Urges are difficult because they can seemingly come up out of no where: When things are going great, when they are not and everything in between. Reflecting back, I got to 6 months gamble free because I was very aware of myself. Very connected to my inner emotions on any given day. Although I am not necessarily religious, I prayed and meditated for strength and self awareness even when things were going well. I got away from that and that’s when the obsession started creeping back in. And all it takes is one big loss for gambling to totally consume my mind. So if you are having no urges perhaps take a quiet moment to yourself and ask why that is. Ask for the strength to remember this moment when things get more difficult. It worked for me in the past, I am hoping it will work again and perhaps it will help you.
