I had a gambling relapse
It might be quite common to have a gambling relapse but its never a good thing and you must avoid it at all costs.The first step is to accept that you have one. Then next step is to seek professional help. You can find a Gamblers Anonymous meeting in your country here: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ca one?country=ca##end##end##end##end##end##end##end##end
How often do gambling addicts relapse?
It is difficult to give an exact number because every person has their own unique situation, but we can make some general observations.The first thing to remember is that every person who relapses into gambling has their own unique mix of reasons for doing so. There are many different reasons that someone might find themselves gambling more than they intend, and each of these reasons will have different potential relapses associated with them. There are also many different types of relapses that someone could experience, which can be broken down into two categories: symptoms relapse and craving relapse.Symptoms relapses are when a person begins feeling the physical effects of their addiction again after a period of abstinence. This can include feelings of stress, fatigue, mood swings, cravings, and so on. These symptoms can be accompanied by any number of triggers that lead to the person rekindling their obsession with gambling. Cravings relapses are when a person is suddenly overwhelmed by the need to gamble again after a period of abstinence, which can lead to a return to the same situation or another form of gambling. These types of relapses tend to be much more dangerous than symptoms relapses because they often occur in social situations where there is more risk of experiencing negative interactions or being caught by someone else in the act.As you can see, each relapse will have different potential dangers involved with it and also different triggers that could cause it to happen again. While there are not definitive numbers on how often these relapses occur, we can make some general observations that should be helpful as you move forward in your recovery journey.First off, most people who begin experiencing symptoms again will be able to stop them fairly quickly on their own once they realize what is happening. This could be something as simple as going for a walk outside or taking a short nap until the feelings pass. On the other hand, if someone does experience a craving relapse after having been abstinent for an extended period of time, the danger may be much higher than if they had only experienced symptoms before then. The idea behind this is that cravings are much more intense and powerful than anything else in our lives on an emotional level, so it can sometimes be extremely difficult for someone to resist them at those times.In terms b ut if these situations do turn into full-blown c urge rela x es , then s om et i m es , h ow ev er , w ill h av e t he n eed t o h
What triggers gambling relapse?
The #1 trigger for gambling relapse is the lack of control over the process. You give up control and it’s all over. What do you mean?1. The loss is no longer in your hands. You don’t want to win, you don’t want to lose. It just happens and you can’t do anything about it. All you can do is sit back, take it in and let the chips fall where they may.2. The next step is that feeling of helplessness, hopelessness and despair that follows when you have lost everything again. You just don’t know what to do now, so you hit the road again playing machines thinking there must be a way out but nothing comes up and eventually you start to doubt it all, finally accept defeat and move on to something else hoping for a better result this time. You always end up here.
How do you deal with a gambling relapse?
Don’t.1) Don’t touch the gambling again.2) Don’t tell your partner or family that you have a gambling problem.3) Find other ways of spending your time or using money.4) Accept that you can’t control the outcome of gambling and don’t beat yourself up if you lose money.5) Focus on the positives in your life, such as your partner or family, friends or hobbies.