How do you know you're addicted to poker?

[c.heck]

Am I addicted, play for hours nerly every day?

 

[JTifenbah]

I wouldnt call that addiction. Its simple love for the game. Its like playing hoops with basketball or similiar to other sport. So no need to be worried about it. Just relax and enjoy the game, you are doing fine.

 

[MAGICUZ]

It all depends on the person, people are different!

 

[Alexey Shley]

If you play a game for hours and hours, I don't consider it an addiction, but if you invest money in it and lose, it's gambling addiction. Many people work 10-12 hours a day, and they can also be called addicted. If poker is profitable, it's a job, not an addiction.

 

[okeedokalee]

Do you lose and keep re-loading money? Can you afford to lose money?

 

[istbno]

Recognizing and acknowledging a potential addiction to poker is an important step towards seeking help and making positive changes. Here are some signs that may indicate you have developed an addiction to poker:

1. Preoccupation: You constantly think about poker, even when you're not playing. It becomes a dominant presence in your thoughts, and you may find it difficult to focus on other aspects of your life.
2. Loss of Control: You find it challenging to limit the amount of time and money you spend on poker. Despite your best intentions, you consistently exceed the limits you set for yourself.
3. Neglecting Responsibilities: You prioritize poker over other important areas of your life, such as work, relationships, and personal obligations. You may miss deadlines, neglect responsibilities, or withdraw from social activities to spend more time playing poker.
4. Chasing Losses: Instead of accepting losses as a natural part of the game, you feel compelled to chase your losses by playing more and increasing your bets. This behavior can lead to financial and emotional distress.
5. Escaping Reality: You use poker as a means to escape from stress, anxiety, or other emotional issues. Playing poker provides a temporary relief or distraction from real-life problems, but it doesn't address the underlying issues.
6. Failed Attempts to Stop: You have made multiple attempts to cut back or stop playing poker but have been unsuccessful. You may experience a strong urge to return to the game, even after periods of abstinence.
7. Emotional Rollercoaster: Poker affects your mood and emotional well-being significantly. You may experience extreme highs when winning and deep lows when losing. These emotional swings can impact your overall happiness and mental health.
8. Financial Consequences: You experience financial difficulties due to excessive gambling. You may have accumulated debts, borrowed money, or depleted savings to fund your poker activities. Financial problems caused by gambling can create significant stress and strain on personal relationships.
9. Deception and Denial: You hide or downplay the extent of your poker activities from family, friends, or loved ones. You may lie about the amount of time or money spent on poker to avoid judgment or consequences.

If you recognize several of these signs in your own behavior, it is essential to seek support and assistance. Consider reaching out to a mental health professional, counselor, or support group specialized in gambling addiction. They can provide guidance, resources, and strategies to help you regain control and overcome your addiction. Remember, acknowledging the problem and seeking help is the first step towards recovery.

 

[c.heck]

Recognizing and acknowledging a potential addiction to poker is an important step towards seeking help and making positive changes. Here are some signs that may indicate you have developed an addiction to poker:

1. Preoccupation: You constantly think about poker, even when you're not playing. It becomes a dominant presence in your thoughts, and you may find it difficult to focus on other aspects of your life.
2. Loss of Control: You find it challenging to limit the amount of time and money you spend on poker. Despite your best intentions, you consistently exceed the limits you set for yourself.
3. Neglecting Responsibilities: You prioritize poker over other important areas of your life, such as work, relationships, and personal obligations. You may miss deadlines, neglect responsibilities, or withdraw from social activities to spend more time playing poker.
4. Chasing Losses: Instead of accepting losses as a natural part of the game, you feel compelled to chase your losses by playing more and increasing your bets. This behavior can lead to financial and emotional distress.
5. Escaping Reality: You use poker as a means to escape from stress, anxiety, or other emotional issues. Playing poker provides a temporary relief or distraction from real-life problems, but it doesn't address the underlying issues.
6. Failed Attempts to Stop: You have made multiple attempts to cut back or stop playing poker but have been unsuccessful. You may experience a strong urge to return to the game, even after periods of abstinence.
7. Emotional Rollercoaster: Poker affects your mood and emotional well-being significantly. You may experience extreme highs when winning and deep lows when losing. These emotional swings can impact your overall happiness and mental health.
8. Financial Consequences: You experience financial difficulties due to excessive gambling. You may have accumulated debts, borrowed money, or depleted savings to fund your poker activities. Financial problems caused by gambling can create significant stress and strain on personal relationships.
9. Deception and Denial: You hide or downplay the extent of your poker activities from family, friends, or loved ones. You may lie about the amount of time or money spent on poker to avoid judgment or consequences.

If you recognize several of these signs in your own behavior, it is essential to seek support and assistance. Consider reaching out to a mental health professional, counselor, or support group specialized in gambling addiction. They can provide guidance, resources, and strategies to help you regain control and overcome your addiction. Remember, acknowledging the problem and seeking help is the first step towards recovery.

Thanks. Very good descrition. Then I do not have to worry...

 

[georgi krastev]

Don't worry, man, just don't sell the house...

 

[johnny tigre]

You know you're addicted when you start forgetting or ignoring just about everything except playing poker.
When all the alarms set on your fone are the schedule of your poker games. 😆😆

 

[mtmigmike]

An addiction is when you lose all your money in poker

 

[ElScorcho008]

You know you're addicted when you start forgetting or ignoring just about everything except playing poker.
When all the alarms set on your fone are the schedule of your poker games. 😆😆

All of my phone alarms are for poker... But just for freerolls!

 

[dompoker]

If you lose a lot of money and you want to keep playing and playing until you lose all your money, then you are an addict.

 

[sidd4rt4]

if u choose play poker insted do stuff with your family

 

[R.Melnyk77]

Am I addicted, play for hours nerly every day?

If you're losing money, if you're borrowing money to play poker, then you need help because it's clearly an addiction. This is how I understand this situation. If you play for hours without losing money, then you are either a good player or you just have too much free time

 

[Skot_Gy]

If playing have priority over any other activity, then yes.
If you play even if you're tired, frustrated and losing money, then yes.

One should play only for having a good time and risk only the money he can afford to lose...

 

[successlaw]

If you choose to play poker instead of doing other things

 

[c.heck]

If you choose to play poker instead of doing other things

Like cleaning at home, you mean? Uhhmmmm...

 

[78mariusz]

Addiction is when you spend time on poker and destroy your private life because of it. By this I mean both time and money. Otherwise you just have too much free time

 

[kosha_]

During the game, a person forgets about family, friends and work.” This is a dependency...

 

[Cooking]

I don't think the amount of hours you play determine if you are an addicted or not. But I think that when poker start to harm your personal relationships or your professional career then poker is becoming a problem in your life.

 

[aissam18]

When you keep finding every little excuse to keep playing even if you winning or losing

 

[Falai_san]

If you haven't played one day and you feel angry and annoyed, then play has become addictive.
But playing daily is normal.

 

[LUKADONCICMVP]

it´s never an addiction if u can make profit from the game, different story if u lose money playing.

 

[Canaldo Kao]

Am I addicted, play for hours nerly every day?

So that's two, I also play poker for hours several days a week!🤜🤛

 

[Academico]

I don't know haha at times I think I am addicted but how am I able to let play for a few months without despairing is that I think I am not, but the time that I play I feel like I want more and more and more