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I haven't played well since I returned from my trip to Ohio. I hate that I play so streaky in poker. I would like to throw my mouse either through the computer or over the balcony. When I am playing poorly, the results of a bad beat are magnified three-fold. My account has taken a beating but I will recover. Just need to learn to deal with the variance. Me not pro. Wally, I could use a :hug:
 
BGS, I still love to play the game and play at the proper levels so as not to deplete my account before a recovery from a downturn. Playing at home by yourself gives you no opportunity to vent your frustrations except the thoughts of breaking all items that bread has mentioned. I have shown restraint, but evil thoughts have been conjured up after these losses.
 
Sorry about the bad run, mcb.

I'm sure it depends on individual personalities, but I consider poker to be by far the most stressful form of gambling that I've encountered. I've done a lot of things, but I'm sure that at least nine out of the 10 lowest moments (emotionally) in my gambling career have been poker related. You have my sympathy.
 
I agree with Mr. X, poker has been more brutal and emotionally draining than any other gambling experience I have ever had. When it's a football game or any sporting event you can generally go back and see where you might have missed something. There are times when you did everything right just didn't give enough credit to how much the other team wanted it more or whatever but with cards it's just so different. There are very real mathmatical statistics that support good players, there is your reading ability, there is the whole process by which you go about setting up your opponent and then out of nowhere in walks dumb luck.

There will never be a fumble return to go under the spread to compare to some yahoo who catches 2 outs twice to cripple your flopped nuts.
 
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I agree with Mr. X, poker has been more brutal and emotionally draining than any other gambling experience I have ever had. When it's a football game or any sporting event you can generally go back and see where you might have missed something. There are times when you did everything right just didn't give enough credit to how much the other team wanted it more or whatever but with cards it's just so different. There are very real mathmatical statistics that support good players, there is your reading ability, there is the whole process by which you go about setting up your opponent and then out of nowhere in walks dumb luck.

There will never be a fumble return to go under the spread to compare to some yahoo who catches 2 outs twice to cripple your flopped nuts.
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Damn it wally, all I asked for was a hug.
 
Mr. X, wally, others, what steps would you normally take to try to get out of a funk? Just so its clear, I was being a little dramatic earlier and feel confident that I will make up my losses. I have been down this road before and usually it will just click. Just not sure why I am so streaky in poker.

Hopefully the burrito does the trick today.
 
When I am running bad I just stop playing for a month. Sometimes it's bad luck and sometimes we fall into bad habbits without even realizing it. Getting away and doing other things tends to help erase the negative processes, thoughts and or habbits.

I know that sounds both simple and difficult to do but it helps me. I just have to stay away from the game for several weeks to clear my head.


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mcbaseball10
Mr. X, wally, others, what steps would you normally take to try to get out of a funk? Just so its clear, I was being a little dramatic earlier and feel confident that I will make up my losses. I have been down this road before and usually it will just click. Just not sure why I am so streaky in poker.

Hopefully the burrito does the trick today.
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If you're playing cash games, either step down in levels for a bit, switch between games (NL, fixed, Omaha, etc.), or play a few tournaments. If you're playing tournaments, play some cash games for a while. When I first started playing for a living, I punched three holes in the wall and several in a closet door before ripping the fucking thing off the frame. It can be frustrating when you're not accustomed to the beats. I'd berate the suckout. Now, I simply say "nice hand" and hope I get their play again.
 
Also, take a breather and analyze your play. Could you have played the hand(s) any differently or more effectively? If you feel you would play it the same way again, you just have to tell yourself that it's all in the percentages. If you would have played it differently, make adjustments, keep it in mind next time you play, and chalk it up as an investment in improving your play.
 
mcbaseball10
Mr. X, wally, others, what steps would you normally take to try to get out of a funk? Just so its clear, I was being a little dramatic earlier and feel confident that I will make up my losses. I have been down this road before and usually it will just click. Just not sure why I am so streaky in poker.

Hopefully the burrito does the trick today.
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As far as your actual game is concerned, I would usually ratchet down my game (more conservative, less creative) slightly. Slightly is the key word. The last thing you want to do is try to play an entirely different strategy than you're used to at a time when you're not at your best anyway.

Mentally/emotionally I'm a big fan of harmless superstitions. They're a good way to trick some basic part of your mind into thinking that you have more control over your fate than you actually do, which is very good for stress levels. I'm pretty sure the burrito is going to turn things around for you.
 
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