Prediction Market Addiction?
Do you struggle with unhealthy behavior relating to online prediction markets? We're uniquely qualified to help.
Those who self report as having a “prediction market addiction” are likely experiencing a behavioral health problem (vs “addiction”) that may also intersect with underlying mental health issues that require counseling intervention.
As the leading treatment provider for tech-based behavioral concerns, Kindbridge is qualified to help you take a break from, or quit, prediction market trading that has taken a hold of your life. Tap the button below for a FREE assessment.
Private, nonjudgmental support from counselors who specialize in treating online trading problems
If you have cultivated an unhealthy habit or relationship with trading platforms like prediction markets, the first thing to know is that you are not alone. Your Kindbridge care coordinsator will connect you with a licensed therapist within 24-hours. Even better, is that your first appointment is FREE.
We've got the insurance part handled. We bill directly to Cigna, Aetna, Optum, BlueCross BlueShield and Tricare.
Getting started only takes a minute.
Book AppointmentWhy choose Kindbridge
We understand the emotional and cognitive stress that can come with compulsive behaviors. The apps on our phones give us 24/7 access to the markets, which many people find tough to resist. With prediction markets, the harm comes from over-engagement with analytical processes, information cycles, and the emotional stakes tied to being ‘right.’ The consequences go beyond financial loss by weighing on one's behaviors / daily routines, cognitive and emotional well-being.
Here are a few ways people feel when they are caught in a negative behavioral pattern related to trading:
Cognitive Overload / Decision Fatigue: Constantly refreshing market data, or feeling anxiety about missing market-moving news
Portfolio Distortion: Concentrating too heavily on a few outcomes, or escalating positions after volatility (routinely buying the dip, etc)
Behavioral Disruption: Persistent rumination on market movements, second-guessing decisions to the point of anxiety, or canceling plans to follow news cycles
Functional Impairment: Reduced productivity, neglecting responsibilities, sleep disruption, and obsessive analysis patterns
We can help you get your life back under control. We offer specialized counseling in a telehealth format which is tailored just for you. Our licenced counselors get you reorientated by helping you:
Change harmful thinking and behavioral patterns
Repair broken relationships
Create habits that restore balance in your life
Set goals that give you purpose
How it works
Therapy may seem daunting, especially if you have never had it before. But Kindbridge’s specialized approach means that you are guided through treatment and recovery from your first contact with us.
Do I really have a trading problem?
Some individuals don’t feel like they have a problem, whereas others self-report as having a "prediction market addiction" because they haven't been able to get their involvement under control. To account for either scenario, we’ve created a 2-minute quiz that may indicate whether you have an unhealthy relationship with prediction markets. For family members who think there is a problem, but aren’t clear about the signs, we’ve also provided a separate test.
Test for Individuals
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Get StartedWatch: Demystifying Therapy - Guide to treatment and why it works.
Afraid of seeking help? Wonder what it means if you do? What are are you admitting to? Will it work? Watch the video below to confirm how therapy is about uncovering the root cause of a problem, and taking steps towards regaining control.
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Online sports betting is a recognized form of gambling in which an individual registers with an online sportsbook and wagers money on outcomes or specific aspects of sporting events. Online sports trading involves buying and selling positions on either/or outcomes of specific sports events, similar to how stocks or commodities are traded on financial markets.
In this post, we break down the emergence of both products and discuss the potential mental health impact of Prediction Markets in America.
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However, some people are unable to control their financial activities and exhibit the same risky behavior as gambling addict.
