{"id":2374,"date":"2026-04-21T14:26:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/pare-ton-elegcho\/pos-na-kaneis-dialeimma\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T10:45:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T07:45:29","slug":"pos-na-kaneis-dialeimma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/pare-ton-elegcho\/pos-na-kaneis-dialeimma\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take a Break"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='flex_column_table av-446e2p-93f16e1a5dafbb94d616096590f3862b sc-av_two_fifth av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-446e2p-93f16e1a5dafbb94d616096590f3862b av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mob3z0qj-fb2996841ecfec867f83cf5f0e37e5ce\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mob3z0qj-fb2996841ecfec867f83cf5f0e37e5ce{\nmargin:15px 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mob3z0qj-fb2996841ecfec867f83cf5f0e37e5ce .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mob3z0qj-fb2996841ecfec867f83cf5f0e37e5ce .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mob3z0qj-fb2996841ecfec867f83cf5f0e37e5ce av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How to Take a Break<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2jr52p-52ffe4c572e3481ebe73d6268fca26cb av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mob49q8v-8b28ecea14d404512bc34e4679fbde4f\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mob49q8v-8b28ecea14d404512bc34e4679fbde4f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#00150a;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mob49q8v-8b28ecea14d404512bc34e4679fbde4f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Taking a break from gambling, even for a short time, can help reduce impulsive behaviour and give a person the time and space to think more clearly about their relationship with gambling. A break can last a few hours, a few days, weeks or even longer, depending on each person\u2019s needs and situation.<\/p>\n<p>During this period, it is important to focus on activities that support personal wellbeing and daily balance, such as exercise, social activities, hobbies or spending time with friends and family. Replacing gambling with other enjoyable and creative activities can help maintain control.<\/p>\n<p>It may also help to avoid places, apps, websites or content related to gambling that may trigger the urge to gamble. Talking to someone you trust or seeking support can also be helpful during this process.<\/p>\n<p>Taking a break from gambling is not a sign of failure. On the contrary, it is a positive and preventive step for self-protection. It can help a person review their habits, strengthen self-control and reduce possible risks.<\/p>\n<p>If, after the break, you find it difficult to stay in control of your gambling again, it may be useful to seek professional support or consider using tools such as self-exclusion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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