I do.
And it is not a problem to me if ever I even got more stress than relieving it when I gamble. The mere fact that I have chosen to gamble is what I think shall give my mind some sense of assurance that I will be fine.
But when things go wrong, I have to accept it and there is nothing I can do but to stop on that day and leave all things until the next day comes.
If gambling gives you some distraction or relief from your busy life then it may be used for temporary escape I think.
I also want to say like you every gambler should be careful about his gambling limits and determine when he has to stop when he loses several times at a time. we should keep in mind we gamble to get relief from work but somehow this gambling does not become a cause of our turmoil. For that you have to have control over yourself, if you lose you have to accept it and stop playing to ensure your stress level doesn't go up anyhow. Great to hear that you have been able to develop a sense of responsible gambling, it is really hard not to chase after losing!
If it helps to escape then that's a good temporary way of escaping the reality and no doubt that too many gamblers are seeing it like what we're seeing it.
The signs are visible if it's helping us relieve us but as for me, either good or bad results and whether it gives me more stress or relieve, I don't mind.
What my take on this is as long as I am enjoying and at the same time, I know my limits and I have them.