Any change in behaviour or circumstance is bound to feel strange at first … it will pass and become the new norm. Part of being the new you! I found the biggest trigger when I changed my lifestyle was boredom – and feeling that at least gambling would give me something to think about. When I (inevitably) slipped it did – and how! But eventually I decided that I didn’t need that lesson and learnt to ride out the boredom.
Now I am letting the excitement of not knowing what the next day will bring keep me away from boredom. Next week I sail for Ireland. To start with I will be in a little cottage in Donegal – not even a shop for miles. Should be safe from temptation. I hope you are too!