Consider seeking help regarding your gambling if any of the following apply…
- After gambling I feel guilt, shame, remorse and/or hopelessness
- I find myself powerless to stop gambling once I have started
- I gamble or take risks when I am feeling low
- I gamble longer than I planned or take bigger risks than I intended to
- After losing, I feel I must soon return to win back losses
- After a win, I have a strong urge to return and to win more
- Others (especially non-gamblers) say my gambling is out of control
- I have sold property and/or borrowed to finance my gambling
- Gambling is affecting my home and/or work life
- I continue to gamble even though the consequences of previous gambling activities are unresolved; e.g. debts, family difficulties…
For more information and advice see:
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/addiction/Pages/Gamblingaddiction.aspx
