Things You'll Need:
- A mirror to look at yourself and admit your compulsive gambling problem
- An accountability partner to check your computer on a regular basis
- 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline
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Step 1
***ADMIT YOU HAVE A GAMBLING PROBLEM***
First, admit to yourself that you have a compulsive gambling problem. Look yourself in the mirror and make a mature decision to face the demons in your life. Acknowledge that you cannot stop online gambling without help. Write down how much money you have lost in the last six months playing slot machines online. Promise yourself that you will find help before this gambling addiction consumes your life. -
Step 2
***FIND SOMEONE TO HELP YOU STOP GAMBLING***
Second, find someone who can responsibly hold you accountable with your credit cards. Ask a close family member, pastor or counselor to help you stop your gambling addiction. Make arrangements for someone to check your computer every week to determine if you are playing slot machines online. Admit to your spouse or partner that you have an online gambling problem and it is out of control. -
Step 3
***CONTACT GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS***
Finally, please call 1-800-GAMBLER to reach a counselor. Discuss how online gambling has affected your home, job and relationships. Talk about the debts you have created by abusing online slot machines. Find a Gamblers Anonymous meeting in your area and share your experiences with other people who are addicted to online gambling slot machines.
Comments
tnpos said
on 6/30/2009 This would be a great article for my girl friend to read! Thank you for sharing! 5 and rec! PAL
roanna said
on 6/23/2009 Good tips,
I had kind of addiction to real slot machines. good I'm living far from casino places
wdk40 said
on 6/22/2009 Good tips. A support system is always one of the most important steps to change.