Struggling to Stop Gambling?

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hrowe

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How many of you are finding it hard to stop gambling? I know how tough it can be when it feels like you’re stuck in a cycle. If you need to talk or just want some support, feel free to reach out. You’re not alone in this
 
Man, it's brutal. I’ve been trying to quit for months, but every time I think I'm done, I just get that itch again. Anyone have tips that actually work?
 
It’s like you’re in a relationship with gambling that you just can’t shake off. I found that blocking sites helped a bit. Have you tried that?
 
jamesbrown said:
It’s like you’re in a relationship with gambling that you just can’t shake off. I found that blocking sites helped a bit. Have you tried that?
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Blocking sites? Sounds good, but let’s be real—if you want it bad enough, you’ll find a way around that. The real struggle is changing your mindset. Anyone working on that?
 
It’s all in the head, right? I’ve been journaling my feelings when I get the urge. Seems lame, but it kinda helps. Anyone else doing something like that?
 
krystalhernandez said:
It’s all in the head, right? I’ve been journaling my feelings when I get the urge. Seems lame, but it kinda helps. Anyone else doing something like that?
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Journaling? Nah, that ain't for me. I just try to find other hobbies to fill the void. Picked up gaming instead. At least it’s a distraction that doesn’t cost me!
 
Gaming can be a slippery slope too, though! You gotta be careful. What kind of games are you into? Maybe there's a healthier option out there
 
yeah man, been there. It’s a fking loop sometimes—win a bit, lose more, chase it, feel like shit, then do it all over again. Hard as hell to pull yourself out when your brain’s just wired to keep going. Respect for putting this out there. Sometimes just knowing someone else gets it makes a huge fking difference
 
man, you're not wrong — it’s like once you’re in, it pulls you deeper every damn time. I tell myself “just one more spin” and suddenly it’s 3am and I’m staring at an empty bank account. It’s hard as hell to break outta that loop, especially when the wins feel so close but never really hit. Respect for speaking up tho — not enough folks talk about the dark side of this shit. If anyone’s tryna slow it down or get out, you ain’t gotta do it solo. We’ve been there.
 
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