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When did the Amer Psych Asso first discuss pathological gambling? I trying to determine the history of pathological gambling, DMS-?

How do impulse disorders differ from personality disorders when it comes to pathological gambling?

What is Pathological Gambling? I am doing an essay in my Health class and I need some information on it . If you can give me information on it or give me a good place to go for information then i would be very thankful.

Can you get me some good pictures with people gambling? i need some good pictures for my health class for pathological gambling. i need them soon so if you can help, please do it soon.

Is there a way to quit gambling for good? Pathological gambling has destroyed everything in my life. Please help.

I hope to find someone with some professional knowledge to help me find a solution. Financial advise please? Here I am after admitting to, and understanding my problem. I cannot say how long ago I started this HORRIBLE addiction, but I know it's been a few years. I have a gambling problem. I fight it urge EVERY single day. Under the web information on "PATHOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL GAMBLING, I found out I have most ALL of the symptoms. I've accumulated a MOUND of debt (thousands by now), and have kept it from my husband (of 3 years). I finally came out with it yesterday, and his reaction was nothing I expected....but now he is severly depressed, and I can say the same for myself. I am seeking professional help, but I am faced with this debt. I found a debt reduction plan I think I will go with, but what I want to know, is there any legal way to file bankruptsy to rid "gambling debt", if I have a doctor's diagnosis to proove my mental condition? I am ready to leave (from NY to FL), to stay with my sister to get things paid off and myself better. HELP.. any suggestions to this?

Does anyone have an addiction or compulsion? I've come to terms with my addiction to gambling... mostly lottery tickets (scratch off, draw games). It's been months building up, and I had no idea what I was getting into. I took a good look at my finances, and I am at the point of no return! I've been searching for the right counselor, and found out thru my work we offer Employee Assistance Program (EAP). I found articles on the internet, and all of my symptoms and actions diagnosed as a mental disorder, Pathological Gambling, I can deal with the difficulty of getting better, but my major problem is how I've kept it a secret from my spouse, friends and family members. That was one of the key factors to my illness. I am taking the first step in getting help....but how do I disclose to my spouse the mountain of debt we're in? I am prepared to end our marriage if it comes to that. But honestly, I feel my spouse will be supportive in helping me recover, and we would have to start over (most likely have to file bankruptsy).

Is this a correct observation... (about suicidal ideation)? This is my observations (a very general one) , if you agree with this please leave your explanation.... I would like to hear different perspectives. Woman suffer from mood or neurotic disorders, but us men are more predisposed to suicidal ideation.. Men tend to have 'acting -out' issues like...suicidal tendency, substance abuse, alcoholism, pathological gambling...personality disorder Whereas women have 'acting-in' issues like mood-anxiety, phobias, overtly introspecting etc.. PS: No offense meant to anybody feel free to disagree

What MLA style citation format would these two be used in both? (below) (ex.book, newspaper article)? Some examples of styles are: * Reference source (encyclopedia / dictionary) * Book * Authored chapter or article within an edited book * Article from a periodical * Web Site * Newspaper * Magazine * Journal 1) You determine the format: “Top 10 Casino-Owning Tribal Contributors” in Human Events; 3/6/2006, Vol. 62 Issue 8, p10. This was found full-text in the Academic Search Premier database at the DSC library on November 19, 2006. 2) You determine the format: “Lifetime Prevalence of Pathological Gambling Among American Indian and Hispanic American Veterans.” Written by Joseph Westermeyer, Jose Canive, Judith Garrard, Paul Thuras, Jon E. Grant, and James Thompson. In American Journal of Public Health; May2005, Vol. 95 Issue 5, p860-866. This was found full-text in the Academic Search Premier database at the DSC library on November 20, 2006.

Does this sound like a Liberal Democrat? Glibness and Superficial Charm Manipulative and Conning They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims. Grandiose Sense of Self Feels entitled to certain things as "their right." Pathological Lying Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests. Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way. Shallow Emotions When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises. Incapacity for Love Need for Stimulation Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common. Callousness/Lack of Empathy Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them. Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others. Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc. Irresponsibility/Unreliability Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed. Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts. Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively. Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Related Qualities: Contemptuous of those who seek to understand them Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them Authoritarian Secretive Paranoid Only rarely in difficulty with the law, but seeks out situations where their tyrannical behavior will be tolerated, condoned, or admired Conventional appearance Goal of enslavement of their victim(s) Exercises despotic control over every aspect of the victim's life Has an emotional need to justify their crimes and therefore needs their victim's affirmation (respect, gratitude and love) Ultimate goal is the creation of a willing victim Incapable of real human attachment to another Unable to feel remorse or guilt Extreme narcissism and grandiose May state readily that their goal is to rule the world

naive with men??? damaging my life, help.? ok, here's the thing: i've been in marriages to 2 different men who completely misled me, both of whom ended up either being sociopathic (first one) or pathological liar (second one). both of these men approached me in public places, which is how each relationship began. both had great senses of humor, made me laugh, and were charming in their own ways. after marriage, however, horrible revelations began....everything from pornography and gambling addiction, verbal and emotional abuse (first one, even killed the family pet, at which point i fled the marriage) to compulsive pathological lying, complete impotence and lack of sexual desire and emotional absence, bipolar diagnosis (second one). i was married to the first one for 9 1/2 years and the second one for almost 5 years. the first time, i thought i was marrying a very funny, charming christian man. the second time, i thought i was marrying a war hero, multi-faceted, high standards christian man. whew! i am in counseling, but i'm being told that i would have had no way of knowing about these things because the men were so good at their game. p.s. i felt really honored to be with the one i'm separated from right now because he had scars to prove his war heroism, and they turned out to be surgeries from his childhood (which i found out recently from his sister)...he never even went to war. i'm very scared and sad that this could happen to me twice. who do you trust?

I hope to find someone with some professional knowledge to help me find a solution. Financial advise please? Here I am after admitting to, and understanding my problem. I cannot say how long ago I started this HORRIBLE addiction, but I know it's been a few years. I have a gambling problem. I fight it urge EVERY single day. Being diagnosed with "PATHOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL GAMBLING", I found out I have most ALL of the symptoms. I've accumulated a MOUND of debt (thousands by now), and have kept it from my husband (of 3 years ). I finally came out with it yesterday, and his reaction was nothing I expected....but now he is severly depressed, and I can say the same for myself. I am seeking professional help, but I am faced with this debt. I found a debt reduction plan I think I will go with, but what I want to know, is there any legal way to file bankruptsy to rid "gambling debt"? I have a doctor's diagnosis to proove my diagnosis.

Does anyone have an addiction or compulsion? I've come to terms with my addiction to gambling... mostly lottery tickets (scratch off, draw games). It's been months building up, and I had no idea what I was getting into. I took a good look at my finances, and I am at the point of no return! I've been searching for the right counselor, and found out thru my work we offer Employee Assistance Program (EAP). I found articles on the internet, and all of my symptoms and actions diagnosed as a mental disorder, Pathological Gambling, I can deal with the difficulty of getting better, but my major problem is how I've kept it a secret from my spouse, friends and family members. That was one of the key factors to my illness. I am taking the first step in getting help....but how do I disclose to my spouse the mountain of debt we're in? I am prepared to end our marriage if it comes to that. But honestly, I feel my spouse will be supportive in helping me recover, and we would have to start over (most likely have to file bankruptsy).