69. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Predict and Prepare for Trip Ups

Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems

Want to make sure that you or a loved one doesn't get pulled back into a gambling problem? Then know what to watch out for. In this episode, learn about common and predictable ways that people get pulled into a relapse. And, how to identify signs that you are at risk to gamble again. Be prepared in order to protect yourself.

We hear from Shane who started gambling again after one year away. This led to him struggling with gambling for the next twelve years. He is now eight months gambling free and shares what he now knows and is doing differently to make it stick long-term.

We also hear from Allison Rice, who works as a counsellor with Gambling Support BC and brings twenty years of experience with helping people overcome addiction.

Listen now to episode 69 and learn about:

• Common and predictable ways people get pulled back into gambling again after deciding to stop
• How to identify the particular signs that you are vulnerable to relapse
• How to notice all the tricky thoughts that keep you hooked into gambling, even after you stop

To read a summary of this episode, go to the blog at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.

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 Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111.

To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia:

Canada: click here

United States: National Council on Problem Gambling

United Kingdom: GamCare

Australia: Gamblers' Help

If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country.

If you would like to connect with Fold em through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast. You can also reach out through [e-mail]. We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes.

Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.