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The good news? Once you can spot your triggers, you can choose tools and strategies that help you break the cycle.
Once you know your triggers, you can take steps to manage or avoid them like changing your routine to skip high-risk situations or finding alternative activities that give you the same excitement or comfort
If you want to take practical steps to stop gambling or reduce temptation, blocking
access at the source can make a big difference.
Everyone’s journey to change their gambling is different; there’s no single “right” order to take these steps. You might start with one, come back to another later, or repeat steps along the way. It’s about finding what works for you or someone you care about.
Sometimes the most powerful step you can take is simply giving gambling a rest.
Self-exclusion is your choice to take a break from weeks to years so you can refocus your time, money, and energy on other things.
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Asian Family Services offers a free, confidential and anonymous phone service for Asian communities living in New Zealand available in several different Asian languages and English. If you’re stressed about your gambling or worried about some else's, we can help.
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