Family and partner support
1. The importance of supporting loved ones
Emotional shield. Feelings of security reduce anxiety and stress that provoke a desire to play.
Resource control. Relatives can help limit access to finance and devices.
Motivation and reporting. The desire not to let down loved ones strengthens determination and discipline.
2. Partner and family roles
3. How to ask for help
1. Clearly indicate the request:
Emotional shield. Feelings of security reduce anxiety and stress that provoke a desire to play.
Resource control. Relatives can help limit access to finance and devices.
Motivation and reporting. The desire not to let down loved ones strengthens determination and discipline.
2. Partner and family roles
| Who | Support Tasks |
|---|---|
| Partner | Daily check-ins, joint alternative plans, emergency communication channel |
| Parents | Financial control (blocking cards), moral support, organizing routine |
| Sibling (s) | Quick Reminders, Hobby Engagement, Schedule Meetings Together |
| Children (if any) | Simple signs of attention, participation in family rituals, distraction by games and activities |
3. How to ask for help
1. Clearly indicate the request:
- "Help me check my bank statements once a week"
- "When I have a strong desire to play, please call and take me for a walk" 2. Set the communication format:
- Fixed time for check-ins (morning/evening)
- Code word or SMS for emergency signal 3. Specify the boundaries:
- What is acceptable: questions, advice, physical presence
- What is unacceptable: criticism, accusations, punishments
4. Support forms and tools
A. Financial measures
Sharing: holding bank cards with a trustee
Limits and locks: setting daily/monthly limits via bank or apps
B. Emotional check-ins
Morning/evening SMS: 1-2 phrases about the current state without details
Weekly meetings: 30 minutes to analyze successes and difficulties
C. Cooperative activity
Physical movement: joint walks, jogging, classes in the hall
Hobbies and projects: renovation, gardening, workshops, board games
D. Emergency protocol
Code word/gesture: signal a partner or family member about critical condition
Set of quick alternatives: cold shower, breathing exercise, call a psychologist
5. Rules for effective interaction
1. "I-messages" and unappreciated listening.
"I feel anxious when..." instead of "You always..."
Active listening without interrupting or criticizing
2. Regularity and predictability.
Strict check-ins schedule reduces uncertainty
Visual reminders (calendars, stickers)
3. Specificity and measurability.
Goals: "do not play 7 days in a row," "reduce consumption by 50%"
Reports: "I did not go to the site," "I managed to walk 5 km"
4. Flexibility and adjustment.
Review your support plan once a month
Make changes based on communication results
6. Potential challenges and solutions
Excessive custody. Relatives begin to control each action → discuss areas of independence (work, hobbies).
Partner resistance. The partner does not see the seriousness of the problem → show extracts, a diary of breakdowns, a story about inner thoughts.
Emotional burnout of loved ones. Regular support is tiring → connect mutual aid groups or a psychologist to unload the family.
Refusal of help. You feel shame and repel support → recognize the need for help as strength, not weakness.
7. Conclusion
Family and partner support is not an external luxury, but a key resource in abandoning online casinos. A clear structure of requests, various forms of assistance and rules of interaction allow you to create a reliable network that will help you resist temptation and build a new, free life without games.
