Gambling whether at physical casinos or online has its risks. Gambling can be a way to pass the time or just a little fun every now and then, but we've all come across someone or the very least have heard stories of those who lives have spiraled due to a gambling addiction. What piece of advice would you give them so they can pull back or slowly start to take back control?
Everything that you're doing will become bad if you go to a certain extend. So if you're not having fun that just leave it.
It can easily become addictive, especially if one achieves success with it. I think you have to be aware that as much as you can win, you can lose as much. There should have been this perception from the beginning. I know it's not fashionable to approach things this way, but rationality is important.
The person should look for an alternative hobby to offer the much-needed distraction
I think reaching out for support immediately will go a long way. Try confiding in trusted friends and family members by sharing your difficulties that you're experiencing due to gambling. I think having someone to talk to would really help you get out of gambling addiction because they can give you advice or the help you needed. If you don't have people like that in your life, maybe you should seek professional help by contacting professional individuals who specialize in addiction.
I always set a loss limit. I think of an amount, above which I am not willing to spend. Once I reach this amount, it's game over for me. This rule I sometimes apply to my winnings as well. If I win 20-30% more than what I played, I am out.
I'm not one of those who like to give unsolicited opinions, but if someone approached me for advice because their bets were getting out of hand, the best advice I could give them would be to seek specialized professional help. I say this because admitting to yourself that there is a problem and having the courage to ask for help are the two most difficult steps, so the rest of the journey becomes much easier with the help of someone who has experience leading others to safe harbor.
Basically seek help and get an accountability partner. You could confide in family and friends or seek out a good therapist that specializes in addiction. Its not a battle that can be fought alone most of the time.
responding to my own post as well. For me it would be knowing how to limit yourself. You need self discipline in order to not go back down that road but first and foremost you need to able to admit you have a gambling addiction and need help
