59. Stop Yourself From Sliding Into a Relapse With Problem Gambling

Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems

It can be frustrating if you've promised yourself to pull back from gambling and then find you're back at it again. Sometimes this happens the next day. Sometimes after a month, year or more.

It's not easy or simple to stay away from gambling when you're really hooked in to it. But as difficult as setbacks are, it's an opportunity to see more clearly what you need to do differently going forward.

In this episode of Fold em, two people share their experiences of gambling relapses and how they are managing things differently now. My colleague, Manj Bath, who is a counsellor specializing in gambling problems, joins me to share tips for recognizing when you're vulnerable to a relapse and what can help to prevent this.

Listen now and learn:

• How you and your support people can watch out for signs of relapse
• Strategies for managing triggers and cravings
• Why it's important to have a relapse plan - including what to do if gambling gets out of control again

For more information on how to make a solid relapse prevention plan for yourself or with a loved one who struggles with gambling read the blog for this episode at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.

Fold em is taking a short break around Easter in April 2023. The next episode will be released on April 28, 2023.

If you live in British Columbia and would like to access 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.