Gambling has been a past time of many people from all over the world, from Las Vegas, China and even to India. In fact, according to PBS.org, 87% of people who visit Las Vegas gambled. Of those 87%, 67% played the slot machines. In places such as India, gambling is a main source of income. PBS.org estimates that in'97 alone over 27 billion dollars a year was made from gambling. That was ten years ago, those numbers only went up. For many people, a little recreation gambling is not acceptable, they become addicted and obsessed.
Just the thought of winning the jackpot is enough to intrigue anyone, but for someone who suffers from addictive behaviors, this thought only leads to problems. The link to addiction can sometime stem from 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 and dreamed about what you would do with all that money, it most likely was a happy memory. As you get older you associate happiness and financial freedom with the lottery.
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.
Most gamblers now what obsession feels like. You start playing the slot machine or online poker, you usually start in small amounts. Maybe you win some money. Why not play the money since it is money you earned, seems logical! Of course you lose your money, so you play a little extra to win back what you already spent, no harm there you might think. 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.
The last thing anyone wants to do is admit they have lost control of their lives. This is the most difficult thing for most addicts to do. You have already taken the first step, if you are reading this, you know you are suffering from an addiction. The worst part is over, it is all down hill from here, especially when you have help. 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.
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. Imagine all the new things you can do with your new found freedom and time! You can start exercising, working in the yard, hanging out with friends, and simply stop being a house or casino hermit! You will have extra money to save, fix up your house or take a vacation, just not to Las Vegas! Once you find a treatment for your lifestyle, you can begin leading a normal happy healthy life. - 31857
Just the thought of winning the jackpot is enough to intrigue anyone, but for someone who suffers from addictive behaviors, this thought only leads to problems. The link to addiction can sometime stem from 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 and dreamed about what you would do with all that money, it most likely was a happy memory. As you get older you associate happiness and financial freedom with the lottery.
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.
Most gamblers now what obsession feels like. You start playing the slot machine or online poker, you usually start in small amounts. Maybe you win some money. Why not play the money since it is money you earned, seems logical! Of course you lose your money, so you play a little extra to win back what you already spent, no harm there you might think. 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.
The last thing anyone wants to do is admit they have lost control of their lives. This is the most difficult thing for most addicts to do. You have already taken the first step, if you are reading this, you know you are suffering from an addiction. The worst part is over, it is all down hill from here, especially when you have help. 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.
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. Imagine all the new things you can do with your new found freedom and time! You can start exercising, working in the yard, hanging out with friends, and simply stop being a house or casino hermit! You will have extra money to save, fix up your house or take a vacation, just not to Las Vegas! Once you find a treatment for your lifestyle, you can begin leading a normal happy healthy life. - 31857
