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This urge can change.

You don't have to act on it right now. Try one of these, no account needed.

A moment to breathe

4 in · 7 hold · 8 out

Ready when you are

4·7·8

Follow the circle at your own pace. You can pause or stop at any time.

Round 1 of 4

The exercise pauses when you leave this screen.

5-4-3-2-1 grounding

  1. Name 5 things you can see.
  2. 4 things you can feel.
  3. 3 things you can hear.
  4. 2 things you can smell.
  5. 1 thing you can taste.

Change what you're doing

  • Move to a different room or step outside.
  • Hold a cold glass of water and take ten slow sips.
  • Put your phone down for a few minutes, out of reach.
  • Message someone you trust.

Talk to someone

If you may hurt yourself or someone else, or feel in immediate danger, call your local emergency number now. You can also contact a local gambling support or crisis helpline.

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