According to PBS.org, two decades ago 48 states outlawed gambling. Now 48 states have some form of gambling, only Hawaii and Utah do not. Whether you are betting on a game, playing online gambling, watching the World Series of Poker on TV or spending the weekend in Las Vegas, gambling is everywhere. Unfortunately, where there is gambling, there is addiction. According to PBS.org, 5% of gamblers are addicted. Sure this number seems small. But think about this, PBS.org also reported that in'97 alone, 87% of people who visit Las Vegas gambled. Of those 87%, 67% played the slot machines. That was ten years ago, those numbers and stats have only gone up. Many people are ok gambling for fun, but others become addicted and obsessed.
PBS.org estimates most recreation gamblers spend four hours in a casino, usually playing slots (68%) and spend $580.00. For addicts, these amounts double! Links to addiction can sometimes be traced back to a memory. It could be something as simple as being a child and hearing your parents talk about winning the lottery and never having to work again. You and your parents might have talked or dreamed about what you would do with all the money. As you get older you associate happiness and financial freedom with the lottery or gambling. Just the thought of winning the jackpot is enough to intrigue anyone, but for someone who suffers from addictive behaviors, this thought only adds fuel to the fire.
Marketing sends a powerful message to gamblers as well. When you walk into a casino or enter an online gambling website, you are greeted with bright colors, flashing lights and visually appealing games or machines. No one wants to walk by a diamond themed progressive slot, it's pretty and has sparkly icons, you simply must play! Every time you see these images, an emotion is triggered, maybe a happy one, an excited one or simply one of anticipation. These can be very powerful feelings and persuade you to play, it is like you can not stop yourself.
Obsession is something most gamblers are familiar with. You start playing the slot machine or online game, you usually start in small amounts. Maybe you win some money. Why not play the money since it is money you earned, not put in. Of course you lose your money, so you play a little extra to win back what you already spent. Next thing you know, you are gambling away your house payment, each time thinking to yourself, the next one I will win big. This obsession quickly takes over your mind and you life. Before you know it you have gambled away everything in your life you were trying to save, you marriage, house, savings account and the kids' college fund.
No one wants to admit when they life becomes out of control or unmanageable. You have already taken the first step, if you are reading this, you know you are suffering from an addiction. There is help out there for you. Gamblers make excellent candidates for hypnosis because they are able to regularly fall into a trance. Hypnosis will help you identify why you gamble in the first place and uncover emotional attachments or triggers you might associate with gambling. Instead of wanting to gamble, after hypnosis you will simply be able to walk by with no problems. Hypnosis can help you improve you will power and give you the confidence to just say no to gambling all together.
Imagine what your life could be like without gambling. You will have extra money to take a vacation (not to Las Vegas), fix up your home, or save money for a special occasion. You will have all kinds of extra time as well. You can start exercising, working in the yard, hanging out with friends, and simply stop being a house or casino hermit! Addiction with anything, whether it is drugs, alcohol, or gambling, but with help is out there for you. Once you find a treatment for your lifestyle, you can begin leading a normal happy healthy life. Conquering addiction is possible, but difficult without help, don't delay.
PBS.org estimates most recreation gamblers spend four hours in a casino, usually playing slots (68%) and spend $580.00. For addicts, these amounts double! Links to addiction can sometimes be traced back to a memory. It could be something as simple as being a child and hearing your parents talk about winning the lottery and never having to work again. You and your parents might have talked or dreamed about what you would do with all the money. As you get older you associate happiness and financial freedom with the lottery or gambling. Just the thought of winning the jackpot is enough to intrigue anyone, but for someone who suffers from addictive behaviors, this thought only adds fuel to the fire.
Marketing sends a powerful message to gamblers as well. When you walk into a casino or enter an online gambling website, you are greeted with bright colors, flashing lights and visually appealing games or machines. No one wants to walk by a diamond themed progressive slot, it's pretty and has sparkly icons, you simply must play! Every time you see these images, an emotion is triggered, maybe a happy one, an excited one or simply one of anticipation. These can be very powerful feelings and persuade you to play, it is like you can not stop yourself.
Obsession is something most gamblers are familiar with. You start playing the slot machine or online game, you usually start in small amounts. Maybe you win some money. Why not play the money since it is money you earned, not put in. Of course you lose your money, so you play a little extra to win back what you already spent. Next thing you know, you are gambling away your house payment, each time thinking to yourself, the next one I will win big. This obsession quickly takes over your mind and you life. Before you know it you have gambled away everything in your life you were trying to save, you marriage, house, savings account and the kids' college fund.
No one wants to admit when they life becomes out of control or unmanageable. You have already taken the first step, if you are reading this, you know you are suffering from an addiction. There is help out there for you. Gamblers make excellent candidates for hypnosis because they are able to regularly fall into a trance. Hypnosis will help you identify why you gamble in the first place and uncover emotional attachments or triggers you might associate with gambling. Instead of wanting to gamble, after hypnosis you will simply be able to walk by with no problems. Hypnosis can help you improve you will power and give you the confidence to just say no to gambling all together.
Imagine what your life could be like without gambling. You will have extra money to take a vacation (not to Las Vegas), fix up your home, or save money for a special occasion. You will have all kinds of extra time as well. You can start exercising, working in the yard, hanging out with friends, and simply stop being a house or casino hermit! Addiction with anything, whether it is drugs, alcohol, or gambling, but with help is out there for you. Once you find a treatment for your lifestyle, you can begin leading a normal happy healthy life. Conquering addiction is possible, but difficult without help, don't delay.
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