Gambling Problems Part 2 – Support

Next, set a plan into action of who you could contact. Once you have a list of all the agencies who can help, let the addictive person know what you expect from them in the way of their recovery.

If, after they have been informed of all the opportunities available to them, they decide that they don’t want to take the necessary action to get rid of their additions, you will have to make a major decision for yourself.

Your choices will then be, to accept the situation and live with the gambling problems in the best way that you can – perhaps, giving yourself a time scale for either improvement or to suit your own family needs – or, to leave the person to their own addictions and get on with the rest of your life.

It is an incredibly hard decision to make as it can have major future unforeseen repercussions, which you will have to live with forever.

However, for your own sanity it is important that you always remember that the addictive person had a choice, was given all the information necessary and in the final analysis, made the decision to ignore the needs of everyone else.

If, on the other hand this person does accept that they have a problem and wants to take responsibility for it, then giving that person as much support as humanly possible can bring tremendous benefits for the whole family and the community as a whole.

Until the day arrives that science has found the answer to rectifying the gene involved in creating addictive personalities, and in this case, gambling problems, then we can only give as much encouragement as we possibly can.

But, in the final analysis, you need to look after yourself and take back control of your own life, no matter what decision you make with regard to dealing with an addictive personality.

The Positives of Fixing Gambling Problems

On the positive side, I have also seen the difference it has made when such a person is given support and embraces it. These peoples’ addictions have been turned into the good of supporting others going through the exact same problems, achieving top ranking positions in their companies, created wonderful art and supported people less able than themselves.

They have gone on to lead a fantastic life entirely because they took the step of taking responsibility of their own lives and they certainly deserve our admiration.

Gambling Problems With A Focus

Yes, they may have slip backs into their addictive ways but they pull themselves out again. It is just a case of being focused and keeping in mind the 2P’s principle of Pain and Pleasure so that they can control their gambling problems themselves .

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