Have you ever had suicidal thoughts because of your poker losses?

Phoenix Wright · May 17, 2021

No. I've never had suicidal thoughts and certainly not for a game like poker. Losing is never fun, but I figure if Negreanu can survive this unlucky 200/400 Heads-up game without committing suicide, then I can survive my freerolls and micros too

For context, Negreanu originally released this "analysis" in his channel from his Heads-up match with Doug Polk. I know this is a compilation with many coolers and bad beats, but Negreanu's luck was unbelievably bad in this match. Shame because I personally consider Negreanu the stronger poker player, but variance is variance. If Negreanu can make fun of the situation with a video aimed at humor, then how can one not see this as optimistic?

I feel like this "joke" is half real with his feelings inside though. This "raging" is worse than Hellmuth, but anyway, here is the clip I mentioned.

Warning: lots of swearing, so if someone is sensitive to that sort of thing, then don't watch it.

sarjdgo · May 17, 2021

No, but i haved them before when i was in a very hard situation, full of fear and insecurities, thanks god, will and effort, im in a so much better situation right now, and loving my life.

If poker is making you suicidal, its a real problem, i dont know why you play and your lost, or what do you think about you, your self-steem, but, i recommend to stop losing (if that is same than stop playing, then dont play until you have loses that are ok for you), find a hobbie that doesnt make you have suicidal toughs...

Im almost sure that is not only poker that makes you suicidal, its maybe an overall hard situation, take care of your life and enjoy what you do, are a lot of ways to improve your quality of life and self-steem.

pltelles · May 17, 2021

No way, for no reason. And I believe that people with a tendency to commit suicide have a serious illness and need medical treatment.

Urgnalose · May 17, 2021

Ironic topic

Yes I have.. I was shot and in the hospital for a spell and found online poker.. carried on when I got home , helped to keep my mind busy but Ive lost over 40k since January and its crossed my mind a few times

CylleP · May 18, 2021

I haven't lost enough to think about it)

Pokerishard · May 18, 2021

Never. That s insane. Is just a game and it is our decision what amount of money we play. Must be a very small mind there to think about dead and suicide because of losing money.

WrongUsername · May 18, 2021

no never, your life is more important than a game.

Zorba · May 18, 2021

Not until reading this thread.

Luvepoker · May 18, 2021

Cant say I have but if I ever did feel this way I would stop playing poker. Life is to short and I want to enjoy it to its fullest.

steve01991 · May 18, 2021

if it ever got that bad, i would quit poker. poker is not my life.

henriquemaduro · May 18, 2021

Never, I don't leave a lot of money in the account just so I never lose a lot of money with poker. But the idea is to improve the game to win more than lose.

thedarkman · May 19, 2021

christmasscorpion said:
I would like to ask you if you have ever had suicidal thoughts after losing a streak of bad luck in poker and how you have dealt with them

Suicide is a surprisingly common cause of death; I've known two people who committed suicide and a third whom I didn't actually meet; he was in his forties and suffering from depression. The other two were 19 and 27. As far as I know, none of them played poker.

fletchdad · May 19, 2021

Thoughts like this of any kind, like suicide, need to be addressed, but this is neither easy nor always apparent to the one having these thoughts.

I do not think poker would lead to suicide in anyone not already prone to these types of self-destructive thoughts. But gambling as a whole and people who are emotionally unstable are not going to be a great combination.

If you have any thoughts at all about suicide or self-destruction, please get in touch with a hotline or something similar. (Or anything at all really, just contact someone) Please do not try to handle it yourself. The suicide hotlines are easy to find (google) and are staffed by helpful and understanding people.

And, just an aside, it may not be the best to look for help with this in a poker forum.....

schwede777 · May 19, 2021

For heaven's sake no. I'm playing cards for roundabout 40 years now and it's still a game. Never let the bankroll rule your life. Be aware and face your addictions in case you have those.

nanida888 · May 19, 2021

There have never been such thoughts! Poker is just a game, not the whole life with its diversity, today you have lost, tomorrow you will win, and if you commit suicide, you will no longer win, you will not lose. We must cherish life, it is priceless.

valeski 28 · May 19, 2021

Good afternoon.Fortunately ,I ´ve never felt that way.I do really love and enjoy this game but there are many thing much more important than poker. specially my family.If a player can´t deal with poker losses,he /she should stop playing or play only freerolls.

Four Dogs · May 19, 2021

christmasscorpion said:
I would like to ask you if you have ever had suicidal thoughts after losing a streak of bad luck in poker and how you have dealt with them

No, but I've had quite a few homicidal ones.

Leeyonah96 · May 19, 2021

Never.

sibird · May 23, 2021

christmasscorpion said:
I would like to ask you if you have ever had suicidal thoughts after losing a streak of bad luck in poker and how you have dealt with them

If you follow "responsible gambling" guidelines then i think no one will ever face suicidal tendencies.
Bad beats don't generate suicidal thoughts. Suicidal tendencies occur when you are in debt due to continuous loss up to such an extent that your family life, your social life, your emotional life and above all a tremendous pressure from creditors makes your life miserable. And you don't have the courage to face them.
People in these situations usually had two options. Either run away from that place and go somewhere else and start a fresh life leaving behind everything. But they can't do that due to strong binding with spouse, children and other close relatives and friends. Consequently they go for suicide.
About couple of years back one such incident occurred in India. That news shattered the entire poker community. A family man, well placed and having well paid job just became too ambitious to become too rich in too short time. He started playing big tournaments with big buy-ins (most of the money borrowed from vendors at high interests). He was in debt everywhere and decided to commit suicide.
At the end i must say, if you can't afford to lose a money then don't play with that money. That is the basic principle of "responsible gambling".
In case someone already in trouble then remember creditors may be harsh on you but they can't kill you. They are bound to compromise with you and give you more time to repay.

Blackchipp · May 23, 2021

OMG!

this is so serius... if u have this tendences, u have to abandon the sport now...

Sometimes i stay nervous, but just keep me far away from poker for a little time...
to reajust my mind and stay prepared for a peacefull game when i return
Equilibrated Mind = good game

Chebchoub · May 24, 2021

Luvepoker said:
Cant say I have but if I ever did feel this way I would stop playing poker. Life is to short and I want to enjoy it to its fullest.

Your answer is correct and very purposeful. Yes, life is not cheap and without value in front of poker or bankruptcy, on the contrary, we should enjoy poker and we should enjoy every minute of our life.

Hanosch · May 24, 2021

Wow what a question. No. And i d tell anyone who had to stop playing for good. And if he feels like he couldn t get some help doing it aswell.
This is a game after all.

Scroooob · Jun 2, 2021

christmasscorpion said:
I would like to ask you if you have ever had suicidal thoughts after losing a streak of bad luck in poker and how you have dealt with them

I hope nobody ever has. That's a serious problem for which the person needs to seek immediate help. There is professional help for it. Gambling is supposed to be fun.

Rob Hobson · Jun 2, 2021

Never.

Tatomircg · Jun 3, 2021

No...and that is not healthy if u want to suicide because of poker...

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