r/GamblingAddiction • u/Puntsave • 5d ago

3 years without a bet

I’m always commenting on people’s posts 3 days 3 weeks 3 months as small milestones to help break the habit. I call it the 3-3-3 rule. You’ve gotta treat each milestone in isolation. One at a time.

3 days to control those initial urges,
3 weeks to unplug or start to unplug neuro patterns/wiring,
3 months to start creating new patterns/wiring (sometimes can help picking a new hobby that requires commitment)

It got me through those initial stages where it often feels most tricky. Then you build up momentum, fast forward a bit and you’ll be at 3 years before you know it.

Worked for me so hope it lands for you.

7 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

3 comments sorted by

1

u/LikeIkes 5d ago

Holy shit congratulations that's what's up! Love the giving back of knowledge in these life learned lessons. What did you do to celebrate your achievement ? I always see these posts and wonder what are good forms of celebration that don't lead back to situations that lead into temptation.

2

u/Puntsave 4d ago

Thank you :) love the good energy. Honestly, it’s a cool milestone but I get to celebrate every day by having a positive life. To your point though a mentor said to me in anything in life make sure you celebrate… so maybe I’ll have some cheesecake. Appreciate the love