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    Tough, but fair. I guess I can look into CBT? Commented 2 days ago
  • @principles-investigator I think it would be unwise for anyone, even (especially?) a licensed psychologist to answer that for you. Commented 2 days ago
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    @Ian I know that - but they won't do it on an anonymous website. Commented 2 days ago
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    @ÆzorÆhai-him- it was a rhetorical question. Commented 2 days ago
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    I don’t disagree with the overall conclusion, but I think this answer is a bit too dismissive of OP’s impulse to delete GS. Absolutely, the compulsive behaviour needs addressing more broadly — but blocking the stimulus can often be a very useful step in addressing a compulsive habit. Deleting an ex’s phone number, pouring one’s bottles down the sink, requesting a voluntary ban at the bookies… Not the whole solution, but potentially a good part of one. Commented yesterday