As day 2 comes to an end with the long weekend I’ve done a lot of reflecting.
It’s going to take 2 months to make back the money I’ve spent this month, and I was supposed to go on a holiday in April.
The next few weeks will be a lot of sacrifices and practicing boundaries. I always thought holding onto the hurt would prevent me from wanting to go back to the pokies but I lasted a week, it’s almost like it resets and you start that dopamine chase again.
I am pretty safe in the gambling department for the next few days as Friday nights are my biggest trigger along with Saturday’s. I stay away during the week relatively well.
I’ve banned all gambling related content on my phone, with YouTube, Instagram etc so I can avoid triggers. I have some self help books that I’m going to read everyday and try to build healthy habits.
People who gamble aren’t happy people. We are all trying to fill a void and get that dopamine hit. I have been depressed most my life and have always struggled with self control. For the longest time gambling and drinking have been my main hobbies so I am start to venture out and try new things so I can keep myself busy.
One day at a time
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Pokies are the worst!! Especially in Aussie.
Could be worth excluding yourself as well
If you want to break your gambling addiction, read and follow the steps in this article [https://www.reddit.com/r/problemgambling/comments/1pxt0at/what_happens_to_you_when_youre_addicted_to/](https://www.reddit.com/r/problemgambling/comments/1pxt0at/what_happens_to_you_when_youre_addicted_to/)
Congrats on Day 2!! One day at a time. We will all get through this
Count your blessings and be grateful for anything you still have. It’ll take me at least 10 years to make back what I lost. Haven’t gambled since 2022 and have only made 1/8th of what I lost that year in all this time