By continuing to try to do so, we will not think about returning to gambling because we already have other things to do. And if there is support from the people closest to them, they can do it.
As long as it is done consistently, it can definitely reduce the desire to gamble. It is difficult to be consistent, but if we really get additional support from the people closest to us, the process will be very easy and fast compared to doing it alone. Changing habits cannot be instant, so there is a process that must be done. This is why it is important to change your mindset first, that gambling is not the right place to seek wealth.
I know that many people gamble because of the wrong mindset, so that's what must be changed first, then slowly switch to hobbies or other activities so that you can reduce the hours of gambling because that way the desire to gamble will slowly become less high so it will be easier to control yourself. when to gamble and when to stop gambling, if it's like that it will be easy to stop gambling completely.
This consistency still needs to be improved for many gamblers to be able to suppress the desire to gamble. This requires a strong intention and desire from a gambler himself to be able to change himself. Moreover, if he can get support from the people closest to him, he will be even more enthusiastic about leaving his old habits.
Maybe with encouragement, support and enthusiasm from him, he can speed up his ability to recover from gambling addiction or want to reduce his gambling activities. And if they can all help him to build his new habits and stay by his side, it could make him give up his gambling habit.
Changing thought patterns and building new habits is what gambling addicts need to do. By realizing that he must be able to suppress his desire to gamble, he will keep trying hard. It was all just to get healing from his gambling addiction.