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Jrd · 2023-01-22T23:11:08Z

Are you neck deep into gambling/betting or suffering from addiction to gambling? Or are you trying to grapple with the reality that you have lost so much to gambling? Do you already feel hopeless? Well, there's hope. Keep reading. Gambling is very normalized in our culture, with approximately 85% of American adults having gambled at least once in their lives, and 65% within the last year. In Nigeria for example, gambling is legalised but the problem associated with it is unfathomable. Online betting has made Gambling ubiquitous and convenient to all. Although many people can gamble without becoming addicted, there are many risks involved when it comes to wagering any amount of money.Online sports betting in Nigeria is ubiquitous and convenient even on mobile phones that the associated problems are huge. Betting apps such as Bet9ja, Sportybet, 1xbet, nairabet, and others proliferate the online Nigeria sports betting space. Many Nigerians, young or old, have fallen for these evils. In order to help a family member who may be struggling with gambling, or to avoid developing a compulsive gambling disorder yourself, it’s important to be aware of the signs of each stage of a gambling disorder.How a Gambling Addiction DevelopsGambling addiction progresses in three main stages: the winning stage, the losing stage, and the chasing/desperation stage. Gambling addiction starts off with the alluring winning stage, where everything seems perfect, and you are winning more often than you are losing. It's easy to get hooked at this stage, because of the thrill of winning, and the gambler still believes that they are in control. However, this stage is usually short-lived. Then comes the losing stage. You start to lose significant amounts of money, but since you know what it’s like to win, you continue to gamble, believing that the next win must be just around the corner. Lastly, the chasing/desperation phase occurs. This is when you have lost so much money that you will do anything to win it back. This may involve lying to friends and family members, borrowing or stealing money in order to gamble, and chasing your losses.By this stage, it is extremely difficult to quit, since the gambler is in so much financial ruin that they are desperate for money. What to Do When Gambling Loss Sets InWhen you are gambling and lose a large amount of money, it is only natural to start spiralling into panic and regret. Immediately after a gambling loss, it can feel like your whole world is crashing down. Here are a few things to do after a gambling loss occurs. 1. Acknowledge What You Are FeelingTrying to numb what you are feeling by gambling will only make things worse. Instead, allow yourself to feel your feelings, but don’t be controlled by your feelings. You may feel powerless, as though you are a failure, that you have messed up one too many times, or that you have lost the will to live. However, these are feelings -they are temporary. No matter what you are feeling, it is not something that will be alleviated through further gambling. The most important thing to do at this moment is to make sure that you are safe, and not at risk of harming yourself.If you are concerned about your mental health and what you might do, call an ambulance or check yourself into a hospital right away. 2. Be Gentle With Yourself Remember, a person’s gambling problem is not a reflection of who they are as a person. Just because they have a gambling problem it doesn’t mean they are reckless or selfish. When you lose a large amount of money, don’t take the loss personally. You did not lose because you are irresponsible or good for nothing - you lost because gambling has a hold on you that you can’t control. Gambling brings a lot of shame and regret, and can drive a wedge into your closest relationships. It is easy to talk down to yourself and belittle yourself. Negative self-talk will not help the situation. Try to think of how you would react if a friend told you they were struggling with a gambling problem, and treat yourself with the same compassion that you would show them. 3. Open Up to SomeoneWhether it be a friend, family member, or a counselor, it’s important that you are able to tell someone the truth about what is going on. Saying it out loud is difficult, but it can also be very freeing. If you are not ready to talk to someone you know about it, consider calling a helpline, or a gambling treatment center who are familiar with gambling addiction and how to deal with gambling losses. 4. Take an Extended Break from GamblingWhen you have hit the chasing/desperation stage, taking a break from gambling will feel like the last thing you want to do, but it is necessary. Walking away after losing a significant amount of money will give you the space and time to evaluate why it happened, and how to prevent it from happening again. Gambling is the problem, it cannot also be the solution. How to Stop Chasing LossesWhen a gambler experiences a significant gambli...

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I'm one of the individual suffering from Gambling addiction ,at this early stages of my life

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