I have come back from a 6 month self exclusion well what can i say about the last 6 months alot of things ave happened this may be a long post so if u fall asleep half way thru i understand so alot of changes i say for the good that is before i took a 6 month break i was indoors all the time no social life grinding away on poker all tho i had a nice bankroll and i was a winning player i wasnt enjoying myself on the poker tables i hated my lifestyle never going out sitting indoors looking at 4 walls all the time upto 16 hrs a day playing poker
Back to my life away from poker i had to sort a few demons out from my past n family relatives passing away my dad n grandad who i missed loads n i needed some help so i took the first big step admitting i needed help so i went n saw a councellor for 6 weeks n its the best thing i done he made me believe again a light at the end of a tunnel as i was in a bad place taking anti depression tablets all the time suffering with anxiety just feel a whole lot better in myself as a person
Within the last 3 months i started volluntary work another big step as i not had a job for 4 years so i wanted to do something to give me the boost in getting a full time job so instead of going str8 in the deepend i thought i do some volluntary work and its good for the cv saying ya doing some work for nothing so i done that for a month
A month later i found myself working a full time job well happy the pay is ok doing 40 hrs a week now midday to 8pm monday - friday
GOAL is to save up some money each month from my work job n get my own place this time next year get back to my oldself like i was 10 years ago the bubbly outgoing me i am getting there now as im meeting people n working so interacting with people instead of being behind a laptop all day small things make me
I wont be on poker as much now just the odd poker tourney over the weekend all tho i made money on poker just cba to grind and no time to grind now so the odd mtt it is
I wont bore u annymore ha anyway good luck to u all at the table and thanks for having time to read this
p.s and yeah ya might think he might be working but still cr ap at grammar lol yeah ya right
Welcome back,good to hear you are putting things in perspective,good luck at the tables and in life in General.,well done on the job front ,hope you enjoy.
woooow thanks for all ya replies much appreciated i was expecting a rubdown or 2 ha
thanks guys good luck at the tables just a shame i cant play the dtd on the monday as i finish at 8pm gd fun those tourney were with gd banter at the tables
I'm so pleased to see that things are clearer for you. I've been through this myself so I know how you feel. Depression can be such a dark hole at times. People who have never truly had it can never understand. Seeking help was the first big step. You've made some strong decisions and changed your patterns and consequently your mood. It's no easy thing but you've managed it and should be proud of yourself. The future will have ups and downs but it's the recognition of change being needed and what to do that's so hard and is crucial.
As for poker. You use it for pleasure now and don't let it dominate your life. With a clear mind you can continue to find other enjoyable paths as well as the odd tournament. The world really can be your oyster. All the best fella!!!
thanks prof yeah my freinds dont understand what depression is they think u can switch it of n on like a tap lol dnt understand its an illness i wont be playing much just the odd mtt over the weekend i still do my posts on here and the poker clinic etc Posted by IDONKCALLU
Welcome back donk. i know a few ppl who,ve said or thought the same in the past , but its only when they,ve experienced it they change there views. GL on the tables
Welcome back donk!! --- some people are too stupid to understand depression---- they think there is always a light at the end of the tunnel------ night time----- durrrrrr!
I have come back from a 6 month self exclusion well what can i say about the last 6 months alot of things ave happened this may be a long post so if u fall asleep half way thru i understand so alot of changes i say for the good that is before i took a 6 month break i was indoors all the time no social life grinding away on poker all tho i had a nice bankroll and i was a winning player i wasnt enjoying myself on the poker tables i hated my lifestyle never going out sitting indoors looking at 4 walls all the time upto 16 hrs a day playing poker Back to my life away from poker i had to sort a few demons out from my past n family relatives passing away my dad n grandad who i missed loads n i needed some help so i took the first big step admitting i needed help so i went n saw a councellor for 6 weeks n its the best thing i done he made me believe again a light at the end of a tunnel as i was in a bad place taking anti depression tablets all the time suffering with anxiety just feel a whole lot better in myself as a person Within the last 3 months i started volluntary work another big step as i not had a job for 4 years so i wanted to do something to give me the boost in getting a full time job so instead of going str8 in the deepend i thought i do some volluntary work and its good for the cv saying ya doing some work for nothing so i done that for a month A month later i found myself working a full time job well happy the pay is ok doing 40 hrs a week now midday to 8pm monday - friday GOAL is to save up some money each month from my work job n get my own place this time next year get back to my oldself like i was 10 years ago the bubbly outgoing me i am getting there now as im meeting people n working so interacting with people instead of being behind a laptop all day small things make me I wont be on poker as much now just the odd poker tourney over the weekend all tho i made money on poker just cba to grind and no time to grind now so the odd mtt it is I wont bore u annymore ha anyway good luck to u all at the table and thanks for having time to read this p.s and yeah ya might think he might be working but still cr ap at grammar lol yeah ya right laters all run good Posted by IDONKCALLU
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Back to my life away from poker i had to sort a few demons out from my past n family relatives passing away my dad n grandad who i missed loads n i needed some help so i took the first big step admitting i needed help so i went n saw a councellor for 6 weeks n its the best thing i done he made me believe again a light at the end of a tunnel as i was in a bad place taking anti depression tablets all the time suffering with anxiety just feel a whole lot better in myself as a person
Within the last 3 months i started volluntary work another big step as i not had a job for 4 years so i wanted to do something to give me the boost in getting a full time job so instead of going str8 in the deepend i thought i do some volluntary work and its good for the cv saying ya doing some work for nothing so i done that for a month
A month later i found myself working a full time job well happy the pay is ok doing 40 hrs a week now midday to 8pm monday - friday
GOAL is to save up some money each month from my work job n get my own place this time next year get back to my oldself like i was 10 years ago the bubbly outgoing me i am getting there now as im meeting people n working so interacting with people instead of being behind a laptop all day small things make me
I wont be on poker as much now just the odd poker tourney over the weekend all tho i made money on poker just cba to grind and no time to grind now so the odd mtt it is
I wont bore u annymore ha anyway good luck to u all at the table and thanks for having time to read this
p.s and yeah ya might think he might be working but still cr ap at grammar lol yeah ya right
laters all run good
Congrats
Great to hear things are going well and you have found a job.
Steve great news, very happy for you. Welcome back. And your always welcome to come back to TPT too.
Sounds like your on the right track - keep focused m8.
Can someone fluent in Donk, break it down for me, please?
Is he back or what?
thanks guys good luck at the tables just a shame i cant play the dtd on the monday as i finish at 8pm gd fun those tourney were with gd banter at the tables
i wont be playing much just the odd mtt over the weekend i still do my posts on here and the poker clinic etc
....wasn't the bet 12 months?
don ave a chat now n then on facebook let of some steam
cheers mp33 i prob have a game on here 2moro