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Problem gambling


highstaker06

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do you know guys that gambling is a sickness?

or ludomania, but usually referred to as "gambling addiction" or "compulsivegambling" is an urge to gamble continuously despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop, mean a gambler know and want to but cant stop it, Pathological gambling is a common disorder that is associated with both social and family costs. means theres a reason why it is happening, 

we also have Compulsive Gambling signs:

1.you will feel that nobody should know about your addiction

2.no control of gambling habit, like you really need to do it

3.betting even you cant afford to bet, leading to selling appliances or gadgets

4.other people around you knows it and want to help

Of course, as with any other addiction, the hallmark sign of a gambling problem is that you feel you cannot stop. like  you really need to, and you will do everything you can to be able to bet.

-Emotional Symptoms  includes:

 anxiety

depression

 suicidal thoughts and tendencies

in extreme situations, these thoughts may lead a gambler to actually making an attempt to end their life.

-Physical symptoms:

Depression 

anxiety

 sleep deprivation

pale skin

weight gain or weight loss

acne

dark circles under the eyes.

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-Short-Term and Long-Term Effects

         drugs

        alcohol

        activities to alleviate the anxiety

-possible solution

       If you think you may have a gambling problem, ask yourself whether you would be okay if you stopped gambling right now

-Drugs: Possible Options

       prescribe anti-anxiety and antidepressant medicines. 

-Medication Side Effects

        Antidepressant Drug Addiction, Dependence and Withdrawal in Gamblers

         Medication Overdose

Depression and Gambling is always associated with each other,watch out for signs that you are, or your loved one is, suffering from this debilitating disorder. Lethargy, fatigue, change in appetite and unhappiness are several symptoms out of many that someone is suffering from depression. 

GAMBLING AWARENESS!!! thx

 

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