The loss of one electron often  turns an atom from negative to positive.

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5 Stages of Grief
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

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Depression is often Anger turned inward!

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Depression In Gambling Addictions

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Depression in Gambling Addictions

Depression is an emotional state of depressed mood characterized by feelings of sadness, despair and discouragement. In Gamblers it is caused by the extreme adrenalin highs and corresponding resulting lows when the adrenalin withdraws. Since it takes a lot of money to keep a gamblers high going the periods of not being able to find the money for another "fix" will be depressed.

Depression in gambling addictions ranges from normal feelings of the blues through to major depression.

It in many ways resembles the grief and mourning that follow bereavement, there are often feelings of low self esteem, guilt and self reproach, withdrawal from interpersonal contact and physical symptoms such as eating and sleep disturbances.

Gamblers always are mourning their losses, and in trouble with everyone so it follows that they are depressed..

Depression is usually 'anger turned inward' so it is advisable to deal with the self hatred in positive ways.

• Helping others will often alleviate some self anger.
• Dealing with financial situation also provides some relief
  • Gamblers Anonymous has a kit for sorting out finances available at their meetings.
• Good old fashioned prayer will often provide relief.

Even though total restitution may not be possible there are many ways to become useful and productive citizens again.  
 

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