How do i stop my gambling addiction?

[Avito]

ive been playing this godforsaken game and every time i get the impulse to use my keys that i use for trading to unbox stuff and i have never gotten good stuff i have probably spent 200 bucks on this game and my backpack is like 30 bucks at most, i started this as a joke but i dont think it is anymore

[Jahn]

Move to Netherland, it's illegal here.
And for a good reason too apperantly.

[Elenorth48]

cool

[Avito]

and mvm too

[BloodiestBanana]

Play/Do something else other than tf2

[( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)󠀰 󠀰]

just don't unbox

[MartensoftWorld]

pay me 5 dollar

[Avito]

Originally posted by ( ͡​°​ ͜ʖ ͡°):

just don't unbox

how have i never thought of that

[Avito]

Originally posted by Microsoft has terminated file⎞:

pay me 5 dollar :creepy:

pay me 10 dolar

[Radovan™]

Everytime you open tf2 type: "unbind all" in console. This will discourage you from continuing to play.

[calembredaine]

seek a capable hand instead of asking these forums

[Zilkenian Davenport]

Yes, addiction always starts as a game or a joke, and ends up being a problem.

Stop playing the game for at least 6 months.

[Looong Slajmer]

Recovering gambling addict here.
If you are truly addicted, and that the gambling is causing any type of issues for you in your life, whether that be minor or major things, please seek help. It may not seem like it'd do much, but it is a starting point and it will put you in the right mindset.
Block yourself off of all gambling sites and block your payment methods for these sites, and even Steam if you really can't control yourself.
But the most important thing is: YOU must want change. No one will get you out of it. If you are determined, you will make it out, but if you let the lust for gambling get to you, you'll fail. Learn your triggers, what triggers your need for gambling? Boredom? Stress? Gambling ads? Try to avoid and then manage those triggers. It's possible.
Personally I had to reach a breaking point of complete mental breakdown before I could stop. Don't take it that far. Good luck!

[Avito]

Originally posted by Blasphemy:

Recovering gambling addict here.
If you are truly addicted, and that the gambling is causing any type of issues for you in your life, whether that be minor or major things, please seek help. It may not seem like it'd do much, but it is a starting point and it will put you in the right mindset.
Block yourself off of all gambling sites and block your payment methods for these sites, and even Steam if you really can't control yourself.
But the most important thing is: YOU must want change. No one will get you out of it. If you are determined, you will make it out, but if you let the lust for gambling get to you, you'll fail. Learn your triggers, what triggers your need for gambling? Boredom? Stress? Gambling ads? Try to avoid and then manage those triggers. It's possible.
Personally I had to reach a breaking point of complete mental breakdown before I could stop. Don't take it that far. Good luck!

Damn thanks for the genuine advice

[Avito]

Originally posted by Zef Davenport:

Yes, addiction always starts as a game or a joke, and ends up being a problem.

Stop playing the game for at least 6 months.

Stopped playing for a yeeeeaaar

[Marteun]

don't