Things You'll Need:
- A strong desire to get gambling help for your gambling problem or compulsive gambling addiction
- A commitment to yourself to find the proper help for yourself so you can get better.
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Step 1
Get a pen and paper and start writing some of the following things down. When we write about our problems it will give us clarity when finding solutions. This is the first step in finding gambling help.
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Step 2
Write down all of the negative consequences of your gambling addiction. How has your gambling behavior created problems in your life. What in your life has deteriorated?
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Step 3
Be sure that when you are writing this list that you add social, emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual consequences of your gambling behavior. This is important to know when seeking out gambling help for your gambling problem.
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Step 4
Write down the five most important things in your life that will change once you stop gambling. Be specific, because these things will be very strong motivator for you when you get help for your gambling problem.
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Step 5
It is now time to explore the various forms of gambling help available. If you are in a gambling crisis, whether it be financial or emotional, it is important to seek out the help of a trusted professional. Gambling and depression are closely related, so if you are depressed, it is recommended that you seek out a trained professional now.
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Step 6
If you need gambling help because of a financial crisis, be sure to seek out a non-profit agency. If you have gambling debt, you do not want this to increase because of an unscrupulous debt consolidator. Non-profit is truly the way to go regarding this manner.
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Step 7
When looking for gambling help, and you are looking for self-help methods there are a few that are available online that may be worth your while. Be sure to check resources below.
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Step 8
When having thoughts about returning to gambling, take out the list of consequences as well as the list of how you would like your life to change when you stop gambling. Review this list for a few minutes to refresh your memory.
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Step 9
Join some online forums for gambling help as well. There are a few active ones online including the "Safe-Harbor" forum on compulsive gambling. You will truly realize that you are not alone with your gambling addiction, and that many other people are also looking to stop gambling as well.
