Can’t stop gambling?? (sida 5)

Yes, I agree with you, the casino is only entertainment. Where the casino becomes a way to make money, problems begin.

But still, in this topic, I want to wish people to overcome this addiction and find an interesting hobby in real life, spending less time on the computer and phone and more with people!

And by the way, SeargentSlotty I liked your way of dealing with addiction thanks to your friend, I hope you are still dealing with it!

Hej, men det är ditt eget fel om du absolut måste spela. Gå till ett casino; om du vinner får du pengarna kontant, inte som ett onlinebelopp.

Det svåraste är att erkänna att man inte längre har kontroll över sitt spelande. Om du märker att du ständigt vill vinna tillbaka är det bäst att ta en paus, stänga av dig själv och inte vara rädd för att be dina nära och kära om hjälp. Det kan vara väldigt svårt att ta sig ur detta på egen hand.

I think those are good ideas. It that a situation that you have had to go through yourself as well? I know it’s definitely unpleasant for players when they find themselves in this kind of situation, and I think one of the most important things is realizing that you no longer have control over it. Sometimes, that can be the hardest part—to admit to yourself and accept that you’re not actually in control.

Vid någon tidpunkt insåg jag att jag inte kunde hejda mig själv. Jag tog en paus, raderade alla appar från min telefon, och till en början kändes det faktiskt bättre. Det svåraste är att ta sig igenom de första dagarna; efter det blir tankarna på spelet mindre besatta.

I think relying on willpower alone is the hardest way to do it. Putting real barriers in place and talking to someone makes it much easier to break that cycle.

Definitely. I’d also try to use as many available options as possible. Talking to someone you trust, such as a close friend or family member, can be a good step.

You can also use self-exclusion tools and blocking apps that restrict access to gambling websites. They may not cover every casino, since there are so many of them, but combining several different measures can still help.

When someone is struggling with gambling, I think it’s important to use as many safeguards as possible. And of course, seeking professional help is probably the most important step.

I even met a person who, while talking in person, was playing at a casino on his phone, which is very sad🙁

Yes, I think someone in that situation should definitely get help. If gambling is already affecting ordinary daily activities and the person finds it difficult to get through the day without thinking about it or engaging with it, that’s certainly something that shouldn’t be ignored.

I wouldn’t want to diagnose anyone based on this alone, but it can be a significant warning sign that gambling is becoming a serious problem or possible addiction. At that point, seeking professional help would probably be one of the most important steps.

I believe acknowledging the fact that you cannot quit is an important step forward. It's probably very hard to deal with this urge especially after losing something. Instead of merely relying on willpower I'm going to eliminate as much temptation as possible - self-exclusion, blocking of gambling websites, and granting someone you trust control of your finances for some time can do miracles. I hope everything works out for you in the end. Don't hesitate to apply for professional help if you think you are unable to cope.

Jag tror också att viljestyrka ensam ofta inte räcker. Självuteslutning och blockering av casinosajter kan hjälpa, men att prata med någon om det är lika viktigt.