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    randomdude posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

    Hello Guys!
    I tend to be able to stop myself for a few weeks or even few months sometimes then I always slip. I have tried counselling and some meetings, but that has not been all that helpful. It almost feels like I do not have a problem until I do. How exactly do you guys stop yourself when you encounter those situation/moments? Looking to hear your thoughts, experience and tips?

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      jona replied 5 years, 7 months ago

      I am in the same boat. I seem to stop for a while, and them BAM, the slip comes out of nowhere and it is terrible. I only have one thing that has worked, and that is helping other gamblers. In GA they don’t focus on this as much as they should. AA in their big book says resentment is the #1 offender, and that I need to be free of fear, dishonesty, resentment and be of service. As long as I help others and help other gamblers, I never even get a thought of gambling. That has been 3 years. It’s the only thing that has worked. I have been to 3 rehabs, sat in 2000 GA meetings warming a seat, it wasn’t till I started being of service that I stayed on track. I know that that is my medicine, when I decide to not be of service anymore, I WILL eventually slip. Honestly, the rest of my life will be like that.