Indonesia is having a hard time with people who are addicted to online gambling. More people are able to gamble online because it's easier to connect to the internet and more people are using smartphones. People who live in the area can also access online gambling if they have access to the internet and a smartphone.
Many people are unaware of the dangers of internet gambling addiction and how to recognize it earlier. The following article will help you identify the early indicators of online gambling addiction you should be alert for.
Signs of online gambling addiction
Addiction to online gambling is a serious condition that can have an impact on a person's entire life. An irresistible need to keep playing even after suffering massive losses is a characteristic of compulsive, addictive gambling. Furthermore, no matter how many times you win, you'll never be happy and will keep gambling for more.
Symptoms of addictive internet gambling include the following:
- Planning gambling activities all the time and trying to find new ways to make money to gamble
- Eventually, wanting to risk more money on a single wager
- Maintaining an unhealthy gambling habit despite efforts to stop
- Struggling to control your gambling habits and experiencing uncomfortable feelings
- A lot of people turn to gambling as a means of numbing themselves from difficult emotions, including despair, worry, guilt, helplessness, or guilt.
- When you lose money gaming, you shouldn't quit, but rather, you should increase your gambling activity to recoup your losses.
- Frequently creates stories to cover up one's internet gambling from loved ones or others.
- Putting your gambling habits ahead of everything else, including your relationships with loved ones and possibilities at school and work
- If you've lost a lot of money gambling online, you should ask other people for money.
When should you seek a doctor's help?
Addiction to online gambling is not a small problem. The majority of people who become addicted to online gaming can't stop and keep playing to make up for the money they've lost. Some people who have problems with gambling may also steal or cheat to get money to gamble with.
Some people may stop gambling or gamble less for a while, but if they don't get the right help, they will generally start gambling again.
So, if you see any of the above signs of gambling addiction, you should talk to a doctor immediately and get a referral to the right expert. In addition to getting help from family and friends, it's also very important to get help from professionals who can help you come up with plans to beat your problem.
You may also need to take certain drugs to help treat mental illnesses like anxiety or sadness that are going on at the same time.
If you have more questions about addiction to online gambling or other types of addiction, you can either visit a doctor or make use of the consultation features that are available in the Ai Care application by downloading the Ai Care application from the App Store or Play Store.
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- dr. Alvidiani Agustina Damanik
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