life, which go much beyond gambling. Meanwhile, you are trying something innovative: to fight addiction, while still remaining in touch with gambling somehow, even though you aren't gambling directly.

Good that you have been achieving progress. I believe the key is to find pleasure in other activities, so you can replace gambling in your life.
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