What are the gambling addiction signs? How to stop gambling for good?
Have a look at this for signs: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/self-help/self-assessment-tool/
How to stop for good? That's a big question. You have to want to stop, realise that it's forever and put blocks in place to support that desire, knowing that as a compulsive gambler, the urges will be their. visit here: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/self-help/blocking-software/
You may need to put someone else in charge of your finances.
You may need to visit GA meetings for additional help.
On top of that, visit here regularly, get a hobby (to occupy your mind and your time), set small goals and check progress. Be proud of progress.
Realise that money that is gone is gone. Keep moving forward.
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