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What to Do If You or a Friend Notice a Problem

Help-seeking without stigma (P3), supportive friend moves, verified helplines, and routing to resources without duplicating the Talk to a Friend guide.

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If it is you

Friction, tell someone, use confidential help, tighten rules.

  1. Pause and add friction. Set deposit/time limits, delete the app, or use self-exclusion to block access.
  2. Tell one person you trust — saying it out loud breaks the secrecy that lets it grow.
  3. Use a confidential resource (see next page). Help is private and free; you do not have to be "addicted" to use it.
  4. Tighten your rules (pre-commitment) and remove easy access to money.

Common misconception: "You have to hit bottom before help works." Earlier help is more effective; the escalation spectrum means there is no required bottom.

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