Is gambling difficult to quit? (page 3)

Maybe he just wanted to support someone by comparing it to smoking. We don't have to make a big deal out of it, but I also understand what you're saying.

Hello, I am also of the opinion that it has to start with realizing that the player is addicted and wanting to do something about it. It's impossible without that and sometimes the first step is the hardest. 

Have you had that experience too ?

Right. Was it necessary for you too, or do you know how to correct your playing ?

I came into contact with gambling at a very young age and stopped for certain periods. There were times I hadn't gambled for months. The biggest cause of my gambling was my friends. When you're around people who gamble all the time, you get sucked into it. I noticed that when you have a past with gambling and you start again, it escalates rapidly. If you want to stop, I recommend going cold turkey and not touching gambling at all. The first few weeks will feel unpleasant, but after a few months, you won't even think about gambling. I know gambling won't profit you in the long run because the statistics are always against you, but the thrill and excitement of winning give you so much dopamine that it's like you're on drugs, and it isn't even about the money anymore.

I would say money is the limiting factor for a gambling addiction. When you are out of cash, you can't continue to gamble and have to wait for your next paycheck. This break in gambling can serve as a forced pause, giving you time to reflect and potentially seek help. On the other hand, if you can gamble with excess cash and don't have to borrow or face financial problems, the situation might seem different.

However, it's important to recognize that gambling addiction isn't solely about the availability of money. It's also about the psychological and emotional factors driving the behavior. Even those with sufficient funds can still experience the negative consequences of gambling, such as strained relationships, neglect of responsibilities, and mental health issues.

Ultimately, responsible gambling involves setting limits, both financially and in terms of time spent. It's crucial to be aware of the signs of addiction and seek help if gambling starts to negatively impact any aspect of your life.

I understand, such feelings were described by more than one player who struggled with addiction. It's definitely not a pleasant feeling and as you said, if you have people around you who gamble, it's easy to fall into it. But if you can adjust to the fact that it's not a good way to go and quit even with help, that's a big plus. 

I wish there were as few gamblers like that as possible.

My thoughts exactly mate.

Until you have experienced the destruction that gambling addiction causes then it isn’t possible to accept comments such as the one like that.

But like you say. No need to make a big deal of it. We are here to support each other ❤️

Hello everyone, I am ashamed to tell my story, I got into gambling less than a year ago, but it was enough to bring me to the brink, I am depressed and take psychotropic drugs and I am in a protected environment to avoid self-harm., and I have 3 certainties, I will never get my money back, I have ruined my life forever and I will have to live with this guilt, I have won large sums twice, the last time on Dachbet, but as per the rules they give the money once a week and not always on time, and seeing that large sum and knowing that... if they pay it to you it will take months to withdraw it made me lose control, I played again and lost everything, you may think I am stupid, and you would be right. I understood that these are manipulators, because if I pay the money immediately I can not receive the winnings immediately? This frustration has ruined me.

Please stay away from casinos, especially online ones.

I have only rubble in front of me and living like this has become unbearable.

First of all. Do not be ashamed to tell your story.

This is the first part of gaining back control of your life.

You must not try to understand why you did it. Instead focus on not doing it again.

You can beat this addiction. Trust me. It is possible

Stay Safe.

Charlie ❤️

Thanks Charlie

But the pain becomes more and more unbearable, I would like to kill those who make the games, the platforms, they are sadists,

But luckily it won't affect me for long, I just want to get it over with.

I cannot and do not want to live in this state of poverty and guilt.

So the only solution I see is to end it, to get out of the way and live with these burdens.

Try not to be so angry against the game my friend.

Invest your energy in putting distance between yourself and gambling.

Until you can do this you will still be stuck in the same mindset that you are now.

Do not try to find the reason why you gamble. This is something that you may never understand.

Look forward to find your way out of this situation ❤️

Thinking about killing myself is the only thing that gives me peace, if I can't live my life then I'd rather die

That is never a solution my friend

It is living is a right and not a duty

And I don't want to live a life with a prospect of debt and poverty. I'm not afraid of death. I die every second when I think about what I've done.

Luca I will post you my number and you can chat to me on WhatsApp. I will delete this message as soon as you text. So that my number isn’t on the internet. I will try to arrange for my number to be delivered to you

text me to talk

nothing you can do is worth death bro

I am, because they are infamous thieves.

They play with people's psyches, they have no mercy or scruples, if I were to find myself in front of one of them I would split him in two

Hi there,

Charlie's phone number is included in an email I just sent you. Please contact him without holding back. You are definitely not alone in this mess, so go ahead and share your burden. Try to make yourself feel better.

OK thank you