A gambling problem normally takes place when an individual over indulges in the gambling. First off, gambling is very addictive. The both winning and risk can have a really psychological impact on an individual, making him irrational and unreasonable.
To acknowledge it is the very first step to solve this problem. Gamblers Anonymous have a list of questions that are asked to one for testing whether or not he has gambling problems. Below I have listed these questions:
1. Has gambling ever created hurdle in your school life or work life?
2. Have your home life ever faced difficulty due to gambling?
3. Did your gambling habit affect your reputation?
4. Have you ever gambled with an attempt of getting money in order to pay off debts or solving any other financial difficulties?
5. After winning a hand, did you have a strong urge of winning more?
6. Do you often donít quit gambling as long as your donít have anything to lose?
7. Did you borrow money from your friends or colleagues for financing your gambling?
8. Have you ever gambled longer than what it was supposed to be?
9. Do you gamble to escape trouble or worry?
10. Did you ever considered, or committed, any illegal activity jus to finance your gambling needs?
11. Are you finding it hard to have a proper sleep due to gambling?
12. Do disappointments, frustrations or arguments create within you an urge to gamble?
13. Have you ever developed suicidal thoughts as a consequence of gambling?
If answers to at least seven of the above questions are Yes, then the one with the similarity of these question within him is a problem gambler.
Well, if youíre a problem gambler, itíd be better for you to follow the tips mentioned below:
* Donít take ATM cards or credit cards with you while youíre into gambling.
* Limit your play when you gamble.
*once you win, store the money and promise not to use it again as long as it is absolutely necessary.
* When the last dollar youíve got is also taken by your opponent, give up. Donít try to borrow cash to finance your gambling.