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Minimizing Cravings

 
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:16 am    Post subject: Minimizing Cravings Reply with quote
Cravings to return to the track, casino, or Bingo hall can be intense and unexpected. Here are a number of strategies for minimizing cravings:

Identify what triggers you to want to go back e.g. stress, boredom loneliness, excitement. Learn different ways to deal with these issues other than through gambling.

Limit your immediate access to money. One cannot gamble without money. Many problem gamblers say that available cash can be triggering to go gambling.

Have someone else control your money, as much as possible, for a period of time.

Identify what gambling has meant to you. You may find that you can accomplish the same ends in new, non-gambling ways.

Have someone who you can call if you are in a crisis. If you have no one who you can go to, consider calling a gambling hotline or support group.


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