knowledge and emotional assistance.
Express your worry for the other person when you speak with them about their gambling because you genuinely care about them. This will enable you to create and work out a strategy together and can give them the confidence to talk freely. You can use or modify the following words to start a discussion about your concerns around gambling.

Speak with someone about your own gambling:

• “I’m embarrassed and afraid to tell anyone about my experiences.”
• “I feel like there’s no other way to get more money, and I have bills to pay.”
• “It pulled me in when I started gambling. It was my only means of getting away.
• “Since I started playing this game, it’s very simple to become distracted by other things.
• ” Do you ever comprehend that?
• “I feel like these games are always following me; I get notifications and ads all the time.
• ” What should I do about that, in your opinion?
• “How would I even be able to tell if I’m over-gambling?”
• “Recently, I don’t feel like myself.”
• “Right now, I’m having trouble coping.”
• “I think I might be losing control over how often I gamble.”

Discuss gambling with someone:

• “I see that you’re not feeling well right now. Do you have any topics you would like to discuss?
• “Are you alright, you don’t seem like yourself right now?”
• “I’m starting to worry because I’ve noticed you’ve been gambling a lot recently.”
• “Do you think that your gambling may be turning into something less fun?”
• “Would you like to discuss your feelings regarding your gambling?”

Potential answers (should they appear unconcerned about their gaming):

• “I noticed that you’ve been gambling a lot lately. Are things okay? Can I be of any assistance to you?
• “I’ve seen you gamble quite a bit. How does it make you feel when you can’t?”
• “I know it must feel very lonely. Would you like to talk to a friend?”
• “You must be having a lot of trouble with this, but speaking with someone could be beneficial.”
• “Which other friends would you feel more at ease discussing this with?”
• “Talking to a stranger about your problems can sometimes be a more convenient option.”

Potential answers (should they have expressed concern about their gambling):

• “I appreciate your honesty and not hiding this from me.”
• “How may I help you?”
• “Thank you so much for sharing this with me; I know it must have been really difficult. I want you to know that you are not alone.
• It’s a great accomplishment to talk about it; there are methods to seek support.

Potential solves:

• “I’ve heard the helpline is really helpful. It serves many purposes than only problems.
• “Are you considering going to GambleAware.ng? I can look at some of the tools and advice on their website with you if you think it would be helpful.
• “That seems like a challenging task; I’m glad to assist you in determining your options.”