Alex, this is a terrible addiction and is so hard to break but, as long as you never give up trying to stop, you will reap the rewards of recovery. Read Kathryn’s thread. She has changed her life and so have many others. Everyone’s journey is different so nobody can map it out for someone else. Vera is right about handing over all sources of gambling opportunities such as cash, debit, paypal or credit cards. You might feel strong today but there will come a time when you are less than strong so, instead of ******** on will power (which doesn’t work very often), protect yourself by not having access to money. You’ll feel frustrated, upset, maybe beg your partner for money…but those feelings will pass and you’ll be so relieved you couldn’t gamble and hadn’t lost any money. The longer you go without gambling the stronger you’ll get. If you can self ban, do it. Do everything you can because you deserve the life you’re meant to have and it does not include gambling.
