Where to seek help if you need; concerned with gambling addiction.

[Betwrong]

Most online casinos have self-exclusion programs. You simply need to contact their support team and tell them about your gambling problems. They will deactivate your account for six months or any period you agree on and they may even guide you on how to get proper help.
There are also many websites you can visit to get assistance and support such as: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
You can also look for support groups near you and join them.

I think that the "online treatment" will not help, and disabling the trading account, too, because there are so many other gambling sites... Here you need help from family and close people... And a mandatory visit to a professional doctor... Otherwise there is no way to solve the problem of addiction!

Regarding a professional doctor I have a theory on why it doesn't help so often. Gamblers think that only a former gambling addict can understand the problem fully, and that a doctor who was never addicted to gambling can't help them to fight the addiction. They are wrong. A good doctor can help you even if he/she was never addicted to gambling, but, as it happens with mental problems, without your will to be helped you can't be helped. So, I think, even though they are wrong, it's better to find for them a doctor who was addicted to gambling and defeated the addiction, a doctor they can trust.

[Pamadar]

Most online casinos have self-exclusion programs. You simply need to contact their support team and tell them about your gambling problems. They will deactivate your account for six months or any period you agree on and they may even guide you on how to get proper help.
There are also many websites you can visit to get assistance and support such as: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
You can also look for support groups near you and join them.

I think that the "online treatment" will not help, and disabling the trading account, too, because there are so many other gambling sites... Here you need help from family and close people... And a mandatory visit to a professional doctor... Otherwise there is no way to solve the problem of addiction!

Regarding a professional doctor I have a theory on why it doesn't help so often. Gamblers think that only a former gambling addict can understand the problem fully, and that a doctor who was never addicted to gambling can't help them to fight the addiction. They are wrong. A good doctor can help you even if he/she was never addicted to gambling, but, as it happens with mental problems, without your will to be helped you can't be helped. So, I think, even though they are wrong, it's better to find for them a doctor who was addicted to gambling and defeated the addiction, a doctor they can trust.

Good info and it's for real, Doctors have knowledge about this problem, they study and take specializations about to this case.

Even they don't have that experienced their advance knowledge that they've gathered from studying mental problem gives them authorities to prescribe proper medications and diets, but the most part still is the acceptance and participation of the person who get addicted without it, there's nothing doctors can do and help.

[stomachgrowls]

•Your self
•Family, relative or loved ones
•Seek professional help

These are the three on where you can really get rid nor solve out addiction and this thing isnt simple that for you to get rid off
and if you dont like to suffer such stuff then better to gamble on a moderate manner or on having limits.

Know your boundaries and know about on how to manage your finances because this is something important and if you do just simply ignore and dont mind
about the consequences then you would really be heading into these unfortunate condition.

[Shasha80]

•Your self
•Family, relative or loved ones
•Seek professional help

These are the three on where you can really get rid nor solve out addiction and this thing isnt simple that for you to get rid off
and if you dont like to suffer such stuff then better to gamble on a moderate manner or on having limits.

Know your boundaries and know about on how to manage your finances because this is something important and if you do just simply ignore and dont mind
about the consequences then you would really be heading into these unfortunate condition.

In my opinion, from the 3 points that you mentioned, maybe solving the problem of gambling addiction is difficult to overcome by yourself.
Most people addicted to gambling usually result in difficulty controlling themselves when gambling, so it takes other people to be able to deal
with the problem of gambling addiction. We can indeed start from the closest people, if it can't be overcome, then the final step is to seek
professional help who are used to dealing with the problem of gambling addiction. So from that we should limit our gambling time and also
manage finances for gambling wisely. So we don't need to be addicted to gambling.

[michellee]

•Your self
•Family, relative or loved ones
•Seek professional help

These are the three on where you can really get rid nor solve out addiction and this thing isnt simple that for you to get rid off
and if you dont like to suffer such stuff then better to gamble on a moderate manner or on having limits.

Know your boundaries and know about on how to manage your finances because this is something important and if you do just simply ignore and dont mind
about the consequences then you would really be heading into these unfortunate condition.

The number will not be easy for a gambler to solve the problem as he will deny that he is addicted to gambling. Telling the problem to family, relatives, or loved ones will not be easy for that person if he does not have a strong bond with their family or does not feel comfortable telling his addiction. Seek professional help is not easy, as not all countries have this addictive center to help the gambler solve his problem.

But it needs a strong effort from a gambler to have a willingness to solve his addiction. Without realizing the addiction inside the gambler, that person will not be easy to cure the addiction.

Telling other people helps someone to share his problem so he can solve it. However, two heads will be better than one head.

[Silberman]

There are a lot of groups in this day and age that offer help regarding gambling addiction, I am pretty sure that a simple Internet search is going to yield you millions of results, just make the parameters specific to your country since the search engine might be confused and give results about groups in the international level.

There are many groups that can help you get out of any kind of addiction, now it is important to contact them because even if your family and friends want the best for you they have no idea what you are going through, while in those centers not only they have people with a lot of experience dealing with people that are addicted, the patients themselves know what you are going through and are going to be willing to help you out just as in the past there were some people willing to help them out, and that is invaluable.

Some addicted gambler are still afraid to share their addiction and bad experiences about gambling to someone that’s why they are not contacting those group that can possibly help them. If you’re already addicted in gambling there’s still a chance for you to get out of that trap just ask for a help and someone will help you for sure, its just that its hard to pay those bad debts but slowly you can repay it in time.

And their fears are justified, however a loving family will understand that you got a problem and be there to support you, many of those that are addicted are afraid that if they admit they are addicted their families will leave them behind not understanding that is precisely what it would happen if they continue this self-destructing behavior, unfortunately what happens most of the time for those that are unable to admit their issues is that they begin to steal from their own family to the point they could create the very same scenario they were fearing all along.

[Quidat]

There are a lot of groups in this day and age that offer help regarding gambling addiction, I am pretty sure that a simple Internet search is going to yield you millions of results, just make the parameters specific to your country since the search engine might be confused and give results about groups in the international level.

There are many groups that can help you get out of any kind of addiction, now it is important to contact them because even if your family and friends want the best for you they have no idea what you are going through, while in those centers not only they have people with a lot of experience dealing with people that are addicted, the patients themselves know what you are going through and are going to be willing to help you out just as in the past there were some people willing to help them out, and that is invaluable.

Some addicted gambler are still afraid to share their addiction and bad experiences about gambling to someone that’s why they are not contacting those group that can possibly help them. If you’re already addicted in gambling there’s still a chance for you to get out of that trap just ask for a help and someone will help you for sure, its just that its hard to pay those bad debts but slowly you can repay it in time.

And their fears are justified, however a loving family will understand that you got a problem and be there to support you, many of those that are addicted are afraid that if they admit they are addicted their families will leave them behind not understanding that is precisely what it would happen if they continue this self-destructing behavior, unfortunately what happens most of the time for those that are unable to admit their issues is that they begin to steal from their own family to the point they could create the very same scenario they were fearing all along.

There are people who doesnt like to share up problems even into their family which same as you said  that this kind of behavior would really be destructive and would really create problems later on
when you cant already handle up yourself when it comes to the emotion you are dealing with. Honestly, the problem could really be resolved by yourself but its not easy as it sounds
where you do really need some time and realizations towards on the situation.You would surely learned up lessons after such disaster you had experienced
and only a few who do came from addiction would go back again in gambling.

[perfect999]

Telling other people helps someone to share his problem so he can solve it. However, two heads will be better than one head.

Two heads are better than one and once you share your problem with anyone, you release a lot of pressure off yourself. If no one else, one can at least inform their family members and seek help because there is no shame within family members. Gambling addiction is nothing to be ashamed about and there is almost no one who gambles and at some point doesn't feel addicted. Some might be severely addicted while some might just have a bit of an addiction and can get away with it through little to no efforts.

The more people know about your problem the lighter you will feel because you won't feel like you are living under the rock. In fact, some doctors might even suggest spending more time with friends and family to gambling addicts just so that they feel more socially connected because most of the gamblers are usually introverts and avoid social gatherings.

[tabas]

Telling other people helps someone to share his problem so he can solve it. However, two heads will be better than one head.

Two heads are better than one and once you share your problem with anyone, you release a lot of pressure off yourself. If no one else, one can at least inform their family members and seek help because there is no shame within family members.

There's a feel of shame when the addicted gambler wants to tell it to his family that's why, some of them chooses to tell it to their closest friends because they're for sure won't be judged and instead will get some help. In reality, they're just scared to tell it but once the family understands what you're dealing with, they'll be the first one to help you get out of addiction and will help you for sure.

[Fatunad]

Telling other people helps someone to share his problem so he can solve it. However, two heads will be better than one head.

Two heads are better than one and once you share your problem with anyone, you release a lot of pressure off yourself. If no one else, one can at least inform their family members and seek help because there is no shame within family members.

There's a feel of shame when the addicted gambler wants to tell it to his family that's why, some of them chooses to tell it to their closest friends because they're for sure won't be judged and instead will get some help. In reality, they're just scared to tell it but once the family understands what you're dealing with, they'll be the first one to help you get out of addiction and will help you for sure.

Its really a very shameful thing but honestly there's no other people in the world that could help you but rather your own family but if you are a type of person

who doesnt really welcome any external help even in your loved ones then you would really be finding out this thing to be not included into your options.

Professional help would really be your next option but honestly self realizations should be think up first before going into other options.

[madnessteat]

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It is important not only to acknowledge the problem of gambling addiction and talk about it in a way that helps to ease the distress, but also to look for ways to deal with it. As practice shows, the best way to get rid of an addiction is to visit collective anonymous addiction communities. There you will find not only people who have the same problems but also professional psychologists who can help you free of charge.

[ethereumhunter]

~snip~

It is important not only to acknowledge the problem of gambling addiction and talk about it in a way that helps to ease the distress, but also to look for ways to deal with it. As practice shows, the best way to get rid of an addiction is to visit collective anonymous addiction communities. There you will find not only people who have the same problems but also professional psychologists who can help you free of charge.

Admitting the problem in gambling will not easy for people who have a gambling addiction. They can feel hard to tell the right situations to other people and share their problem because that is their secret that they do not want to share with others before. But if they realize that they really have a gambling problem and want to cure the addiction, they will share and ask for help from other people.

[bitzizzix]

~snip~

It is important not only to acknowledge the problem of gambling addiction and talk about it in a way that helps to ease the distress, but also to look for ways to deal with it. As practice shows, the best way to get rid of an addiction is to visit collective anonymous addiction communities. There you will find not only people who have the same problems but also professional psychologists who can help you free of charge.

Admitting the problem in gambling will not easy for people who have a gambling addiction. They can feel hard to tell the right situations to other people and share their problem because that is their secret that they do not want to share with others before. But if they realize that they really have a gambling problem and want to cure the addiction, they will share and ask for help from other people.

There is no need to open up or tell others about your gambling addiction, just tell your family honestly because no matter how difficult your problem is, only your family will really help you, not anyone else.
I am sure your family will do their best to find ways or information and advice that can touch your heart so that you are aware and free from gambling addiction.

[ethereumhunter]

~snip~

It is important not only to acknowledge the problem of gambling addiction and talk about it in a way that helps to ease the distress, but also to look for ways to deal with it. As practice shows, the best way to get rid of an addiction is to visit collective anonymous addiction communities. There you will find not only people who have the same problems but also professional psychologists who can help you free of charge.

Admitting the problem in gambling will not easy for people who have a gambling addiction. They can feel hard to tell the right situations to other people and share their problem because that is their secret that they do not want to share with others before. But if they realize that they really have a gambling problem and want to cure the addiction, they will share and ask for help from other people.

There is no need to open up or tell others about your gambling addiction, just tell your family honestly because no matter how difficult your problem is, only your family will really help you, not anyone else.
I am sure your family will do their best to find ways or information and advice that can touch your heart so that you are aware and free from gambling addiction.

Sometimes if we feel difficult to tell our family, we can talk with our friends or best friends. Maybe telling other people will not make them feel stress as they do not have any relation bonds with us. But they can share or advise what we need to do to solve the addiction.

But if we can tell our family, that will be better as they will try to help you, just to make sure you can cure the gambling addiction.

[Zilon]

Compulsive Gambling:
United States Gambling Addiction Statistics

The North American Foundation for Gambling Addiction Help reports that approximately 2.6% of the U.S. population has some type of gambling issue. That adds up to nearly 10 million people in the United States who struggle with a gambling habit. This issue adds up to approximately 6 billion dollars each year, which impacts the U.S. economy and citizens.1

Gambling costs American taxpayers. Public funding for problem gambling went up to $73 million in 2016, but despite those costs, gambling remains regulated by each state, and is not federally regulated. Ten states (and the District of Columbia) do not offer any publicly funded gambling assistance. These funding discrepancies mean that public treatment services can vary widely from state-to-state, and the level of care in publicly funded programs also varies greatly.2

The U.S. federal government has largely left gambling regulations up to each state, which means that gambling may be illegal where you live, or it may be advertised on every street corner, as it is in places like Las Vegas, Nevada. The result is a patchwork of awareness campaigns and treatment programs that vary widely in their responsiveness.

States that discourage or prohibit gambling tend to not offer awareness campaigns, and as a result, people who gamble through their phones or computers may be missing information about the dangers of gambling. Awareness of the problem is key to making changes for the better

https://skywoodrecovery.com/gambling-addiction/negative-effects-of-gambling-addiction/statistics/

With this statistics alone in the US I can only imagine the world statistics when as pertaining gambling addiction and most of this countries don't have regulatory agencies as compared to the United States. So many gambling addict's suffer depression and a whole lot have attempted sucide but the bottom line remains there are no such thing as therapist in some  countries, most of which aren't concerned about how their citizens go about their day-to-day activities let alone getting involved in how the survive. For such countries gambling might not necessarily be legalized and there are no therapist to assist when addiction sets in. I just wished gambling industries could also assist where government regulatory agencies aren't doing much on helping their citizens so we can as well reduce the rate of sucide across the globe

[justdimin]

It is important not only to acknowledge the problem of gambling addiction and talk about it in a way that helps to ease the distress, but also to look for ways to deal with it. As practice shows, the best way to get rid of an addiction is to visit collective anonymous addiction communities. There you will find not only people who have the same problems but also professional psychologists who can help you free of charge.

Glad to hear such communities exist in the first place and you are right when you see like minded and similar mentality people around yourself then it becomes easier to discuss the problem with them and know how they got rid of their problems.

I always think getting out of the problem is not the real issue here, the biggest problem or challenge gamblers face is to accept that they are addicted and realize that at the right stage. One might argue how someone is addicted when he is aware of his problem. Most gamblers are usually suggested to take a few days or weeks off the gambling to realize if they are gambling too much.

It might not even need a doctor's visit if you are in the initial phase of addiction and just shrug it off.

[molsewid]

•Your self
•Family, relative or loved ones
•Seek professional help

These are the three on where you can really get rid nor solve out addiction and this thing isnt simple that for you to get rid off
and if you dont like to suffer such stuff then better to gamble on a moderate manner or on having limits.

Know your boundaries and know about on how to manage your finances because this is something important and if you do just simply ignore and dont mind
about the consequences then you would really be heading into these unfortunate condition.

I believed people should be responsible to their actions and decision in life. And also that the three you gave are really helpful for gambler to get rid the addiction in gamble in their body. But, for me aside from that one of the bestest way is to have discipline in your self. I see this in way where people want to lose diet. In order to lose weight you should be discipline in what you eat and I think that should be apply also in gambling. All in your list I strongly agree it's just that I see being discipline is the best weapon to not get addicting.

[romero121]

•Your self
•Family, relative or loved ones
•Seek professional help

These are the three on where you can really get rid nor solve out addiction and this thing isnt simple that for you to get rid off
and if you dont like to suffer such stuff then better to gamble on a moderate manner or on having limits.

Know your boundaries and know about on how to manage your finances because this is something important and if you do just simply ignore and dont mind
about the consequences then you would really be heading into these unfortunate condition.

I believed people should be responsible to their actions and decision in life. And also that the three you gave are really helpful for gambler to get rid the addiction in gamble in their body. But, for me aside from that one of the bestest way is to have discipline in your self. I see this in way where people want to lose diet. In order to lose weight you should be discipline in what you eat and I think that should be apply also in gambling. All in your list I strongly agree it's just that I see being discipline is the best weapon to not get addicting.

Agreed, self discipline is the right thing that can make an user get out of gambling addiction. There were more and more number of counseling session providers charging certain amount as fee. There are very few number of gamblers who have come out of addiction through such motivational counseling session participation.

Until and unless an user himself have self discipline and self control it is impossible to get out of gambling addiction.

[xSkylarx]

Agreed, self discipline is the right thing that can make an user get out of gambling addiction. There were more and more number of counseling session providers charging certain amount as fee. There are very few number of gamblers who have come out of addiction through such motivational counseling session participation.

Until and unless an user himself have self discipline and self control it is impossible to get out of gambling addiction.

If you are really an addicted type of gambler, it is very difficult to quit gambling with self-discipline alone. Your mind always tells you that you should gamble on that day because you will win some big amounts. Having someone that is professional in this field can help you to have more control over yourself. Why would you bother if they charge a fee if you can even afford to lose it in gambling in just a day? Just make sure that they have really a background of it and not just someone who is a self-proclaimed psychologist.

[bitterguy28]

Hello
So I was going through a story of a girl who literally stole 70,000 Euros to Gamble apparently it all started when she invested 20 Euro and won a thousand and since then she became addicted to easy money.
It made me realize that every now and then there is someone here sharing their addiction stories and it might help to have a particular thread for them to keep all the sources which could help them get their life straight again..
Here is a quote from BBC :-
url of the story :- https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-56997362.amp

Where to get help:

Gamcare operates the GamCare operates the National Gambling Helpline, providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling problems - advisers are available 24 hours a day on Freephone 0808 8020 133 or via web chat.

Gordon Moody Association provides advice, education and therapeutic support to problem gamblers, as well as an intensive residential treatment programme - for more information visit the website or call 01384 241292.

Gamstop is a free service that lets you put controls in place to help restrict your gambling.

This is a url with further sources : https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1kS7QTDB16PWkywhsXJLzxz/information-and-support-addiction-alcohol-drugs-and-gambling


Please feel free to add sources according to the nation or locality. 🌞

If only all of the government around the world will have this? then for sure we will be having a good gambling community and not just pure of negativities.

How i am looking for our government to have this same offers and will help many people get out of misery.