Do you enjoy playing poker or do you have angry thoughts while playing?

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  • #76
I learnt to be pessimist in poker, all because of this cruel river. If everything goes good i can be pleasantly surprised.
 
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  • #77
The bad beats add up after a while. I mostly enjoy the game and really don't mind losing when I get it in bad. However, losing 3 times in a row to a 3 outer is no fun.
 
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  • #78
no sense getting angry, i enjoy playing or i wouldnt play
 
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  • #79
I am calm and patience, the only way to be good at this game, when you should get angry just let go and move on.
 
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Before I used to get angry, but as I learned, it helped me make the best decisions and not get angry anymore.
 
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  • #81
Mixed emotions.. I do get angry and upset when I am running bad.
 
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  • #82
If you feel angry take a break , call it a day , focus on other things for the day or more if needed .
 
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  • #83
i enjoy until the bad beats come and than angry thoughts come
 
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  • #84
Poker has been an activity that I have loved for this reason, I don't feel upset about losing or having a bad hand. I play League of Legends and that's where I get annoyed most of the time.

So I really enjoy the game, when I win it's amazing and when I lose it's understandable that I could have done better and I don't get frustrated because I want to learn, basically I remind myself that I'm a rookie.
 
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I love playing poker, but it's sad when your opponent only has 2 outs on the river with a 5% chance and he wins an all win close to bursting the bubble, you can't help but be angry at the situation at the moment, but it's not anger of the game itself, but of the variant, but as time passes you understand that things like this happen and it is part of it, just like it happens to you, of hitting the best card on the river too and ending up winning.
 
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Angry thoughts during online poker can be detrimental. Frustration from bad beats or losing streaks can cloud judgment. It's crucial to recognize and manage anger, as it leads to impulsive decisions. Embrace mindfulness—pause, assess emotions, and step away if needed. Redirect focus to strategy, not results. Channel frustration into motivation for improvement. Anger compromises decision-making; mastering emotional control is as vital as mastering poker strategy for long-term success.
 
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I don't usually get over my calm and composure since I have started playing Poker. But whenever I get into Money in tournaments, I play too tight to get the money jumps but sometimes I lose premium hands against trash and I get frustrated and lose the tourney.
 
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  • #88
I enjoy playing but when i lose get mad
 
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luckyfish98 said:
I get angry 70% of the time I play
Hahaha, pure and simple honesty.
Lately, I've been playing so many hours that I go through all kinds of emotions.
I usually enjoy it and find it entertaining. I always try to set aside negative thoughts or emotions, but depending on the day, it's not so easy. I believe it's far easier to avoid frustration when playing less frequently. If you spend the entire day immersed in the game, it's difficult to stay focused or concentrate on what's important.
 
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  • #90
I like playing but I feel a lot of anger too I like playing but I feel a lot of anger too
 
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If I didn't enjoy it I most likely wouldn't play it. Over the years I learned that I'll never be a pro (which seemed like a beautiful dream when I was younger) and I'm at peace with that. Now I don't have a problem to walk away from the game for longer periods of time and just get back into it whenever I feel like it.

I really don't understand people who do things they don't like doing. (apart from maybe a daily job to well survive)
It's wonderful that you've found a balance with your gaming hobby and reached a point of peace with the realization that you don't need to be a pro to enjoy it. Taking breaks and returning to the game when it brings you joy is a healthy approach. Not everyone finds that balance, and it's great that you've cultivated a mindset that prioritizes enjoyment over external expectations.

Your perspective on not understanding people who engage in activities they don't enjoy, except for necessary daily tasks, resonates with the importance of pursuing activities that genuinely bring fulfillment. Life is too short to spend time on things that don't contribute positively to your well-being. It's a valuable lesson that can be applied to various aspects of life. Keep enjoying your gaming moments!
 
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  • #92
In my opinion, getting angry when you get a pair several times is the same as another player's, but out of 10 hands the opponent always gets a flush - it's normal. But getting angry because of bad hands and then losing your game because of it is not normal.
 
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  • #93
I never get angry. Feel what you do.
 
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What's the point of participating in a game that you know will lose more than win (especially those who play tournaments) and still be angry because of it?
Kind of illogical that... :unsure:
 
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  • #95
Generally i feel calm and okay, but sometimes i can get a little bit angry if i had bad days in poker.
 
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  • #96
When I started it made me more irritated.
Today I accept more consciously when things don't turn out as I imagined.
 
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luckyfish98 said:
I get angry 70% of the time I play
If I am on a bad streak, the odd insult but of relief, nothing more hahahahaha
 
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  • #98
Was getting a little frustrated tonight, I wouldn't say angry.

Tough 6-max cash session. First 400 hands kept seeing chronically bad turns or rivers and I made a couple of calls I perhaps shouldn't have. Lost an all-in to a short stack when 80% favourite too.

Turned it around in the end, winning at 21.16 BB/100 which is a good result. It was hard though, just 10.84% hands won and 39.69% won when saw the flop.
 
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high rolls makes me stressed but when playing micro rolls or freerolls I am calm
 
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