Gambler's Anonymous 20 questions...How many did you say "YES" to

Dante · Apr 11, 2004

TWENTY QUESTIONS

Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling?

Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
Did gambling affect your reputation?

Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?

Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?

Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?

After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses?

After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more?

Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone?

Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?
Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures?

Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family?

Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned?
Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?

Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling?
Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?

Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble?

Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling?

Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

Most compulsive gamblers will answer yes to at least seven of these questions.

Dante · Apr 11, 2004

Fishhead · Apr 11, 2004

Taking into consideration my ENTIRE LIFETIME of gambling......would answer YES to 19 of them.

The only one I would answer NO to would be.....

Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling

Fishhead · Apr 11, 2004

Would maybe only answer YES to a couple of them now.

lander · Apr 11, 2004

Just 2.

I guess I'm not a loser like Dante

Dante · Apr 11, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by lander:
Just 2.

I guess I'm not a loser like Dante

lander · Apr 11, 2004

I bet you even had an over/under on how many eggs your kids would find, you degenerate

JimFiestSux · Apr 11, 2004

YES to Every one! Guess I'm the only HONEST one here!

Guest · Apr 11, 2004

i am proud to have answered yes to 16 of them

JudgeWapner · Apr 11, 2004

0.At least for the last 15 years.

Mr.Jones · Apr 11, 2004

Never did have all that many yes answers to this. But had my fair share I guess. Now I have fewer than ever. My most definite yes today according to this test is a reluctance to use my bankroll for normal expenditures. This is a problem? My dad taught me the importance of building a bank account.

Questions such as "must return as soon as possible" or "strong urge to return" are not relevant and do not apply anymore win or lose.

The sun comes up. I return. Simple as that. I need not win back all my losses and I need not get rich today or ever for that matter.

Bottom line is according to this test I do not qualify as a compulsive gambler. I guess I have progressed to something else whatever that may be. Happy Easter!!!

Fishhead · Apr 11, 2004

JONES- You have graduated to professional status......welcome to the club pal.

Mr.Jones · Apr 11, 2004

Thank you Fish my friend. Modesty does not allow me to claim such a status. However, seldom do I question your judgement in these matters sir.

Have a nice Easter today and we will convene at the usual time and place later in the week.

Fishhead · Apr 11, 2004

LMFAO!!!

Modesty is overrated in my book.

Dante · Apr 11, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by lander:
I bet you even had an over/under on how many eggs your kids would find, you degenerate

lakerfan · Apr 11, 2004

mgspooky · Apr 11, 2004

NOW IT IS 4

BACK IN THE DAYS OF WIN AND ROSES, PROBABLY 20.
Stopped gambling for 5 years after a turn for the worse and now play for enjoyment.
Money is not needed and will never return to the days of yesterday.

Life is too short.
This is FUN and nothing more and nothing less.

That is why I am probably so much better of a capper now than ever.

Happy Holidays Everyone!!

TheGeneral+ · Apr 11, 2004

If you got the cash to pay your debts, then you have no problems or worries.

Simply, do not get in over your head.

Easy math

~Falco~ · Apr 11, 2004

The DSM-IV, used by psychiatrists to diagnose mental disorders has this caveat at the bottom of their diagnosis for pathological gambling:

Must be distinguished from professional gambling, risks are limited and discipline is central.

So you could say yes to all 10 but if you make money its OK