Topic: Responsible gambling - page 11. (Read 3753 times)

Well, you have a point. However, do we have to experience being in such situation before going to learn? If we can take precaution by keeping these tips in mind to be able to prevent ourselves experiencing such. But I agree that sometimes you have to go through it before realizing your mistakes to have a better understanding and to know the importance of responsible gambling. Experience is indeed the best teacher but if you can learn beforehand that would be even better.

This is a good thing because after all, looking at the current situation, especially for gambling problems, it is better to do it yourself than to rely on others.
We don't get anything out of this if we only rely on others so it would be better to play independently because the experience will be a little more different and we at least understand what to do if we experience the same situation.

Why look for a substitute or get something from a third party if indeed we ourselves are still able to get what we can get because apart from experience this will also make us feel another sensation if it is done by ourselves because the experiences that others tell and we imagine will be very different from what we feel when we do it ourselves.

There is a popular saying that, experience is the best teacher and for that, it is true that some times we need to have a direct personal experience before we can be rest assured of what we need to do and the actions that we need to take in some situations, and gambling is one of those situations that we need to apply such experience to, because as a gambler, you dont need anyone to tell you when to gamble responsibly and not to take too much risk that we can afford to bear when the outcome doesn't favour us, and for that we have to look at some of those things that make up for responsible gambling and trying to abide by all of it.

So I for once doesn't believe in third party experience, and I will rather learn the lesson directly and knowing where I have made the mistake and need to adjust on to have a better future experience.

If we had been in a particular condition about life, then we may not have needed someone to be preaching it to our hearing that we need to gamble responsible, once it begins to manifest and cost us than we could bear, then we will know the relevance of what we are having and missing as well, some people would be more best taught a lesson when they learn it directly from their own experience.

This is the main reason why there are many gamblers fall into addiction cause we all know that once a gambler always find a way to play with then one thing for sure those gamblers who did that is become an addict in the next day or weeks.  Also id we are gamblers we must know first the possible outcome of our gamble cause every bet we made we can not sure if thats will be positive outcome and gain more profits or loss our betting amount which pretty bad .

You are completely right bud, though I did not follow this particular idea of doctors prescribing gambling to patients as a way for the patient to get over anything, from the beginning, but I am kind of surprised that someone actually does think that any doctor will a ever do that, like prescribe gambling as a medication to whatever, that's so awkward and funny at the same time.

I would also say that, gambling is also a part of recreational entertainment, a way to catch some fun, with also the possibilities of making money in the process, but it's rather sad that many in our contemporary society today no longer treat gambling for what it is, but rather, it has become a business to most people who are gamblers, to the extent that some people now see gambling as a bad thing.
Now I am wondering how a doctor would prescribe gambling to a patient for whatever reason, what if the patient is a non gambler? Lol.

Not a few people gamble excessively, but in my opinion there are many people who gamble excessively so that they experience an addiction which is clearly detrimental to them, some even commit crimes, borrow money, and also sell the property they own as you said. . This happens because they themselves are addicted to gambling which leads them to ruin their lives. Many of them gamble inappropriately.

that's true, also the many people who have a bad view is because many people gamble excessively to the point that they experience problems in their lives, so the bad image of gambling is because the players are irresponsible by gambling, if they can be responsible well then It's unlikely that many people will view gambling negatively. Moreover, for those who have problems because of gambling, it is because of themselves, there is no element of coercion from the casino for them to play continuously and spend all their money in the casino, with the problems they have because they themselves are gambling excessively.

Haha yes and this is also one of the first ridiculous things I heard involving gambling, how could a doctor refer his suffering patient to turn to gambling or I mean indirectly make gambling a cure to solve the patient's problem, and obviously this is the wrong thing and in my opinion it is a doctor who does not have common sense who gives advice like this to his patients. As you said, gambling as a whole is a pleasure activity and is not at all recommended for people who have previous problems, because obviously if someone does this then they are not solving the previous problem but instead will add new problems as a result of gambling.

I understand that this is an entertainment activity as I said before but we have to look at the other side that there is a possibility of a much greater risk which will certainly endanger the patient even more.

I also think the same, I don't think any doctor is going to Prescribe someone to go to a Casino or to play , I think the most they can do is send Someone to play a board game and that's because they spend a lot of time playing, otherwise I think which is not possible, therefore when in a way of looking at different things in the casino, I believe that it is not Possible or viable , a person needs to play in a casino if he wants to be distracted for a while and if he knows what he is doing, otherwise yes You start playing with the mania of wanting to generate income, because it is not only what is recommended, I can say that when you can play to have fun without committing so much money , then let it be done.

For other Relationship purposes you should do Other types of Activities , go to the movies , enjoy outdoor activities, but when you play responsibly you have to be careful with the money you have, not waste everything, and Spend little looking for something ,With little you can do a lot.

You would really be only be able to realize things when you are suffering those unfortunate conditions but not into those earlier aspect on which the damage hasnt done yet.
This is why it would really be that important and relevant that you should really be that somewhat realistic on the things that you are really that dealing with specially with gambling on which we know that it is really that you should really be that responsible on the things that you are really that dealing with considering that gambling is risky but its not really that something bad
if you do have that kind of treatment on the first place because people do usually mess up on the time that they do have those kind of actions which isnt really that right
or approriate on who they would really be that treating with gambling.

Really I haven't seen any therapist that refer patients to gambling to solve any of they issues before and for that,it clear that gambling can't be taken as recreational activities since it own effects can also affect the individual, so for that gambling is mostly refer to as fun because of the games excitements sometimes and this have no recommendations for any positive outcome of anyone is already facing issues as anxiety stress or whatever  nature of mental help needed.

Gambling is fun when an adult plays the game just to pass time and enjoy the process, and not anything close or near doctor prescriptions since no doctor will do that at some point in time.

Does any therapist even recommend gambling for anything? Like, because you are passing through some kind of mental challenge, they will now recommend gambling to you? I don't think that's possible, but it's possible for a therapist to tell a gambler to gamble once in a while in order to reduce his stress and boredom, which is recommendable.
 
But on the aspect of those who are already violent in nature and get themselves involved in any manner of ill behaviour, it's highly advisable for such a person to be taken out of gambling because the emotional stress that gambling can add to the person's current state means they can end up performing the unthinkable. The best practice for such a person is social gathering for them to socialise and adopt others way of life.

Well, you are right, both of you actually, the fact will always remain that too much of everything is that, not just gambling just like aTriz said, it is very important for us to watch our habit when it comes to gambling, excessive gambling is quite different from irresponsible gambling, though both are still under the same umbrella.

So, first, it is important for us to practice responsible gambling, and secondly, also practise moderate gambling, for it is possible for someone to practise responsible gambling and still gamble excessively.
And all the misbehaving and effect, or should I say, the aftermath of excessive, or irresponsible gambling is what makes gambling look like a very bad thing to do, in the eyes of people who fully do not understand the true meaning and ethics of gambling, exactly as you have said it.

Yes, that's what is difficult for other gamblers to do because the fact is that most gamblers come just to make money and look for instant wealth, even though enjoying gambling games is much more important than what people think, it's just money. If only many people were aware of it, gambling would definitely not be it will look bad in the eyes of everyone who doesn't gamble, let alone have a bad image in the world like you said.

So far I still play gambling consistently considering it just as entertainment and just having fun spending time on weekends and also spending a little money from the budget I have for gambling. Gambling is supposed to be a more positive activity, it's just that people who gamble make Gambling is a bad activity in the eyes of people, that's why so many people always judge gamblers as addicts, even though not all gamblers are addicts.

Gambling should be used as a fun hobby, not just to seek wealth. This is what must be instilled in our mindset as gamblers, because everything depends on our mindset when gambling so that we can play responsibly. Our behavior as gamblers will definitely be judged by people. people around us, let alone in the eyes of the world.

That's the point, excessive gambling habits are the reason why most people consider gambling bad because they don't gamble but they see how gambling ruins the lives of many around them, they lose all their money, sell their properties, and do all sorts of things that they shouldn't be doing just because of gambling, and these things create a negative image for gambling in the eyes of a society where people are not very open-minded and see things very differently.

If people take gambling as a fun hobby and an entertaining activity, spending a limited amount of money and time on it just to pass the time or even to try their luck, gambling would never have a bad image in the world. You don't get ruined or lose everything you have if you gamble responsibly and not excessively.

Which is true, no one in the right mind that would like to get addicted most of those who falls to addiction at the beginning also did try to be responsible, trying everything to stay away from any deep connections inside gambling but suddenly they unable to work it out and failed to follow whatever limitation that they've created for themselves.

I'm also in that same shoe, trying to keep my strategy and keeps on aiming for just small profits from each sessions that I participate but when I did suffer from a surprise lossing streak that's the time that I also failed to follow what supposedly  my limitation but instead I added more and lose more along the way.

For addicted gamblers, they will not really feel that anymore because they are already immune due to the addiction they have in their personal character or behavior in their personality. That is why it is very difficult for a gambling addict to suddenly overcome the weakness of having an addiction.

We all want to be responsible gamblers as much as possible, but it's not easy when we are immediately overtaken by greed and lack of control over our own emotions, but when we overcome it for sure we are not will eventually lead to addiction.

But often they don't realize that they have fallen into a gambling trap to force themselves to play continuously, even though the risk is considered very big, they do it very easily to take this risk, of course it is very surprising for us laypeople who don't really understand the difficult situation they are in. experienced by players who are already addicts, everything will be taken away, it is very difficult to make them aware, but there is one way to make them aware, that person is to leave and look for an environment that is clean from the gambling circle or look for friends who can provide a good solution for that person..

You have some point there but not entirely right. As much as I believe and will support you about the share of losses, disappointment and emotions in gambling, and even the responsibility by gamblers is a choice to make by oneself, I will never agree that a friend can't influence it. Be it your money or not, many friends have influenced responsible gambling amount their friends, especially if they are gamblers themselves. That is why it is part of our advice here and in other places that you should talk to friends and family about your irresponsible gambling and addiction. Or do you think it is a joke?

To some friends, even without telling them, they could speedily know or suspect the issue and the danger ahead for their friend and by either direct advice or by the influence of their styles of gambling, the friend could change or emulate them. You might have your own mind, but some people can be well influenced by friend and their environment, and if the friend is such that is irresponsible in his gambling, it could corrupt the person in question. And if that is possible, so is the responsible part of it too, which is why we should also be careful of the kind of friends we keep, they could either set us right or influence us badly depending on how strong or weak our minds are.

This might look somehow to you but that is the truth. At times, it's not about the person alone, especially those who have loose mouths, they can get faster help before it gets worse. If the right control is advised or exercised by the persons from the beginning, the effect is always negligible, while some might even leave gambling from the very beginning or learn how to control/comport themselves towards it.

Understanding more about gambling and how we ought to be betting would help us to make a better decision when we are interested in gambling. The mere fact is that we are in gambling to make money for ourselves but at the same time we needed to be wise and take proper decisions that would aid us to be a better gamblers. We make decision that soemtimes hurt us and that do not mean that we have to stay over relaxed because our past decisions might still be hurting us.