Does taking breaks actually help stop gambling urges?

Good Question it does help some people it gives some impulse control.It would be no good for me i have to stop completely, have Gamcare help  self- exclusion moses Gamstop and Gamban only blocks and support from gamcare and other compulsive addicts like me helps and works for me , but its still good to have breaks, it works helps some people

Taking breaks did help to rewire the brain however in my case i didnt understand the severity of this addiction back in 2010 when i realised i had a problem i started Ga and learnt it was possible to get better has i did see peoole with 5 10 20+ without a bet and still going strong my issue was to begin i didnt think i was has bad as some of the guys i blamed my luck and had this false believe if i get a big enough win i could quit for many years i did enjoy places like casino i liked the social eliment of it and their were time i just didnt gamble so it was a tricky one my issue was i was able to stop for a while then somehow relapse for a variety of reasons it only since my last relapse i realise what this addiction has cost me which i never thought about the debt it caused and my finanical struggles due to this addiction is what got me serious abour recovery, the truth is i didnt realise the damage it was causing me and learnt for it to work i needed some form of ongoing recovery Ga just wasent my thing for some it works others like me needed a place where i could keep myself accountable i also realise with this addiction blocks are just the start i need to know by simply not gambling what its worth for me previously when i managed 3 years i didnt value my recovery i underestimated this addiction its only coming on here doing research how fortunate i was able to do this  without any support so i have become more passionate about my recovery and if it helps anyone in the process it helpe me to remain bet free so its a win win situation

Didn’t worK for me. It’s all or nothing.

I’m currently 845 days gamble free now! 

@cpparch ayr got to knock on head completely am off it around the same amount of time as you

I suppose by definition, a 'gambling break' is just a passage of time set by yourself, before you gamble again. So isn't it just kicking the can down the road?

If you're on here seeking support, then you probably know in your heart that it's no good for you. Maybe look to diverting your energy into ways to lock it out of your life completely. There's a million other things you can do with your time, which bring so much joy, and far less pain... Take it from someone who knows!

And then one day, you look back at the gambling and it becomes clear that 'fun' wasn't the main driver, it was escape! Deal with what you are running from.