It is really good to read that you are moving forward. It IS so hard. We are losing our feel good fix and our gamble brain (that’s what I call the part of our brain that just wants what it wants!) is not happy. But that part of our brain doesn’t worry about silly things like keeping our money for important things like food and shelter. And it can get down right angry!
Here is a link I like to share with people as I think the information provided can be an invaluable tool. I have never read the book that is advertised but found the free tips helped me to understand why I was feeling the way I was when I stopped gambling. My gambling addictions counselor said yes these symptoms do apply do gambling addiction as well.
https://www.addictionsandrecovery.org/post-acute-withdrawal.htm
Never give up. There is always more we can do or learn to beat this.
Laura