Gambling Self-Assessment
Do you think about gambling often, or need to bet more to feel the same excitement?
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This includes replaying bets in your head, planning your next one, or noticing smaller amounts don’t excite you like they used to.
Have you tried to cut back or stop, and felt restless or irritable when you did?
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Attempts to control gambling that don’t stick, and feeling on edge without it, are early signs it has more of a hold than it seems.
Do you gamble to escape stress or bad feelings, and chase losses to win it back?
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Gambling for relief, and feeling pulled to keep going after a loss, are two of the clearest patterns therapists look for.
Has gambling put a relationship, job, or your finances at risk?
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This includes downplaying your gambling to others, financial strain, or relying on others to cover losses.
What These Answers Might Mean
This isn’t a diagnosis, and only a licensed clinician can provide one. But if you said yes to two or more of these, it’s worth talking to someone who understands gambling behavior.