Jan 3, 2017 04:26 AM
(This post was last modified: Jan 3, 2017 02:52 PM by Fortunate.)
Fortunate's Gambling Help desk
Welcome to my gambling help desk. Here I will be helping Hack Forums users and help them fight against gambling problems. I will provide tips and other programs such as blocking addons.
I have battled with gambling addiction before and I have a lot of experience about gambling.
I have won a lot, but I have lost thousands to gambling. Internet gambling is a growing business, with even games like Counter-Strike and Dota 2 allowing it. The amount of gambling problems there are is always growing.
Hack Forums has given a lot to me, so It's time to give back.
Table Of Contents
1. Problem gambling?
1.1 Are you addicted?
1.2 How to stop your problem gambling for good
2. Gambling tools and programs
3. Frequently asked questions
4. Feedback
1. Problem gambling?
"Problem gambling (or ludomania, but usually referred to as "gambling addiction" or "compulsive gambling") is an urge to gamble continuously despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop.
Problem gambling is often defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gambler's behavior.
Severe problem gambling may be diagnosed as clinical pathological gambling if the gambler meets certain criteria.
Pathological gambling is a common disorder that is associated with both social and family costs." Source (Wikipedia)
1.2 Are you addicted?
Do you?
1. Lie about your gambling to others?
2. Think about gambling constantly?
3. Gamble money away while you have unpaid bills?
4. Borrow money to gamble?
5. Miss work or school because of your gambling?
6. Feel anxious, depressed or suicidal after you gamble?
7. Always spend money to gamble, even if you lost previously?
8. After losing money gambling, returned another day to get even or “chase” your losses?
9. Do you relieve past gambling experiences by handicapping or planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble?
Analyzing your score
4 to 5: Indicates a mild gambling problem
6 to 7: Indicates a moderate gambling problem
8 to 9: Indicates a severe gambling problem
This questionnaire is not intended to replace professional diagnosis.
Adapted from: DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria: Gambling Disorder Source
1.3 How to stop your problem gambling for good
Personal recommendations
I gambled myself when I felt lonely, bored or depressed.
I was never hungry for money, but then It became a problem.
I do gamble till this day but It's not a problem anymore and I fully control it.
I like to throw a few bucks time to time just to have some fun with friends, but gambling can become a problem when you do not even realize it yourself.
Here are a few tips that helped me to fight with my problem:
1. Surround yourself with people who you feel comfortable with
2. Avoid gambling websites (See "Gambling tools and programs" for more)
3. Find better activities to replace gambling (Gaming, go out, work)
4. Give up control of your money
5. Talk about your gambling addiction to someone
Sites that helped me
RehabHelpdesk.org
Just a simple google search
Gambling helplines
I really never had the courage to call anyone about my gambling addictions, but talking about it really helps.
Here are a few sites where you can chat and talk to other people about your problems and ask questions.
But remember, I am also here to help you.
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
www.ncpgambling.org
2. Gambling tools and programs
Blocking addons for Chrome & Firefox (Click to View)
Casino Blocker addon for Firefox
Site Blocker addon for Firefox
Block Site addon for Chrome
Site Blocker addon for Chrome
More addons will be added later. PM me or post below your suggestions.
3. Frequently asked questions
Answer: It does not necessarily mean that you have a gambling addiction the test is not intended to replace professional diagnosis.
4. Feedback
This is my first help desk thread, so any feedback is appreciated.
I will be fixing my thread time to time and I will be answering your questions.
Be sure to leave feedback simply just by sending me a private message or posting below.
If you need any help or have questions or concerns about gambling PM me or post in the thread and I will help you.
Welcome to my gambling help desk. Here I will be helping Hack Forums users and help them fight against gambling problems. I will provide tips and other programs such as blocking addons.
I have battled with gambling addiction before and I have a lot of experience about gambling.
I have won a lot, but I have lost thousands to gambling. Internet gambling is a growing business, with even games like Counter-Strike and Dota 2 allowing it. The amount of gambling problems there are is always growing.
Hack Forums has given a lot to me, so It's time to give back.
Table Of Contents
1. Problem gambling?
1.1 Are you addicted?
1.2 How to stop your problem gambling for good
2. Gambling tools and programs
3. Frequently asked questions
4. Feedback
1. Problem gambling?
"Problem gambling (or ludomania, but usually referred to as "gambling addiction" or "compulsive gambling") is an urge to gamble continuously despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop.
Problem gambling is often defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gambler's behavior.
Severe problem gambling may be diagnosed as clinical pathological gambling if the gambler meets certain criteria.
Pathological gambling is a common disorder that is associated with both social and family costs." Source (Wikipedia)
1.2 Are you addicted?
Do you?
1. Lie about your gambling to others?
2. Think about gambling constantly?
3. Gamble money away while you have unpaid bills?
4. Borrow money to gamble?
5. Miss work or school because of your gambling?
6. Feel anxious, depressed or suicidal after you gamble?
7. Always spend money to gamble, even if you lost previously?
8. After losing money gambling, returned another day to get even or “chase” your losses?
9. Do you relieve past gambling experiences by handicapping or planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble?
Analyzing your score
4 to 5: Indicates a mild gambling problem
6 to 7: Indicates a moderate gambling problem
8 to 9: Indicates a severe gambling problem
This questionnaire is not intended to replace professional diagnosis.
Adapted from: DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria: Gambling Disorder Source
1.3 How to stop your problem gambling for good
Personal recommendations
I gambled myself when I felt lonely, bored or depressed.
I was never hungry for money, but then It became a problem.
I do gamble till this day but It's not a problem anymore and I fully control it.
I like to throw a few bucks time to time just to have some fun with friends, but gambling can become a problem when you do not even realize it yourself.
Here are a few tips that helped me to fight with my problem:
1. Surround yourself with people who you feel comfortable with
2. Avoid gambling websites (See "Gambling tools and programs" for more)
3. Find better activities to replace gambling (Gaming, go out, work)
4. Give up control of your money
5. Talk about your gambling addiction to someone
Sites that helped me
RehabHelpdesk.org
Just a simple google search
Gambling helplines
I really never had the courage to call anyone about my gambling addictions, but talking about it really helps.
Here are a few sites where you can chat and talk to other people about your problems and ask questions.
But remember, I am also here to help you.
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
www.ncpgambling.org
2. Gambling tools and programs
Blocking addons for Chrome & Firefox (Click to View)
Casino Blocker addon for Firefox
Site Blocker addon for Firefox
Block Site addon for Chrome
Site Blocker addon for Chrome
More addons will be added later. PM me or post below your suggestions.
3. Frequently asked questions
Quote:I scored 4-x on the test, does that mean I have a gambling addiction?
Answer: It does not necessarily mean that you have a gambling addiction the test is not intended to replace professional diagnosis.
4. Feedback
This is my first help desk thread, so any feedback is appreciated.
I will be fixing my thread time to time and I will be answering your questions.
Be sure to leave feedback simply just by sending me a private message or posting below.
If you need any help or have questions or concerns about gambling PM me or post in the thread and I will help you.
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