Why do gambling addicts often believe they can “win back” losses despite statistical odds being against them? Is it because a weak mind or lack of will power that they have these doubts ?
It's just a feeling that you'll get back what you've lost, that's really what triggers them to believe they can always win back. Have you thought about a scenario where you're trying to get over something but you're either ways stuck to that same process that led you to it, so when you put the thoughts behind you to win back a loss you end up recycling the process simply because you ain't in control of your emotions any longer.