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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... | 592 |
63% |
| Cocaine Addiction & Rec... | 7 |
100% |
| Phobia | 6 |
83% |
| Depression | 5 |
80% |
| Sexual Abuse | 6 |
100% |
Overall, 67% (688
Members)
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Distancing Reviews
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When the urges come no amount of distance works,
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ive been staying away for three wks but its hard because im bored and lonely. i cant seem to find anything to replace the time or excitement that would be spent gambling
Working / Worked
It was easier to let my money stay inside my wallet when I stopped going to the e-casino for at least 30 days but since I am surrounded by gamblers in the household, temptation really eats me up.
Working / Worked
Yes, I moved from Reno 7 years ago. It has helped a lot, but I stil go to local casinos.
Working / Worked
I stopped gambling for long periods of time...I am active now, and i seriously want and need to stop...to many blessings in my life I am so grateful for
Working / Worked
worked for extended periods
Working / Worked
It just doesn't work. I know I need the support of people who understand how devastating this addiction can be
Working / Worked
I live within 20 minutes of 4 or 5 casinos, and I just have to alter my daily habits and routes
Working / Worked
it has been 11 1/2 years of hell.
Working / Worked
Staying away helped some time ago but I ended up going back which resulted in consequences for me.
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Stay Away From VA Healthcare
If you have any other possible options for getting your healthcare, use those options and stay away from VA healthcare completely. I had VA healthc... [More] -
STAY AWAY FROM Compact Flourescsent
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To avoid.. Or not to avoid !! ???
Great attitude Susan! You're right, he isn't your problem anymore. You dumped him. Yes, it's predictable that he would turn this around on you, the... [More] -
To avoid.. Or not to avoid !! ???
I agree with your friend to a certain extent. However, I think you should take care of you first, regardless of what he thinks. If avoiding him unti... [More] -
To avoid.. Or not to avoid !! ???
Good Morning Susan, Here is my .02. Just a different perspective. While we are in these relationships much, if not all of our focus is on them. We ... [More]
