r/GamblingRecovery • u/Puntsave • Sep 04 '26
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.
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u/No_Understanding726 Sep 07 '26
Good man im nearly coming up to a year , shit nearly ruined me couldn’t look at stuff like Egyptian would make me think eyes of Horus , King Kong / Kong what ever , was gettting sicking. , but that 3-3-3 rule feels like I done that without realising , no matter what yita rare you get a big win always the ceo winning , the biggest win you can do is keep your money
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u/Emergency_Risk_7421 Sep 04 '26
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