Trigger Profile Assessment

Discover the emotional, financial, and behavioural triggers that may be influencing your gambling decisions.

Quick 10-Question Tool

Understand What Drives Your Gambling

This tool is not a medical diagnosis. It is a behavioural self-reflection tool designed to help you identify the patterns behind your gambling.

Answer based on your behaviour over the past 12 months.

1. When you experience financial pressure, what is your most common reaction?

I feel tempted to gamble to improve my situation. I sometimes think gambling could help. I focus on other solutions. Gambling does not cross my mind.

2. After losing money gambling, how often do you feel a strong urge to continue betting to recover losses?

Almost every time. Often. Occasionally. Rarely or never.

3. Which statement best describes your motivation for gambling?

To make money. To feel excitement or adrenaline. To relieve stress or emotional discomfort. For occasional entertainment.

4. How often do you gamble when feeling stressed, anxious, lonely, angry, or upset?

Very often. Sometimes. Rarely. Never.

5. Have you ever spent more time or money gambling than you originally intended?

Frequently. Occasionally. Once or twice. Never.

6. Which thought sounds most familiar when gambling?

One good win can solve my problems. I enjoy the excitement and uncertainty. This helps me forget things for a while. It is just entertainment.

7. How difficult is it for you to stop gambling once you have started?

Very difficult. Somewhat difficult. Slightly difficult. Not difficult.

8. When you have free time and feel bored, how likely are you to gamble?

Very likely. Somewhat likely. Unlikely. Very unlikely.

9. Have you ever hidden, minimized, or avoided discussing your gambling with family or friends?

Frequently. Sometimes. Rarely. Never.

10. If gambling were unavailable for the next 30 days, how would you feel?

Frustrated, anxious, or uncomfortable. Disappointed. Mostly unaffected. Completely unaffected.

Your Result

Your Trigger Profile

Risk Level:

Recommended Actions

Elevated Risk Alert: Your responses suggest behaviour commonly associated with gambling-related harm. We recommend completing the full Risk Assessment and beginning a structured recovery plan.

Next Step

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