Hey man, I find that not gambling from lack funds (whilst good) doesn’t really help much with recovery. The true test (and it will make you believe you can quit) is denying those urges when you DO have funds to play with.
This is why you need to:
1) self-exclude and install blockers on any electonic devices you gamble on. Self-exclude from all online/offline casinos/bookies etc.
2) seek emotional support: ga, relatives, partners, gamcare hotline, forums.
Finally be PATIENT…us CGs want immediate results and this is a major trigger for our relapses.
Don’t play the victim card. Everything decision to gamble is a reflection of ourselves and our state of mind. We must be stronger.