On Pathological Gambling...

[drhockey]

Shrink I am rather interested as to why you, being the resident (retired) professional have not responded as of yet?

Dr.

 

[DarrylParsons]

Mia+3,

All my stuff is original unless I make it clear that it's not. Glad to spark some intrigue, that's one of the reasons I like posting here.

 

[TheFunkMonkey]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by miaplus3:
I thought Parson's analogy of Mother Theresa to a pathological gambler was the most superfluous comment that I ever read here, but then noticed his tagline & was intrigued.
Darryl, is that an original quote?
I've got to admit I've never heard of "Pascal's Wager" before reading this post.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't think Darryl's theory is that far-fetched. We're talking about a lady who sacrificed all material wealth in order to live in filth and poverty. Lots of people would consider that to be "crazy".

 

[THE SHRINK]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by drhockey:
Shrink I am rather interested as to why you, being the resident (retired) professional have not responded as of yet?

Dr.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ok...

In my opinion, Pathological gambling occurs at a much higher rate than what was quoted here...

If gambling adversely affects your relationship, your job, your finances, your alcohol or drug use, your emotional state, then I would say you have a problem with gambling...

4-6% seems too low...

THE SHRINK

 

[TheGeneral+]

SHRINK,

Could it be that we think it is low percentage because of our fear of being alone?