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It is easy to spot someone who is severely addicted to gambling. If you are sensitive enough, you can pick it up as soon as you have a conversation with the person. It is a difficult habit to break and requires a massive amount of discipline and help. The most prominent sign of a gambler is that he or she keeps talking about the next game to bet on even when they are out of cash, haven't gotten anything to eat, etc. Where possible, I think one of the best ways to quit the addiction is to talk to someone, join Gamblers Anonymous. 
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I am the only one thinking that it is almost the same with addiction? since it is like an urge or we can't control ourselves to gamble? or it is different, like it is just some urge and it is only in our mind, unlike addiction, that it can affect your life. Though I think I have experienced it one time when I was supposedly going to sleep, again, my mind was somewhat telling me to gamble just one hour, so in the end, I did gamble that time and lost my money I wasnt able to sleep lol.
Being a compulsive gambler is already a sign of gambling addiction but based on my own experience, not all gambling addiction will eventually ruin our lives. As long as it’s manageable enough, it can never be destructive for us. But if we keep on tolerating being a compulsive gambler, that will affect already our decision making and eventually ruin our normal life once the addiction cannot be address immediately. 
All of these signs and behaviors you mentioned are true and happen to gamblers all the time, and this is why gamblers go back to gambling again and again, and gamblers can't quit even when they promise to quit gambling over and over again. And gamblers cannot concentrate on any work because of these incidents. And they always misbehave with family members too because gambling addiction keeps his mind always rough
That's where the problem will become bigger, it's either his family members will try to search the main problem which cause him misbehaving or his family member will just leave him since there's no benefit to continue the relationship. The best choice is seek for professional and let see does there's any improvement or not. If he's didn't change and keep gambling exceed the money that he can afford to lose, it's better for the family to break up to prevent from the future financial problem. 
There are different signs of gambling addiction like you can't control yourself whenever you place bet without even calculating your budget limits so this is why it's advised that always be in your limits without pushing yourself too much after every loss.Once you get addicted it's really hard to come back and for small gamblers who don't have huge financial status it could be worse in other aspects as well.
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The related sign of compulsivity, in this and other problems, is that of continuing the behaviour despite negative consequences. That sums it up.
Although I wouldn't confuse this with sometimes going a bit over the top, as if you go to the casino expecting to spend a certain amount, and because you're unlucky and run out early, you spend a bit more.
if you can control yourself then you'll stand up the table and walk away as you already gambler your target amount.
I hate this but sometimes? yeah I admit that being a compulsive gambler is what i acted.
Many times we are in a situation and we do not not realize the intensity of the problem. One such case is compulsive gambling. In simple words, it means that you are unable to control the urge to get involved with gambling even after understanding the potential harms associated with it.
Here are some signs of compulsive gambling :
1) Gambling related thoughts are always in your mind even when you are working on other activities
2) You keep increasing the gambling related money with each game
3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss
4) Ignoring other important work like job just for gambling
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added on the list is that you ignored the advise of others telling you to not make gambling as priorities in life instead to denied those words and if choose not to talk to them again.Here are some signs of compulsive gambling :
1) Gambling related thoughts are always in your mind even when you are working on other activities
2) You keep increasing the gambling related money with each game
3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss
4) Ignoring other important work like job just for gambling
Would you like to add to these signs ? Have you ever found yourself trapped in this situation and how did you get rid of this ?
and being a compulsive gambler is next to addicting , better not to let yourself become one or else your life and family will be ruined.
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In short, compulsive gambling is not good, a bad habit in gambling and it can result into a more problematic situation. As a gambler you should be more responsible by knowing your limitations because if you are too emotional and didn’t have a plan in gambling, you might forget your purpose and probably will be more greedy. There’s a lot of addicted gambler started from this situation, better to avoid it now and just play the usual.
Sometimes is not even our fault to end up in a condition where we will not be able to control ourselves on how frequently we want to bet. When we keep doing something often especially something interest us a lot, there is every possibility that we would going to be doing that thing often. This is how gambling addiction starts most time. We just have to ensure that we look for ways to make sure that we will not become a continual victim. Gambling addiction is very fast to become addicted because is what involves money and intention to make more money. The sure way to say that you have a gambling disorder is you lie about gambling. If you can't tell the truth or somehow, someway, you don't want to say it because they might think that you are an addict or something, that's already a sign that you are.
I have been observing friend of mine for the past year with gambling problem. I can honestly say that it's hard to get him to be honest about anything now especially when it comes to money. He has become terrible slotter in the past year where all his salary is no longer enough to pay off debts due to his gambling habit. He went into debt just to gamble and lose, it kept repeating itself every month and stupidly he just forgot to withdraw the winnings out of greed.None of the wins have really covered his gambling debts and he is only working to pay off his gambling debts. It was obvious he had become compulsive on gambling and now anything to do with money would be really hard to believe.
Many times we are in a situation and we do not not realize the intensity of the problem. One such case is compulsive gambling. In simple words, it means that you are unable to control the urge to get involved with gambling even after understanding the potential harms associated with it.
Here are some signs of compulsive gambling :
1) Gambling related thoughts are always in your mind even when you are working on other activities
2) You keep increasing the gambling related money with each game
3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss
4) Ignoring other important work like job just for gambling
Would you like to add to these signs ? Have you ever found yourself trapped in this situation and how did you get rid of this ?
All of these signs and behaviors you mentioned are true and happen to gamblers all the time, and this is why gamblers go back to gambling again and again, and gamblers can't quit even when they promise to quit gambling over and over again. And gamblers cannot concentrate on any work because of these incidents. And they always misbehave with family members too because gambling addiction keeps his mind always rough Here are some signs of compulsive gambling :
1) Gambling related thoughts are always in your mind even when you are working on other activities
2) You keep increasing the gambling related money with each game
3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss
4) Ignoring other important work like job just for gambling
Would you like to add to these signs ? Have you ever found yourself trapped in this situation and how did you get rid of this ?
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Would you like to add to these signs ? Have you ever found yourself trapped in this situation and how did you get rid of this ?
The related sign of compulsivity, in this and other problems, is that of continuing the behaviour despite negative consequences. That sums it up.
Although I wouldn't confuse this with sometimes going a bit over the top, as if you go to the casino expecting to spend a certain amount, and because you're unlucky and run out early, you spend a bit more.
Would you like to add to these signs ? Have you ever found yourself trapped in this situation and how did you get rid of this ?
Loss of self-control and financial problems.I believe that most of the gamblers are experiencing this disorder as most of them can't control their urge to gamble even more even though they lost a huge amount already. There are some gamblers out there who can't control themselves thus, they gamble more and more that it affects other people already and at the same time, it affects their mind as well. There are some gamblers though that can control themselves and they can stop whenever they wanted to.
Compulsive gambling is a serious disorder for gamblers and if you are having this, the best thing to get rid is either reach out to an expert or go to a place where there are no physical casinos or if they are gambling online, maybe at least don't let them use smartphone and observe them. As for me, fortunately I know when to stop whenever I'm gambling so I didn't experience this, and I hope I will not.
In short, compulsive gambling is not good, a bad habit in gambling and it can result into a more problematic situation. As a gambler you should be more responsible by knowing your limitations because if you are too emotional and didn’t have a plan in gambling, you might forget your purpose and probably will be more greedy. There’s a lot of addicted gambler started from this situation, better to avoid it now and just play the usual.
Sometimes is not even our fault to end up in a condition where we will not be able to control ourselves on how frequently we want to bet. When we keep doing something often especially something interest us a lot, there is every possibility that we would going to be doing that thing often. This is how gambling addiction starts most time. We just have to ensure that we look for ways to make sure that we will not become a continual victim. Gambling addiction is very fast to become addicted because is what involves money and intention to make more money. 
Have you ever found yourself trapped in this situation and how did you get rid of this ?
When you are an experienced gambler already, it is just normal for me to feel those.
No need to get rid of those as once you are used to feeling it, you can actually deal with it without a problem.
Not unless you are showing worst, that's the time you need a big help.
What so if we experienced those signs? We are gambling after all and those actions can't be avoided when we gamble.
What matter here is, we understand the risks of gambling and we are still responsible for our actions outside of gambling even if we experienced loss, sudden disappointment, regrets, and any emotions we feel while gambling.
Just try to be responsible at all times and everything will be smooth.
What matter here is, we understand the risks of gambling and we are still responsible for our actions outside of gambling even if we experienced loss, sudden disappointment, regrets, and any emotions we feel while gambling.
Just try to be responsible at all times and everything will be smooth.
Number 3 is the most, because most gamblers play more to recover losses and turn things around but in reality they always lose and keep feeling like they want to keep playing until they feel the symptoms above like a gambling addict
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3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss
^It all starts with this. 3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss
The number one sign that you must be aware of first is chasing your loss, that is why I did not hunt my loss after my allocation amount has been done, it means it is beyond my limit if I push myself to continue gambling. Once you are there at that stage of being a compulsive gambler it is very hard to get out, you need help probably from one of your family, friends, or relatives.
However, there are too many ways to determine the sign, the problem is how we will manage ourselves to avoid gambling addiction, it should be self-control.
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If you know someone who is into gambling and always looked depressed that's the outward sign that he is a compulsive gambler, the physical sign of a compulsive gambler is very much obviously easily irritated and depressed, so if you know someone who used to be jolly and started gambling then you notice those signs it's time to intervene and help him out, they should not stay depressed for a long time and only an intervention can help them get back to who they used to be.
This is the worst of gambling. To come out of compulsive gambling is really hard thing, because through addiction free centres support or through someone's advice it can't be stopped. Only if the person himself decides and take required measures to keep himself focused on other activities he can come out of compulsive gambling. Most of the gamblers used to be compulsive gamblers at some point. Further the experience gives them best learning and understand the limits of gambling.
If you suffer from compulsive gambling, the first step is always to acknowledge that you indeed suffer from it. Without any acceptance and realization, you will always live in denial and rationalize your actions stating that what you are doing is indeed right.
Compulsive gambling is not only the worst type but it is also the most destructive in the long-run. You start disregarding your obligations and you center your whole life in gambling, which is already risky in nature. Even if there may be days that you win, there will be more days that losses will be experienced more in the process.
3) You try to gamble more in attempt to recover loss
When I was addicted, I tried to gamble more if I am losing, but also when I have gained a lot. There are days I would have gained so much, but continue to gamble as it is enjoyable and I will lose more at the end of the day. Be it if losing or winning, you will gamble more if you are a compulsive gambler.
A person is able to overcome any addiction, if only the desire and gambling addiction is no exception. It is only necessary to admit the existence of the problem and deal with it. Most of the same gamblers have a gambling addiction are afraid to admit the existence of the problem and are trying to hide their problems from the environment. Only by understanding what your problem is you can develop a plan to combat the problem. Otherwise, nothing will work. If you feel that you have a problem with gambling, then tell the people closest to you who can help you.
We don't live in an anime world were simple will power could get you through anything. Sometimes gamblers who have succumbed to addiction outrightly require professional healthcare assistance. Addiction is a serious mental illness and is not something you can pass off as a simple problem with discipline, although not gonna lie that's where it all starts. Gambling addiction, like most forms of addictions are easier to cut off when the bud is just little, so judging from that statement, it's much better to actually recognize that you need help as early as possible, because it will hasten your recovery and you can get back to your life faster. I would agree with your statement though wherein it all starts with recognizing you have a problem, because that is true. You can only be given help if you recognize that you yourself needed it. if the person is still in denial with his situation, that's hard to ask for professional help. because he will just go back to where he is. the person should know what he really wanted to do in his life. if he is already determined to change, he can ask for help and assistance from professionals. if he can't afford to pay those professional services, ask for help from close friends and family. more then likely they will be happy to help if they know you want to change for the betterment of yourself.
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