Gambling-Induced Dissociation Episodes

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Why Gamblers Feel Lost

Signs and Moments

Getting lost while betting shows up as deep not caring. People go through dream-like times and feel:

  • No sense of time
  • Mixed up about money
  • Forget things
  • Playing without thought
  • Not seeing or hearing

Why This Happens

Some things lead to these lost times:

  • Bad head space
  • Being alone
  • Not sleeping
  • Betting too long
  • Life being hard

Getting Help

Talk to Experts

  • Therapy that changes thoughts
  • Being present in the moment
  • Group talks
  • Help to stop betting

Help Groups

  • Family help
  • Friends together
  • Keeping track of progress
  • Urgent help

Staying Safe

Doing safe acts:

  • Watch yourself
  • Limits on time
  • Limits on money
  • Change your place
  • Less stress

Knowing about these lost times helps in healing and stopping bad habits through good plans and help from groups.

What Feeling Lost in Betting Is Like

Lost When Betting

Lost times during betting come as being detached from real life.

When this happens, people miss out on time passing, money spent, and the world around. This break makes a big cut between what they think, feel, and do.

Main Points of Being Lost

How You Think and Feel

  • Not knowing yourself: Not feeling your own thoughts or body
  • Not seeing the world right: Everything feels not real or dream-like
  • Forgetting: Can’t remember what happened
  • No idea of time: Time goes unnoticed

What Happens in the Brain

Brain checks show less work in parts that handle:

  • Knowing yourself
  • Making choices
  • Assessing risks
  • Handling feelings

How It Affects Betting

The lost feeling can last from short to long bits, often ending with coming back but not remembering much.

These dream-like states often make betting habits worse. Betters may chase these lost moments to get away from:

  • Hard life bits
  • Bad feelings
  • Home or work trouble
  • Money worries

Known Warnings

How You Think

Off-track thoughts show up in betting signs.

Not seeing what’s around and focusing just on betting are big clues.

Bad choices and not feeling linked to outcomes tell you’re getting lost.

How You Act

Set ways of betting show a lack of connection. Watch out for:

  • Same old play and not caring for basic needs.
  • Not reacting to things around, not moving, and a still look show detachment.

Changes in Time

Time feeling off is a big sign of disconnection. Main signs are:

  • Not knowing time and forgetting while betting.
  • You feel time weirdness and long bits feel short.

Seeing Patterns

These signs often come together, not one by one. The more they show, the stronger the feeling of being lost becomes.

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