Tip 2: Coping with Urges

Ok.  So your urge to gamble is very strong.  Again, acknowledge the urge and become aware of what is happening and say to yourself, "OK, maybe I'll gamble in 10 minutes."  Wait 10 minutes.  If the urge is still there, say to yourself, "OK, maybe I'll gamble in another 10 minutes."  Then find something else to do for 10 minutes.  If the urge persists, keep putting off gambling for 10-minute stretches.  Keep doing this.  The urge to gamble will pass.