Overcoming a gambling addiction is certainly not easy, and it's not as easy as people imagine. The key lies in strong determination. With strong determination, you will continue to try and share methods that will eventually succeed after consistent effort.
Everyone has their own way of overcoming addiction, and yours may be the best, and I pray that your gambling addiction is overcome soon, because gambling addiction is truly dangerous, especially financially.
You're right, every gambler has their own level of addiction and it's not easy for them to overcome it quickly and recovery requires a long process. Strong willpower, determination, distraction, and other approaches can help them gradually forget about gambling. Various medical treatments are also available, but these are specifically for serious addicts whose addiction level is beyond the reach of conventional methods.
Every gambler who wants to recover from their addiction must have a strong commitment to recovery. The process is by no means easy, but recovery is possible when the determination is strong. Many people have undergone the process of addiction recovery and have succeeded, provided they have a strong commitment.