Topic: Signs of an addiction - page 23. (Read 3602 times)

#4 Inability to stop

One of the main indications is this, on which there's really that a time that you do find yourself having some issues about stopping
then this is really indeed a solid sign that you are already that addicted into it. Usually people do make out those kind of stopping situation is on the
moment or time that they had already lost everything.

Never ever consider yourself on trying out to make use of those funds on which are intended for other use. If you do find yourself having such
issue then better stop immediately because if not then it will really be bringing out that kind of devastation when it comes into finances.
So it will really be that better if you will really be having that kind of possibility on wrecking up your life if you wont be wise on taking up such action.

The inability to stop wagering perhaps adds up the trouble of any gambler. But, it's not always attributed to addiction, as some could eventually change their thoughts after losing a lot. However, when the habit is not fixed the player's psychology would stick to playing in that manner, which is land him to compulsive gambling.

Points 4 and 5 are serious addictions and the person is already controlled by gambling games that make him gamble uncontrollably and will continue to gamble just to chase losses that have the potential to cause addiction number 5. And I often find this kind of addiction and even the person will justify any means to get money to continue gambling, and that will actually make him even more destroyed and lose everything. And their reason for being like that is not to get rich quickly, but they feel unable to accept continuous losses and try to chase them.

Having a preoccupied mindset when gambling is somewhat a bad habit and an attitude that gamblers need to avoid and stop because for them to have a better position and mindset to make the right decisions, there is a need for a balanced emotion and full concentration and anything other than that is already a big red flag for anyone, not just in gambling but also in other aspects of human activities, concentration is very important and for that preoccupied mindset is an addiction or a tool that fuels more than just addiction.

Gambling prioritization can be seen in different views and light because some gamblers can decide to prioritize gambling over any other activities because of what they get from gambling, such people are those addictions class that could not be noticeable since they using their addictions to make some few bulks and paying bills, but the worst stage of this kind of addiction class is that, it could easily slide into debt profiling and possibly extreme level that could result into mood swings if the expectations are are no longer coming forth.
The majority of those who have severe gambling addiction issues are those who have low-income status and those who have failed to smartly manage their bankroll, resulting in noticeable issues with finances and behavioral changes.

All sign you have listed here are good sign of gambling addiction but I chose the number 4 and 5, as they are more likely to be a good example or sign of addiction. The inability to stop gamble often happens When people panic as a result of lost and due to that reason, they end up chasing there lose and lose more. This Leeds to addiction. On the contrary another factor Leeding to addiction is hoping to be Wealthy from gambling, It increases the chances of addiction.

Unfortunately, addiction is a very serious and grave disease in which it is very difficult for people around the addict to discover early on that they have a friend or someone close to them who is addicted. This is because even the addicted person cannot realize that they have become addicted. They always think that they are in control and that they are playing moderately. Even when they are destroying their life, such as selling all their possessions to finance the game, the person thinks that this is normal. It is only when the people around them use force to stop them that the addict begins to realize that they are sick, but they will refuse to be helped. It takes a long time for an addict to accept help in the process of curing their addiction.

Besides all the points you've mentioned, I'd like to add that the concern of people around you is one of the sign that you are addicted to gambling. Gamblers will always deny that they are addicted its the concern of the people that a lot of things change in your behavior.
So if you do a check on your behavior one of the sign is people around you thinking and believing that you are doing it too much, even though you are denying it.

I think, when they feel comfortable when gambling and make them come back again and again to gamble, then it will be a sign of a deeper addiction. But before that happens, at least curiosity can also be an early sign that someone will become addicted to gambling. Because after all, with that curiosity will make him always try to get the target of winning in gambling. Well, when they get a win according to or just close to the target, then they will easily gamble again and again the next day. Until finally, he always has a plan or strategy to make bets on a certain day assuming that victory and luck will come to him until finally it makes him go deeper into becoming a gambling addict.

Others might have different opinions to other signs you have mentioned but I don't think that mood swing is something that is a signal of gambling addiction. It's natural for human to not like been in loss or probably loss something. Last weekend bet that I lost pain me and not because of the money but because of the team that I least expected to score more 2 goals couldn't score even one and that was the only thing that change my mood for that day but my mood swing doesn't last upto an hour.

If you have mood swing for days and you can't forget about then, I think it's not normal thing you are dealing with but gambling addiction which I'm sure that when you continue that way, you will not last gambling because one day, I'm afraid that you will exchange blow or fight anyone that annoy you. The rest of the signs are also subjective, you can't generalize some of the things yiu said.

The other significant signs of gambling addiction are, you are always thinking of different strategies of a particular casino game. What could you have done at that point in time in the past so that you wouldn’t have made the losses? These types of things haunt you. These are strong signs that addiction is getting into you. Now how to tackle these addictions? Keep yourself busy with other work or family. The best will is to think of hard work that involves skills to make money. Gambling is all about luck, and it’s obvious that you won’t have good luck always.

The most common problem experienced by gambling addicts is financial problems since they gamble hard and do not think about how the income flow is. Most gamblers will end up selling their belongings or going into debt somewhere just to satisfy their gambling desires, and even worse, in some cases, some even commit crimes by stealing or mugging to get money quickly. Financial problems are quite serious for addicts and for people who are involved in this problem, sooner or later they will harm themselves and also those around them.

Loss of interest on doing other essential things of one's daily life, like crushing one's teeth, taking showers and even eating properly. Those are signing os someone who is doing through an depressive episode, which at the same time could be related to gambling addiction.
It would seem to me that people who end up addicted to gambling and other things which could intefere with the basic feeling of self preservation tend to neglect their own hygene and health, while they try to chase for someone they are very unlikely to get back, in this cade it is money.

Also, another behavioral symptom to take note of you would be anxiety when the addicted gambler is not close to their computers of phones which they use to wager money on.

When someone is getting worn out by gambling results, these are the signs: when you just can't wait to see the result, you're constantly anxious, and you can't focus on anything else because of the gambling result. And when you lose, you spend time analyzing, looking at the thread, examining your game, and reviewing your score. These are signs that someone is getting addicted.

Now, your mental health is no longer intact. You're always tense before the last game. It's normal to feel tense about the last game, eager to win, but for some people, it's extreme. They can't focus on anything else because they care too much.

If you're close to someone like that, you need to call their attention to it. You need to intervene because someone getting addicted often doesn't realize it, even addicted individuals don't know unless it's an extreme situation.

Pointing out the signs of someone getting addicted is crucial. Let's support them to help them. Addressing addiction at an early stage is vital. There's no point discussing symptoms without providing solutions or preventive measures. Consistently point out abnormal behavior to the person so they take notice.

When they hear it often, they'll pay attention. Say, they often best "You're checking the result" or "You're checking your previous games." they'll eventually listen, so be a supportive system to someone.

I think some of them are actually not in denial, they just don't know they have been excessively spending time and money through gambling as if everything is still nothing out of ordinary gambler. Until they will realize eventually that they are not and it's already too late.
I also think, some addicted gamblers who have enough resources to sustain their excessive gambling habits doesn't really know that they are actually addicted because he think everything is still under control, especially in a financial standpoint.
But, if one is already hiding and are afraid to get caught about his gambling habits, then I guess that person is already well aware of his gambling addiction.

When a person shows himself to be very interested in an activity and he cannot control himself easily from that activity, then it should be considered that the person is addicted to that activity.
In case of gambling also a person will become addicted then he will know that he is addicted, when he has mental focus on gambling after completing various tasks and if he becomes interested in gambling after performing all tasks then he will know that he is addicted to gambling.

Gambling addiction can start the moment that a new person who just started gambling or old gambler is doing it for profit. It's when you have the mindset of hitting it big with gambling, that you have decided to become an addict on your own. The reason is because, you will find yourself having all that gambling symptoms OP mentioned. Only think to gamble for fun and use only the money that you can afford to lose.

Denial is a sign to look out for and I'm saying this because I have been in that position before, gamblers who are addicted don't accept the fact that they are actually addicted, and this can be the beginning of their problems. First of all you must acknowledge that you have a problem and focus on how to deal with it otherwise you are going to be in denial for a very long time. Financial issues too would definitely be a problem, some gamblers even go as far as borrowing money and they end up losing it. Gambling has made a lot of people poor.

One of the addictions right now is gambling because its not only affects the person but also the environment so always take notes their behavior of, some of them change really mood swings, well its regularly depending on the current situation but you can see them once they are playing, they have shifting of excitement and anger depends on the result of the game, the reason why you most likely cant talk to them or once you disturb them possible they will answer you depends on the mood. Once a gambler already wins a lot of money even though if you tried to balance its just have a lost they will still keep playing could be they want to earn back their money or want to earn more but not all the time it happens, players always lose. Others want to stop playing gambling but its hard to them because some of them already have a lot of debts and they are just seeing gambling is the easiest way to earn money.

You have pointed out important signs of Bitcoin gambling addiction. Recognizing these warnings can help people get help. Watch out for needing bigger bets for excitement and constantly thinking about gambling and trying  to stop but not working, feeling disturbance without gambling, trying to recover lost Bitcoins, and neglecting life finances. Bitcoin unpredictable value can make addiction worse so be careful and prioritize healthy gambling habits. If needed call National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-522-4700) or join online support forums.

The mood swings is a measure of how much was lost in the gambling process, I remember when I loose a lot of money, I tend to think about it for a longer time and gets really angry at myself for not exerting enough emotional control and leading to those losses. Loosing in gambling no matter how much causes temporal bad mood, then when it is so much, you tend to feel it for longer time. Another thing that would resume the mood swing is when the needs that you would've settled with the lost funds arise, you start again to regret your actions and possible mood swing follows. It is therefore very important that we gamble moderately to avoid these psychological shortcomings from our over indulgence in gambling