What are some of the characteristics of a compulsive gambler?
They tend to be likeable, intelligent, competitive, hard working and self-confident in external matters. Conversely, they can also be overly controlling, have poor coping skills, avoid emotional discomforts and be distant in interpersonal relationships. They tend be lonely, get bored and frustrated easily, suffer from low self-esteem and have underlying depression, anxiety, anger and guilt are part of their troubled existence.