How To Stop Gambling Tips Part 4

How To Stop Gambling Tips Part 4

This is the next section of my series on how to stop gambling tips. Just to review the
first 3 tips.

Stop Gambling Tip #1: Admit that you have a gambling problem first, and make the decision to

want to stop gambling.

Stop Gambling Tip #2: Make a decision each morning that you will not gamble that day.

Remember, you have decided to stop gambling, and each morning you need to remind yourself of

this.

Stop Gambling Tip #3: Plan out your day, in 15 minute increments if you have to. Stick to

your schedule rigidly. Make sure all waking hours are covered.

In stop gambling tip #4, you want to look into a support group that will assist you in your

decision to quit gambling. Gamblers Anonymous is a good place to start, and there will most

likely be at least a few Gamblers Anonymous groups in your nearby area.

Why would you need a support group to help you stop gambling? For one, many of the Gamblers

Anonymous veterans have learned how to stop gambling over time, and are living proof that

life is better after you quit gambling.

Secondly, many people benefit from a group setting and can help themselves better with the

support of a group. Although stopping gambling can be done alone through a strong conviction

and good self-help program, group support can be a welcome addition to your treatment plan.

Thirdly, there is accountability to others besides yourself after you join a Gamblers

Anonymous 12 Step program. You will know that if you go back to gambling after you quit

gambling that you will need to let your group members know. This can deter you from a

gambling addiction relapse because you will not only not want to dissapoint yourself, but

disappoint the group as well.

I need to state, however, that if you return to gambling after you stop gambling that the

Gamblers Anonymous support group is still very accepting of you when you come back to a

meeting.

This 12 step group does not encourage a return to gambling, however, the group members want

you go go back to a meeting without feeling judged so you can continue in your mission to

quit gambling.

Group support is truly important as a tip in how to stop gambling. Remember that self-help as

well as group help is really a powerful combination and should definitely be considered as

one of your solutions to stop gambling.

Michelle Tee