When I read an article about a gambler with addiction, I noticed that he often mentioned that when he started to accumulate debts among friends, and loans from banks, he began to eat worse, stopped buying new clothes. He began to live in the Syndrome of Deferred Life. What kind of syndrome is this?
Deferred life syndrome - is a psychological condition in which a person constantly postpones a full life, happiness and satisfaction of their needs to an indefinite future.
Do you think problem gamblers can save on themselves to start living in the "bright future" they hope for after a big win at the casino?
The same goes for problem bettors and sports betting.
This is a very great point you highlighted out here.
Deferred Life Syndrome truly captures what many problem gamblers go through. The hope of a "big win" becomes the reason so many addicted gamblers tolerate hardship, delay personal growth, and sacrifice their well-being.
I believe many addicted gamblers don’t realize how deep they’ve sunk because they convince themselves that they’re just “one win away” from turning everything around. In reality, that future rarely comes, and even when it does, it's often not enough to reverse the damage done.
In the case of sports betting, I’ve noticed the same pattern. People chase losses thinking the next weekend’s match will be the lucky one. Instead of setting limits or seeking help, they hold onto the illusion of a future payout that justifies their current suffering.
The solution probably starts with awareness, acknowledging the cycle, seeking support, and understanding that real life shouldn’t be on hold for a gamble that may never pay off. You made a nice and educated thread there nice one.