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Any suggestions on how to de-stess/de-tilt?

lJAMESllJAMESl
edited January 2010 in Poker Chat
Hi Guys

Yes I'm probably the last person that you think would be asking this question - sigh. 

But during last 3 days felt very stressed/tilted by a few things. Now I'm just running really bad I know it's variance and will change with time. 

I'm usually pretty good with tilt but I've been struggling last 3 nights. Guess its a number of reasons. I feel ok now and have been playing well again but just want to know...

What do you guys do to de-tilt/de-stress?

All Suggestions welcome!

Cheers James
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  • Nutter5932Nutter5932
    edited January 2010
    I've been watching the two 2.5/5 cash tables for about an hour now and saw how bad you got. I use to be a lot worse tbh and I think its because the money affected me losing and I didn't understand variance.

    If your properly rolled for the game your playing which I'm confident you are then its inevitable your going hit a bad streak which could be days...weeks or months ! I had this a few months back and its probably made me a better player for it to. 

    As soon as I feel a little bit of tilt coming on now I pick up my pillow and smash the hell out of it it ha ! rather than tilt shoving or doing some weird fancy play that back fires. Get a stress ball/man around your set up and take out the anger. I'm sure you understand variance a lot more than me and just have to accept it part of the game no matter how annoying it gets. 
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  • webby234webby234
    edited January 2010
    i found that a cig was very helpful, clearly its no reason to start smoking but god it did help
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  • BlackFish3BlackFish3
    edited January 2010
    errrm i generally play through it if its only like an hour downswing... if its longer i maybe change what im playing to freshen up, take a break for hour or so and come back... or if its really bad take a day or so to rethink... also helps discussing hands with someone else incase its poor play not bad luck (unlikely the last one applies to you lol).
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  • lJAMESllJAMESl
    edited January 2010
    I'm not one to list bad beats but it depends if you consider losing a £2k pot with Top set (KKK) v Aces Allin on the flop bad luck. Or perhaps a £1k pot with 33 vs KQ, allin on a turn of J-10-3-2 I'm no genius but I doubt this was bad play tbh. After this happend for about the 5th time the volcano erupted. I am only human afterall. Saw Sparce tilt like crazy too.. but he's just got a gift HU on 10/20! I'm pretty sure thats gonna de-tilt him well :-D
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  • lJAMESllJAMESl
    edited January 2010
    I hate smoking sorry Webby :-D but thanks anyway!
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  • lJAMESllJAMESl
    edited January 2010
    I like the pillow idea Ben I might give that one a try! Cheers mate
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  • jakallyjakally
    edited January 2010

    Problem is mate, that the competitive edge that makes you a good player, is also the same trait that leaves you a bit prone to occasional tilt.

    You show me someone who never tilts, and I will give you someone who is unlikely to have the personality to play successfully above a certain level.

    Some suggestions :
    • play more omaha - it's a good release, and puts holdem swings into perspective. Also a gd source of potential profit for someone with your ability.
    • check out your bankroll - in your case guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
    • think of all the donks like me who have to get up in the morning to go to a proper job. When you have finished doing this, take the smug smile off your face, and GFY.
    • go for a walk. Even better if its blowing a gale / tipping it down. You against the elements, and not an AK vs QQ to be seen.
    • ask me to play HU - always willing to help out a player on monkey - tilt.
    Hope this helps. ;o)


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  • freechips1freechips1
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Any suggestions on how to de-stess/de-tilt?:
    Problem is mate, that the competitive edge that makes you a good player, is also the same trait that leaves you a bit prone to occasional tilt. You show me someone who never tilts, and I will give you someone who is unlikely to have the personality to play successfully above a certain level. Some suggestions : play more omaha - it's a good release, and puts holdem swings into perspective. Also a gd source of potential profit for someone with your ability. check out your bankroll - in your case guaranteed to put a smile on your face. think of all the donks like me who have to get up in the morning to go to a proper job. When you have finished doing this, take the smug smile off your face, and GFY. go for a walk. Even better if its blowing a gale / tipping it down. You against the elements, and not an AK vs QQ to be seen. ask me to play HU - always willing to help out a player on monkey - tilt. Hope this helps. ;o)
    Posted by jakally
    great post, i also found playin low stakes omaha great, losing with quads twice in one day makes you laugh.  also looking at your profit makes you say 'oh well, i am good'
    'going for a walk in the wind' many years ago i lost £3500 in a casino (wheel of death) i still had money on me, but chose to punish myself with a 5 mile walk home, i have never touched that stupid spinny thing since and never will.
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  • lJAMESllJAMESl
    edited January 2010
    Wow Neil what a great post! Cheers mate. Message me on Blonde if you want help for your HU game on Party!
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  • jakallyjakally
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Any suggestions on how to de-stess/de-tilt?:
    Wow Neil what a great post! Cheers mate. Message me on Blonde if you want help for your HU game on Party!
    Posted by lJAMESl
    Can't get any of the regs to play me atm - as soon as you sit down with a full stack and 3-bet them once they run a mile.


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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Any suggestions on how to de-stess/de-tilt?:
    Problem is mate, that the competitive edge that makes you a good player, is also the same trait that leaves you a bit prone to occasional tilt. You show me someone who never tilts, and I will give you someone who is unlikely to have the personality to play successfully above a certain level. Some suggestions : play more omaha - it's a good release, and puts holdem swings into perspective. Also a gd source of potential profit for someone with your ability. check out your bankroll - in your case guaranteed to put a smile on your face. think of all the donks like me who have to get up in the morning to go to a proper job. When you have finished doing this, take the smug smile off your face, and GFY. go for a walk. Even better if its blowing a gale / tipping it down. You against the elements, and not an AK vs QQ to be seen. ask me to play HU - always willing to help out a player on monkey - tilt. Hope this helps. ;o)
    Posted by jakally
    This has to be the best post ive read in the history of sky poker forums in every aspect.
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited January 2010
    Have you watched 2months 2million? They have an anti-tilt room where they smash up water melons and stuff with baseball bats. I want one of those.
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  • lJAMESllJAMESl
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Any suggestions on how to de-stess/de-tilt?:
    In Response to Re: Any suggestions on how to de-stess/de-tilt? : Can't get any of the regs to play me atm - as soon as you sit down with a full stack and 3-bet them once they run a mile.
    Posted by jakally
    Bumhunter site... once you play $5-10+ you can usually get action off all regs!
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  • lJAMESllJAMESl
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Any suggestions on how to de-stess/de-tilt?:
    Have you watched 2months 2million? They have an anti-tilt room where they smash up water melons and stuff with baseball bats. I want one of those.
    Posted by Deadluck
    Yeah its awesome smashing melons with baseball bats!
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  • BrownnDogBrownnDog
    edited January 2010
    What about Strip poker? I heard you're a fish at that as well...
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  • Seagull158Seagull158
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Any suggestions on how to de-stess/de-tilt?:
    Hi Guys Yes I'm probably the last person that you think would be asking this question - sigh.  But during last 3 days felt very stressed/tilted by a few things. Now I'm just running really bad I know it's variance and will change with time.  I'm usually pretty good with tilt but I've been struggling last 3 nights. Guess its a number of reasons. I feel ok now and have been playing well again but just want to know... What do you guys do to de-tilt/de-stress? All Suggestions welcome! Cheers James
    Posted by lJAMESl
    There was a great piece of dialogue between Neil and Vivian in The Young Ones (well before your time but I hope you've seen the episodes)
    Neil "What's good for a hangover?"
    Vivian "8 pints of lager!"

    So, two suggestions to de-stress 1. Watch The Young Ones, 2. 8 pints of lager!!!!
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  • ChirpyChipChirpyChip
    edited January 2010
    Jus sit back, relax and indulge in a cheeky......... smoke and a pancake!
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited January 2010

    James,

    One by one, you are eliminating the leaks in your game.

    Tilt is next on the list.

    You & I know EXACTLY why you tilted, & who tilted you.

    Learn from it. Don't engage with them. Rise above it. You know it makes sense.

    And you know I love you.
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  • ChirpyChipChirpyChip
    edited January 2010
    hahah lol Tikay.... do you Love me Sir?
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  • victorrezzvictorrezz
    edited January 2010
    Yes i was at the other end of your tilting last night.
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  • dantb10dantb10
    edited January 2010

    hey dude,

    if its just the inevitable swings, then i generally play through it, but when it starts getting sick, like it looks it did with you then just turn off the system!

    Once your game is affected you are doomed!

    You cant win them all, and poker isnt going anywhere, have a few days break and come back refreshed!

    Then run like god, play awesome and win it back and more!

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  • AceAceBabyAceAceBaby
    edited January 2010
    pretty sick KK vs AA, was watching but thought last thing you wanna hear was bad luck or unlucky. u done best thing by leaving. love jakallys post haha. forums such a good read lately. GL neway mate
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  • beanehbeaneh
    edited January 2010
    suck it up james honey 


    embrace the variance :D
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Any suggestions on how to de-stess/de-tilt?:
    James, One by one, you are eliminating the leaks in your game. Tilt is next on the list. You & I know EXACTLY why you tilted, & who tilted you. Learn from it. Don't engage with them. Rise above it. You know it makes sense. And you know I love you.
    Posted by Tikay10

    Oh so  it's  my fault then ?    hahahaa   .. It's OK James blame  me   everyone else does ?  
    oops  nearly forgot    :))  glk
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  • emilyeggemilyegg
    edited January 2010
    To Relax in a "Gentlemans Way" should do the trick with regards to stress.
     Reading the Threads works too for me.

    Don`t do both at the same time though. That WOULD be odd.
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  • BrownnDogBrownnDog
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Any suggestions on how to de-stess/de-tilt?:
    In Response to Re: Any suggestions on how to de-stess/de-tilt? : Oh so  it's  my fault then ?    hahahaa   .. It's OK James blame  me   everyone else does ?   oops  nearly forgot    :))  glk
    Posted by bennydip2


    Nice to see Benny back with his wooden spoon. Why don't go and be a forum troll somewhere else?
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