keeping your emotions in check
this is one of my major problems. it's not because it causes me to tilt (usually that is due to my impatience). however, any time i put a lot of chips in the middle, i can't stop myself from feeling nervous. even if i have the absolute nuts, my heart still starts pounding and i will literally start to sweat a little.
it's usually worse in cash games compared to tournaments, possibly because when i buy into a tournament i kind of feel like that money is already gone and spent. whereas in cash games, the money can be reloaded constantly and never runs out (well, more or less).
it really bothers me because i can't stop my body from reacting this way even though my mind is thinking i'm stupid for doing it. anybody have any tips or suggestions to help me out? how do you guys keep calm at the tables?
it's usually worse in cash games compared to tournaments, possibly because when i buy into a tournament i kind of feel like that money is already gone and spent. whereas in cash games, the money can be reloaded constantly and never runs out (well, more or less).
it really bothers me because i can't stop my body from reacting this way even though my mind is thinking i'm stupid for doing it. anybody have any tips or suggestions to help me out? how do you guys keep calm at the tables?
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i don't play as much as i'd like to, that's for sure. stupid real life and responsibilities always getting in the way. at least i have the summers off and can play almost as much as i like. i was actually just looking at my old stats and i've only had one losing summer ever! (that i've tracked at least)
actually, i have and it does help lol.
Also when i get sucked out on i'm like "yes now i have less chances to be sucked out on next time or suck out myself next time!"
More seriously though, do you find it happening at all stakes, or just as you move up and care more about the amount of money risked? Def used to get this when playing under-rolled, have you tried just winning and then being better rolled?
it happens at all levels but it is worse when i move up. however, i rarely play at levels that i'm under-rolled for as it does stress me a bit.
GTA complimented that in post #4. Combination thereof wins. Although I personally am a very sad example of this.
Don't do what I do.
Study how to meditate.
I have also heard a little bit of weed goes a long way to suppress the fight/flight and emotional reatcions at the poker table.
It takes time to develop where the money does not mean anything when you play. Often times this is due to playing with a short poker bankroll. Maybe set more money aside for poker where it's money you can lose without affecting your lifestyle.
The day you stop feeling nervous is when you can lose thousands at the poker table and go home feeling just fine.
i've actually been trying to kind of keep mouth shut for a bit lately. figured that people can only handle my craziness in small amounts
NOBODY wants to picture your Grandmother in her underwear, moose.
I get real nervous when I play especialy live, I may try this. :-\
I'll lets you guys know if it works.