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Are you familiar with the new “investment” rage of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) and cryptocurrency trading? NFT day trading, cryptocurrency day trading, and stock market day trading have more in common with slot machines, poker, and sports betting than you might think. They all involve the act of risking something of value on an activity that…
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To achieve effective recovery with disordered gambling, it is crucial to understand the psychology addressing the cycle of gambling action. It is also just as important to gain the skills to get out of the cycle and into recovery. Think of it as if you are on a merry-go-round, and you must find a way…
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Para lograr una recuperación efectiva con el juego compulsivo, es crucial comprender la psicología que aborda el ciclo de la acción del juego. También es igual de importante adquirir las habilidades para salir del ciclo y entrar en la recuperación. Piensa en ello como si estuvieras en un carrusel y tuvieras que encontrar una manera…
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For many, love is in the air this month. However, it may be difficult to feel love for others if you don’t feel love for yourself first – no matter the occasion. This is especially true for someone living with a partner or family member who is suffering from a gambling problem. In addiction, the…
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Para muchos, el amor está en el aire este mes. Sin embargo, puede ser difícil sentir amor por los demás si primero no te amas a ti mismo, sin importar la ocasión. Esto es especialmente cierto para alguien que vive con una pareja o un familiar que está sufriendo por un problema de juego. En…
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It is important to understand how we think and process situations, how we were taught to solve problems as children, and how that impacts our decision making when it comes to gambling. You may have heard the term “fallacy”, which is defined as “a failure in reasoning, which renders an argument invalid.” People suffering from…
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Es importante comprender cómo pensamos y procesamos situaciones, cómo nos enseñaron a resolver problemas de niños y cómo eso afecta nuestras decisiones en el juego. Puede que hayas oído el término “falacia”, definido como “un error en el razonamiento que invalida un argumento”. Las personas que sufren de juego problemático a menudo creen en una…
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Living with a compulsive gambler can be life-changing in many ways. In addition to the financial difficulties, stress created by a gambling addiction in the family can manifest in loved ones emotionally and lead to significant relationship problems. It is common for family members and loved ones of an individual with gambling problems to feel…
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Vivir con un jugador compulsivo puede cambiar la vida de muchas maneras. Además de las dificultades financieras, el estrés creado por la adicción al juego en la familia puede manifestarse emocionalmente en los seres queridos y provocar problemas significativos en las relaciones. Es común que los familiares y seres queridos de una persona con problemas…
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January is self-love month and what a great way to start the new year! You might make a resolution for yourself as a way to begin to take better care of yourself mentally, physically, intentionally, and authentically. By taking better care of yourself, YOU feel better, more positive, and stronger to take on anything that…
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