When to take a break
Even a harmless puzzle can crowd out things that matter. If you notice any of the following, close the tab for a while.
- You are playing to avoid something rather than because it is enjoyable.
- Sessions are regularly longer than you intended.
- Play is cutting into sleep, work, study or time with other people.
- You feel irritable when you cannot play.
If play of any kind, including real-money gambling elsewhere, has stopped feeling like a choice, talking to a doctor or one of the Canadian support services below is a good first step.