How to start managing your gambling.
Not ready to stop gambling? You can still take more control and reduce the chance it develops into a problem that seriously impacts your life, finances and relationships. If you’ve made the choice to continue gambling, consider taking these steps to keep it manageable.
What are your beliefs and thoughts about gambling?
People who gamble frequently can develop beliefs or thoughts that can turn an occasional recreation into an activity from which they cannot stop as they continue to lose money.
Test your beliefs and thoughts and learn what others believe and think about gambling, too. You will learn which beliefs and thoughts can lead to problems.
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Test Yourself and See How Others Answered: Please rate the following beliefs or thoughts based on your own experience over the past year. Use a scale from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Very frequently).
