Screens & Behaviour
Betting, trading & gambling
Signs it's out of control
- Betting or trading more to win back losses
- Hiding amounts from family
- Borrowing to bet or trade
- Constant thoughts about the next win
How to stop betting without chasing losses
Accept that the money lost is gone. Chasing it usually makes the hole deeper.
- Self-exclude and delete betting and speculative trading accounts
- Ask someone you trust to help manage your money for a while
- Remove saved cards and UPI shortcuts
- Delay any urge by 30 minutes and call someone
Gambling debt stress
Make a full list of debts, talk to lenders about repayment, and avoid new loans to 'fix' things. Stress is high at this stage — please reach out for support.
Questions
Good to know.
How do I stop betting without chasing losses?
Treat losses as final, block access, and hand money control to someone trusted for a while. Counselling helps manage urges.
Is frequent trading an addiction?
It can be, when it's driven by urges, losses are chased and it harms finances or relationships.
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