I also think that it is necessary to devote time to rest from poker. Saturation of the long game contributes to errors.When I saw this question, I smiled. Just coming back from a long break. I have had minor success in the game and have had to invest so much time into playing and learning. Life force me to prioritize and I had to invest my time doing other things. Now, I am back and hopefully to stay this time.
The game is fun and as long as you focus on the fun and learning as well as developing the discipline, the money and success will come. I seriously have to work on my discipline - I always blow bankroll management after a while I get impatient and take everything to a high stakes ring table or big tournament buy-in and poof - back to broke! I guess this is the same for many players and I really need to break away from that mold.
I am in agreement with you, one always comes back but it can be very frustrating.I believe that once you really like poker it is very difficult to stop it permanently, it is possible for some time more always come back to play.
Are there such moments?