When to completely abandon the game

1. Obvious signs of the need for complete failure

1. Repeated limit breaks

Three or more times per month that a stop loss or timeout is exceeded, despite the restrictions.

2. Financial damage

Debt on mandatory accounts (rent, communal, loans), loans from relatives or banks, permanent overdrafts.

3. Social and family conflicts

Quarrels over money, cheating relatives, isolation from friends and familiar surroundings.

4. Psychological and physical symptoms

Constant anxiety, irritability, insomnia, headaches or other stress reactions when thinking about the game.

5. Loss of interest in other areas of life

Cessation of hobbies, reduced productivity at work or school, refusal to communicate outside the stakes.

2. Complete self-exclusion algorithm

1. Self-exclusion on casino sites

Activation of the "self-exclusion" option in your personal account for a period of 6 months to life.

2. Installing blockers

Gamban or BetBlocker on all devices block access to any gambling resources.

3. Deleting attachments and links

Erase casino applications, delete bookmarks and manually enter the addresses of the desired sites so as not to get into the "seekers."

3. Seeking professional help

Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858) is a 24-hour free hotline and online chat.

Gamblers Anonymous - 12-step meetings across Australia; peer support.

Addictologist psychologist

CBT and motivational interviewing to work with impulses and irrational beliefs.

Financial Advisor

It will help restructure debts, draw up a budget and a plan for returning to financial stability.

4. Post-failure recovery strategy

1. Alternative activity

Exercise, volunteering, creativity, hobby clubs.

2. Social support

Regular meetings with family, friends, participation in GA groups.

3. Plan "No Games"

Make a schedule: work/study, hobbies, leisure, sleep - without mentioning bets.

4. Monitoring progress

Keeping a diary: Celebrate playless days, well-being and positive changes.

5. When renewal is not allowed

In the presence of concomitant mental disorders (depression, anxiety disorders) without prior therapy.

If attempts to return to play inevitably lead to repeated damage to budgets, relationships or health.

Complete abandonment of the game is necessary with multiple losses of control, serious financial and psychological consequences. A clear self-exclusion algorithm, access to specialists and a built-in system of substitute activities will help restore balance, finances and health.