Maybe you have a have a problem with gambling
- Do you lose time from work to gamble?
- Is your home life unhappy?
- Do you gamble when you are bored, worried or under a lot of pressure?
- Do you gamble longer than you had planned, until your last pound has gone?
- After losing must you return as soon as possible to try to win back your losses?
- After winning return to win more?
- Are you irritated, angry or tense if prevented from gambling?
- Do you feel depressed or suicidal because of gambling losses?
Do you recognise any of the above signs in yourself or someone close to you? If you do then perhaps you or they need help.
What can be done?
- Always be honest and realistic, accept there is a problem.
- Find out about the issues of gambling, both positive and negative.
- Take responsibility for life, stop blaming others and begin to address problems, whether they are dishonesty, relationship, or debt and money difficulties.