Self examination is very important. It has been easy to immerse yourself wit gambling without realizing when it becomes problematic or addictive. We should regularly ask ourselves, how much time and money did I spend? am I having negative consequences?, do I feel in control? with these questions you can gain a clearer understanding about your habits whether there are red flags or warning signs of addiction. It's important to have self awareness to ensure that gambling remains as a form of entertainment rather than source of harm.
That's nice if everyone could do that.
We tend to get attached to gambling for different reasons. One is when we are winning, right next to it is the urge to win more so we continue on playing. The other is when we are chasing our losses which means we also have to stay because we are trying to get our revenge and win back whatever amount that was taken from us and maybe more.
It's a never-ending cycle actually and it's up to us when we want to stop. Some will not even try. I guess the other question that we should ask ourselves is: When was the last time we made a withdrawal and enjoyed that money? We keep on gambling but there are times we have not even taken a break because of the urge that was said above. For me, it's win, withdraw, and enjoy. The only problem is, it is getting harder to win as you keep on playing. Just one good break and I will not think twice to take it our and enjoy the money.