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We all know that addiction to gambling can negatively affect your financial situation, relationships, and other aspects of your life. So the sooner a person receives treatment for a gambling addiction, the easier it is to stop the progression of the illness. Doctors or mental health professional can help provide useful guidance, support and treatment system.

That is why I always have a mindset that gambling is for fun, no more no less. In the past, when I got a little of money (around $50), I believed that gambling can help me to x2 my fund. But after a few games, my money vanished. My heart broke and melt so I decide I would not gamble anymore. Afterwards, after having a better income, I started to look at gambling as a source of entertainment. I spend $50 to play it weekly, sometimes I lose but I do not feel I anything because that 50 bucks is to buy happiness, relaxation and fun

You should really be having this kind of mindset because you wont really be hurting or depressing yourself when you do lost in gambling since you are already expecting on what would happen.
If you do have aims on making it as a source of income then tendency of getting addicted is high rather than into those who are just aiming for getting some fun out of their money that had been spent.
Its just a matter on how a person would treat it up and if you do really go into that desperation on making money then it would really just mold you into an addicted person later on.
If you dont like for it to happen then you should realize things up that gambling is never created for this sole purpose.

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Quote from: Stevcummings on May 10, 2021, 10:51:54 AM

We all know that addiction to gambling can negatively affect your financial situation, relationships, and other aspects of your life. So the sooner a person receives treatment for a gambling addiction, the easier it is to stop the progression of the illness. Doctors or mental health professional can help provide useful guidance, support and treatment system.

That is why I always have a mindset that gambling is for fun, no more no less. In the past, when I got a little of money (around $50), I believed that gambling can help me to x2 my fund. But after a few games, my money vanished. My heart broke and melt so I decide I would not gamble anymore. Afterwards, after having a better income, I started to look at gambling as a source of entertainment. I spend $50 to play it weekly, sometimes I lose but I do not feel I anything because that 50 bucks is to buy happiness, relaxation and fun

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Quote from: k@suy on May 10, 2021, 12:07:38 PM

I ain't a psychology doctor but this kind of problem are need to be treated well because the mere fact that the involve with gambling addiction if minor or even if not should need a cure.

Yeah right, most gambling addicted persons are prone of doing things unusual, especially those minors there's a need of special treatments to make them recover and start living a normal life.

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And yeah giving him/her a new environment where he/she could live another way of lifestyle is better for him/her to forget the addiction hw/she had undergo in his/her life.

The very bet way to counter this addiction, moving him away from the place where he got that addiction and start providing new activies to change up his mindset and keep him busy to other things.

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But of course before he/she bring in another environment we'll just need to make sure that he/she had undergo medication if needed or been in pschology doctor to treat his/her addiction.

It's important to know everything and hear what professional will advise for a much faster recoveries.

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Quote from: Wexnident on May 10, 2021, 08:47:33 AM

Aren't they more like antidepressants or something of the sort? I'd honestly think that taking a walk, having some fresh air or having a vacation of sorts is a lot better than drugs. Idk, it just makes it feel more like, the one under medication is in need of a LOT of help instead of having that free mindset of calmness you get when having a breather. Like instead of letting go of what strangles you, it instead just lets you go for a moment before strangling back with stronger momentum/force.

I ain't a psychology doctor but this kind of problem are need to be treated well because the mere fact that the involve with gambling addiction if minor or even if not should need a cure.
And yeah giving him/her a new environment where he/she could live another way of lifestyle is better for him/her to forget the addiction hw/she had undergo in his/her life.
But of course before he/she bring in another environment we'll just need to make sure that he/she had undergo medication if needed or been in pschology doctor to treat his/her addiction.

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We all know that addiction to gambling can negatively affect your financial situation, relationships, and other aspects of your life. So the sooner a person receives treatment for a gambling addiction, the easier it is to stop the progression of the illness. Doctors or mental health professional can help provide useful guidance, support and treatment system.

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Quote from: peter0425 on May 10, 2021, 08:47:52 AM

For me personally , it is our family that we need to ask for help and not just government body or anyone.

and also the addict must be willing to cooperate for a successful process.

It depends on the severity of the addiction.

During the early stage of addiction, the gambler may overcome it by spending time with his family, talking to them, doing activities with them, focusing on having fun with them, etc. But if the addiction is already at a certain stage in which simply actions like those cannot anymore distract him from gambling, professional help should already be sought.

Severe gambling addicts might hardly cooperate because their drive to gamble is already beyond their control. So again there must already be professional interventions done.

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For me personally , it is our family that we need to ask for help and not just government body or anyone.

and also the addict must be willing to cooperate for a successful process.

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Quote from: Smartprofit on May 10, 2021, 05:22:16 AM

There are drug treatment clinics in my country and they can provide therapeutic assistance to a person suffering from gambling addiction.

Aren't they more like antidepressants or something of the sort? I'd honestly think that taking a walk, having some fresh air or having a vacation of sorts is a lot better than drugs. Idk, it just makes it feel more like, the one under medication is in need of a LOT of help instead of having that free mindset of calmness you get when having a breather. Like instead of letting go of what strangles you, it instead just lets you go for a moment before strangling back with stronger momentum/force.

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Yes, easier said than done. Someone who is addicted to gambling, the moment they recognize it, will make rational plans to stop gambling, but it's not as easy as just making a decision and doing it. He will usually relapse and it is because his emotional state will dominate over him, even though he knows that what he is doing is not the rationally right thing to do.

I was also speaking at a personal experience but the good thing is that I was still young when it happened so I don't have that much difficulty trying to resist my gambling urges, good thing that I found a really good distraction. The relapse is the saddest thing because you felt like you have already won the battle but then the problem reels its head again and you are back to square one, it is frustrating but you have to do it again.

It knock you off again since you are continuously browsing the gambling boards for sure you will be curious again to try what other experience on their gameplays I know gambling is addicting but if this affect your lifestyle better get out of it and the first step you can do now is to ignore the gambling boards and stay on other section so that you will not back to square one and regain your normal life again.

Well, you have a point because if you want really to get out of gambling addiction you must set your attention to other things because making an encounter once again on any gambling-related stuff would just make a relapse, though of course, it will still depend on you. However, visiting this section will possibly temp you to get back but if you have a strong resolve it everything is will be fine. Some others like to visit this section not to reminisce their past, they were here because they just want to bring awareness from everyone and share their stories.

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Since the pandemic is still going on, the only service they could offer is via online or phone call, which in my opinion is only less effective compare to if you're gonna talk to them in person, I don't know if in your place it is already allowed but with of course safety gears like face mask and face shield while consulting to a rehabilitation center or a therapist.

Addiction is really hard to cure, especially now. Addiction is what makes people still sane, in some cases, because it what makes them alive, to avoid getting bored or whatsoever, it is like their elixir but in a bad way.

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Quote from: Lorence.xD on May 10, 2021, 03:02:54 AM

It sounds easy on paper but if you are actually experiencing it, refraining is a really difficult thing to do. Trust me, I know that when gambling addicts want to stop, they do want to but they seem to not be able to do it. The problem is that if that person doesn't recognize that he/she is having a problem, intervention is useless. I don't know any facilities that caters gambling addiction specifically but rehab programs are a thing in my country although they aren't that famous.

Nothing will help like self-control. Having strong will power and executing all the pre-determined plans against gambling are not possible from the day-one itself. So, staying away from gambling after addiction requires lots of homework and dedication. Still, everything will work and get result only when that gambler works with all heart and with full swing of efforts to come out of gambling addictions.

I never believe into external help and guidelines which may work only up to some levels and after that it all depends on how that particular gambler decides. This is the reason some gamblers quit gambling for some days and then resuming gambling after some period. Human mind always swings hence not at all getting into gambling addiction must be the better and effective solution here rather than looking for a cure after got addicted.

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It knock you off again since you are continuously browsing the gambling boards for sure you will be curious again to try what other experience on their gameplays I know gambling is addicting but if this affect your lifestyle better get out of it and the first step you can do now is to ignore the gambling boards and stay on other section so that you will not back to square one and regain your normal life again.

I don't think so dude, I have been doing signature campaign on Bitvest for over a year now and I complete most of my bonus and never had I relapsed. Doing signature campaign and having an account in Netflix and playing Axie Infinity is a really good distraction for me even though I don't need one, trust me, I tried to play again and test if I relapse but I don't have any fun gambling abymore.

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Yes, easier said than done. Someone who is addicted to gambling, the moment they recognize it, will make rational plans to stop gambling, but it's not as easy as just making a decision and doing it. He will usually relapse and it is because his emotional state will dominate over him, even though he knows that what he is doing is not the rationally right thing to do.

I was also speaking at a personal experience but the good thing is that I was still young when it happened so I don't have that much difficulty trying to resist my gambling urges, good thing that I found a really good distraction. The relapse is the saddest thing because you felt like you have already won the battle but then the problem reels its head again and you are back to square one, it is frustrating but you have to do it again.

It knock you off again since you are continuously browsing the gambling boards for sure you will be curious again to try what other experience on their gameplays I know gambling is addicting but if this affect your lifestyle better get out of it and the first step you can do now is to ignore the gambling boards and stay on other section so that you will not back to square one and regain your normal life again.

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Quote from: fiulpro on May 08, 2021, 02:04:39 PM

Hello
So I was going through a story of a girl who literally stole 70,000 Euros to Gamble apparently it all started when she invested 20 Euro and won a thousand and since then she became addicted to easy money.
It made me realize that every now and then there is someone here sharing their addiction stories and it might help to have a particular thread for them to keep all the sources which could help them get their life straight again..
Here is a quote from BBC :-
url of the story :- https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-56997362.amp

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Where to get help:

Gamcare operates the GamCare operates the National Gambling Helpline, providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling problems - advisers are available 24 hours a day on Freephone 0808 8020 133 or via web chat.

Gordon Moody Association provides advice, education and therapeutic support to problem gamblers, as well as an intensive residential treatment programme - for more information visit the website or call 01384 241292.

Gamstop is a free service that lets you put controls in place to help restrict your gambling.

This is a url with further sources : https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1kS7QTDB16PWkywhsXJLzxz/information-and-support-addiction-alcohol-drugs-and-gambling

Please feel free to add sources according to the nation or locality. 🌞

There are drug treatment clinics in my country and they can provide therapeutic assistance to a person suffering from gambling addiction.

Also in my country there are a lot of Orthodox Christian monasteries. A person suffering from gambling addiction can come there and ask to be accepted into the "poslushnik". He will carry out work related to ensuring the functioning of the church and monastery economy.

This is physical work, work in the fresh air. Usually monasteries are located in picturesque and very beautiful places. Nearby there is a river, ponds, forest, green meadows. The novice either prays, or sleeps, or works. He has no opportunity to gamble.

He lives the simple life of our ancestors - beekeepers, peasants, fishermen and livestock breeders.

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Yes, easier said than done. Someone who is addicted to gambling, the moment they recognize it, will make rational plans to stop gambling, but it's not as easy as just making a decision and doing it. He will usually relapse and it is because his emotional state will dominate over him, even though he knows that what he is doing is not the rationally right thing to do.

I was also speaking at a personal experience but the good thing is that I was still young when it happened so I don't have that much difficulty trying to resist my gambling urges, good thing that I found a really good distraction. The relapse is the saddest thing because you felt like you have already won the battle but then the problem reels its head again and you are back to square one, it is frustrating but you have to do it again.

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Now that I experienced the worse that can happen if you let yourself become addicted in gambling, its a lesson learned to never repeat the same mistakes. It's important you know your limit and already responsible to know whats right to wrong.

Addiction is recurring, if you become an addict there is a possibility that it will happen again, that is why these gambling anonymous groups have a follow-up session, it takes character to remain in control after you have reached the height of your gambling, it's hard to forget that one time or many times you've won a lot and you seldom think of your losses, you only think of the excitement and what you've won, so even if you are cured, you still have to check yourself from time to time.

This will depend on the gambler itself. It can happen again if you let yourself be drown to another addiction, but if you're determine to move forward and just gamble for fun or to kill time then it can be prevented by right control. Experiencing how to win is really addicting but as I've said it will depend on every gambler on how he will manage his gambling habit. In my case I can say that im now discipline and aware of my limitation.

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Quote from: just_Alice on May 08, 2021, 03:40:33 PM

However, looking deeply into this problem I can see that stress-relieving methods and psychotherapy sessions may not be enough in severe cases. In such cases, I believe, only medical intervention can help. I've found a study, which, contrary to many beliefs, shows that medical help can have a positive effect. In particular, such substances as naltrexone and memantine can be used for different types of gambling addiction.

More info regarding these medications for gambling addiction is behind the links:

Naltrexone - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6426388/

Memantine - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3465841/

These drugs could certainly help to cure very serious case of gambling physical dependence, but it's only a help and I don't think it can cure gamble addiction in the long run alone. Gambling addiction is mostly psychological, people are convinced they can become rich and change their life thanks to gambling like in the fiulpro's story, how drugs could fight against these thoughts?

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If you ponder about it, refraining from doing things is easy you just need to have a proper way to do so. Because when you refrain yourself from not doing certain things, you don't need to pay for that nor have to get any punishment from doing so. instead, you will gain some spiritual and good conduct. Like for example quitting gambling, you don't really need to go to anyone but it is recommended to seek the help of an expert and after that things will be easy because you don't really need to pay for not doing those things anymore.

It sounds easy on paper but if you are actually experiencing it, refraining is a really difficult thing to do. Trust me, I know that when gambling addicts want to stop, they do want to but they seem to not be able to do it. The problem is that if that person doesn't recognize that he/she is having a problem, intervention is useless. I don't know any facilities that caters gambling addiction specifically but rehab programs are a thing in my country although they aren't that famous.

Yes, easier said than done. Someone who is addicted to gambling, the moment they recognize it, will make rational plans to stop gambling, but it's not as easy as just making a decision and doing it. He will usually relapse and it is because his emotional state will dominate over him, even though he knows that what he is doing is not the rationally right thing to do.

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Quote from: yazher on May 09, 2021, 06:13:39 PM

If you ponder about it, refraining from doing things is easy you just need to have a proper way to do so. Because when you refrain yourself from not doing certain things, you don't need to pay for that nor have to get any punishment from doing so. instead, you will gain some spiritual and good conduct. Like for example quitting gambling, you don't really need to go to anyone but it is recommended to seek the help of an expert and after that things will be easy because you don't really need to pay for not doing those things anymore.

It sounds easy on paper but if you are actually experiencing it, refraining is a really difficult thing to do. Trust me, I know that when gambling addicts want to stop, they do want to but they seem to not be able to do it. The problem is that if that person doesn't recognize that he/she is having a problem, intervention is useless. I don't know any facilities that caters gambling addiction specifically but rehab programs are a thing in my country although they aren't that famous.

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Quote from: fiulpro on May 08, 2021, 02:04:39 PM

Hello
So I was going through a story of a girl who literally stole 70,000 Euros to Gamble apparently it all started when she invested 20 Euro and won a thousand and since then she became addicted to easy money.
It made me realize that every now and then there is someone here sharing their addiction stories and it might help to have a particular thread for them to keep all the sources which could help them get their life straight again..
Here is a quote from BBC :-
url of the story :- https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-56997362.amp

This is a url with further sources : https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1kS7QTDB16PWkywhsXJLzxz/information-and-support-addiction-alcohol-drugs-and-gambling

The problem is not all countries have a hotline or institutions to help with someone's gambling addiction. Even if there are, gamblers are afraid to go there because his neighbor and relatives will discriminate him if they found out that he goes to some group because of his extreme addiction. If someone got to the extent like what the girl did in the OP, his family could bring him to a psychiatrist since they specialize in helping people with mental health problems which I can think gambling addiction also belongs.

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