Are you a Compulsive Gambler? Kidslick Posted some good questions to find out .....

Dante · Dec 25, 2004

Do 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

JimFiestSux · Dec 25, 2004

ABSOLUTELY!!

kidslick · Dec 25, 2004

dante in all seriousness

i believe you should have as much info on this topic somewhere on this site.

it can only make the site better

you know and i know there are people that come into these forums for a bailout play last resort play

we see it all the time........

and for those questions at one point in my life i ANSWERED YES TO ALL 20 QUESTIONS..... many moons ago.....

BaseballGuy · Dec 25, 2004

I agree Kid. Most gambling related sites have the GA icon along with a link to the GA site.

Also most land based casinos have GA pamphlets in multiple spots near the cages.

Some people take this hobby a little too far.

Dante · Dec 25, 2004

Kid...i agree thats why I posted them in a sep. thread....GOOD questions for one to reflect on

JimFiestSux · Dec 25, 2004

I guess this is the Rx's 20 step program. Guess I'm one of a few to admit he has a gambling problem. But ALL my bills are paid in full while I still bet anything and everything!

TheGeneral+ · Dec 25, 2004

As in any addiction, one has to really want help to get it and make it work. If one really wants help, then it is available. If any of you ever have a situation and you feel like there is no where to turn and would like an open ear so to just discuss, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will listen and I will try to help. No promises, but I can lend an ear for sure.

Happy holidays.

Dante · Dec 25, 2004

The General said:
As in any addiction, one has to really want help to get it and make it work. If one really wants help, then it is available. If any of you ever have a situation and you feel like there is no where to turn and would like an open ear so to just discuss, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will listen and I will try to help. No promises, but I can lend an ear for sure.

Happy holidays.

good stuff..AND since you are only emailing The General you will be able to get a word in edgewise

WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY better then calling the big guy :dancefool

valdosta · Dec 25, 2004

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I only answered yes to number 12. Gambling money and work money are kept seperate. I do not use gambling $$$ for any real life expenses. When I win it just go's to my savings or stays in my account. No to the rest of those questions.