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Hi guys,
After 5 months and 23 days, I’ve had a major relapse. I’ve been gambling since I was 16 and, until now, I’d never managed to stop for more than a month. I’m feeling really low, disappointed, and full of regret.
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That said, I do know what triggered it, and I’m looking for any tips or advice to help going forward. I’m going to try again. I honestly thought the urges would disappear after five months; they were few and far between, but when they do hit, I need to find a way to stop them and move on from the thought completely.
I would say to prepare yourself for urges, be prepared to sit with your thoughts.
We don’t act on every thought that comes into our head, so don’t act on the urges. Sit there and allow them to pass.Â
Youve got this.Â
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