Geordie,
I completely understand where you are coming from, why? is a simple question, what’s the point etc … very simply, we will all, at some point, have to be in a position to be able to self regulate again, we cannot always rely on someone being there to wipe our bottoms and look after our piggy bank for us.
You seem to think I will fail with this strategy, I know I will not, and the main reason being? Because I have never before tried to give up the gambling habit with a truth and honesty within myself that I want to quit, not just for a day or week or month, but for the remainder of my life.
Some people need support therapy, or alternative therapies ie hypnotherapy etc in order to have a standing chance in succeeding with their stopping, I personally believe it is purely a mental state of mind … cold turkey facing it head on is the only way to go for me.
I was a heavy smoker for over 20 years and stopped about 3 years ago through cold turkey … I found it relatively easy … why?? Because I wanted to stop, nothing more, nothing less.
I have gambled nigh on a half of my life, now is not the first time I have attempted to quit … but it is the first time I’ve attempted to quit for good and wanted to, there is a big difference!
Day 25 … deep breaths and plenty of negative thoughts towards gambling … it’s a mind game folks, stay strong!!