Les posted an update in the group Community3 months, 1 weeks ago
I have a problem with scratch tickets. I just now found that it can cause and, be caused by low dopamine levels. I have been depressed and felt helpless for quite a while.
Try to see if you can replace scratching tickets with other (healthier) activities that provoke the same joy/pleasure. For example, old hobbies that used to be fully engaging for you to do (where 1 hr feels like 10 minutes) and ideally give you a sense of achievement.
I hope it helps, sorry I could only offer quick advice at the moment but that might change soon. I am a psychotherapist who has had experience working with people with gambling addiction. If you are looking for self-help resources, why not check out this mobile app that I am building? You can find more information about the app here: https://skinnerapp.wixsite.com/helloskinner
Hello Les,
Try to see if you can replace scratching tickets with other (healthier) activities that provoke the same joy/pleasure. For example, old hobbies that used to be fully engaging for you to do (where 1 hr feels like 10 minutes) and ideally give you a sense of achievement.
I hope it helps, sorry I could only offer quick advice at the moment but that might change soon. I am a psychotherapist who has had experience working with people with gambling addiction. If you are looking for self-help resources, why not check out this mobile app that I am building? You can find more information about the app here: https://skinnerapp.wixsite.com/helloskinner