Ever thought of stopping… but still kept gambling anyway?

[Vaculin]

Good day gamblers... I know most of the threads here are positive, about optimism in gambling, but sometimes we need to talk about the other side of it.

Have you ever told yourself “that’s it, I’ve lost enough, I should stop” but still ended up placing another bet the next day? It’s like your mind knows it’s time to quit, but your hands just won’t listen.

I’m not saying we have to wait until we go bankrupt before realizing the truth, because that’s the easiest way out. I just want this to be a moment to reflect. No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

[Oshosondy]

What has happened to me before several times when I was still an addict in gambling was that I would have won high amount of money but I will not stop gambling until I started to lose. Most times I will losses all the money before the end of the day.

I do not think that I have to stop gambling because I have lost so much, I will prefer to continue to lose until I have no more money at the time. It is not something good.

But after I am no more addicted to gambling, it is not happening to me again.

[Crypt0Gore]

The next day is another day, atleast you stop for that moment and wait it out the next day, I thought we are about to discuss about someone who thought to themselves that they need to stop gambling but couldn't do it until they lost all their money before they can stop.

Every gamblers have different days they gamble, some gamblers gamble twice in a week while some more than that, what if the person you are referring to selected Monday Tuesday and Wednesday as their gambling days? If they quit today which is Tuesday they will come back tomorrow which is Wednesday.

Unlike me that make sure there is space atleast a day off between the days in a week, if I gamble on Monday I will be back on Wednesday and Friday. Your risk tolerance and selective days might not be same with mine.

[lovesmayfamilis]

If a person knows how to manage their money reliably, they're not at risk of developing a gambling addiction, so there's no point in even thinking about quitting unless they want to. I can say the same about myself: I'm not a compulsive gambler who spends all my money regardless of the results. On the contrary, I'll consider whether it's worth playing when I can't afford entertainment. Therefore, those who gamble constantly might want to consider their future and the consequences of their addictions, but those who are calm don't need to.

[Ever-young]

That’s something that’s common, especially for someone who’s still emotionally immature and unable to take complete charge of their emotions, at this point, one may know the right thing to do but can help it even when he tries to. Some might say this is caused by addiction but I really don’t see it that way, I see it as part of the learning process, many gamblers who are able to control their emotions now didn’t just master it immediately, it took some time and several attempts and failures, so it’s part of the process, I’ve been there before and I believe there are several others who have too.

[Sticky Bomb]

Have you ever told yourself “that’s it, I’ve lost enough, I should stop” but still ended up placing another bet the next day? It’s like your mind knows it’s time to quit, but your hands just won’t listen.

It happens to every gambler, this was my story before I began setting budgets for myself for my gambling sessions, it is very much obtainable when you are gambling without a budget and those losses are inevitable. Again it is not possible to quit gambling if you don't employ a new hobby to replace it, if you have lost a whole lot and you need to quit gambling for a while, then you need to build a new addiction which whenever you have the urge to gamble, you go for the new addiction instead. Again you have to become accountable to a trusted family member with the instructions to stop you and retrieve your device anytime they catch you gambling for the moment.

I’m not saying we have to wait until we go bankrupt before realizing the truth, because that’s the easiest way out. I just want this to be a moment to reflect. No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

Every wise person takes inventory of themselves once in a while to know how well they are performing in various areas of their life and know where to make amends and gambling is a very sensitive area, it's valid to tell yourself the truth and if you are not gambling responsibly, you can re-strategize or quit for a while if it is already getting out of hand.

[Merit.s]

This topic have been discussed time without numbers here in the forum. I believe that this have happened to majority of gamblers that gambles frequently. Occasional gamblers are the ones that will say they haven't experienced this.

I have emptied my bankroll and said to myself that I wouldn't gamble throughout that week but found myself the next day gambling. I was luck to make profit the next day and stopped the game immediately.

[Justbillywitt]

There are some bets you will lose and it will trigger something in you and you will vow not to gamble again but the next day you will just find yourself booking games again to gamble. I have been there several times. Sometimes friends that were there when I was vowing not to gamble again will remind me that this was what I said the other day, I will just smile and tell them it's one of those moments gamblers makes promises they know deep down they can't keep. Talk is cheap but doing it is were the problem is. If all gamblers keeps to their promises that they won't gamble again after losing I believe the casinos will be out of business by now.

[Sammye3]

This situation is seen in most people who take gambling as a job and a source of financial liberation because you can't have a stable job and gamble away even after consecutive losses.

It brings about addiction, as the greed to achieve more winnings draws one closer to more deficit and psychological problems.

I have experienced this feeling several times after consecutive losses and in some cases, with built-in confidence, I achieve part of what I had lost and take a rest for the day. There was a situation when I was down to the last, and I used a single stake to recover all I lost and more to it.

It is a game of luck indeed, and knowing when to stop could help avoid financial mistakes that could lead to addiction.

[Z390]

This have been discussed severally on the forum, it is an habit that's almost impossible to escape from, because we are humans with emotions, you can decide to be active today and decide to be lazy the next day.
Instead of trying to beat when I should gamble and when I should quit I prefer to risk only what I can afford to lose and this is my own calling for when to quit because once I lost the money I have nothing more to risk even if I still feel like to continue.
Even if you don't get used to other discipline strategy in gambling, make sure you risk only what you can afford to lose, this is the most important strategy of them all, because sometimes you just want to continue gambling but lack of fund will restrict you.

[joeperry]

Happened to me several times, as I've mentioned here already before there are times that I am winning, maybe around 4x-5x of my deposit and because of greed I still decided to place bets until I almost lost my winnings and after that I've decided to stop. However, after some minutes I thought came to my mind "What if I place all my bets to something that has an odd of 1.5x, the chance is high and I can win half of my winnings a while ago" and after waiting for quite some time (watching the live match), I lost all of it.

The lesson is, one you've decide on something... stick to it.

[Cryptmuster]

I think that every player who doesn’t make money from gambling has thought about quitting at some point, or at least playing less often. But this usually happens to those who lose more than they planned. If you place a fixed bet and lose no more than you intended, or even win, such thoughts will come to you very rarely. So try to stick to your own rules, and gambling will never become a burden you want to get rid of.

[Rockstarguy]

I’m not saying we have to wait until we go bankrupt before realizing the truth, because that’s the easiest way out. I just want this to be a moment to reflect. No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

It takes just discipline for one to stop after several losses while there is still money left that has been budgeted for gambling. It is very common that most gamblers exhaust their entire budget for gambling before they think about stopping.

It is a very healthy strategy for gambling if you can acknowledge gambling losses and stop playing because sometimes, even if we have a budget for gambling that we can't afford to lose, when nothing remains at the end, people are likely to feel bad about it. It is good when people have the sense to know that the losses are significant and decide to stop gambling.

[Shinpako09]

Yep, many times already. Actually, every time I have a losing streak, I think about this, but then I just can’t quit. I think the majority, if not all gamblers, even those with positive profit, have thought about this at least once or more. But then they can’t make themselves quit and eventually come back later on. Undying hope, it’s like their hope keeps reviving after being shattered.

[cryptoaddictchie]

Good day gamblers... I know most of the threads here are positive, about optimism in gambling, but sometimes we need to talk about the other side of it.

Have you ever told yourself “that’s it, I’ve lost enough, I should stop” but still ended up placing another bet the next day? It’s like your mind knows it’s time to quit, but your hands just won’t listen.

I’m not saying we have to wait until we go bankrupt before realizing the truth, because that’s the easiest way out. I just want this to be a moment to reflect. No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

Honestly it's happened all the time to each and everyone of us. Gambling has some sort of addiction that really hard press to stop once we already into it. Im not saying it's impossible but like the vices such as drinking and smoking, this has the same kind of level of addiction. It will torture your mind to argue whether you can or not do it.

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yeah I’ve been there many times I told myself this is the last but somehow I’d still end up placing another bet the next day. It’s crazy how the mind and hands don’t sync when it comes to gambling. I know I'm losing already but the what if I win this time thought just keeps whispering in my ear. It’s a tough cycle especially when I'm chasing that one big win to make up for the losses but what I realised is no matter how small or big the bet is if I'm not in control it’s gonna drain me not just financially but mentally too.

[Kelward]

Have you ever told yourself “that’s it, I’ve lost enough, I should stop” but still ended up placing another bet the next day? It’s like your mind knows it’s time to quit, but your hands just won’t listen.

That thought is for gamblers that have not yet mastered total self control in gambling, they cannot make a decision and stand by it, if they continue in such behaviour they can become addicted sooner or later. What decides when I stop gambling everything is like it is automated, when I finish how much I planned for a session I stop automatically. I don't need to stop because I've lost enough or I won enough, like I said it is the amount that I want to gamble with that takes care of that decision. If you have a disciplined bankroll management it will be easy to make gambling decisions therefore discipline is required if you don't want to be controlled by your emotions.

[lixer]

I’m not saying we have to wait until we go bankrupt before realizing the truth, because that’s the easiest way out. I just want this to be a moment to reflect. No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

When you are facing losses, you will not feel about quitting but you will start chasing your losses to recover. This is based on human psychology and applicable to both addicted and new gamblers as well. It means that you will never accept a defeat but a loss will trigger your ego rather than trying to understand the reality. If you are really a responsible gambler with significant experiences on how to gamble and what to avoid while gambling, then you may stop right away you think about.

Moreover, gambling is known for giving you continuous false hopes. So, when you feel like that there are chances to be finishing up with profits, why you think about quitting just after a loss. Gambling will play with your mindset and will take all your controls. If you know how to gamble with right mindset, you are recommended to continue, otherwise quitting for life time must be a right way to safeguard yourself.

[iv4n]

No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

Oh yes, many of us are still fighting the same cycle... but let's be honest here, it's the fight we want, the fight that we have chosen. And when you have been in that cycle or fight for a long time, you've probably been through the same situations over & over again. That's the cycle, that's the game... full of ups & downs, good & bad days, great calls & the worst decisions ever... and the list goes on and on. And let's not forget: It's all fun & games if you are playing with the amounts you can afford to lose...

By the way, it's easy & simple to break the cycle... just stop gambling. Next time you have some money, just spend it on something else... or:

A penny saved is a penny earned. — Benjamin Franklin

I saw that quote this morning in an exchange office... it seems like it fits here.

[Lanatsa]

I’m not saying we have to wait until we go bankrupt before realizing the truth, because that’s the easiest way out. I just want this to be a moment to reflect. No strategies but just real thoughts from those who’ve been through it, and maybe still fighting the same cycle right now.

When you are facing losses, you will not feel about quitting but you will start chasing your losses to recover. This is based on human psychology and applicable to both addicted and new gamblers as well. It means that you will never accept a defeat but a loss will trigger your ego rather than trying to understand the reality. If you are really a responsible gambler with significant experiences on how to gamble and what to avoid while gambling, then you may stop right away you think about.

Moreover, gambling is known for giving you continuous false hopes. So, when you feel like that there are chances to be finishing up with profits, why you think about quitting just after a loss. Gambling will play with your mindset and will take all your controls. If you know how to gamble with right mindset, you are recommended to continue, otherwise quitting for life time must be a right way to safeguard yourself.

When you start losing it’s rarely the money alone that hurts it’s the feeling of failure and the belief that you can still turn it around that mindset traps almost every gambler at some point the more you lose the more you want to prove to yourself that you can recover and that’s when logic fades and emotion takes full control. The cycle begins with one thought just one more bet to make it right but that single decision can spiral into bigger losses because gambling feeds on hope it creates this illusion that you’re always one step away from a big comeback and that illusion keeps you locked in the game.

Experienced gamblers eventually realize that this pattern doesn’t stop until you stop it consciously walking away from a loss feels like defeat at first but it’s actually the first real win because it’s the moment you take back control instead of letting the game control you. If you can gamble with a calm and disciplined mind setting limits and truly respecting them then you might manage to enjoy it responsibly but if you find yourself chasing losses making impulsive bets or feeling anxious about winning back money then quitting completely is the safer and wiser option gambling isn’t designed for recovery it’s designed to keep you playing and the only real way to win in that situation is to step away before it empties more than your wallet.