赌博将会酿造成严重问题的迹象

　　重要的是要能够有识别的标志，你可能有一个与赌博相关的问题。这里可以帮助您作出这样的评估。

　　出现赌博问题的迹象

　　赌博，会为您或您周围的人造成的问题，下列迹象可能表明这一个问题：

　　1、赌博花费更多比你能负担得起的金钱和时间。

　　2、发现很难控制或停止赌博。

　　3、在关于金钱和赌博的问题上经常与家人或朋友争论。

　　4、失去对平常的活动或爱好的兴趣，不喜欢以前与朋友或与家人共度的时光。

　　5、总是想着或谈论有关赌博。

　　6、卧谈赌博或对其他人隐藏。

　　7、追逐损失或想通过赌博摆脱财务困境。

　　8、直到你把所有的钱用于赌博那么所有的一切都已经一去不复返了。

　　9、借钱，出售财产或不支付账单，却把这些钱用于赌博。

　　10、需要较大数额的金钱或较长时间在赌博上，职位得到同样兴奋的感觉。

　　11、忽视工作，学校，家庭，和个人的需要，因为赌博而推卸家庭责任。

　　12、感觉焦虑，忧心忡忡，内疚，沮丧或易怒。

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　　Recognise a problem

　　It is important to be able to recognise signs that you may have a problem gambling.  This tool can help you make that assessment.

　　Signs of problem gambling

　　Is your gambling causing problems for you or others around you?  The following signs may indicate a problem:

　　Spending more money and time on gambling than you can afford.

　　Finding it hard to manage or stop your gambling.

　　Having arguments with family or friends about money and gambling.

　　Losing interest in usual activities or hobbies like going out with friends or spending time with family.

　　Always thinking or talking about gambling.

　　Lying about your gambling or hiding it from other people.

　　Chasing losses or gambling to get out of financial trouble.

　　Gambling until all of your money is gone.

　　Borrowing money, selling possessions or not paying bills in order to pay for gambling.

　　Needing to gamble with larger amounts of money or for a longer time to get the same feeling of excitement or buzz.

　　Neglecting work, school, family, personal needs or household responsibilities because of gambling.

　　Feeling anxious, worried, guilty, depressed or irritable.

　　If you think you may have a problem, call the GamCare Helpline on 0845 6000 133 today. It is better to talk to someone about it than to carry on worrying on your own.