51. Getting Your Spark Back as Your Face Gambling Problems

<p>As people face gambling problems, it's common to feel low, stressed and anxious.  You may feel relief from opening up about this issue but find that feelings of shame and guilt are hard to shake.  As you return to activities that used to be enjoyable, or do things to help yourself feel better, it feels flat.</p> <p>In this episode of Fold em, our brain experts return to help us make sense of this.  <a title="about Deirdre" href= "https://brainconnections.ca/about-us/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Deirdre Querney, MSW</a> and <a title= "about Dr. Balodis" href="https://brainconnections.ca/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Iris Balodis</a> from <a title= "brain connections website" href="https://brainconnections.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brain Connection</a>s explain:</p> <ul> <li>why gambling problems pull down your mood</li> <li>what you can do to feel better (maybe even feeling better than before you started gambling)</li> <li>how spouses and family members can help if a loved one is struggling with depression, anxiety and/or suicidal thoughts as they face gambling problems</li> <li>where to turn for 24/7 help for gambling problems, depression and/or suicidal thoughts</li> </ul> <p>For more information on the brain, gambling problems, and your mood, read the blog for this episode at <a title="podcast website" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/gambling-problems-and-low-mood" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gamblingproblemhelp.ca</a> and visit <a title="brain connections website" href= "https://brainconnections.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">BrainConnections.ca</a>.  </p> <p>If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at <a title="Gambling Support BC website" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gambling Support BC</a> or call 1-888-795-6111.</p> <p>For immediate 24/7 support, especially if you are in crisis, contact:</p> <