Congratulations Liz! Both on the new job and the gamble free living!
It can be tough the first while with your brain learns it must change as you are not going to give in to its demands for more! Affects moods! But making progress, finding ways to live and move forward, those things help. I’ve been doing some reading and cognitive behavioural therapy is one thing that is used to combat urges and gambling. Maybe do some googling or searching on you tube. It’s amazing what is out there for free.
Real life might not be perfect but it’s a whole lot better without the damage of gambling in it! Have a nice evening.
Laura