Accessibility of online poker and addiction.

The rise of online poker has given us the opportunity to play anywhere and at any time. That can be wonderful, right?
But the moment we start becoming addicted, things begin to feel wrong.
I went through that phase myself, and it was very hard.
How did you manage to get past that stage?

Yes, that’s a real issue with online poker — it’s so accessible that it’s easy to play too much.

What helped me was setting strict limits: fixed bankroll, session time limits, and planned days off.
Treating poker more like a structured activity instead of constant grinding made a big difference.

Also stepping away for a while when it stops being enjoyable helps reset your mindset.

Discipline and balance are just as important as skill in poker.

I understand that it's hard to leave it. But in my case, I haven't developed an addiction; I'm always busy and I don't have time to worry about those things.
I recommend that those who are going through this find something that doesn't easily bore them and that they can play to distract themselves from that addiction. In my case, it would be video games.