Quote from: laspol65 on August 24, 2025, 03:41:12 PM

Quote from: Mindyspace on August 21, 2025, 02:33:15 PM

Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with gambling, or does it always awaken something dangerous within us?

Gambling never provides health to gamblers, because people who gamble mainly for fun and those who gamble for money are more likely to show signs of addiction. But those who gamble for fun become more self-destructive after losing, because they gradually lose confidence. Because once gambling is a loss, not only me but everyone tries hard to recover that money, and people are mentally stressed to recover this money.
That is why I say that gambling is never mentally peaceful, because I have seen my neighbor leave the family because of gambling and there is always quarrels and hatred in the family.

Gambling rarely brings peace. People who start for fun can get pulled in and before they know it hide losses borrow money skip work or family time and lie about where the money went. Chasing losses makes things worse and eats at confidence until small problems become a full blown crisis. I have seen families break apart over this and it leaves long lasting wounds.

If you want to help start with a calm nonjudgmental conversation where you say you are worried and point to specific changes you have noticed. Offer small practical help like finding a counselor Gamblers Anonymous or a debt adviser. Suggest concrete safeguards such as removing saved cards asking the bank about blocking gambling transactions or setting up joint oversight for big bills. Protect yourself by setting firm boundaries so you do not cover debts hide losses or get dragged into arguments. Keep records of threats or violence and if someone is in immediate danger contact local emergency services. Look after your own mental health and talk to someone about how this is affecting you. If you want I can write a short message you can send or find local support contacts and draft them for you.