Tips on how I controlled my Gambling addiction. - page 2.

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Quote from: Franctoshi on June 28, 2022, 07:44:32 AM

I was a victim even to the extent I used most of my University school fees to gamble back days until when I realized myself and put a permanent stop to my addiction and now Play moderately.

Have you been a compulsive gambler so far? From your story, it sounds like you are one of the problem gamblers.
I don't know why you seem to have such a big problem with gambling. Addiction is a natural thing if you are actually a gambler, but you forget the main point that you should never bet for money.

But some of the tips you have provided are actually good enough to help you overcome your gambling addiction, but maybe you shouldn't leave all your friends and something you love like football. Control your emotions and turn your attention to something else if you really don't want to gamble anymore. That is much more advisable than trying to stay away from your friends.

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Quote from: madnessteat on June 29, 2022, 03:35:30 AM

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Quote from: lienfaye on June 28, 2022, 09:20:17 PM

These suggestions are only possible for gamblers who are really determine to overcome their gambling addiction and stop for good.

I think relocating to another area away to temptation is the best thing to do. Much better if the place has no internet access so you can enjoy the place and not thinking about gambling. A place like farm or near the beach can help you unwind. Its like a temporary vacation, and you'll be back to reality (working, socializing with other people) once you get over your addiction.

I don't think one needs to relocate to another area out of his zone to avoid being tempted to gamble. Taking myself as an example, when I decided to put a stop to all my gambling activities, I decided not to visit friends who we usually gamble together, I stopped going to gaming centres in order not to be tempted to gamble but I didn't go on any vacation because I was determined to stop gambling based on the funds I have lost in the past, I believe the best advise that will help any addicted gambler to stop gambling is self determination not vacation or relocation.

Sometimes even moving to another area cannot help a gambler overcome his addiction because he still has access to the Internet on his mobile and he can succumb to temptation at any time. So if you decide to completely renounce gambling is better to go to the deaf places where there is no access to the Internet. Such a move will be a good constraint even for a person with weak willpower. I think that two or three months in such an environment will help to cope with the problem.

The environment in which we live is indeed very influential in overcoming gambling addiction. If we are in an environment where a lot of
people play gambling it is quite difficult to stop gambling. Even though our intentions are strong to stop gambling, but it's often tempting
to gamble again if we're still in an environment where we can easily get access to gambling. If indeed our addiction is severe and really
messes up our lives, we really need to consider temporarily moving to an area where there is no internet access at all. In these areas apart
from preventing us from being tempted to gamble again, in a new environment can make our minds refreshed and can make us think clearly.

But fortunately, when I became addicted to gambling, I didn't have to move to an area without internet access, just with a strong intention
in me, I can control my urge to gamble. It wasn't easy at first, but in the end, with strong intentions, I was able to succeed in making myself
no longer addicted to gambling. But not all gamblers can be like me, so it's a good idea to consider moving to an area where it's far from
the casino and there's no internet access.

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Quote from: GiftedMAN on June 29, 2022, 02:35:37 AM

Quote from: lienfaye on June 28, 2022, 09:20:17 PM

These suggestions are only possible for gamblers who are really determine to overcome their gambling addiction and stop for good.

I think relocating to another area away to temptation is the best thing to do. Much better if the place has no internet access so you can enjoy the place and not thinking about gambling. A place like farm or near the beach can help you unwind. Its like a temporary vacation, and you'll be back to reality (working, socializing with other people) once you get over your addiction.

I don't think one needs to relocate to another area out of his zone to avoid being tempted to gamble. Taking myself as an example, when I decided to put a stop to all my gambling activities, I decided not to visit friends who we usually gamble together, I stopped going to gaming centres in order not to be tempted to gamble but I didn't go on any vacation because I was determined to stop gambling based on the funds I have lost in the past, I believe the best advise that will help any addicted gambler to stop gambling is self determination not vacation or relocation.

Sometimes even moving to another area cannot help a gambler overcome his addiction because he still has access to the Internet on his mobile and he can succumb to temptation at any time. So if you decide to completely renounce gambling is better to go to the deaf places where there is no access to the Internet. Such a move will be a good constraint even for a person with weak willpower. I think that two or three months in such an environment will help to cope with the problem.

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Quote from: darkangel11 on June 28, 2022, 07:27:46 PM

If I was trying to stop gambling I would cut my Internet cable Cheesy

Lolz ... this is a bit hilarious,

Quote from: darkangel11 on June 28, 2022, 07:27:46 PM

Yet you are still here, posting in the gambling section, surrounded by all those online gamblers, gambling banners and all that. You're telling us that you don't read match prediction threads?

Please mate I think you just scanned my thread and didn't read to graps my point, you have to go back and read my thread and replied post once again to get the general point I'm making by looking at the title and context that answered this question.

Quote from: darkangel11 on June 28, 2022, 07:27:46 PM

Yet you are still here, posting in the gambling section

You having to post in this section does that mean you're addicted to gambling? If no then think of it.

Remember when you're addicted to something you literally over do it (out of control i.e don't have a control over that stuff ).
However, Taking bold steps that helps you to control your addiction into such thing and have it done the proper way doesn't mean total stop from participating in sporting related activities if your problem is solved.

Quote from: darkangel11 on June 28, 2022, 07:27:46 PM

If you do then what's the point of distancing yourself from football?

Therefore I used that strategy to pull myself out out of the situation I found myself then.
I have passion for sporting activities that's why I'm still engaged in sporting related activities.
Thus I'm not addicted to gambling, So I play safe when I want to Play.

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Thanks for explaining all your suggestions OP. I honestly think penalization of yourself anytime you feel need of gambling is very good idea. Also I think finding new habits is always good idea. Bitcoin or crypto in general is cool community to be part of. And you can still make money over it by trading.
On the other hand I think blocking yourself from watching football matches is extreme. Sports is something very healthy for people, and competition is cool. I wouldn't do that so.

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Quote from: Zlantann on June 29, 2022, 02:58:41 AM

Quote from: Franctoshi on June 28, 2022, 07:44:32 AM

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Relocating from my house to another area where my friends could not find me easily because there was this pressure from them why I
suddenly started to ingnoring them so I had to relocate.

I assume you are not married and have no children. For the married, relocation is quit expensive and stressful. You need to consider the children's school and your spouse place of work. Although there is no sacrifice that is too big to to be free from gambling addictions, but relocation might be very challenging.

Well, this is indeed quite good but as you said, things like this will be very difficult, especially for those who already have families because of the fact that moving houses like this obviously requires a lot of money and there are definitely hassles in taking care of the administration (at least in my country like that).
But indeed for single and not yet have any bond this is good enough to do.

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Quote from: Franctoshi on June 28, 2022, 07:44:32 AM

HOW I DID GET TO SOLVING THAT PROBLEM

1•I penalized myself by having myself deassociated from all kind of gambling friends and taking up a new friends who was into Bitcoin and have that time transferred to things related to crypto currency activities and it was actually part of what lead me into my discovery of Bitcoin and today here I am.

4• Relocating from my house to another area where my friends could not find me easily because there was this pressure from them why I suddenly started to ignoring them so I had to relocate.

Based from these reasons, it looks like one of the major issue why you were addicted to gambling is because of peer pressure. So, I guess that is also the reason why you decided to bet even your college tuition or fees. Anyways, it's a good thing that you were able to identify the peer pressure you've felt and was able to avoid and stop it. However, you have made extreme measures to stop your gambling addiction.

As for me, the only common situation we've had is that I've also lost and got broke and have decided to control and minimize my gambling expenditures. Also, having a support (either a friend or someone you know) and a hobby will help your gambling addiction.

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Your tips are wonderful and it helped you overcome one of the greatest form of addiction that affects the finance of addicts. Just like other forms of addictions it is very difficult to break free from. But you must ensure you continue with your tips to ensure that you are not exposed to those activities that triggers the addiction.

Quote from: Franctoshi on June 28, 2022, 07:44:32 AM

4•
Relocating from my house to another area where my friends could not find me easily because there was this pressure from them why I
suddenly started to ingnoring them so I had to relocate.

I assume you are not married and have no children. For the married, relocation is quit expensive and stressful. You need to consider the children's school and your spouse place of work. Although there is no sacrifice that is too big to to be free from gambling addictions, but relocation might be very challenging.

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Quote from: lienfaye on June 28, 2022, 09:20:17 PM

These suggestions are only possible for gamblers who are really determine to overcome their gambling addiction and stop for good.

I think relocating to another area away to temptation is the best thing to do. Much better if the place has no internet access so you can enjoy the place and not thinking about gambling. A place like farm or near the beach can help you unwind. Its like a temporary vacation, and you'll be back to reality (working, socializing with other people) once you get over your addiction.

I don't think one needs to relocate to another area out of his zone to avoid being tempted to gamble. Taking myself as an example, when I decided to put a stop to all my gambling activities, I decided not to visit friends who we usually gamble together, I stopped going to gaming centres in order not to be tempted to gamble but I didn't go on any vacation because I was determined to stop gambling based on the funds I have lost in the past, I believe the best advise that will help any addicted gambler to stop gambling is self determination not vacation or relocation.

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Quote from: fiulpro on June 28, 2022, 09:51:34 AM

Not everyone can do that honestly, leaving their friends and relocating from the area is a big step and does need a lot of money and emotional support as well. Therefore I do think what you did was admirable and at the same time it is specific to your situation, therefore people have to understand that all situations are pretty much individual so what worked for you couldn't have worked for someone else since they might not have the required investment. Thus I do think that one can always :
1. Get medical Help
2. Contact the Gambling help section in their country, you can even talk online to the experts
3. Make sure you do not use the website by collectively banning them from your phone/account.

Gambling addiction is NOT clinical depression and I don't think that it can be cured with remedies.

Anyway, congratulations to OP for getting rid of his gambling addiction.
Having a toxic social circle is a major reason why so many people are falling into various kinds of addictions and unhealthy behavior.
You did the right thing by getting rid of your toxic friends and trying to develop some positive habits.
A man is his habits and stopping the negative habits while building positive habits is a big part of growing up as a person.
I have one question. Do you have other addictions, like smoking cigars/weed or drinking? If yes, you should get rid of them as well.
Awareness meditation can be great for self-improvement, but it takes lots of time and consistent effort.

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you forgot to mention the most important thing in leaving gambling , and that i to put your family in center of everything because accept it or not? you will never survive the addiction without our love one's helps.
this is also the main reason why most of gamblers are not succeeding in their fight against addiction because they still hide the reality and not seeking help from their family.

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I must admit that the 3rd point is a great one as I once was an addicted sport betting gambler but the one thing that helped me the most was not being in front of the TV or PC to watch football games.I then started to play slot machines and got also addicted to them in a very short time but after one session that lost me huge amount of money I told myself that I will only play a certain amount weekly and stick to it no matter a loss or a win.So managing your bankroll can lead you to move away from gambling addiction too,this last one needs a great amount of self control though.

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Bravo Op. Many people would want to be in your shoes right now because they have totally lost it - their wife, family, job and relationships. Obviously you got out while you still can without the help of a Therapist. You were able to regulate your emotions and act accordingly until your goal was achieved. For me, one of the most important steps in overcoming any addiction is getting an accountability partner. They are non-judgmental and you can always run to them whenever you experience a withdrawal symptom or feel triggered by a thought or situation that could make you to relapse.

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Quote from: rahmad2nd on June 29, 2022, 12:46:01 AM

but gambling disorders like addiction are not as simple as the 4 points you mentioned.

From the ordering of problem solving regarding gambling addiction, I think he will consider his decision to leave home only because of the impact of gambling addiction due to the influence of his friends, everyone has different ways of solving problems and I am sure they will not leave their home and family for a long time. So I agree with your opinion, family is the main home for everything and they will provide support for the therapist's recovery so he can return to a better life.

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If its because of friends you have got you into gambling, taking a break from them for awhile will also give you a rest from the addiction. You are lucky to have friends who are into gambling also which they most likely also suffer the same struggle like you to which you can hep each other to over come this. Some doesn't have friends that also struggle gambling addiction. Especially a wife or moms, they got into gambling because of a bad relationship, which in turn resulted to a money problem. Relocating seem extreme but if it works, that's good.

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Quote from: Franctoshi on June 28, 2022, 07:44:32 AM

HOW I DID GET TO SOLVING THAT PROBLEM

1•
I penalized myself by having myself deassociated from all kind of gambling friends and taking up a new friends who was into Bitcoin and have that time transferred to things related to crypto currency activities and it was actually part of what lead me into my discovery of Bitcoin and today here I am.

2•
I stopped visiting betting shops in my locality and online betting sites too.

3•
I stopped myself from watching football and anything related to footballing activities for months and I used those time to engage in
other valuable things like going to the gym and reading more books during the time when there are important football matches going on.

4•
Relocating from my house to another area where my friends could not find me easily because there was this pressure from them why I
suddenly started to ingnoring them so I had to relocate.

with some of the points above that you mentioned did it work for you ? or is it running? from the four points you mentioned the thread I think is good especially daring to make decisions. but gambling disorders like addiction are not as simple as the 4 points you mentioned. Addictive is a physiological disorder and to deal with its prevention you need special treatment and involve several partners such as parents, family, close people or you need therapeutic treatment. Why is that ? because after all addiction is difficult to get rid of and it's a bad habit and has the potential to reoccur. so my advice for people who are addicted to require the involvement of the family or therapist.

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The first problem was identifying that you had an addiction problem, which is really great imo! The next steps could pretty much deviate differently, it can either be to completely stop it like what OP did, or deviate and instead replace it with something else which is actually great for you such as finding a hobby. I didn't realize this till I was like 20something, doesn't even need to be a fix for gambling, just learning something in general about something you truly like to do or want to do is a really great experience.

Step 4 is a really good step to do imo, it's like stepping out of your comfort zone (though in this case, it's a toxic zone) and expanding the options or activities you can have/do.

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Quote from: Franctoshi on June 28, 2022, 07:44:32 AM

HOW I DID GET TO SOLVING THAT PROBLEM

However, this method does not necessarily work well when applied to other people. It's good that you can detect that you are addicted to gambling because many people don't realize that they are addicted because they feel they are still using the money they deserve, even though in my opinion if our minds always want to gamble, it is already a sign of addiction.
I don't agree with the third way because watching sports matches is a natural thing and it's also good for relaxation it's just that if it's a way to avoid gambling then go ahead.

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To quit an addiction, it start from the mind and if your body is willing to let go with the limit you set for it otherwise, the above you highlighted over there might just be a time waste and you wouldn't know when you start gambling again.
For example, you cut ties with gambling shops isn't enough, we have gambling casinos that you can now access via phones and laptop and do you know what, you don't need to browse through to see them, you may just be surfing through your phone and before you knew it, and adds may just pop up and redirect you to a gambling bet which may even want to offer you to a 300% bonus on first deposit, if you're not prepare with your mind that you are letting go of gambling, you will always one way or another go back to it.

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Quote from: Franctoshi on June 28, 2022, 07:44:32 AM

‌They said when you identify a problem then the solution is possible. Addition is a Big problem to Most gamblers out there and one very big challenge with gamblers is that they don't even get to notice they're already addicted to gambling even when they're told , I was a victim even to the extent I used most of my University school fees to gamble back days until when I realized myself and put a permanent stop to my addiction and now Play moderately.
I have a lot of friends too currently involved into same addiction whom I have made necessary efforts to getting them out only few were able to buy the idea. So I'm talking from the point of experience. However, After lots of advice from my friends who saw where I was headed to coupled with the last bet that almost got me drop out of school then, had me took that bold decision.

HOW I DID GET TO SOLVING THAT PROBLEM

1•
I penalized myself by having myself deassociated from all kind of gambling friends and taking up a new friends who was into Bitcoin and have that time transferred to things related to crypto currency activities and it was actually part of what lead me into my discovery of Bitcoin and today here I am.

2•
I stopped visiting betting shops in my locality and online betting sites too.

3•
I stopped myself from watching football and anything related to footballing activities for months and I used those time to engage in
other valuable things like going to the gym and reading more books during the time when there are important football matches going on.

4•
Relocating from my house to another area where my friends could not find me easily because there was this pressure from them why I
suddenly started to ingnoring them so I had to relocate.

Wow. I cannot imagine how hard it must be to go through with all of that. Congratulations to you for trying so hard to get rid of your gambling addiction. Although it is a bit strange that you would continue going on a gambling subforum even though it might entice you to gamble again?

Moving so just that your friends would leave you alone is a bit extreme. Could you not have just talked to them about your gambling addiction? They may have been a bit more understanding than you might think. Burning bridges like friendships is kind of a last resort measure.

I am rooting for you, buddy! Don't fall back into your old habits!!

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