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In Ontario you can self exclude from all land based casinos in the province. They were easy to contact (Playsmart is the name), very respectful, discrete and super helpful. I think there is something like that in every Province.
Next, get blocking software on all your electronic devices. I recommend you start with BetBlocker or GamBan.
It felt like a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders when I did this. No system is perfect and it didn’t stop the urger to gamble. It did give the the time I needed to deal with the withdrawl and start putting my life back together.
Congradulations. I know that it is not an easy thing to do. I hope you can build on this and remain gambling free.
We were all up, then down, then up, then down. It’s never about the money. It sounds like this is about the stress I your life. These are extraordinary times and you are not alone.
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nDon’t put off telling your husband. Tell him and get it out in the open. The stress of keeping it to yourself won’t help. Get his help and support with the stressors in your life. Any excuse you have for not doing this is the addiction talking. It doesn’t want anyone to stop you.
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nLook to what helped you quit before. Don’t give up. You can be gambling free again.
nМы все были то вверх, то вниз, то вверх, то вниз. Дело не в деньгах. Похоже, это связано со стрессом в твоей жизни. Это необычные времена, и вы не одиноки. n nНе откладывайте рассказ мужу. Скажи ему и расскажи об этом открыто. Стресс, связанный с тем, чтобы держать это при себе, не поможет. Получите его помощь и поддержку со стрессовыми факторами в вашей жизни. Любое оправдание того, что вы этого не делаете, – это разговоры о зависимости. Он не хочет, чтобы вас останавливали. n nПосмотрите, что помогло вам бросить курить раньше. Не сдавайся. Вы снова можете играть бесплатно. п
Bankruptcy will stay with you longer than other options, so it should be avoided if you can. Also, it may not solve all your financial problems. It’s not a simple process.
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nFind a credit counselor that has a good reputation. Watch out for the shady quick fix operations. A good one will take the time to fully understand you situation. They should give you several options and be able to fully explain all of them.
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nIt’s a long road to come back from some of the damage we have done to our lives. Part of a long term successful recovery is dealing with the financial mess in a way that puts us on a good path going forward. It can be hard but give you a great sense of accomplishment.If something isn’t working for you then try something else. Better yet, try a bunch a things and see what works. Try again and again and again. Don’t give up and try not to be too hard on yourself.
I find that I am getting back into old hobbies but the updated versions of them. Getting back into grooming and pampering yourself will give you a distraction and make you feel good about yourself. A new hobby could be homemade recipies for lotions and such. You can even make gifts for friends and family.
It’s great that you resisted this time. Make sure you have safeguards in place for other times. I made a very long list of other things I can do besides gambling and kept it nearby.
Keep at it. Every day is a big step in the right direction.
I just read this thread. Thanks for sharing your story and giving me some insight into what may come next. I too have been playing classic video games and find they are good distractions but not triggers.
Congratulations on 180 days and everything else you accomplished on you journey.