Re: A family with a history of addiction ... and me
You MIGHT have obsessive compulsive disorder.
Try to explain there's a difference between being addicted to poker and addicted to gambling. Just say stuff like "I'm not going to go and bet our house on red at the roulette table". I'm addicted to playing poker, which is just like a video game, except money is involved. Insure them that you have NO interested in slots, blackjack, craps, horse racing, sports betting, etc, etc, etc.
Nothing inherently wrong with having an obsessive mind imo. The best in brightest in the world all have obsessive minds, else they wouldn't be able to excel in their fields without the total dedication.
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