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Below you will find a list of discussions in the Gambling Addiction forum at the Live Your Optimal Life to Heal Your Ailments Forum. Problem gambling (ludomania) is an urge to gamble, despite harmful negative effects or wanting to stop. Problem gambling is often determined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gambler's behavior. Severe problem gambling may be diagnosed as clinical pathological gambling. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), such an individual would have 5 or more of the following symptoms: 1. Preoccupation. The person has frequent thoughts about gambling experiences, whether past, future, or fantasy. 2. Tolerance. The individual requires larger or more frequent wagers to experience the same "rush". 3. Withdrawal. Restlessness or irritability associated with attempts to stop or reduce gambling. 4. Escape. The person gambles to improve mood or to escape problems. 5. Chasing. The person tries to win back gambling losses with more gambling. 6. Lying. The individual tries to hide the extent of his or her gambling by lying to family, friends, or therapists. 7. Loss of control. The person has unsuccessfully tried to reduce the extent of his/her gambling. 8. Illegal acts. The person has broken the law to obtain gambling money or to recover gambling losses. This may include theft, fraud, or forgery. 9. Risked significant relationship. The person gambles despite the risk of losing a relationship, job, or other positive opportunities. 10. Bailout. The person turns to family, friends, or others for financial assistance as a result of gambling.
Problem gambling (ludomania) is an urge to gamble, despite harmful negative effects or wanting to stop. Problem gambling is often determined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gambler's behavior. Severe problem gambling may be diagnosed as clinical pathological gambling. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), such an individual would have 5 or more of the following symptoms: 1. Preoccupation. The person has frequent thoughts about gambling experiences, whether past, future, or fantasy. 2. Tolerance. The individual requires larger or more frequent wagers to experience the same "rush". 3. Withdrawal. Restlessness or irritability associated with attempts to stop or reduce gambling. 4. Escape. The person gambles to improve mood or to escape problems. 5. Chasing. The person tries to win back gambling losses with more gambling. 6. Lying. The individual tries to hide the extent of his or her gambling by lying to family, friends, or therapists. 7. Loss of control. The person has unsuccessfully tried to reduce the extent of his/her gambling. 8. Illegal acts. The person has broken the law to obtain gambling money or to recover gambling losses. This may include theft, fraud, or forgery. 9. Risked significant relationship. The person gambles despite the risk of losing a relationship, job, or other positive opportunities. 10. Bailout. The person turns to family, friends, or others for financial assistance as a result of gambling.
