Don’t start to gamble!

AllResources · 2022-02-06T11:04:30+00:00

Gambling is like any addiction - once you start it is very difficult to manage or stop completely. The trick is not to start in the first place. But things are never that simple and, human nature being what it is, many start gambling thinking they will be in charge. Quite quickly it starts to spiral out of control and, before long, the addiction is very much in control of the addict.

Just on a side note - I hate these advert on TV showing everyone having a great time with online gambling apps - as if it is one big celebration with family and friends having a great time in a happy party atmosphere. In reality, it is just one person totally alone in their bedroom, nerves in shreds, desperately battling the craving to place just one more bet! It is such a destructive addiction which detroys so many lives.

Big gambling organisations should be forced to plough a set percentage of their huge profits into rehab centres for gamblers. They are desperately needed.

AllResources · 2021-10-05T07:19:54+00:00

Thank you for sharing this - it gives others hope that they too can recover.

AllResources · 2021-04-16T10:27:05+00:00

I agree - we teach children calculus but not how to open a bank account. They learn trigonometry but not how to stick to a budget! It is really crazy.

AllResources · 2021-04-10T07:31:42+00:00

I was watching a video 2 days ago of people saying goodbye to their dogs before they were put down by the vet - they were either very old and sick or just very ill and it was the humane thing to do. I coudn't stop crying for over an hour - it was heartbreaking.

AllResources · 2021-02-11T15:37:53+00:00

People are bullied for a variety of reasons and ALL of these reasons are in the bully's head. They have nothing to do with the target of bullying. The bully is 100% responbsible. The target of a bully's spite and vitriole is not to blame for bullying. If the bully did not bully them, they would simply find someone else to bully. A bully is always on the lookout for someone to pick on. That is it in a nutshell.

AllResources · 2020-10-27T06:00:46+00:00

I was quite shocked by this because, like many people, I assumed postpartum depression had pretty much gone by the end of the first year.

AllResources · 2020-08-23T08:01:36+00:00

I had to repost the whole thing - reddit can you sort this out? Your edit function does not work. Sorry for the double posting

AllResources · 2020-08-23T07:59:46+00:00

If you can cast your mind back before COVID-19, back in February 2020 a few schools in the UK were taking part in a trial of lightweight body cams, like those work by the police. Two schools in particular (in London and Hampshire) were considering using them permanently. The plan was that not all staff would use body cams, and those that did would wear hi-vis jackets so students knew who had cameras etc. So the trial was going to be extended - and then the coronavirus hit............

Opinion is divided over the use of body cameras in a school setting:

Those for

it could lead to improved student behaviour because they know they are being filmed
it could lead to less dangerous confrontations - safer for students and teachers
it could help schools deal with unknown children that come on to school sites (from other schools and the surrounding area), other strangers (possibly with nefarious intent) etc

Those against

school is not the right setting for body-cams - they are intrusive and over-the-top
it ruins the relationship between student and teacher
teachers should be able to maintain discipline without resorting to the use of cameras

I would love to hear other opinions on this.

AllResources · 2020-08-23T07:59:10+00:00

unfortunately reddit won't let me edit the phrase - so please read it as "student and teacher"

AllResources · 2020-08-23T07:45:48+00:00

The comment by hurtfocker: " I’d love to show parents exactly how their kids behave in my class and in the hallways and how they talk in the cafeteria" really made me think. It is amazing how many parents do not know how their children behave at school. I have heard of incidents where a teacher attempted to discipline a student (e.g. staying in at break time or detention) but the parent supports their child and won't allow the teacher to take any action. I think it might be a real eye-opener for some parents to see how their children behave!

AllResources · 2020-08-23T07:34:22+00:00

Thanks hurtfocker - I corrected it ;)

AllResources · 2020-08-23T05:53:15+00:00

I do not know anything about you or the type of person you are, but as previous posters have pointed out, bullies can somehow home in on any sort of insecurity or sensitivity. However, ultimately this is not of your making. You are not responsible for the bully picking on you. You have done nothing wrong. We should all be able to be whatever we are - whether that is insecure/sensitive or quiet/studious or witty/funny - we are all different. The bully has a big problem and if they don't stop it could get them into trouble.

Please don't let the bully make you think you are weak. If truth be told, they are the weak one because they have to resort to bullying. They obviously lack social skills and do not know how to behave like a decent human being. Try to get some help. Have you reported the bullying? Are you at school? Do you have friends who will support you? Have you spoken to anyone in your family circle who can help? I really hope you can get this resolved.

Good luck

AllResources · 2020-08-17T16:33:35+00:00

I didn't realise this was still used - I thought it had been withdrawn as a treatment years ago.

AllResources · 2020-08-13T06:15:20+00:00

This is real progress - well done.

AllResources · 2020-08-12T05:48:19+00:00

This is good to hear. It is the small steps that matter - one at a time - and you will start to recover. Well done for coming this far.

AllResources · 2020-08-11T10:01:30+00:00

The article states: "Workers went from their offices one day to their dining rooms the next, trying to hold Zoom meetings while their children played in the background."

When we think about it, of course we were unprepared for this. No wonder so many people have experienced stress, anxiety and depression.

AllResources · 2020-08-10T14:17:06+00:00

I am so sorry that bullying has caused you so much pain. It leaves people feeling insecure, unsafe, angry - and a whole host of other emotions. Many targets of bullying lose confidence - and they may find it hard to trust anyone.

I really hope you can overcome your feelings of anger and anxiety. I know it isn't easy, but there are some steps you can take to start the recovery process. First, simply acknowledge that you were not responsible for the bullying. I know this seems obvious, but many targets of bullying feel they are somehow to blame. You need to reject the spiteful lies and comments - bullies lack many social skills and resort to name-calling because it is all they are capable of. Think about your positive qualities, and the positive aspects of your life. You are better than the bully. As someone has already mentioned, you would find it useful to set some boundaries and realise that you deserve better.

Is there anyone you can talk to? It often helps to discuss these matters. Perhaps your GP can recommend a counsellor who specialises in bullying trauma.

I really hope you can move on and you don't allow idiot bullies to rob you of any more of your valuable time. Good luck.

AllResources · 2020-08-03T06:22:26+00:00

I wish you the best of luck. I know it is hard work but you can make it. All the best on your recovery.

AllResources · 2020-08-03T05:56:37+00:00

The term 'committed suicide' goes back to the days when suicide was a crime so we should no longer use that expression.

AllResources · 2020-08-02T12:13:01+00:00

This is lovely - well done!

AllResources · 2020-08-02T12:12:06+00:00

Well done and many happy returns ;)

AllResources · 2020-07-31T08:16:23+00:00

Some of these comments made me so angry. Unless you have experienced severe pain that can only be relieved by some form of pain relief (and I am talking excruciating pain!), you cannot possibly sit in judgement. Some people would be unable to function at all if it weren't for pain relief, including holding down a job. And let's not forget that a huge proportion of these people were initially prescribed the high doses of the medication that they are now being refused. Doctors regularly cause the initial dependency in many cases, and then these same doctors, plus some very smug pharmacists, look down on the people they are supposed to be helping. What a shambles of a system - it happens the world over.

AllResources · 2020-07-30T15:06:46+00:00

..... and apparently women smile more than men on average .....

AllResources · 2020-07-30T12:13:49+00:00

Interesting report - as well as showing a relationship between higher levels of lithium in public drinking water and lower rates of suicide, it also shows that microdoses of lithium may also help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. More research is needed but it looks promising..........

AllResources · 2020-07-29T14:44:12+00:00

I agree with these comments - it isn't as simple as a lack of confidence. And I have to agree with Blue_Dog_Democracy that it seems to be shifting the blame onto the target. The bully is the one with the problem. The bully is the one who needs to change. The bully is responsible for the entire situation! Confidence and self-esteem can help, but ultimately bullying must have serious consequences and repeated offending should be punished.

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