Dzill_230
Visionary
Platinum Level
Dependencies can be different, if such a phrase is appropriate! Yes, I'm addicted to poker, but only because I try to make my hobby profitable, and as a gambling addiction, I'm absolutely not, but that's the root of denying one thing and trying to justify the other -
ha ha - yes, I'm addicted to poker.
ha ha - yes, I'm addicted to poker.
Like2Play2
Visionary
Platinum Level
Yes, unfortunately I was addicted from the start. And if no one else around you is into it, friends or family, it's a very lonely place to be.
Fortunately CardsChat tournaments came along and got my attention. I wish it would have been earlier.
Fortunately CardsChat tournaments came along and got my attention. I wish it would have been earlier.
kunkgreen
Legend
Platinum Level
I found a message on my facebook page from 2011 and it says:
'I NEED poker'
So, I think the question is already answered! LOL
In fact, everything in excess is bad... I in particular have very strong tendencies towards addiction but I believe I know how to balance things nowadays.
Another point is that if you are a player who wins enough money they will not consider you an addict, if you lose they will talk!
'I NEED poker'
So, I think the question is already answered! LOL
In fact, everything in excess is bad... I in particular have very strong tendencies towards addiction but I believe I know how to balance things nowadays.
Another point is that if you are a player who wins enough money they will not consider you an addict, if you lose they will talk!
CNXRegie
Visionary
Platinum Level
I play poker every day as well, but I'm not addicted to it. While I do sometimes need to adjust my sleep schedule to accommodate tournaments, poker doesn't dominate my life. It doesn't define my identity. I'd like to emphasize that poker is just one aspect of my life. Before becoming part of the CardsChat community, I used to let poker control my emotions during play. I would get frustrated by bad beats. However, I've learned a lot from the community, and now I take losses in stride.
I can certainly live without poker, but I would miss it if there were no poker in my life. Still, it doesn't determine who I am. So, no, I'm not addicted to poker.
I can certainly live without poker, but I would miss it if there were no poker in my life. Still, it doesn't determine who I am. So, no, I'm not addicted to poker.
Pokerpoet2
Legend
Loyaler
Used to be Addicted to Poker, but I am certainly not addicted to gambling, There is a fine line between Playing Poker for Fun, and losing a fortune at the game. I used to have a nickname in my local Pub as the "Walking ATM." Because Friends of mine who I could trust would always ask me to lend them Money, when they were losing at Poker.
One Friend even made a comment about how I never borrowed money from other players, Ever! My answer was "I never lose more than I am willing to lose" Keeping control over what you lose, is paramount when it comes to gambling, and I never lose more than I am willing to burn, either at Poker or at a Race Track whether it is Horse's, Dog's or Card Game's, I am always in Control!
One Friend even made a comment about how I never borrowed money from other players, Ever! My answer was "I never lose more than I am willing to lose" Keeping control over what you lose, is paramount when it comes to gambling, and I never lose more than I am willing to burn, either at Poker or at a Race Track whether it is Horse's, Dog's or Card Game's, I am always in Control!
Magical
Enthusiast
Silver Level
I guess it depends on what you're giving up for poker! If you're giving life up or financially struggling because of poker then yes!
Myself, i'm certainly an addicted gambler and trying not to bring that in to poker is very difficult! Love the game and have a real passion for it but what some call tilting, others view as gambling... especially when you're down.
My problem is when i'm up, I lose a bit of my gains and I start acting as if i'm down and to make up the shortfall. Slowly trying to train myself out of this mindset
Myself, i'm certainly an addicted gambler and trying not to bring that in to poker is very difficult! Love the game and have a real passion for it but what some call tilting, others view as gambling... especially when you're down.
My problem is when i'm up, I lose a bit of my gains and I start acting as if i'm down and to make up the shortfall. Slowly trying to train myself out of this mindset
dreamer13
Legend
Platinum Level
Use poker addiction as a springboard. The key factor that determines how deeply you are addicted to poker is how you feel when you win. Don't dive into poker completely. When it becomes the only major asset, it can turn into an Achilles' heel.I am not addicted to poker.
