If the people around you have a problem with the gambling game then you will be having many conflicts in your house and almost daily. Due to these fights and conflicts, there are many ups and downs in the emotions. Sometimes people hide the habit of gambling so that their loved ones have no problem. You not only involve yourself in the wrongdoings to pay back the amount but also the other members of the family. Sometimes, they have to sell their possessions to pay the amount.
The people that are addicted to gambling and those who play gambling for their requirements, require someone to help them to get out of the gambling. The decision for quitting gambling is very difficult for them as it an addiction for them. The force and the conflicts cannot make gamblers get out of gambling because they feel relaxed when they play such games. To avoid all these things, you should avoid having fights and conflicts, help them emotionally, and also by supporting them in their efforts. The adverse conditions can lead to actions like suicide, so their families should take care of the person.
The tips for the family
Help yourself: The family members should control their emotions and should not blame for the things done by the other person. They should protect themselves in both manners, in terms of financial ways and also in terms of emotions. The family members should not allow the person who plays gambling to control their lives in terms of money. The family members should not avoid their needs to fulfill the requirements of the gambler.
Don’t let it go alone: The family members should not believe in statements like “this is the last time”, “it won’t happen again”, “it’s getting difficult please allow me last time” and so on. The financial status goes down and which makes their family members ashamed in society but they should understand they are not the only ones.
Conclusion
Measures that should be taken
- The partner should talk about the adverse conditions of gambling.
- Self- help groups to take gamblers out of gambling
- Tell the partner about the help you are asking to the people about the adverse effects their gambling is causing to the family
- Tell your children about the problem for some emotional support
