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Board Gambling discussion
Re: Do you have a "gambling problem" which you can sometimes control for years?
by
virasisog
on 22/12/2023, 14:25:14 UTC
Let's start with the simple choice: Do you consider yourself to have a gambling problem affecting your happiness, security, relationships, finances, etc? (Yes or No)
Now, here is something a bit different: Do you have a "gambling problem" which you can sometimes control for years? Either you make enough income to call it "adult play", so you do not have real problems, and/or you simply stop for a long time. Then - months or years later - it gets worse again and you are in trouble.

(First question was above)
(Second question) Either way, when it's time to stop, how exactly do you do it? (For example) Change other habits, go new places, exercise more, stop drinking, simply "swear off" gambling... How exactly do you stop? Thank you.

 


1st No, I don't have any problems in terms of gambling. I seldom gamble compared to how I used to be when I was not working from home where I usually spend my weekends playing poker or online gambling with my officemates.  I stopped gambling for over a year now and haven't had any urge to gamble. Well, I can honestly go back to gambling here and then, but I don't think I'll have problems quitting or stop gambling again if I opt to start gambling.

2nd Find a diversion, focus on other things, do other things or hobbies that you usually do or enjoy. This is the best way to keep your mind off of gambling. If your gambling addiction is worse, seek a professional's help.