F63.0: Pathological gambling

For some time, you have been gambling. You are very tense inside. The tension is released when you are able to gamble. Then you are relieved and content. Actually, though, you do not want to gamble. When you gamble, it is not about winning, or gambling as a leisure pursuit.

The gambling takes over your life because you are constantly thinking about it. As a result, you neglect other areas of your life and this can cause major problems. This may result in the loss of one’s social life and job.

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