[doggedwon]

I’m not sure if I’m supposed to post this in a different discussion thread…

I spent some time yesterday afternoon searching online for an app to stop apps. :-/ Basically, I need to find a way to restrict in-app purchases on my mobile. Even those dumb little casino games that don’t play for real money can take a lot of it out of my pocket. *sheesh* The logical me looks at the gambling me and can’t believe the stupidity.

I found app blockers for parents and app blockers for gambling. But nothing to restrict in-app purchases.

Initially I liked the gambling game apps because I thought they kept me out of the casino for longer periods of time. But it didn’t take long for me to start spending ridiculous amounts game credits. I think I’d rather go to the casino than throw it away on these games. 🙁

Anyone know of anything I could use? Another barrier…

[doggedwon]

Sfumato, thank you so much for sharing your story.  It’s very moving.  And so true that things in our past control our present in unforseen ways.

It’s eye-opening to hear/read other accounts of gambling and shockingly see how common many of those feelings are among those of us addicted.

[doggedwon]

Great suggestion.  I now remember trying this in the past.  I’m going to do it again.  Of course right this minute it doesn’t matter as there’s no money in the account anyways.  But moving forward, I’m going to start doing that again.  Keeping non-bill money in an online account that takes 2-5 days to withdraw from.

Like you also said, there’s no sure fire barrier, but the more in the way the better chance we have of getting past the urge and moving on.

I also need new hobbies.  🙂

[doggedwon]

Hi Laura,  thanks so much for that article link.  As long as I’ve been fighting this I still found a few suggestions on it I haven’t tried yet.

I’m also still looking through and reading many things on this website.  I know there’s no magic cure.  But I keep hoping that a combination of things will eventually make that difference I need.

I’ve quit for short periods in the past.  But it’s always been for either a big life goal I was shooting for at the time or because I simply got so angry at being broke no matter how hard I worked that I quit for a while.  Unfortunately, I always let myself get dragged back in. 🙁

[doggedwon]

Hi Jappy, thank you for your reply.

I no longer carry cash or credit cards but I do keep my bank card with me.  I’m afraid of being out and about without any access to money in case of an emergency.  Although, that may just be another excuse I’m using because when I hit the casino I sure don’t hesitate from cleaning out my bank account even if that leaves me broke until the next paycheck.

I’m not familiar with browser blockers or mobile app blockers.  I’d definitely be interested in installing those.  Like you said, the more barriers in the way of me getting to that bet the better.

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