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Chicken_destroy
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According to the AI:
When does it help to REMOVE stress? (Recreational Use)
For many, poker works as an “active disconnect” tool.
Total focus: As a game that requires a lot of concentration, it forces your brain to stop thinking about work or personal life problems. It's hard to worry about bills when you're trying to decipher if someone is bluffing.
Socialization: Playing a “home game” with friends, with symbolic bets, encourages laughter and social connection, which lowers cortisol levels.
Intellectual Stimulation: Solving mathematical and psychological problems can be rewarding and give a sense of accomplishment.
When does stress increase? (Competitive or Problem Use)
Poker has inherent elements that can trigger anxiety if not managed well:
The Variance (Bad Luck): You can make the 100% right decision and still lose due to chance. This lack of control can be very frustrating for people with a low tolerance for uncertainty.
bankroll Management: If you're playing money you need to live, the stress will be extreme. Fear of loss activates the body's “fight or flight” system.
Mental Fatigue: Long sessions require maintaining maximum alertness. When the brain gets tired, stress increases and mistakes are made (tilt), creating a vicious cycle of frustration.
When does it help to REMOVE stress? (Recreational Use)
For many, poker works as an “active disconnect” tool.
Total focus: As a game that requires a lot of concentration, it forces your brain to stop thinking about work or personal life problems. It's hard to worry about bills when you're trying to decipher if someone is bluffing.
Socialization: Playing a “home game” with friends, with symbolic bets, encourages laughter and social connection, which lowers cortisol levels.
Intellectual Stimulation: Solving mathematical and psychological problems can be rewarding and give a sense of accomplishment.
When does stress increase? (Competitive or Problem Use)
Poker has inherent elements that can trigger anxiety if not managed well:
The Variance (Bad Luck): You can make the 100% right decision and still lose due to chance. This lack of control can be very frustrating for people with a low tolerance for uncertainty.
bankroll Management: If you're playing money you need to live, the stress will be extreme. Fear of loss activates the body's “fight or flight” system.
Mental Fatigue: Long sessions require maintaining maximum alertness. When the brain gets tired, stress increases and mistakes are made (tilt), creating a vicious cycle of frustration.
