What an urge can feel like
An urge may include body tension, racing thoughts, financial rescue thinking, boredom or the belief that one bet will create relief.
Gambling cravings
Gambling urges are signals, not commands
Betting cravings can feel fast and convincing. Support focuses on noticing the urge state, calming the trigger and choosing a different response.
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How support works with urges
Hypnotherapy, EFT-informed support and daily reinforcement can help build a calmer pause between the urge and the action.
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