Gamblers Anonymous

People who can not resist the urge to gamble are referred to as compulsive gamblers. This compulsiveness leads to social as well as personal consequences. The gambling desire goes to such an extent that the stress can not be bought down by any other way but by gambling more.

Walking, talking and breathing gambling

A compulsive gambler preoccupies him with gambling. Previous experiences are told by him to others. He also often discuses of his new plans and strategies to those who are willing to lend a ear.

More and more

A gambler who is caught by this compulsive addiction gambles for more money. Many a times the gambling is not done for the money but for the thrill of the game. More time is spent on this activity than any other.

Can not stop and will not stop

This gambling can not be curbed. In attempting to stop this, the person becomes very irritated and also restless. Gambling helps him in reliving his problem.

Lying and more lying

To keep this habit away from the family, the gambler tends to lie. He at the same time brags about the winning moments. When confronted, he does not agree with having trouble. If it continues he gets angry. The lies hence become a part of his daily life.

Show the money

Depending on many other people in dire situations of financial trouble are quite common with these people who are addicted to gambling. To help the problem become better more money is taken from friends as well as family members. Loans and mortgages are refinanced. Life insurance is also cashed in. this is when the gambler may start committing frauds and thefts.

Self destruction

Career of the person is jeopardized and relationships with people who are dear and near erode. After gambling, there will be a tremendous amount of remorse and shame felt by the gambler. If the situation becomes quite helpless then they may attempt to commit suicide.

Losing control

Shift of personality generally happens to a compulsive gambler. Being irritable, manipulative, argumentative, controlling and critical are a few of the qualities that will be seen. Losing interest in regular hobbies and activities are quite common to these compulsive gamblers. Questions regarding his whereabouts are evaded and he also begins to make poor excuses. He often will also be withdrawing from friends and loved ones. Gambling will be considered as a way to deal with his problems and also to cope up with them.

Loss of time sense

The gambler begins gambling in the mood of celebration but ends up in crisis. Special events and holidays are used for gambling.

Prevention of this is not easy. Counseling may help a few people who are pretty susceptible to gambling which is compulsive. Those who have relatives who gamble have to be cautious.