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Single Mom...I have to get control

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honeydip:
Thank you for sharing that story. Omg I hope that lady overcame this addiction. I felt immense guilt on Christmas Day. I have two boys and they only had three gifts each for Christmas. My youngest said “Mom this is it?” The sad part is for the whole month of December I kept getting readings. I only had enough money to get them one gift a piece on their birthdays. I feel like a terrible mom and this helped me come to the realization that I need support. I only get readings when I’m triggered. If something goes wrong with the POI or he does something that worries me; or when we aren’t speaking I’m paranoid. I only get readings from the same readers but I can binge on those few readers quickly. I hate this addiction!

honeydip:
Jas  I never thought about a gambling addiction group. I really wish I could find a support group for this but I know this addiction is not one that they typically offer help for. I joined an addiction group on Facebook and I posted about psychic addiction someone laughed at me. I was embarrassed and deleted the messages post. So that didn’t go well this addiction is not taken serious and it’s a serious problem. I could stop getting readings if I could go to support group three times a week. I really feel like I need to be around people that can relate to quit this.

honeydip:
Yasz I like your idea of exercising or taking a walk. I have to think of some coping skills. I work in the mental health profession and I constantly talk to my clients about coping skills. Yeah my phone makes it more accessible cuz I can get a reading anywhere. I use my laptop sometimes but mainly my phone like you said smh

Just FYI:

--- Quote from: Yaz88 on January 08, 2020, 02:10:07 AM ---I really only use my phone to access the platforms, which I find are the most dangerous.  I’ve never used my laptop for some reason. So when I feel like I may be tempted, I’ll leave my phone on the other side of the office or the other side of my house.  If I don’t look at the phone, I won’t be tempted to go on the platforms.  Do you think you can maybe go for a walk or do an exercise like 20 air squats or a few push ups every time you are tempted?  Maybe even take 20 deep breaths and drink a glass of water?  Once you’ve managed to go a few days or so without readings, it gets easier I think.  I promise you that you will get more clarity too!  Good luck and hang in there!

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This. I set the timer on my phone for 5 minutes and walk up and down my stairs. Good exercise and it cuts the anxiety!

honeydip:
😮I love that idea going to try it

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