General description of the disease
Gambling addiction (gambling addiction) – addiction to gambling (their process), refers to a number of alcoholic and narcotic.
The main visible signs that distinguish a gambling addict from an ordinary person
- A large amount of time is devoted to games.
- Loss of control over the situation in life, full focus on winning and the process of the game.
- Each time, the interval between games is reduced.
- The presence of debts and the eternal lack of money.
- More than once a person made promises to quit games, abandon them on his own, but they were all unsuccessful.
- After the loss, the game starts again in order to “win back” the debt.
- Repeatedly lies about not playing.
- Does not stop the presence of family and children (not afraid of losing them).
- Sleep disorders, appetite disorders, unbalanced behavior.
- If he lost, he shifts the blame onto another.
Reasons for gravitation towards games:
- 1 the person grew up in an unfavorable family;
- 2 wrong upbringing;
- 3 obsession with financial position;
- 4 the opinion that everything is bought and sold;
- 5 relatives or friends have experience with games;
- 6 engaging in “materialism”;
- 7 the material is placed on a level higher than the spiritual;
- 8 depression;
- 9 alcoholism;
- 10 lack of family values.
Stages of gambling addiction:
- winning stage (first games, random wins);
- the stage of failure (bragging about the upcoming game, playing alone, thoughts are overflowing only with games and possible winnings, going into debt, inability to pay them, refusal to repay the debt);
- the stage of disappointment (loss of a positive reputation in the workplace, at home, an increase in the time of games and bets, abandonment of loved ones, huge debts, awakening of conscience, prolonged depression, suicide attempts or falling into alcoholic depression).
Useful products for gambling addiction
In order to help his loved one get rid of gambling addiction, in addition to psychological help and activities, the patient needs to eat food that has a sedative and antidepressant effect.
To achieve this effect, you must eat:
- Chocolate (necessarily bitter black) – cocoa restores strength thanks to theobromine and endorphin (the so-called “hormone of happiness”), also improves the digestive system, thanks to vitamin E, it destroys free radicals, magnesium will help normalize the nervous system, phosphorus will strengthen joints. Chocolate improves brain activity, gives a burst of energy.
- Nuts and seeds (especially almonds and pumpkin seeds) – fill the body with useful and nutritious oils that normalize the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, soothe thanks to folic acid, add strength and energy.
- Seafood (this group includes rolls and sushi) – contains vitamins A, B, D, PP, E, which stabilize the central nervous system, increase brain function, give vigor and positive.
- Meat dishes – increase efficiency, enrich the body with useful minerals and vitamins (B, E, potassium, zinc, magnesium, iodine, fluorine, iron, manganese).
- Broccoli is a great food for relieving anxiety, panic attacks and sadness.
- Hot peppers (chili) and other spices – drive the blood, which noticeably increases the tone.
- Milk and products made from it, namely cottage cheese, cheese and yogurt, help in the production of serotonin, invigorate and give a fresh look.
- Cereals (buckwheat, rice, oatmeal, pearl barley, muesli, barley porridge) – thanks to fiber, they have dietary and sedative effects, help to remove the feeling of hunger, and reduce insomnia.
- Bananas – endow with positive emotions, give a positive attitude and calmness. This is achieved with the help of glucose, sucrose, fructose, potassium, B6, C, E, which are part of bananas.
- Berries (especially strawberries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants) – remove irritation, nervousness, lethargy (ascorbic, folic acids, fiber, vitamins help in this).
Traditional medicine for gambling addiction
- 1 The first step is to switch the patient to another, interesting (or previously interested), case, occupation that can take as much playing time as possible. So, gradually the gamer will move away from the gameplay and gradually the euphoria and adrenaline rush in the blood will be forgotten.
- 2 To get rid of insomnia, irritability and constantly haunting feelings of anxiety, decoctions of the following herbs will help with overexcitation: lemon balm, mint, valerian, hops (its cones), motherwort, oregano, yarrow, ivan tea, cinnamon with honey.
- 3 It is useful to drink beet juice with honey (1 to 1 ratio). Take three times a day before meals, 30 grams.
- 4 Viburnum berries. They need to be heated and filled with hot water. Drink this broth throughout the day.
- 5 Take soothing and relaxing baths: with infusions of chamomile, lemon balm, mint.
Note: There is no specific method of traditional medicine for gambling addiction (after all, this is a purely psychological disease), so these techniques should be used as an addition to professional help, for which you need to turn to a specialized doctor, for example, a psychotherapist.
Dangerous and harmful products for gambling addiction
You can not eat foods that are involved in and contribute to the destruction of nerve cells, increase cholesterol, which contain trans fats. Here is a list of such products:
- fast foods, instant food, chips, croutons;
- biscuits, cakes, flour products (prepared in factories and confectionery factories);
- alcohol;
- strong tea;
- coffee;
- technologically processed products;
- preservatives;
- food with pesticides;
- food products with the “E” code.
Scientists conducted studies, as a result of which it was found that people who took these products became more nervous, aggressive, and had increased irritability. Such behavior will have an extremely negative effect on the gambling addict and help to fall into depression (if she was defeated) or to enter into an even more severe stage of the disease.
Attention!
The administration is not responsible for any attempt to use the information provided, and does not guarantee that it will not harm you personally. The materials cannot be used to prescribe treatment and make a diagnosis. Always consult your specialist doctor!