Friday, September 10, 2010

I Think I Have a Gambling Problem, What Should I Do?

Some people have quipped that the only problem gamblers have is losing.  Would that it was that simple.  Solving problem gambling involves a lot more than just finding a winning system or having a lucky streak, because a gambling problem is a deep seated situation that involves a lot more than just losing a game or money.  Addictive gambling can rob you of everything you care about or hold dear and it isn’t about winning and losing, it is about gambling and action.

Are You A Workaholic?

A workaholic is someone who focuses on nothing but their work. Other responsibilities are pushed out of the way  or ignored. Many people have to work very long hours for example, doctors can work extremely long hours. However, it would be inaccurate to call them workaholics. In their type of job when dealing with life and death the long hours are demanded of them.

How it Feels to Stop Gambling, Is it Painful

Gambling addiction isn’t often thought of as a physical addiction, but interestingly enough, many of my clients who suffer from compulsive gambling wonder whether it will hurt to stop gambling.  That isn’t a bad question considering the fact that the desire to gamble may cause a person to become nervous, agitated, depressed, etcetera.  Many other addictions cause pain, so why wouldn’t gambling addiction, especially when you try to stop?

Are You a Secret Gambler and is it Ruining Your Life?

The picture of compulsive gamblers as flamboyant and conspicuous is not always the case as some gamblers try to hide their gambling problem.  Many people want to stop gambling and try to hide the amounts they lose and the lengths they will go to supply their habits.  Does any of this sound familiar?  You or someone you know may sell or pawn items of value to get more money to gamble.  Sometimes secret gamblers are deeply in debt on credit cards or owe money to finance companies or even loan sharks.

How to Quit Masturbating – The 5 Top Reasons You Can't Stop

Learning how to quit masturbating can be courageous because you are facing something that most people are scared to. I know how frustrating it can be when you have something in your life that you feel you can’t be open about. Sexual occurrences are rarely discussed openly so it happens to be that many people avoid talking about them when they need to. In many of these instances the emotional pain gets worse but you are not alone! You can free your life again and here are some major strategies that will help.