Hey!
Well I found one of the biggest things for me was figuring out the ‘purpose’ behind my gambling.
I had this belief that I could solve all my problems by ‘winning big’. Pay all the bills, not have to work etc.. while I was thick in the trenches of my addiction – I truly believed I would win, and this would all happen. Seems wildly insane now.
I remember many occasions never withdrawing money that I knew would have been helpful. I was always chasing the previous losses, or wanting more. No matter how much you win, it’ll never be enough. This was really hard to accept. I kept thinking id have ‘better control’ next time and withdraw. The brain will play tricks, and convince you what it needs to to get that hit of dopamine.
So tricks.. fill your time. Download gamban on your phone. Self exclude. Go to the gym. Pick up a hobby, make big goals.
I promise you, you will not regret quiting. You are at such a great age to nip this is the butt. Don’t be like me and waste 10 ish years chasing something that’ll never happen. So many moments, memories, and time gone, no amount of money can change that!
Figure out the “why”.. and then start working on that. Put the barriers up (gamban, self exclude). Pick up a second job, go to the gym, read a book..
I hope this ramble helps ❤️❤️