What advice would you give to a gambling addict?

[dcproster]

If You are a casino player, you must read some information about casino.To read some stories about gambling addict.But if you are a poker player, you must quit from poker or try to keep your emotions and play micro limits only for fan .Also you must understand, that you cant be a pro poker player.

 

[Litosfrank17]

control your impulses

 

[Newzooozooo]

I think it is very important to work hard every day to improve our skills. Poker is a daily and hard work. Therefore, I consider that only the disciplined players can be successful.

 

[ElRosado]

Addiction to gambling has more to do with addiction than gambling. If you are spending bill money on going to the movies or porn or gambling then there is problem you need to deal with. Dont be afraid of getting counselling !!

 

[Shooter74]

Any addiction is very dangerous ... The addict and the family have to help ... It is advisable to seek specialized treatment !!​

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[firstcrack]

I'm sitting here watching the main event. Tony Miles is heads up and they keep commenting on how he battled back from addiction--not gambling--but drugs, I think. They keep commenting on how he values his family so much and I would imagine this is a huge support base for him. Going it alone might not be the best solution.

 

[cocojambo]

Take care with your money or you can lose it all.Think about it.

 

[Mikeloti13]

I consider you already seeked for help either from family or professional. But now im going to give you unconventional advice. You need to distract yourself from playing. I would advice you to play some very competetive video games or real life games like paintball. Try going to the gym regularly. You need to find twice as much hobbies than regular person to distract your mind from gambling.

 

[Krypton173]

If you hit your head on a wall do you blame the wall? I don't believe in addictions, i do believe in people doing the same dumb stuff over and over again expecting another result, it's called madness. Why it's easier to say i got an addiction, is because people need and excuse for almost everything. Just cut the BS and man up.

 

[winston kay]

Try to realize that your addicted and talk to someone about it.

 

[Gimpleton]

The topic of addiction always seems to attract a throng of people who are clueless about the subject.

Advice like:

"Just make sure to do it in moderation"

or worse as in;

Krypton173If you hit your head on a wall do you blame the wall? I don't believe in addictions, i do believe in people doing the same dumb stuff over and over again expecting another result, it's called madness. Why it's easier to say i got an addiction, is because people need and excuse for almost everything. Just cut the BS and man up.

Both show obvious ignorance on the matter and in the latter case, potentially harmful intolerance to a very real and dangerous affliction.

DO NOT LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE

Anyone who truly knows anything about addiction will tell you that the 1st step is knowing, admitting and accepting that you do in fact have a problem. Then (after you've likely failed to overcome it alone a few times), admitting that you need help.

If you're at this stage I suggest you either seek out a family member or friend who you know has already dealt with or is dealing with their own problem. You may not think it, but any and all addictions are fundamentally related. Therefore don't be put off by the fact that they may be dealing with alcohol or other substance abuse issues. They will likely know how to set you on the path to recovery.

If you don't know anyone personally. Find your nearest GA, NA or AA meeting and go in, sit and listen. I assure you that it won't be long before you realize you're in the right place, with people who are both understanding and accepting.

And of course, professional help can never hurt. Though I would suggest a counsellor rather than a psychiatrist.

But for any of this to work, you have to be honest and truthful and forthcoming with yourself and those who are trying to help you.

It won't be easy, but it will be worth it.

Best of Luck

 

[georgi krastev]

If you have to stop gambling, just stop! Find another exercise.

 

[Forbesy604]

Stop while you can

 

[j t]

I’d say, if you aren’t winning on every hand, why keep spending money? Practice on free games until you get the hang of it!

 

[FastOne]

I can only guess communication would be the way to go. Starting with your family and close friends. Talk about your problem and hopufully people around you will be supportive.

Also seek professional help if you feel like you need it.

 

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Evita malas compañías

My opinion is the following:
Gambling is an addiction. We will not deny it.
But poker for me does not fall into the category of being a danger to your economy if you play responsibly and do a proper banking management.

 

[dallam]

I would say any hobby can seem as an addiction. You just don't need to kill all your money in it, and don't need to kill your soul in it. As you see it joyful and not ruin your life or others with it, its nice to have you in poker community.

 

[AizenFalck]

The best advice would always be to seek help. You have to seek help either from your family or from a mental health professional, psychologist or psychiatrist, the person, as is done with any addiction, has to reach the first point which is to admit that he has a problem and that it is addicted to gambling. Once the acceptance process occurs, there you can start to improve, that would be the first steps.

 

[TulasMoreno]

Best advice is to control his bankroll but most of the times gambling addicts dont obey and they end losing all their money.

 

[chippawa1234]

It's ok to ask for help!! Short but it's good advice.

 

[ringworm]

Keep good records. If you're forced to keep track of your wins/losses, you can more objectively consider what the cost of gambling is.

 

[Kenorgcom]

If you gotta win you have a problem, and the house always win.

 

[pvenditto88]

Gambling addicts need to find something else to do that they enjoy to consume their time with.

 

[Poker_Mike]

Twelve Step Program

If an addict is ready to admit they have a problem and change their behavior then 12-step programs like Gamblers Anonymous are very helpful.

One might need to visit more than one GA meeting to find a good and supportive group.

Find a good sponsor at this meeting and do EXACTLY what the sponsor says. No arguments. It is not easy but that is the work in healing and getting better.

If the addict is still in denial about a problem or doesn't want help then there is nothing that can really be done.

 

[offeron]

If you can't control yourself, don't play