How to ask for help from relatives when refusing online casinos

1. Why do you need the support of loved ones

Emotional resource: relatives reduce feelings of isolation and anxiety, often acting as a "fulcrum" at the time of weakness.
Practical help: they can control financial channels (cards, passwords), remind of goals and distract from impulses.
Increasing accountability: When you openly ask for help, there's an extra layer of self-control - you don't want to let down those who believe in you.

2. Preparing for a conversation

1. Collecting facts. Calculate direct losses (time, money), record episodes of "breakdowns" and their consequences (stress, insomnia).
2. A clear goal. Determine what exactly you need: emotional leverage, help with locks, financial control, joint alternative activities.
3. Introspection. Formulate the main fears and fears: "I'm scared to be left alone with the desire to play again."
4. Recording abstracts. Write down the key phrases so as not to get confused in the conversation.

3. Choosing the moment and channel of communication

Perfect time: no rush and outsiders - weekend morning, evening after dinner.
Format: personal conversation over a cup of tea, calm video call if you are at different ends of the country.
Furnishings: quiet place, comfortable chairs, minimum distracting devices.

4. Structure of your case

1. Introduction: Communicate the importance of the conversation:

💡"I need to talk about something that has been bothering me for a long time."

2. Description of the problem: facts without emotions and accusations:

💡"Over the past two months I have spent UAH 40,000 on bets and I feel constant anxiety."

3. Admission of liability:

💡"I understand that I created this situation myself and I want to take responsibility for getting out of it."

4. Specific request:

💡"Help me block casino sites and check my bank account once a week."

5. Agreements:

💡"Let's agree on a code word so I can call in moments of strong desire to play."

5. Handling possible reactions

Reaction of relatives	How to react
Sympathy and support	Thank you, clarify what exactly they are ready to do and in what time frame.
Doubt and mistrust	Provide facts and figures, offer to jointly check the data (statements, betting logs).
Anger and irritation	Keep calm, acknowledge their feelings: "I understand your disappointment, it's hard for me too."
Passivity	Suggest specific steps and set a date for the first meeting to monitor progress.

6. Organization of support system

1. Financial measures:

Transfer access to the card to a trusted person;
Set limits through a bank or third-party applications;
Jointly control discharge expenses.

2. Emotional and informational "check-ins":

Daily short messages (morning/evening) about the condition;
Weekly meetings to discuss successes and difficulties.

3. Emergency protocol:

Code word or SMS signal for emergency conversation;
A pre-compiled list of activities (walk, call, breathing exercise).

4. Alternative collaborative activities:

Sports training, games without bets, master classes, joint hikes.

7. Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Common phrase "Help me." Formulate specific steps:

8. Conclusion