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GAMBLING DESTROYS SILENTLY; IT TAKES YOUR TIME, MONEY, AND SOUL WITHOUT YOU REALISING IT." ----------------------------------------------------------- Betting apps can negatively impact young lives in several ways: # Addiction: The constant thrill of betting can lead to compulsive gambling habits, making it hard to stop. # Financial Ruin: Many youths spend excessive amounts of money, leading to debt or financial instability. # Mental Health: Losing money or the stress of betting can result in anxiety, depression, and loss of self-esteem. #Relationships: Addiction often strains family and social relationships due to neglect and financial burdens. # Loss of Focus: Time spent on betting detracts from education, career, and personal growth. _________________________________ To overcome betting addiction: 1. Acknowledge the Problem: Recognize its negative impact. 2. Seek Help: Consult a therapist or join support groups. 3. Control Finances: Limit access to money and set budgets. 4. Block Access: Remove and block betting apps or sites. 5. Find Alternatives: Engage in hobbies, exercise, or mindfulness. 6. Educate Yourself: Understand the harm caused by gambling. 7. Get Support: Involve family and friends for accountability. 8. Stay Focused: Keep busy and work toward long-term goals. 9. Celebrate Progress: Reward yourself for avoiding gambling. 10. Be Persistent: Relapses can happen; stay committed to recovery.

Gambling creat false hope of easy money. it’s important to reflect on the consequences of gambling, especially when it becomes an addiction. Hearing about someone spending 700,000 naira—their last savings—on sports betting highlights a deeper issue. Gambling can create a false hope of “easy money,” but the reality is that it often leads to financial loss, emotional distress, and strained relationships. The truth is, there’s no such thing as free money. Sustainable success requires effort, consistency, and discipline. When gambling becomes a habit or addiction, it can take control of your life, draining your finances and preventing you from building lasting security or investing in meaningful goals. If gambling has become problematic, it’s crucial to seek support. Therapy, support groups, or even speaking to trusted loved ones can help you regain control. Remember, true growth and stability come from thoughtful planning and hard work, not from risking everything on uncertain outcomes.

https://lnkd.in/eh36xcHf Recovery from #gamblingaddiction requires people to rebuild their relationship with money and start living within their means. Repayment plans, debts, money pressures etc need to be addressed and a new plan for how money is accessed has to be in place. It is therefore understandable that many gamblers end up getting a bit stuck in endless ruminations and obsessions about money- something that often draws the mind right back to gambling and keeps them stuck in a mindset where money-related thinking drives the gambler to believe that their problems will end once their financial deficit has been sorted out. Being constantly preoccupied with money-related thoughts also becomes an impediment to living a free and interesting life. My newest blog post covers the following: - How to end the cycle of money-ruminations that are depressing and pointless - A reminder that nobody said gamblers needn't ever own money again- they just need to limit their access to it! - How to take positive and constructive action to sort out financial mess so that you can let go and focus on enriching your life in other areas Hope you enjoy the read!

Depression is a common side effect of gambling, and can affect you win or lose. If you are struggling with your gambling, contact us today on https://bit.ly/3tV29SU or 01273833722 #NGSN #GamblingAddiction

Depression is a common side effect of gambling, and can affect you win or lose. If you are struggling with your gambling, contact us today on https://bit.ly/3tV29SU or 01273833722 #NGSN #GamblingAddiction

Here are some quotes and advice on how to stop gambling: - "The first step to stopping gambling is to admit you have a problem and seek help. Don't be afraid to reach out for support." - "Gambling is a habit that can be broken, but it takes time, effort, and self-awareness. Identify your triggers and develop a plan to avoid them." - "Don't chase losses. It's a vicious cycle that can lead to more financial and emotional pain. Accept your losses and move on." - "Find healthier ways to cope with stress, anxiety, and boredom. Exercise, meditation, and creative pursuits can be great alternatives to gambling." - "Set boundaries and limits for yourself. Limit your access to gambling venues, websites, and apps." - "Seek professional help if you can't stop gambling on your own. Therapy, support groups, and counseling can provide valuable guidance and support." - "Remember that recovery is a journey. Don't be too hard on yourself if you slip up. Learn from your mistakes and move forward." - "Surround yourself with people who support and encourage your recovery. Distance yourself from those who enable or encourage your gambling habits." - "Focus on the benefits of not gambling: more money, less stress, and improved relationships. Celebrate your small victories along the way!" Remember, stopping gambling takes courage, determination, and support. Encourage those struggling to seek help and stay committed to their recovery journey. GOD bless you in JESUS name Amen

Problem gambling disrupts the brain's natural production of dopamine, serotonin, and adrenaline, leading to cravings and compulsive behaviors. Recovery involves recognizing triggers, managing cravings, and developing new coping skills. Remember, support is available whenever you need it. Gambling problem? Call or text 888-ADMIT-IT. https://lnkd.in/e3PtjXaA #888AdmitIt #GamblingRecovery #GamblingHelp #ProblemGambling

Gambling isn’t just about the money you lose. One of the most insidious costs is the time it steals from you. Each minute spent obsessing over bets, watching games with a single-minded focus on the outcome, and chasing losses is a minute that could have been spent on something far more meaningful. Time, unlike money, is a resource we can never get back. Every hour lost to gambling is an hour taken from our relationships, hobbies, personal growth, and overall well-being. # Breaking Down 1,350 Hours To put 1,350 hours into perspective: * **56 Days**: This is nearly two full months of uninterrupted time. * **Work Weeks**: If you consider a standard 40-hour workweek, it's over 33 weeks of work. * **Leisure Activities**: It’s the equivalent of watching 675 two-hour movies or reading countless books. Just started a discord server for anyone struggling or recovering from a gambling addiction. Feel free to join if this seems interesting to you: [https://lnkd.in/gH7f2jde) Stay grinding, stop gambling. Life gets better. One day at a time. [https://lnkd.in/gdbqdEDJ)

Stock trading is the new gambling for youngsters 📈 Youngsters are getting hooked on stock trading and losing money. 💸 They're borrowing money to trade and even ending up in rehab. 🤔 Why are they doing it? It's a mix of easy money, pressure to succeed, and social influence. 🆘 There are signs of trading addiction: 🔀You put more money in even when you're losing. 🔀You feel restless when you can't trade. 🔀You're losing interest in other activities. 🔀You borrow money to keep trading. 🔀You try to stop, but you can't. 🙏🏽 If you or someone you know is struggling with trading addiction, seek help from a therapist or support group. #StockTradingAddiction #Gambling #MentalHealth #FinancialLiteracy #Youth #Investment #SEBI #Dopamine #TradingApps #FOMO #RevengeTrading #FinancialMarkets #FinancialAwareness #FinancialResponsibility#Therapy #Regulation #Risk #FinancialCrisis #FinancialEducation #FinancialPlanning #FinancialExperts #OnlineTrading

No one chooses to become addicted. But here's a bit of unpopular opinion... The fact that no one chooses to become addicted does not have to remove personal responsibility from the recovery process. Over the last few years there has been a crusade among gambling recovery stakeholders to move the field away from personal responsibility influences and toward social setting effects. This perspective disproportionally attributes gambling-related negative consequences to the social setting rather than the individual. Whilst the influence of the social setting on the extent of excessive behaviours such  as gambling, drinking, and eating is clearly evidenced (especially when we bring into discussion game design for example) I believe that personal responsibility remains essential to understanding both the void that people try to fill with gambling and the possibility of change and recovery. What scares me is seeing how this movement completely away from personal responsibility can also disempower people and lead to iatrogenic consequences that can render any therapeutic intervention pointless. Whether it is drinking, gambling, eating or any of the variety of choices that face us, the fundamental attribution error encourages people to see their behaviours just as a function of external pressure and influence. This in turn infantilizes them and reduces any motivation to change.   Accepting personal responsibility marks the developmental beginnings of maturity and personal health. By contrast, avoiding personal responsibility holds the potential to trigger adverse consequences. Just as mutual help programs encourage participants to admit responsibility for their  problem and offer the necessary steps for recovery, as therapists we encourage our clients to accept individual responsibility for the circumstances that they create. And we can’t say personal responsibility is the first step towards a recovery journey – unless is gambling and then is solely the gambling industry’s fault otherwise you would have never had any problems whatsoever in your life. If we want to progress in our understanding of what leads for harmful gambling and what can help in overcome it we must establish a balanced view of gambling and its host, agent, and environment influences. “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom” (Victor Frankl).