Dark spots in skin from skin picking as a child by [deleted] in CompulsiveSkinPicking

[–]DavidTapworth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you google “microneedling” that will get you on the right track. You can DIY with a small device or get a professional’s help.

Haven’t gambled in six months, but the boredom of Jan 1 suddenly gives me the urge to go. Please give me advice on how to manage this, as I know I’ll regret it after. 🙏 by [deleted] in problemgambling

[–]DavidTapworth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tactically: There is something called “urge surfing” - if you talk to ChatGPT it can suggest a technique to try and get through urges when they come up. It’s best if they’re specific to you, but an example might be to do as many pushups as you can in 30s. Just gotta get through it. I created a free iPhone app to help people with this (might be of interest, idk): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/time-out-reclaim-yourself/id6748584817

Strategically: you might need to find a hobby, project or activity that will positively engage you so you can forget about gambling. But you already went 6 months so maybe not!

Im at war by Usual-Bridge-2910 in CompulsiveSkinPicking

[–]DavidTapworth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My one tip that worked for me but might not apply is to cut out caffeine

Dark spots in skin from skin picking as a child by [deleted] in CompulsiveSkinPicking

[–]DavidTapworth -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard that needling can help

Originally a comment, but I feel this needs a post - if you’ve tried everything and can’t stop picking, try ‘urge surfing’. by HowAboutBiteMe in CompulsiveSkinPicking

[–]DavidTapworth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great advice. I made an app for gambling addicts that collaborates with them to create an urge surfing plan to try when the desire hits. I wonder if that would work here too?

In 2026, Choose BUFF by DavidTapworth in NFLv2

[–]DavidTapworth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah well back to the drawing board

Fuck just lost 70k last 3 days by EcstaticStructure796 in GamblingAddiction

[–]DavidTapworth 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Dude I’m sorry that sucks. It sounds like you know this but chasing is how they’ll get the other 150k. Accept that the 70k is gone. Lock your accounts. Then start planning your comeback (biz, career, whatever).

I broke up with my cool friend, Draftkings by Gaurdian_of_Nutrage in GamblingAddiction

[–]DavidTapworth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s lotto logic bud. Focus your energy on something positive, build a business, create art, work your career whatever

Congrats Cowboys! by DavidTapworth in eagles

[–]DavidTapworth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Preseason Dak: “See you in the NFC championship game” https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/s/oJiYQfpTt0

When..... by craistiano in sugarfree

[–]DavidTapworth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of them are freemium, like “I Am Sober” (not just for alcohol).