Taking a break from gambling - page 5.

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Quote from: Pan Troglodytes on October 03, 2018, 08:38:52 AM

Do you say you quit or just take a break from gambling? Personally I think it is important, as the latter is a kind of a foot in the door, that it won't close and always let you come back.

Well, it's in the title of this thread and the original post, maybe read it before you reply?

Well, I did read the title and the OP.

Let me cite the OP again:

Quote from: eternalgloom on September 17, 2018, 07:16:33 AM

Lately I felt that I've been gambling a bit too much, it evolved into a weekly event where I would spend a little bit more money than I had originally planned for.
I've decided to take a break from gambling for a while, it's been 3 weeks since my last bet.

Just wanted to make this post in case someone else has any problems with this, spending more than intended, I mean.
You just kinda get into the habit without noticing at first, but you should really take immediate action when you do.

For me it was just a couple of hundred euros overspending, maybe for a month or so.
Quitting was pretty easy, just replaced the gambling with a bit more gaming and writing articles.

Having a bit of extra cash now as well, always comes in handy

Definitely share your experiences with this, if you have any.

If you need help to quit gambling:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/gambling-addiction-and-problem-gambling.htm

I think you'll agree, that the intention (take a break or quit) is not that clear, as the OP and the title is contradictory at places. This is why I asked. There is no need to be impolite.

Okay okay, sorry that I was a little bit rude. I did not have to use the word 'quit' there the first time, will change that.
The link at the bottom is just for people who might need it. Just added that out of common courtesy for people who might realize that they might be getting addicted.

You did take the time to reply and I admit you have read the thread, so my sincere apologies to you.

Though, it was pretty clear from context that I was talking about taking a break. Plus, I added that link because someone mentioned it in a reply below.

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Quote from: eternalgloom on October 04, 2018, 04:20:58 AM

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Quote from: Pan Troglodytes on October 03, 2018, 08:38:52 AM

Do you say you quit or just take a break from gambling? Personally I think it is important, as the latter is a kind of a foot in the door, that it won't close and always let you come back.

Well, it's in the title of this thread and the original post, maybe read it before you reply?

Well, I did read the title and the OP.

Let me cite the OP again:

Quote from: eternalgloom on September 17, 2018, 07:16:33 AM

Lately I felt that I've been gambling a bit too much, it evolved into a weekly event where I would spend a little bit more money than I had originally planned for.
I've decided to take a break from gambling for a while, it's been 3 weeks since my last bet.

Just wanted to make this post in case someone else has any problems with this, spending more than intended, I mean.
You just kinda get into the habit without noticing at first, but you should really take immediate action when you do.

For me it was just a couple of hundred euros overspending, maybe for a month or so.
Quitting was pretty easy, just replaced the gambling with a bit more gaming and writing articles.

Having a bit of extra cash now as well, always comes in handy

Definitely share your experiences with this, if you have any.

If you need help to quit gambling:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/gambling-addiction-and-problem-gambling.htm

I think you'll agree, that the intention (take a break or quit) is not that clear, as the OP and the title is contradictory at places. This is why I asked. There is no need to be impolite.

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Quote from: shield132 on October 03, 2018, 12:53:21 PM

I found this thread and the reason why I posted here is that I remember one fact, Bitsler was shut down for a while. For example when you gamble on one website and trust it and then suddenly it shut downs, you may not move on other website. If you act like this, then it's a great opportunity to have a break, if you continue to gamble then again when website returns, it's your job.

Or, here's a wild idea, you can just decide for yourself that you want to take a break, like I did.
No need to wait for a website to shut down, I mean if you're going to rely on something like that happening, you're basically gambling as well Tongue

Quote from: Pan Troglodytes on October 03, 2018, 08:38:52 AM

Do you say you quit or just take a break from gambling? Personally I think it is important, as the latter is a kind of a foot in the door, that it won't close and always let you come back.

Well, it's in the title of this thread and the original post, maybe read it before you reply?

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I found this thread and the reason why I posted here is that I remember one fact, Bitsler was shut down for a while. For example when you gamble on one website and trust it and then suddenly it shut downs, you may not move on other website. If you act like this, then it's a great opportunity to have a break, if you continue to gamble then again when website returns, it's your job.

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Quote from: eternalgloom on September 27, 2018, 08:05:50 AM

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If I could easily take a break now, I will also be able to do that the next time. Better would be to just prevent myself from having to take a break at all, if I only gamble very sporadically in the future.

It would be the best way of dealing with gambling imo. I have come up with this approach to gambling recently and I enjoy it. It's not that it's too hard to do though, because according to various stats the vast majority of people who gamble from time to time are not gambling addicts. So we, you and me, are not heroes in this field, but rather average gamblers. And still I'm glad for you that you have managed to not become an addict, and I hope you are glad for me as well. Gambling is not a curse, but rather one of the ways to spend free time. And it is harmless and entertaining if you don't misuse it.

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Do you say you quit or just take a break from gambling? Personally I think it is important, as the latter is a kind of a foot in the door, that it won't close and always let you come back.

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Quote from: solarion on September 27, 2018, 06:48:17 AM

I say you don't take break or something, instead of that just stay from gambling. Moreover gambling is not meant to make money only you will be loose the funds from your wallets.
Nothing there in gambling field is stable. So not even for consideration you should not go with the gambling investment.

The ability to be able to take a break in the first instance makes it very easy for you to stay away if you want to in the long run. For someone like the OP, it is obvious he is only gambling for fun and even though he had to realize he is losing a lot of money, he had to cut back on it and do other activities and that to me is something everyone who wants to gamble should always try to do when it comes to gambling.

It is the idea a lot of people usually have when it comes to chasing losses and trying to recover them that makes them find it hard to control the impulse that comes with gambling.

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Definitely a wise move to take a step back and re-evaluate.

I've seen too many people lose their life's work to gambling, it is a fools game, and only the foolish thing that it isn't.

Only bet when the odds are in your favor, and never against. This is a rare circumstance so grab them with everything you have got when they come around.

If the game you're playing has a house edge, you're already screwed.

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Great idea, I have been playing a lot this summer so it was time for me to stop gambling as well but it is getting harder. The new nba 2k game came out so I have been spending more time playing nba 2k rather than gamble (not like that is not gambling neither, myteam card opening is a total gamble) yet since the new NBA season is starting I feel like I may want to gamble a bit and bet on sports teams and see how I can do. Not that gambling isn't fun it is great fun but also knowing that I know who wins is also a great feeling and makes me feel like I understand about basketball very well.

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Quote from: vidprab5 on October 01, 2018, 06:18:11 AM

Spending some time in social activities still does not remove the fact that if you are not able to control your gambling activities and set your mind straight without expecting anything from it, you will still end up becoming an addict at the end of the day.

Thats too much radical thinking. Those who are addicted are trying their level best to keep themselves away from gambling and thus achieve that by spending time with their family and taking part in cultural activities. The idle mind is the devil's workplace : like they say more you stay idle and waste time the more you are going to get involved in wrong stuff.

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Gambling is one thing a lot of people have made it a problem for themselves based on their outlook towards it, the desire to make money and get rich quick from gambling and with all those kind of emotions erupting, it becomes hard to get out from at the end.

True but the only person to blame is themselves. They can control their habits but they wont which give rise to the addiction.

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Quote from: Symphonized on September 27, 2018, 05:12:11 PM

yes you should take a break from gambling if you feel not to play consistently anymore or just temporarily.

It is necessary because if you play continuously you will lose all your money and you will be mentally disturbed. It is better to quit gambling for some time. if you can quit gambling forever that will be much better but if not then you should avoid gambling for some time. by this way you will be fresh and will save some of your money. Try to engage yourself in some social welfare activities

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Good luck to your decision and I hope you won't be the same as others said before but later on after a month or two they come back in action.

Having another hobby which will make you put your attention and time there would solve it. Well my story, I just got my employment that really killed my time and only got few to no more time in gambling.

Apparently, from the way he has placed gambling, I am sure even if he decides to come back to gambling, it is not like he still won’t be able to control himself. What he has done basically is to be in control, and that can only happen when you have the right mindset towards gambling and this is totally different when it comes to those who are addicted. People with the wrong mindset of trying to get rich from gambling and usually the ones that will not even find it easy at all to be making decisions like this.

Yeah I agree to this suggestion. A gambler should spend some time in social activities or something else. Continuous gambling will destroy him. He would think only of gambling and want more and more money from gambling, but the results would be different from his expectations and desires. To avoid frustration and depression it is better to quit gambling for some time.

Spending some time in social activities still does not remove the fact that if you are not able to control your gambling activities and set your mind straight without expecting anything from it, you will still end up becoming an addict at the end of the day.

Gambling is one thing a lot of people have made it a problem for themselves based on their outlook towards it, the desire to make money and get rich quick from gambling and with all those kind of emotions erupting, it becomes hard to get out from at the end.

This is where self discipline comes into picture as if you have control on yourself nothing can distract you and you will be in your limits irrespective even if your friends try to convince you to keep playing etc. But humans do not have control generally on their emotions and this causes problem for them.

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Quote from: jossiel on September 17, 2018, 07:40:52 AM

Good luck to your decision and I hope you won't be the same as others said before but later on after a month or two they come back in action.

Having another hobby which will make you put your attention and time there would solve it. Well my story, I just got my employment that really killed my time and only got few to no more time in gambling.

Apparently, from the way he has placed gambling, I am sure even if he decides to come back to gambling, it is not like he still won’t be able to control himself. What he has done basically is to be in control, and that can only happen when you have the right mindset towards gambling and this is totally different when it comes to those who are addicted. People with the wrong mindset of trying to get rich from gambling and usually the ones that will not even find it easy at all to be making decisions like this.

Yeah I agree to this suggestion. A gambler should spend some time in social activities or something else. Continuous gambling will destroy him. He would think only of gambling and want more and more money from gambling, but the results would be different from his expectations and desires. To avoid frustration and depression it is better to quit gambling for some time.

Spending some time in social activities still does not remove the fact that if you are not able to control your gambling activities and set your mind straight without expecting anything from it, you will still end up becoming an addict at the end of the day.

Gambling is one thing a lot of people have made it a problem for themselves based on their outlook towards it, the desire to make money and get rich quick from gambling and with all those kind of emotions erupting, it becomes hard to get out from at the end.

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Quote from: jossiel on September 17, 2018, 07:40:52 AM

Good luck to your decision and I hope you won't be the same as others said before but later on after a month or two they come back in action.

Having another hobby which will make you put your attention and time there would solve it. Well my story, I just got my employment that really killed my time and only got few to no more time in gambling.

Takin a break from gambling is of course the best way to do in order to avoid the times where your luck doesn't go with you. You may end up loosing all of ypur momey in just one snap. The descision of having a idea of taking a breark of gambling is a good one, mostly to the person that may affect by greediness and will end up bankrupt instead of earning a good on.e.

It's not only about the times that luck isn't with you anymore but its more of creating more space to make yourself productive for some other things. And with eternalgloom's position, he said that he's enjoying doing other stuffs rather than gambling.

And this is an assurance that he's aware of everything so no worries.

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Quote from: eternalgloom on September 17, 2018, 07:16:33 AM

Lately I felt that I've been gambling a bit too much, it evolved into a weekly event where I would spend a little bit more money than I had originally planned for.
I've decided to take a break from gambling for a while, it's been 3 weeks since my last bet.

Just wanted to make this post in case someone else has any problems with this, spending more than intended, I mean.
You just kinda get into the habit without noticing at first, but you should really take immediate action when you do.

For me it was just a couple of hundred euros overspending, maybe for a month or so.
Quitting was pretty easy, just replaced the gambling with a bit more gaming and writing articles.

Having a bit of extra cash now as well, always comes in handy

Definitely share your experiences with this, if you have any.

If you need help to quit gambling:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/gambling-addiction-and-problem-gambling.htm

We all know that gambling is one of the main thing that most of the people did and play in order to come up with a profit. Gambling is a bit risky way of earning but ofcourse it is also a good for those who want to have a high amount of earnings. But when to take a break from gambling? Most of the people don know how to control themselves in playing gambling so they end up loosing all of their funds. You must know your limits and how to control yourself in playing gambling. Take a rest and don't risk all of your money in one shot.

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It's quite hard for us to understand something if we have never been addicted, so while I think many of us can feel sorry for people who have gambling problems, it's always difficult to get in their shoes and feel their feelings. But we must always be aware of it, especially as gamblers, to see who among us have addictions. It's even more hard to see it in people who keep winning, but we never know they don't advertise their losses and only tell us when they win. In my experience, those who always tell you they win are the ones making losses time after time.

Be aware, and be kind and say something if you see it. Take your break, OP, and get happy again.

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Quote from: Symphonized on September 27, 2018, 05:12:11 PM

yes you should take a break from gambling if you feel not to play consistently anymore or just temporarily.

But it is hard to get away from gambling once you are addicted so you need to be much cautious about when to take break from gambling and in early stage of addiction you can relize that you are spending your money in wrong way so at that time if you have strong mind control over emotions then you can leave and better play later.

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Quote from: Symphonized on September 27, 2018, 05:12:11 PM

yes you should take a break from gambling if you feel not to play consistently anymore or just temporarily.

If you really feel that you need some rest. You just do it, I mean every individual needs a rest, they get tired of everything they do well that is because we are humans, that is obvious right?

I do take a break from gambling and that is better since I know that me, taking a break from gambling, I can still say that I am not really addicted to gambling but I just do it for fun.

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Quote from: joebrook on September 27, 2018, 03:29:58 PM

I took a very long break from gambling because I was always losing and winning nothing in return but now am back an it seems that I am back with the same circumstances that I left because I am still losing. Most teams which should obviously win are losing.

Taking a break does not change the house edge of the game nor does it effect the odds. Neither do the teams change while you were away unless its very long and the team had a lot of changes for sports obviously. The odds will be same and the loss streaks will be same. Only your luck will matter in winning and not how long you were away.

The casinos might give you some welcome back bonus when you log in after a long time but that wont change odds but give you some more free funds to gamble with (and lose). Grin

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Quote from: FlightyPouch on September 27, 2018, 07:46:17 AM

If someone told you he wants to take a break, that means he will be having a rest for some time. And that also means that he will be coming back after that rest and I don't think that it will only bring a small change and in the long run, no change at all. I guess for people who has realize that they are tired of gambling every single day or week, and think they need a break better make it your first step to take away yourself from gambling. That that chance since that might be a one time chance you will get from exiting the gambling world.

You are getting it the wrong way. Now taking a break is totally dependent on your own mindset right from the onset.

If you are taking a break because you just want to cut out on some unnecessary spending when you certainly know that is what gambling is for anyway, but you tend to still catch fun with it anyway, then, I do not see it as a bad thing.

If you want to take a break because you feel you are getting addicted and you are beginning to chase lost money, then, that is when I see what you are saying coming into play. In this case, the OP's ability to maneuver between both gambling and going with other activities simply shows his ability to control himself and to me, it should even be more like a pattern for reality check for people to know if they are still going on a good path with gambling.

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