As you said it makes you escape and get away from hardships of this world, but think it through my friend don't you think it will bring you further more hardships when you keep losing money when you keep being stressed that you are getting addicted to it, when you start thinking of consequences before doing anything as such you will understand how much loss it is bringing you
Think of the fruitful things you can do instead of wasting this money on gambling, think of ways you can invest this money and get sure shot turn over
I see you like to do these activities as enjoyment, but do you see how you are bringing more hardships into your life by gambling?!?!
but thinking about the damage it can bring to you, by addiction by losing money, think of how this is enjoyment now, before you think of it as an enjoyment think of it's consequences and then you will automatically retract from such activities, think of more sensible and stable options like where investing money will be helpful and give you good results
I understand you very much, as I know people who play. They are quite intelligent, educated, understand everything, but they can't do anything with themselves. when they lose, they are genuinely worried about the money, berate themselves, and promise everyone that they won't play anymore. They hold on for a while, then they feel the urge to play, anxiety, which increases, and ....begin to play, to relieve anxiety. The memory of that almost unique win, from which they experienced a strong euphoria, is always in their mind. Then they always want to repeat the win. You need to realize that this is treated with a therapist and medication. Work on the thoughts of wanting easy money. You write that betting like this is an escape from adversity. Try to solve adversity yourself, fix in your head the idea that the game will help.
Hi. I really got into your story.... It's a big problem.... An acquaintance of mine also bets... I helped him to fight and I can say that it helps to realize that there will probably be no winning. Strong will, help from loved ones, and labor. Making money by working, not playing. At least try to think about it....
A friend! I'm having the same problems! I also bet on the stock exchange and I can't control it... We are alike!! Stay!! I can also control it for a week, and then I'm just drawn ... I'm looking for a case that I would be distracted by...
Hello!
Unfortunately, addiction to risky bets and gambling is a very common phenomenon. It is difficult to get rid of this addiction on your own, but it is possible. I will describe some practical recommendations.
1. The first, most important step that is important to take in the process of getting rid of addiction is to deal with your emotions. At this stage, you need to answer two questions:
1) What emotions do I have when I want to place a bet?
2) What emotions do I have when I place bets?
In order to resolve these issues, spend half an hour during which no one will bother you. First, think about the first question: “What emotions do I have when I want to place a bet?” You can ask yourself this question in another way: “What do I feel when I want to enter the game?” I’d like to note that at the core of any addiction are two main reasons:
desire to escape from reality;
inability to deal with your emotions in a different way.
Based on this, I can assume that when you have a desire to play, most likely you have such feelings as anxiety, worry and possibly fear at that moment. The game and bets serve as a kind of “painkiller”.
Here is one simple technique that will help you cope with the flood of these negative feelings. Our psyche has an interesting feature: we can experience only one emotion at a time. For example, we cannot be angry and happy at the same time, or be afraid of something and simultaneously feel excited. For example, you found out that when you want to place a bet, you feel anxious. Now think about what emotion you would like to experience instead of anxiety. There may be several options, for example: joy, inspiration, happiness, etc.
Imagine that you have a toggle switch inside. The first position in which it is located is called “anxiety”. For the second position, choose any emotion from your list. For example, it can be “joy”, “confidence” or “calmness”. The next time you feel anxious or other negative emotion, imagine this toggle switch and mentally switch it to another position. At the same time, try to feel, live through the emotion you are switching to.
Now let’s move on to the second step. Let me remind you that at this stage you need to think about the following question: what emotions do you have when you place bets? Take a notebook and a pen and write down these emotions and feelings in a column. For example, it can be inspiration, anticipation, pleasure, excitement, etc. When you’re done, next to each line, write down some other way you can get those emotions. For example, set and achieve some goal, pick up a new sport, visit a place you have never been to, etc. Besides, your addiction is not an addiction to bets and games – it’s an addiction to certain emotions. Accordingly, when you learn to receive emotions in a different, more ecological way, the need to play and place bets will disappear.
Finally, I will also give some “technical” tips.
Close all user accounts and bank accounts from which you make bets, delete all thematic applications from all devices.
Withdraw the bulk of the money to an account you won’t have easy access to, and keep the amount of funds you need for everyday expenses.
Agree with your close people that under no circumstances will they lend you money.
Join the community of former gamblers, this will help you not to break, people who have gone through addiction will be able to find words of support in the difficult withdrawal period.
We wish you good luck!