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If you feel anxious or as if you shouldn’t stop yet, chances are you are suffering from a gambling addiction. However, if you are not sure, call our hotline any time at to speak with someone who can help you assess whether or not you have a problem and need help to recover. People who feel guilty when they place bets may also have a gambling problem. Others who have felt anxiety or stress about their gambling are also likely to be suffering from addiction. Various online questionnaires are available to anyone who would like to check whether or not they might have a gambling addiction. Most problem gamblers also find it easy to deny or minimize the problem— not only to outsiders but even to themselves. Nevertheless, you may have a gambling problem if you: Feel the need there is a need to be secretive about your gambling activities. You might lie about how much gambling you do, or just do it in secret.How To Determine If You Have A Gambling Problem Finding
Are you concerned that someone you know has a gambling problem, but not sure what type of things to look for? Knowing the warning signs can help you decide what action to take.How To Know If I Have A Gambling Problem
It is common to notice changes in the person’s finances, mood and behaviour or how they spend their time. Financial signs
Some common financial warning signs that someone may have a problem with gambling include:
*Money missing from bank accounts, wallet/purse or money jar
*Household items and valuables missing
*Regularly short of money even though they earn a wage
*Borrowing money on a regular basis
*Having many loans at the one time
*Being secretive about financial records or payslips
*Unpaid bills/disconnection notices
*Lack of food in the house.Mood and behavioural signs
When someone develops a gambling problem, there are often noticeable changes to their mood and behaviour, including:
*Becoming withdrawn from others/family events
*Performance at work is being affected
*Seeming worried, agitated or upset for no apparent reason
*Reporting feeling hopeless, depressed, frustrated or suicidal
*Changes in personality - sleeping, eating, or sexual relationship patterns
*Controlling and/or manipulative behaviour
*Using threats, lies or charm to manipulate others.Time related signs
Some common time-related signs that could indicate someone has a problem with gambling include:
*Spending more and more time gambling
*Being secretive about unexplained absences
*Often being late for commitments
*Taking a lot of sick days or days off
*Taking an unusual amount of time for simple tasks (e.g. taking two hours to get the paper from the shops).Remember gambling behaviour is often hidden
It can be difficult to know if someone has a problem with gambling. Initially we may not want to believe that someone we know or love has a problem with gambling.
It can also be difficult to detect a gambling problem, because many people who gamble do not show their feelings and may lie or get angry if questioned about their behaviour.
People sometimes say they feel that they should have noticed sooner, but remember the person gambling may have gone to great lengths to hide it from you.
Once you have noticed there are many ways we can help you and the person gambling – why not start chatting to one of our Counsellors today, it’s free, confidential and available 24/7:
As if the economic downturn hasn’t given us enough to worry about, now experts are expecting a dramatic rise in problem gambling! Bill Eadington, the director of the Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming, says that six out of 100 adults are at high risk for gambling problems. However, when times get tough, more people tend to gamble, and veteran gamblers tend to bet more. In fact, people who are desperate because of record layoffs, home foreclosures, and failing investments may turn to gambling as a last resort to rescue them from financial ruin – which almost never happens. Also, according to MSNBC Health, we’re in the midst of peak gambling season right now, which runs from the Super Bowl through March Madness, the month-long college basketball tournament. Last year alone, March Madness bets exceeded $238 million – and that didn’t include informal office pools. So, how can you tell if you have a gambling problem? Ask yourself these questions, courtesy of Gamblers Anonymous:
*Have you ever lost time from work or school because of gambling?
*Has gambling damaged your reputation?
*Have you ever felt guilty afterwards because of the money you lost?
*Have you ever gambled to get money to pay your debts or solve a financial problem?
*After losing, did you feel you had to return as soon as possible and win back your losses?
*Have you ever borrowed money, sold anything or stolen anything to finance your gambling?
*Do you ever have an urge to gamble when you’re worried, bored, lonely, angry, frustrated, or disappointed?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may need help. Check out the Gamblers Anonymous website to find a meeting near you.
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