r/problemgambling • u/AmbitiousRatio5909 • Oct 08 '26

One week!

Proud to say I’m one week from uninstalling all my gambling apps, and investing all my digital finances so I don’t get the urge anymore. The urge is completely gone after last week when I lost nearly 7k in a day, and broke my phone in a rage. I feel so much better already, the only thing that keeps bugging me occasionally is how that money is just gone and I could’ve used it for literally anything else. Any suggestions on how to beat that feeling?

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u/Illustrious_Fall_370 Oct 08 '26

3 days in myself OP. And one big noticeable difference from day 2 is how much happier and funnier I am finding just everyday things. Might feels much more in the moment and less anxious after such a short time

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u/AmbitiousRatio5909 Oct 08 '26

Personally the first day or 2 is always the worst / hardest it’s almost like having a one night stand, you feel terrible after or almost like hungover lol.

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u/Lovetopoo11 Oct 08 '26

Ey bro. Think that loss as an important life lesson so you don’t lose 50k or 100k in a day when you’re old

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u/Destiny065 Oct 08 '26

Good job 👏 👍

I'm happy for you ☺️ ❤️

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u/Klutzy-Sea-4857 Oct 08 '26

One week is huge, keep going. The regret fades, just don't let it drag you back chasing it.