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(also known as Stay Away, Avoid, Self-exclusion)
Distancing is the appropriate selection of distance between oneself and a combatant throughout an encounter. As a treatment, it involves staying away or avoiding those objects which may cause harm. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Gambling Addiction & Re... | 306 |
64% |
| Cocaine Addiction & Rec... | 7 |
100% |
| Phobia | 5 |
100% |
| Sexual Abuse | 5 |
100% |
| Meth Addiction & Recovery | 5 |
100% |
Overall, 69% (381
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Distancing Reviews
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on and off the wagon...
Working / Worked
It works until something comes up and I need some extra cash. I then think I'll gamble to get a few bucks. Then after I lose a little more than I should have I start chasing my losses and really make a big mess!
Working / Worked
I CAME TO THE EXCEPTENCE THAT I CANT AFFORD IT
Working / Worked
I moved to another state that does not have casinos. Unfortunately, casinos were built in another state an hour away and I started going there.
Working / Worked
I don't tempt or test myself anymore ..One Day At a Time works for me. One bet spells chaos and UPset in ME..So I try to 'live 'free of 'drama..'
Working / Worked
no it hasn't worked for more than a few weeks. when the crappy feelings go away the next paycheck i inevitably go gamble again and put myself further into debt.
Working / Worked
i go to at least 2-3 meetings per week ,as i know if i dont im gunna b in trouble!!!!.............
Working / Worked
After borrowing money to play the lotto machines, i thought i could win enough each week to make the loan payments, and when that did not happen i started to borrow money instead of making the payments. I knew then i had to make a change in my habits, and for the last 4 months, i have not gone to the VLT's once, i am still struggling with the lotto tickets and "ProLine".
Working / Worked
just happend last night. . up til now, i have let him back in . .i kicked him out OFFICIALLY last night.
Working / Worked
Work?
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Discussions
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Are self exclusion progams enforceable?
Yes they can arrest you, obviously would be harder to detect you being there without using a card, atm.. etc.. but it could still be done. For me the ... [More] -
warning stay away
OK, what do you do when you feel a low coming on? Is there anything you can do to make yourself feel better? I had a lengthy depressive episode (2 yea... [More] -
Can't seem to stay away...
I know I should but I just can't seem to do it. He just continues to hurt me and I feel as if he doesn't care at all, and that hurts. But still, I sti... [More] -
I know, stay away
I need to vent- I haven't talked to or seen the guy I was dating for over a month now. July 4th I got some nasty texts from what I thought was his gir... [More] -
stay away from me
I've had similar thoughts at various times, including recently. of course i don't know your exact circumstances..so this is sort of arrogant, but ... [More]
