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Gambling

Cat Loving Man

Just wanted some views.I used to gamble too much and chase losses .I had this view you could beat the bookies if you just had enough money.it did not work.Now I find gambling boring and ma very selective when I do it.I do it within reason and either lose small amounts or win small amounts.

I was just wondering is my type of obsessions with numbers typical of Autism.I am also very into money and the stock market etc and love the FT.

Look forward to some views on the above

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  • I’ve had my own struggles with gambling, and I’ve found that it can really hit hard, especially when you're looking for an escape or something to focus on. For me, it often felt like a way to deal with boredom or stress. I also noticed that my tendency to fixate on patterns made the whole thing harder to stop once I’d started. What helped me was setting small, manageable boundaries. I started by blocking gambling sites on my devices – I used apps that made it harder to access them, which was a bit of a lifesaver. I also had to get a trusted friend or family member involved to help with budgeting, just so I didn’t have access to large amounts of money. That way, I wasn’t tempted to go on a streak that I couldn’t control. It wasn’t easy, and it took a lot of time, but finding things that gave me the same kind of focus or distraction (like video games, puzzles, or even just getting out for walks) helped. I also had some counseling, which I found really useful, especially with someone who understood the unique way that autism can interact with these kinds of challenges.

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  • I’ve had my own struggles with gambling, and I’ve found that it can really hit hard, especially when you're looking for an escape or something to focus on. For me, it often felt like a way to deal with boredom or stress. I also noticed that my tendency to fixate on patterns made the whole thing harder to stop once I’d started. What helped me was setting small, manageable boundaries. I started by blocking gambling sites on my devices – I used apps that made it harder to access them, which was a bit of a lifesaver. I also had to get a trusted friend or family member involved to help with budgeting, just so I didn’t have access to large amounts of money. That way, I wasn’t tempted to go on a streak that I couldn’t control. It wasn’t easy, and it took a lot of time, but finding things that gave me the same kind of focus or distraction (like video games, puzzles, or even just getting out for walks) helped. I also had some counseling, which I found really useful, especially with someone who understood the unique way that autism can interact with these kinds of challenges.

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