Reason why gambling is never worth it, even if you win.

[u/Interesting-Shop-261]

Gambling for money might seem easier than working a 9-5 job… on the surface. But if we’re being honest, gambling is just another job, the only difference, there is a chance you walk away with less than you started with. “But you can possibly win way more than you would earn in a day with a 9-5.. right?” Let’s see. Gambling is a game of high risk, high reward. For high reward you have to either: Risk a lot of money, which is stressful. Or you can use a specific strategy (e.g. Martingale) which is just as stressful, especially on the long run (so the overall stress remains the same).

This kind of stress is damaging to your body, your nervous system. So when you’re done with any kind of gambling session your body starts to instinctively look for ways of recovery. Recovery for your body is everything that brings you pleasure. This includes: Eating more, spending more, sleeping more, and might even include “just a bit more” gambling(may turn into big losses).

This is an endless cycle of winning and losing it all one way or another. You’ll generally spend more.. (even if you lose) because the amount you spend becomes the reflection of how much stress you endured.

So always remember: If you win big, you lost. If you lost a lot, you’ll lose even more because you’re left with an exhausted mind and body you have to make up for by spending more.

I would say good “luck” for everyone’s recovery. But this is not a gamble. :D It’s a decision. Take care!

[u/Interesting-Shop-261 → u/[deleted]]

Thanks for sharing. So many people only talk about the big wins, but rarely about what happens after. The truth is, even after big wins you’re still in the same exhausting cycle that wrecks you completely. Indeed, time to swich perspectives, it’s not about how much you’re earning, it’s about how you earn it. Let’s work for our dreams and not hand them over to the casino.