Topic: Signs of an addiction - page 5. (Read 3532 times)

We need to realize that gambling addiction isn’t just some kind of decision that people can just opt in and opt out at anytime and at will, it’s called problem for a reason, and that reason is that the victims cannot control it, even when they want to, and no matter how hard they try, they still find themselves making the same mistakes over and over again, that’s what an addiction looks like. So it marvels me when people just say or think that addicts can just opt out of their addiction by simply just making some simple adjustments when they gamble. No, they’ll still keep doing the same thing because the addiction is still way rooted into their bloodstream and they don’t know how to stop it, so what addicts need more is some psychological help, it’s not something they can just do on their own.

Addicted gamblers are aware that defeats are more often than of winnings. But there is no way that they'll stop from doing so. That's already part of the routine and they will never stop until they have realized a lot of things already that they've been doing wrongly. Dopamine levels surely are increasing and that makes them more excited and seems like no one can't stop them.

Addicted gamblers are aware that defeats are more often than of winnings. But there is no way that they'll stop from doing so. That's already part of the routine and they will never stop until they have realized a lot of things already that they've been doing wrongly. Dopamine levels surely are increasing and that makes them more excited and seems like no one can't stop them.

Only someone who's extremely rich can do something like that because when someone gives money to someone then that person expects to get his/her money back. In case if someone makes his/her mind to donate some money to a gambler then that would work but in most other cases something like that never happens.

Even when it comes to money, you and I both will think twice or many times before lending some money to a gambler whom we know would not return the money that we lend. Lenders are there to earn interest and that's the reason behind lending them money. If lender doesn't get their money back and or interest then why would they even lend someone money.

you should give them but never expect them to return it

Yup, by remembering the fact that gambling is a business for casinos, it should be enough to make us aware that gambling is not a place or intermediary to double money, there is no certainty or guarantee for anyone to always win, but that does not mean you will never win, but defeat will be much more frequent than victory, and I think that's natural because after all, business must prioritize profit and in the gambling industry, casinos make gamblers the target to get a lot of profit from the losses of gamblers. Hmm, I think there must always be some gamblers who already know this, but often the problem is that when they have played, their thinking will usually be different, the reason is because they often fall and get carried away by the atmosphere that triggers an increase in dopamine levels in the brain, and that's what makes it difficult for them to stop at the right time.

If a gambler comes to you for money and you have the money that you wish to give, you should give them but never expect them to return it. If they return it that fine and if they don't that's still fine because you have already made your mind from beginning that you aren't expecting the money from them. That's the only way you can be free from any friend that is a gambling addict.

I think that the amount will matter, if it is so insignificant that it does not matter to the player, then the loss will not have any negative impact. The very understanding that you have lost can be upsetting, but if it does not bring tangible financial losses, then it is difficult to become addicted to this.
To do this, you need to play for big money and hope to make a profit from it, and later after losses, hope to win back. The worst thing is when the player understands that he is constantly losing, but continues to play, this is addiction.

Not all gamblers are able to understand that they are addicted. That is why they lose more. The first thing that should be emphasized is that he must set a limit to gambling.

Problem gambling is not a type to run away from once it's gotten to a player, it's best tackled while still on our right controls. Some players do it when they've caught it, and that's not quickly effective. But if the gambler is energized to reduce their gambling rate to normal state they'll be some changes. Yet that gambler also need to minimize the amount of money which is wagered on a session. So as not to integrate more pains and regrets in their life.

Yes, gambling is still a business and we need to remember that. The casinos won't lose to us but we are programmed to lose if we don't get hold of that. That's the tip that we need to remember for as long as we gamble so, enjoy some, lose some and win some. That's already in the process that everyone needs to remember at all times.

Yes, it is most likely like that, as you might expect that it seems like he has never felt in a position of true addiction, it is very unlikely for a gambler who is already addicted to still feel okay when they experience a big loss, even a small loss can make them emotional and continue to play with various actions and decisions that are much more aggressive, the point is that addiction is a situation where defeat is a result that will never be easy to accept regardless of the amount, and that is the reason why gamblers who are already addicted are very vulnerable to doing various unexpected actions that sometimes even threaten their own lives.

Setting gambling limits is really not the problem, everyone, even addicted gamblers do have a set limit even before they start gambling but the problem is when they start gambling, the ability to control their emotions and stick to those limits and budgets they set for themselves. I believe the solution to fighting addiction doesn’t really lie in setting limits because in the long run it’ll become more difficult when it comes to sticking to those limits, so the best solution I believe is to try as much as they can to stay away from gambling, at least for the meantime because one’s gambling may only spiral out of control when/if they start gambling, but if they stay away from it, they can be to avoid falling into the traps of addiction.
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Yes, you are right, if it is only a matter of planning and setting limits, everyone can do it including gambling addicts. But when it comes to the ability to obey what has been set, I think this is something that is difficult for everyone to fulfill. In a certain period of time we may be able to do it easily, but to continue to obey what has been set for a long period of time, this is something that is very difficult to do. Because sometimes there are moments that make us choose to spend money again and continue gambling.

and one thing that can help us to continue to obey what we have set is by being able to respect the limits or rules that we have made ourselves, and never break them, because if you break them once, the limit will be completely lost from you.

Hahaha...you can only talk-down it this way if you are not really addicted to gambling and possibly not gambling with high wagering amounts. Someone like you can even lose and will let go, but those who do the opposite will never see it as easy as yourself, that mood swing could be either positive or negative, and if it is a negative one when you actually lose big, it can't really be nice with you and everyone around you because you will definitely pass bitter aggression.

I feel mood swings when I gamble. I have a kind of addiction to it. But I'm happy with them. Because the mood swings make me happy. Watching a match that I bet on and experiencing the excitement of that match is something that I want to achieve. I think we can transform our addictions in a way that suits our interests if we manage to use them correctly. I think the important point is for us to be in control.

Not all gamblers are able to understand that they are addicted. That is why they lose more. The first thing that should be emphasized is that he must set a limit to gambling.

Not all gambling addicts are unemployed, have no income, and rely solely on gambling for income. If they have no job, no income, where will they get the money to gamble? The reason most people become addicted to gambling is because they think they can get rich quick through gambling. They want to use their small salaries to get rich quick and they think gambling can help them do that. So if they realize that getting rich is never easy and requires hard work, effort...and there is no way to become rich quickly overnight. They will never become addicted to gambling or will stop gambling immediately.

One of the ways that will always help people in quiting addiction is to look for away to get another source of income in which they can rely on. The reason why gamblers for victim of addiction is because they rely in gambling as a source of income , so If they can forget about gambling as a medium of making  money I believe addiction will be something that will be easy to handle. That is why it is good for gamblers to have understanding to know gambling is fun eith this you only bet with the money you can afford.

It is better for them not to hide what they are doing because it doesn’t help them, it only pushes them further into their gambling addiction. It is best to open up to family or friends to get advice and reminders. Let us face that the people around us often know what is best for us, especially in situations like this. And if sharing with family feels too hard, at least some of our friends know it.
Being a responsible gambler must exist in our minds rather been too quite and greedy.

Problem gambling is not a type to run away from once it's gotten to a player, it's best tackled while still on our right controls. Some players do it when they've caught it, and that's not quickly effective. But if the gambler is energized to reduce their gambling rate to normal state they'll be some changes. Yet that gambler also need to minimize the amount of money which is wagered on a session. So as not to integrate more pains and regrets in their life.

In gambling many people consider gambling a place to make a profit because they are curious, they always want to gamble, and over time they become addicted. The percentage of addicts can increase, starting from wanting to try after making a profit, so gambling becomes a top priority for them to make money and is no longer used as entertainment.
Spending time and spending a lot of money is what becomes an addiction to gambling, the luckiest person is the one who wins at gambling and uses it as entertainment instead of eliminating boredom or temporary burdens.