How not to deceive yourself when you exceed the limit

1. Introduction

Self-deception is the main danger when setting limits: "another call," "only a little higher," "I still have time to stop." For the limit to really work, you need not only technical barriers, but also clear discipline and external "brake lights."

2. Record the fact of exceeding

Transaction log: immediately record the date, time, amount, type of excess (deposit, bet, loss or time).

Screenshots and notifications: save the system lock message; this is immutable proof.

3. Use hard limits instead of soft alerts

Soft-limit (notification only) is easy to cancel - change to hard-limit, which blocks any operations without the possibility of instant increase.

Do not give yourself "cooling": if you want to raise the threshold, let it take at least 48-72 hours.

4. Involve external "controllers"

Friendly agreement: give access to the history of limits to a loved one so that he reminds you of your own rules.

Support groups: thematic chats or specialized forums of responsible play - mirrors of your behavior.

5. Automate and complicate limit lift

Double-step confirmation: set up 2FA or require confirmation by email + SMS to raise the impulse decision threshold.

Postpone the change: after requesting a limit increase, let the system block you for a pause (cool-off) for at least 24 hours.

6. Analyze reports and game trajectory

Check the actual data against the limits on a daily basis.

Analyze weekly: which limits work more often, on which days and under what circumstances.

Adjust your strategy, but don't lower your loss or deposit limit before giving yourself a week to adapt.

7. Use external locking tools

Browser extensions (BetBlocker, LeechBlock) - they are not dependent on casinos.

Banking Gambling Block - turn off payments in the "excitement" category right in the mobile bank.

Prepaid cards for gambling expenses - the balance limit is set technically and cannot be exceeded.

8. Conclusion

The true power of limits is not in numbers, but in honesty before oneself. Record every fact of excess, put up hard technical barriers, connect friends and external tools, analyze reports and do not succumb to impulses to revise the rules without "cooling." Only in this way will the limits perform their protective function.