Kpat, I also found it really hard to stop . I didn’t think I could.i am now six weeks stopped and I suppose it is getting easier. For ages when i saw a beautiful flower, or a sunset and several other sights instead of admiring their beauty , I was just reminded of various slot machines. It still happens but not so frequently. So I get it about the phrase.
It’s hard for the first while to be present at any event when your mind is still invaded by the addiction. But it does get easier!
Bottom line Kpat is you haven’t gambled!! You are doing amazingly well despite how difficult it is!! You not only have second chance.. You are determined to make it work!! Well done!!