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Do You Have A Gambling Problem?

Here at Gambling Moments, we have never denied that we love to gamble and that we are staunch proponents of gambling activities. That, however, does not mean that we are blind to the potential negative side of gambling. That is why in this post, I have decided to highlight one of the most controversial issues – compulsive gambling. I do realize how some people can get too immersed in gambling that they lead unbalanced lives. This, no one wants.

If you think that you are on your way down this road, or you know someone who might be, try looking at this list of questions from Gamblers Anonymous.

1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling?
2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
3. Did gambling affect your reputation?
4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?
6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?
7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses?
8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more?
9. Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone?
10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?
12. Were you reluctant to use “gambling money” for normal expenditures?
13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family?
14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned?
15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry, trouble, boredom, or loneliness?
16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling?
17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble?
19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling?
20. Have you ever considered self-destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

If you (or that other person) answer YES to at least seven questions, then there might be a problem. You can seek the help of professionals. Do not let gambling ruin you – enjoy it but do not let it run your life.