instruction: hi doctor I feel that I am addicted to online casino games and betting sites I have a gambling problem and I want to quit gambling I lost a huge amount in gambling during my whole life I want to quit gambling what can I do please tell me I am tired now I am feeling depressed and sad I am not focusing on my studies properly please help
output: hi accepting the thing that this is your concern is the first step towards recovery you have realized that online games and betting sites are a problem for you otherwise many people stays in denial and do not accept that they have a problem this type of behavior addiction is very much similar to drug addiction stay away from these sites as much as possible start spending your time with your hobbies spend time with your friends and family members maintain a diary each time you visit betting sites and record your emotions and thoughts just before and after visiting these sites this will help you to realize what is the urge or emotion that leads you to go to betting site and then you can alter them visit a nearby psychiatrist or psychologist for cognitive behavioral therapy this is a talk therapy where you are taught how to modify your addictive habits and how to restructure the thought process this is quite helpful to modify your behavior