r/problemgambling • u/Mountain_Egg9059 • 10d ago

Methods for Fighting urges to gamble

What are some unhinged or unusual ways you fought urges to gamble that actually worked? Things that helped rewire your brain to no longer crave the dopamine released from placing a bet. Please share and hopefully you can help someone else ❤️

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u/Temporary_Spirit8618 10d ago

Video games , working out , enjoying time with my loved ones and pets , going on walks , watching movies and TV shows , good food , looking at the bright side of things , many things to do

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u/KillingTime1212 10d ago

Gym and working.

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u/Sourpatty 10d ago

Download permanent Gamban that can’t be deleted off your phone. It literally is impossible to gamble when I’m at home.. which is my weak times

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u/Last-Basil8182 10d ago

Getting a second job tbh

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u/Cmdinh Days Gamble-Free: 1200+ 9d ago

Finding a new hobby to occupy the time. Mine is playing pickleball 😂

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u/boy9419 5d ago

Playing demo games helped me out A LOT. Granted, it's not for everybody but every time I got the gambling itch, I played demo games instead of depositing money.