Does anxiety hinder your poker results?

Longbow · Dec 29, 2023

Do you consider yourself an anxious person, and do you believe this hinders your poker performance?

Do you believe that poker results are related to your mental state?

Funtast · Dec 29, 2023

Does anxiety hinder your poker results?

Do you consider yourself an anxious person, and do you believe this hinders your poker performance? Do you believe that poker results are related to your mental state?

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Have you ever lost tournaments because of impulsiveness?

Whether due to overconfidence or lack of concentration, have you ever lost tournaments because of the impulsiveness?

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Seriously?
Why do you permanently ask rhethorical questions where everyone knows and has an answer?
Is there someone fishing for statistics or something?

And not to be off topic too much:
Yes sure it does for a lot of people and I am sure everybody has lost control over emotions at the table at least once. Be that anxiety or overdexcitement it usually leads to bad results since emotional reactions are not solving problems in a rational and efficient way.
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Longbow · Dec 29, 2023

Funtast said:
Does anxiety hinder your poker results?

Do you consider yourself an anxious person, and do you believe this hinders your poker performance? Do you believe that poker results are related to your mental state?

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Have you ever lost tournaments because of impulsiveness?

Whether due to overconfidence or lack of concentration, have you ever lost tournaments because of the impulsiveness?

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Seriously?
Why do you permanently ask rhethorical questions where everyone knows and has an answer?
Is there someone fishing for statistics or something?

And not to be off topic too much:
Yes sure it does for a lot of people and I am sure everybody has lost control over emotions at the table at least once. Be that anxiety or overdexcitement it usually leads to bad results since emotional reactions are not solving problems in a rational and efficient way.
Ask Spock for more.

Thank you for your answer, it's just content for the forum, I appreciate your answers.

Funtast · Dec 29, 2023

ZenonBR said:
Thank you for your answer, it's just content for the forum, I appreciate your answers.

But why triple thread one topic?

To topic:
Sometimes emotional reactions also help since they are very well connected to our subconsciousness. They can be signs for a similiar situation where we have already been through but we don't remember it actively.

Achrarock · Jan 4, 2024

Yes, anxiety can negatively impact poker performance by affecting decision-making, concentration, and overall mental clarity. Managing stress is crucial for optimal play.

s0ftdumps · Jan 4, 2024

I think tilting is a much bigger factor than anxiety.

Cooking · Jan 4, 2024

Yes, I think anxiety (and any other mental health problem) can affect your poker results. When you're not 100% mentally ok, it's easier to be on tilt or you don't have the patience and focus to wait for the right hand.

SL-247 · Jan 4, 2024

ZenonBR said:
Считаете ли вы себя тревожным человеком и считаете ли вы, что это мешает вашим результатам в покере?

Верите ли вы, что результаты в покере связаны с вашим психическим состоянием?

Certainly. The results of poker games and tournaments are directly dependent on mood and mental state

Gallarado777 · Jan 5, 2024

Yes, if you are worried about something, you won't be able to play poker normally and enjoy it better. When something worries you about not playing poker and trying to do what you care about, the poker result depends on your anxiety and your anxiety

rufininha14 · Jan 5, 2024

Without a doubt, when you are anxious the trend will cause you to lose focus and make you play in a negative way, hindering your performance in the game.

Lena M · Jan 5, 2024

ZenonBR said:
Do you consider yourself an anxious person, and do you believe this hinders your poker performance?

Do you believe that poker results are related to your mental state?

Hi
The psychological state clearly affects the player's decisions, actions and results. If I'm in a bad mood, I never start a game, because such a game will only lead to losses.

jose_saleh · Jan 5, 2024

of course, irregularities on your feelings makes you take bad choises

Balazs30 · Jan 5, 2024

Yes. Free freerolls during the first online are unseen and quite exhausting

Magallaneroy · Jan 5, 2024

Yeah . I am improving my game and thus controlling anxiety. I hope to make it.

hardongear · Jan 5, 2024

I think it's quite normal to be anxious at table specially if you're a new player just starting out and even an avg rec/hobby player coming back after a longish break. I've been both.

What I did to battle this was back before I first started playing on Pokerstar's play money tables. Help get me comfortable with the software and the online game flow. I still was a bit nervous when I deposited my first $150 and started on real money tables. but I'm sure I was less nervous then I would have been had I not played a bit of the play money tables.

After a few years of playing I took my first 2-3 break. Upon coming back I was a bit nervous. Turns out poker is just like riding a bike. Once you got it you got it and you just pick right up where you left off before the break. My last break was about 5 years long. Was pretty nervous coming back after 5 years away. I was nervous for first 7k-10k hands. After that I got comfortable and it like riding bike. Player pool had changed that much.

EDIT: If anything it makes one more careful and tight when it comes to ranges.

Cheers!!!

arshuns · Jan 5, 2024

Calm is very important. But alas, it is very difficult to preserve it.

broncho · Jan 5, 2024

Absolutely, let's break it down. When you're feeling anxious, it can mess with your poker game. Why? Because poker needs a clear head for smart decisions. Anxiety can make you second-guess yourself, act on emotions like fear or frustration, and even mess with your focus.

Imagine trying to play your best when you're stressed out – it's not easy. Anxiety might lead you to make moves you normally wouldn't or react poorly to the ups and downs of the game.

To handle this:

Take a Breath: Literally. Deep breaths can help calm your nerves and keep you centered.
Real Talk: Understand that poker has its ups and downs. Don't put too much pressure on yourself for every single game.
Time Out: If it gets too much, step away. Sometimes a break is all you need to reset your mindset.
Talk it Out: Share your feelings with others who play. They might have been through the same thing and can offer some helpful advice.

tagece · Jan 5, 2024

I'm a anxious person, but I'm very calm most the time I play. If I have a game plan, I try to stick to it. But sometimes the sequence of bad cards is so big that I get bored and go all in with low odds. If it folds well, if it gets eliminated, I'll have a coffee and do something else.

DiazPoker3101 · Jan 5, 2024

I've actually busted my bankroll several times for this reason.

Wega85 · Jan 5, 2024

yes I get PTSD on some handsLOL

larabe1997 · Jan 5, 2024

yea if you tilt i"s over you lose

Longbow · Jan 5, 2024

tagece said:
I'm a anxious person, but I'm very calm most the time I play. If I have a game plan, I try to stick to it. But sometimes the sequence of bad cards is so big that I get bored and go all in with low odds. If it folds well, if it gets eliminated, I'll have a coffee and do something else.

I do exactly the same thing when things don't go right.

Recreationalplayer · Jan 6, 2024

Yes odcourse. But I have lately started meditating. It helps.

TruthFruit · Jan 7, 2024

Do you mean anxiety at the poker table regarding your mood and the situation at hand ; or do you mean anxiety as a psychological condition/disorder ? Like : do someone suffering from regular panic attacks or similar condition (or from a ptsd of some sort) in their everyday life could nevertheless perform well at poker ?

john_entony · Jan 7, 2024

ZenonBR said:
Do you consider yourself an anxious person, and do you believe this hinders your poker performance?

Do you believe that poker results are related to your mental state?

Fortunately, I don't have any psychological health issues. On the contrary, poker helps me to distract myself from all the problems I have. I don't know what I would do without poker. Or rather I do, but I don't have enough money for it.

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