Signs you may have a gambling problem
Most compulsive gamblers have trouble admitting, even to themselves, that they have a gambling problem. This defense mechanism, often referred to as "denial," can keep a compulsive gambler stuck in the insidious gambling cycle for long periods of time. Here are some signs that you may have a gambling problem:

• A preoccupation with gambling; planning the day around gambling
  
• Spending more time or money time than had been planned or can be afforded
  
• Borrowing money to gamble
  
• Gambling again as soon as possible to recoup losses or increase winnings
  
• Gambling to escape unpleasant feelings or to cope with another problem
  
• Gambling larger amounts of money over time
  
• Gambling has negative effects on love relationship(s), family, school, or work
  
• A rush or heightened anxiety on the way to gamble
  
• Gambling causes depression, anger, anxiousness, fearfulness, or irritability
  
• Gambling interferes with thought process
  
• Being certain that the bet next will win
  
• A belief that money is the answer to solving all problems
  
• Gambling has caused a decrease in ambition or productivity
  
• Feeling remorse, guilt, or shame after gambling
  
• Recurring overwhelming urges to gamble
  
• Repeated failed attempts to stop or control gambling
  
• Hiding gambling from someone else
  
• Someone else has complained about your gambling

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