Honest Self-Reflection
Quick Self-Assessment
Answer these questions honestly. They are not a clinical diagnostic tool, but they are a useful first step in understanding your relationship with gambling. If you answer "yes" to several of them, please seek guidance from a qualified professional.
1
Have you ever spent more money gambling than you planned to in a single session?
2
Have you ever gambled with money you needed for rent, food, utility bills or other essential expenses?
3
Have you ever tried to cut down on gambling but found yourself returning sooner than intended?
4
Have you ever lied to someone close to you about how much time or money you spend gambling?
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Have you ever felt anxious, irritable or low in mood specifically because you could not gamble?
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Have you ever borrowed money — from family, friends, a bank or a credit service — to fund gambling?
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Have you ever used gambling as a way to escape from problems, stress or difficult emotions?
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Have you ever chased a loss — continued gambling specifically to win back money you had already lost?
What your answers mean: This is a self-reflection checklist, not a clinical assessment. If you answered "yes" to any question, take it as a prompt to review your gambling habits. If you answered "yes" to three or more, we strongly encourage you to speak with a qualified mental health professional, a gambling support organisation, or your doctor. Taking action early is far easier than addressing a deeper problem later.
