If gambling is no longer entertainment, use Gampots' self-exclusion tool: open the account settings, set a cool-off period (24 hours, 7 days, 30 days or longer), and confirm. Self-exclusion is immediate on the operator side and cannot be reversed until the term expires. A permanent exclusion is also available on request through Gampots support.
A short checklist: do you spend more time on the site than planned, do you chase losses, do you hide the activity from family, do you borrow money to deposit, do you feel irritable when you cannot play? More than one 'yes' is a reason to step back and talk to one of the help services below.
In India, the National Mental Health Helpline (KIRAN, 1800-599-0019, free, 24/7, multilingual) accepts calls about gambling-related distress. Internationally, GamCare, Gambling Therapy and Gamblers Anonymous offer online chats and local meetings. Problem gambling is a medical issue and support is confidential.
Warning signs: thinking about gambling during work, lying about losses, missing bill payments, mood swings tied to session results, needing larger stakes to feel the same thrill, borrowing money to continue playing. These are health signals, not a failure of discipline, and they respond well to professional help.
Gampots offers deposit limits (daily, weekly, monthly), session reminders, reality checks and a direct self-exclusion button. Set the limits before you place the first bet, not after a losing session. The tools are free, take under a minute to configure, and the operator cannot override them without a cooling-off period.