Question: Are there some "non-addicted" players here who have suggestions to help others be more controlled?
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There is what we call self-conviction. There is no amount of suggestions/advice you will give to an addicted gambler for him to quit gambling that will make him quit unless he has self-conviction or should I say self-realization. Addictions is something that is hard to deal with. Most people go to rehab and after some time, go back to do the same thing they were admitted for addiction.
This is the main reason why I think therapy is a waste of time and money for an addicted gambler, if you don't make consistent effort to quit you'd continue to struggle with it. Just like what you said about self realization, that's the first step to quitting, you must first come to terms to reality that you are dependent, some people are addicted but they are still in denial, this is one of the reason why they find it hard to stop. Self discipline is all it takes, you don't need anyone to help you out, just make consistent and intentional efforts daily.