68. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Honesty and Willingness

<p>What does it take to stop gambling and stay stopped?  We're answering this question for you over the next four episodes.  In this first one, we focus on the importance of being honest with yourself about the impact of gambling - on you and your life, as well as on those around you.  If what you have been doing to address a gambling problem hasn't been working, we encourage you to take a risk and try something different.  In particular, be willing to reach out for help and get guidance from those who know something about gambling issues.</p> <p>Listen now and hear:</p> <ul> <li>Georgete's story of getting 4-months away from gambling and how online recovery groups, working with a sponsor, and writing about <a title="Gamblers Anonymous 20 questions" href= "https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/content/20-questions" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">GA's 20 Questions</a> has helped her to get there.</li> <li>Why more is needed than just saying, "I'm done" to prevent a relapse.</li> <li>What to do when you reach that point of "enough is enough" (so you don't get pulled back into gambling again).</li> </ul> <p>To read a summary of this episode, go to the blog at <a title= "Episode 68 Blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/how-to-stop-gambling-part-one" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca</a>.</p> <p>If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services.  Connect with us online at <a title= "Gambling Support BC website" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gambling Support BC</a> or call 1-888-795-6111.</p> <p>To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia:</p> <p>Canada:  click <a title="Gambling Help in Canada" href= "https://gamblingguidelines.ca/getting-help/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">here</a></p> <p>United States:  <a title= "Gambling Help in the United States" href= "https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/h