{"id":3964,"date":"2025-07-14T16:15:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T14:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openovergokken.carenza.nl\/gambling-problem\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:44:13","slug":"gambling-problem","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/openovergokken.carenza.nl\/en\/gambling-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Gambling problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3964\" class=\"elementor elementor-3964 elementor-367\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbdb0f9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cbdb0f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcca47b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bcca47b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b722559 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b722559\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">First steps against gambling harm<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e14cd27 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e14cd27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db0a55d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db0a55d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c68306 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c68306\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39788df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39788df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do you experience problems with gambling and would you like to do something about it? Taking the first step is a good start. We offer several practical tips to help you and your loved ones on the road to recovery. These tips are easy to apply. They can help you approach gambling more mindfully. Please note: these tips are not a substitute for professional addiction support.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9072e8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9072e8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/openovergokken.carenza.nl\/en\/helplines\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Helplines<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0bb6ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0bb6ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Talking about gambling can be difficult. Some people feel ashamed or are afraid of how others will react. However, talking often helps. Anonymous self-help makes that step smaller and safer.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e181e63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e181e63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#anonieme-zelfhulp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Anonymous self-help<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4401581 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4401581\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-971971c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"971971c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:128,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57f6ffb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57f6ffb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for tackling a gambling problem<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89ca87a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"89ca87a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18f7f26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18f7f26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Take a gambling stop<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5095348 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5095348\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can take a gambling stop if you no longer control your gambling behaviour or if you don&#8217;t want to gamble for a while. Cruks is the system where you sign up for a gambling stop. The gambling stop applies to gambling companies with a licence in the Netherlands. This can help you resist the temptations of gambling. You can find more information about the gambling stop at <a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cruksregister.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cruksregister.nl.<\/a>    <\/p><p><em>&#8220;You can exclude yourself. You are no longer allowed to visit casinos in the Netherlands, and you cannot create an account at online gambling sites or apps. That means you cannot gamble anymore. So that&#8217;s what I have now. It has really helped me a lot.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-657afa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"657afa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Install Gamban blocking software<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e034bb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e034bb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Gamban is blocking software that can help you stop gambling. Once you install this app, you will no longer have access to online gambling sites and apps. Gamban also blocks illegal websites. This is a good way to protect yourself from online gambling. You can request a free year&#8217;s subscription to Gamban via OpenOverGokken. More information about Gamban can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/gamban.com\/nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b919d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b919d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Talk about it<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b7b739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b7b739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Talk to friends or family about your gambling problems. They can listen, help and encourage you to seek support. You are not alone! Do you think it&#8217;s difficult or challenging to talk to people around you? You can also talk to us for free and anonymously. We are available day and night.     <\/p><p><em>&#8220;If you have someone you trust and can talk to openly, I am sure it would help.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf0b470 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf0b470\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Let someone else manage your money temporarily<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62a6202 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62a6202\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let someone else manage your money for a while. This helps prevent impulsive gambling. Here&#8217;s how you can do this:  <\/p><ul><li>Give your debit card and online banking credentials to someone you trust.<\/li><li>Ask that person to transfer a small amount each week to a separate account. (You may need to open a new account for this.) <\/li><li>That person can help you keep track together to ensure the money is used appropriately.<\/li><\/ul><p>This may feel daunting, but it truly helps you regain control over your gambling and prevents you from ending up in difficult situations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1bd913 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1bd913\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Find distractions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bbb027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bbb027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Gambling takes a lot of time. Consider what else you could do with that time. Look for something that brings you joy, or pick up a hobby you set aside. This helps shift your focus so you are not thinking about gambling all the time.   <\/p><p>For example:<\/p><ul><li>Sports<\/li><li>Walking<\/li><li>Reading<\/li><li>Spending time with friends or family<\/li><\/ul><p>Physical activity also helps you feel better and reduces the urge to gamble.<\/p><p>If you gamble frequently, stopping can be difficult. By trying new things, you may discover other interests. This reduces the chance of relapsing into old (gambling) habits.  <\/p><p><em>&#8220;You should simply focus on other things\u2014things that make you happy.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de01c27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de01c27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Avoid triggers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4b3386 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4b3386\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Social situations in which people gamble a lot can be very difficult. Do you have friends or relatives who gamble regularly? Then it may help to temporarily distance yourself from them or do other things together that don&#8217;t involve gambling. This will help you avoid unnecessary temptation and give yourself the space to build new, healthy habits.   <\/p><p><em>&#8220;And if you have friends who gamble, don&#8217;t spend time with them, because if you have a gambling addiction and your friends gamble as well, you&#8217;ll never get out of it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d39b2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d39b2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Talk to fellow sufferers\/experts by experience<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-099a873 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"099a873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Talk to someone who has had a gambling problem themselves. They know what it&#8217;s like to be addicted to gambling. This can help you to share experiences with people who have been through similar situations. For example, think of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agog.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGOG<\/a> self-help groups. We can also get you in touch with experts by experience. This can motivate you and help you to find your own road to recovery.     <\/p><p><em>&#8220;For me it is more personal\u2014someone who has truly experienced it themselves would really help me, someone with an experience-based expertise.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6670ba2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6670ba2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Create an emergency plan in case you feel the urge to gamble<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cf4197 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cf4197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Think about what you can do when you feel the urge to gamble again. Make a Plan A, B, and C. <\/p><p>For example:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Plan A<\/strong>: I will call my best friend<\/li><li><strong>Plan B<\/strong>: If they do not pick up, I will read a chapter of a book<\/li><li><strong>Plan C<\/strong>: After that, I will go for a walk<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f7cd91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f7cd91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9. Consider professional help<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9967124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9967124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you unable to stop gambling on your own? Getting help from a professional is a good idea. There are therapists and programs that can help you with a gambling addiction. They understand your situation and they know how you can change your behaviour. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/openovergokken.carenza.nl\/en\/help-finder\/\">Help Finder<\/a> for help in your region.    <\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The urge to gamble usually passes after 30 minutes. Hang in there! <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bddef07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bddef07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/openovergokken.carenza.nl\/en\/helplines\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Helplines<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6a120e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e6a120e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bc5d30 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3bc5d30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:128,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d03b8cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d03b8cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3 tips for loved ones of someone with a gambling problem<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7209d1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7209d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f00c6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f00c6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Dare to start the conversation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df9f28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1df9f28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Talk to your loved one and share your concerns about their gambling behaviour. Dare to ask questions and listen to their experiences and feelings. Ask how they feel, including about gambling. And listen to what they say. Try not to get angry or make them feel guilty. It is important to remain calm. This way, you can support them and make them feel that they do not have to do it alone. If you do not make accusations, the other person will feel free to talk without feeling attacked. This can help to have an open conversation. Many people who gamble feel ashamed to talk about it. Let your loved one take responsibility for their choices. This means helping them to think about their own choices. This will make them feel safe to talk.            <\/p><p><em>&#8220;Yes, I really think you should start the conversation by saying something like: I have a feeling that you&#8217;re not doing well? And I don&#8217;t think you should get angry, you should talk to someone in a calm manner.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3614654 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3614654\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Set boundaries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df83c43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df83c43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Talk to your loved ones about your concerns and set clear boundaries about money and what behaviour is acceptable to you. Do not give them money, as this can actually reinforce their gambling behaviour. Listen to your instincts and consider what you need to take care of yourself. Setting boundaries and taking care of yourself is important in order to have a positive influence on the other person.   <\/p><p><em>&#8220;Yes, if someone really says, \u201cOK, I think you&#8217;ve bet too much money now and you need to stop,\u201d I think that could really help, because if you&#8217;re a good friend, then you can also have a positive influence, of course.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b0c614 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b0c614\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Seek help<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89a9987 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89a9987\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Attend a meeting or discussion group for loved ones and\/or family members of people with a gambling addiction. Here you can share your experiences with other people and learn how to support your loved ones. It is also very helpful to talk to people about how difficult it is to live with someone who is addicted. Seeking help is important, not only for the other person, but especially for yourself.    <\/p><p>For example:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agog.nl\/zelfhulpgroepen\/zelfhulp-voor-de-omgeving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGOG<\/a> (Anonymous Gamblers and environment gamblers)<\/li><li>Addiction care, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jellinek.nl\/naasten-familie\/voor-partners-familie-vrienden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jellinek<\/a>, with support for loved ones<\/li><\/ul><p>You can always contact OpenOverGokken, even as a loved one. Feel free to ask for advice. We are here to listen to you. We are available day and night, free of charge and anonymously. And remember: you are not alone!    <\/p><p><em>&#8220;When someone has an addiction, you constantly move your own boundaries. Parents learn to stand up for themselves again, set their own boundaries and do what feels right for them.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a07feff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a07feff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"anonieme-zelfhulp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dda2574 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dda2574\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Anonymous self-help<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0121852 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0121852\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Talking about gambling can be difficult. Some people feel ashamed or are afraid of how others will react. However, talking often helps. Anonymous self-help makes that step smaller and safer.   <\/p><p>Anonymous self-help groups, such as AGOG, are groups of people who have personal experience with gambling problems. You do not have to give your name. In these groups, you can just listen or talk and share your story. Everything you share stays within the group.   <\/p><h3>Why do people choose anonymous self-help?<\/h3><p><em>You remain anonymous<\/em><br>You do not have to reveal your identity. This provides peace of mind and security. <\/p><p><em>You are not alone<\/em><br>You hear stories from people who are going through the same thing. That provides recognition and relief. <\/p><p><em>You will be understood<\/em><br>The support often comes from people with personal experience. They know how you feel. <\/p><p><em>No judgement<\/em><br>No one is saying you are doing it wrong. Everyone is free to share their own story without being judged. <\/p><p><em>You can start quickly<\/em><br>You do not need a referral and there is often no waiting time.<\/p><p><em>Also for loved ones<\/em><br>Partners, parents, and other loved ones can also attend separate groups.<\/p><h3>For whom?<\/h3><p>Anonymous self-help can help if you:<\/p><ul><li>Notice that gambling is becoming or has become a problem<\/li><li>Not sure where to start when it comes to quitting or cutting down on gambling<\/li><li>Prefer to talk to fellow sufferers first rather than a counsellor<\/li><li>Seeking support from people who understand<\/li><\/ul><h3>A first step<\/h3><p>You don&#8217;t have to solve everything at once. Anonymous self-help can be a first step. A safe place to feel that you are not alone.  <\/p><p>Would you like more information about anonymous self-help? 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