You can do this, put road blocks in place now…. Never have access to cash buy gift cards right away then you can only get necessities not scratch offs. Remember all the money you have put into the scratch offs realize it’s never coming back from those scratch offs those who do win even big put it all back in do not believe the side off your brain that says you are different and will never play again after big win … this is how deceitful this addiction is it changes your brain wiring do not trust yourself especially when things get a little better your brain will trick you into thinking it deserves a reward…. By no means is a scratch off a reward, do not give in …. Let someone in on your trouble and allow them to control your finance for sometime till you are over urges but have them keep tabs on you to help avoid slips. A dollar folded and put back in your pocket and not used on a scratch off is a win against the disease and you will eventually start to feel better about yourself do not give in stay the course and know that nothing good comes from gambling try healthy habits walking talking with old friend s or family anything productive and not destructive or toxic.
You can do this, put road blocks in place now…. Never have access to cash buy gift cards right away then you can only get necessities not scratch offs. Remember all the money you have put into the scratch offs realize it’s never coming back from those scratch offs those who do win even big put it all back in do not believe the side off your brain that says you are different and will never play again after big win … this is how deceitful this addiction is it changes your brain wiring do not trust yourself especially when things get a little better your brain will trick you into thinking it deserves a reward…. By no means is a scratch off a reward, do not give in …. Let someone in on your trouble and allow them to control your finance for sometime till you are over urges but have them keep tabs on you to help avoid slips. A dollar folded and put back in your pocket and not used on a scratch off is a win against the disease and you will eventually start to feel better about yourself do not give in stay the course and know that nothing good comes from gambling try healthy habits walking talking with old friend s or family anything productive and not destructive or toxic.
Thank you for reaching out. I can not believe how little will power I have.