Signs & Symptoms of Problem Gambling or Gaming
You may suspect that gambling or gaming is affecting your life, but how do you really know if your gambling or gaming has become a problem?
Here are some of the questions to ask yourself that can indicate that gambling or gaming has become a problem:
Have you tried to cut down on the amount of time you play, or tried to stop, but found that you couldn’t?
Do you constantly think about gambling/gaming all day long?
Do you feel anxious, depressed or angry when you can't play?
Do you feel your gambling or gaming is out of control?
Do you lie about how much you're playing?
Do you spend money you're not supposed to?
Do you have increasing debt and try to win back lost money?
Do you get into arguments or conflict with family or friends because of the time you spend playing?
Does gambling/gaming affect your ability to do your daily routine, family responsibilities, schoolwork or does it impact your employment?
If any of these warning signs describe you or your loved one, there is support available to you. Sometimes people find that other issues they are experiencing in their lives are the tipping point and they turn to gambling or gaming to escape. A major life event or stressful situation may have occurred when gambling/gaming started to get out of control. If you feel life is getting out of control or you are concerned about someones gambling let’s talk.