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Re: I need to beat this!!

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desdemona
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Hi Terrilou! Welcome back to the GT community. I have found that placing barriers to access to cash to gamble with, works really well for most people. You say you travel with your job, but these days there are few places that don’t accept a debit card for purchases, even in really small towns. A credit card with no access to cash also works. Lowering your limit on your debit card to an amount daily that you would not be tempted to gamble with, is also helpful. I used to travel with a job I had for 8 1/2 years and I know those evenings in hotels can get boring and lonely at *****. You will need to replace the void left by gambling with other things. Perhaps reading, walking, watching TV, exploring the history and the town you are spending the night in, etc. I have never gambled online but I have heard that there are blockers that you can get for free on a trial basis, until you can purchase it. This addiction cannot be ******** through willpower alone, because if you’re like me, that only lasts a short time. You need support and barriers. Keep posting and reading. Wishing you a Happy Recovery Day! Carole