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Table 1 Reported negative impacts of gambling problems on partners

From: Impacts of gambling problems on partners: partners’ interpretations

Financial impacts

Emotional impacts

Health impacts

Relationship impacts

Loss of money/ savings

Distress

Stress

Loss of shared time

Loss of assets, home

Anger

Coping difficulties

Disconnection

Financial pressures

Frustration

Anxiety

Lies & dishonesty

Debt/ poverty

Guilt & self-blame

Dissociation

Loss of shared resources & goals

Harassment by creditors

Emotional suffering

Depression

Disruption of shared understandings

Bankruptcy

Panic

Loss of sleep

Arguments

Legal issues

Fear & safety concerns

Impaired functioning

Blaming

Diversion of funds from household expenses

Loss of trust

Eating disorders

Loss of respect

Loss of financial security

Feelings of betrayal

Smoking

Loss of trust

Loss of quality of life

Isolation

Heart palpitations

Loss of cohesion

Taking on increased employment & income

Insecurity & instability

Medicalisation

Distressed children

Taking on extra roles & responsibilities

Embarrassment

High blood pressure

Separation/divorce

 

Shame & stigma

Physical exhaustion

 
 

Erosion of self & identity

Emotional exhaustion

 
  

Other symptoms