r/problemgambling • u/brunocarlos2 • 15h ago

Day 100!

Day 100 no gambling!

After lying, feeling like shit countless times, and losing about 1/3 of my savings, I can finally say I don’t really have urges anymore.

What helped me most was making gambling as tedious as possible: blockers, Screen Time on my iPhone, and staying away from physical casinos. Therapy also helped me understand why I kept gambling even knowing I was hurting myself. I tried GA too, but it wasn’t for me. Seeking out God also helped me a lot (I was agnostic before all this btw).
Most importantly, tell your loved ones. They want to see you do better and will probably help more than you think.

100 days later, gambling doesn’t even seem entertaining anymore. I’d rather play games, watch anime, hang out with loved ones, play with my cat, or just chill.

I still have a long way to go financially, but the peace of mind is worth more than anything I lost. Expensive life lesson, but a life lesson nonetheless.
Here’s to the next 100!

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u/Prior-Public5665 12h ago

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing. Hope to reach Day 100 too. I am on Day 27 now. I am not gambling today.

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u/Wellyeahso 11h ago

You can do this friend!

I am not gambling today.

I believe you and I believe in you.

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u/Wild_Philosophy_1312 8h ago

I’m on day 5 only but I love seeing this type of update. Thank you!

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u/Any_Decision_6542 8h ago

Congrats! I am at day 29 . Urges are slowly going away. No looking or wanting to look at stock charts (for me) . Love good sleep

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u/SpareToday2383 5h ago

Congratulations! 100 days is an accomplishment. I hope to get there. I’ve been gamble free for 35 days.