What is my role and responsibility?
Gambling did not happen by accident. It was an opportunity, it was planned.
What is my role and responsibility to keep myself safe?
I refer to this previous post.
An addict pattern theory provides analysts with an organized way to explore patterns of behavior.
Space awareness refers to being aware of my surroundings and my position relative to them.
It was important to know:
Where is the danger?
Yesterday I had access to incoming cash
How far is the danger?
Danger was very near
Am I in danger?
Yes – I had space awareness. I can sense the presence of danger.
How to keep my safety perimeter secure?
I remove the easy access to cash
How to flee from danger?
I walk away from any nearby gambling premise.
I keep my time occupied and busy.
I have no access to excess cash.
When to walk away from danger?
Immediately
Dealing with stress from physical, mental and emotional health issues, work and money issues, lack of sleep, loss of loved ones, relationship or living problem is a different subject. There are cognitive behavioral therapy, self-management and recovery training, 12 steps recovery program, mindfulness exercise, spiritual, religious programs to help.
- This reply was modified 3 years, 9 months ago by notyoung56.