Hey there,
Try to find as many replacements that are healthy as you can. We’re in this together — you’ve come to the right types of places much faster than I did (I just came 2 days ago and I feel like my soul can breathe again).
Start writing more about what you feel/the distortions that happen with your mind and feelings before you gamble … find local GA meetings … sponsor if you can …
Gather as many tools as possible. Don’t try to “make it back” …
Those things that you put off that you wanted to do AFTER you gambled — do them FIRST instead …
Gambling hijacks and takes over every intention to do what we actually want to … even simple things as getting up and making food … everything you already enjoy it will suck away …
You can break out of this early. Get accountability for your money/someone to help you with it.
Things that will help but not totally overcome it … breathing/qi gong exercises, filling your mind with health based attitude … getting your body in motion … do those things that reconnect you to your power and control.
I know it’s just the beginning and this advice is non-exhaustive. Welcome.
I’m on my journey out too — but it’s not near as bad for me as earlier years …
Much love — make today a gamble free day. Cut the risk.