Hi King, it doesn’t matter really how we break the habit so long as we break it . I have found that although i think of gambling less when I cannot gamble , the moment the opportunity arises I am back there – sometimes even knowing that I will be able to gamble soon and the whole fantasy of the big win starts
I have dabbled in eBay too- mostly when I have gambled a lot and really need the money . It is fun and in truth almost as addictive as gambling but without the aftermath.
KINg you probably know but barriers are really important in staying stopped – these can be blocking software on your laptop, cutting off access to cards and money , or as you have found a physical barrier (also getting banned form online and land based casinos and betting shops .
Please make sure you have some barriers in place to help you stay stopped – this addiction brings nothing but heart ache and once you have this addiction you will never be able to gamble normally again
You are young – you have a whole happy life ahead of you – don’t let one little habit spoil it for you
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Stay strong and have a great day .