How to control anxiety?

YoSoyMarce · Aug 11, 2020

having the knowledge of all the winning hands and avoiding the tilt because the winning hand does not arrive

sn0112 · Aug 12, 2020

Someone has already recommended 'The Mental Game of Poker' book series, which I second.
In addition, it may be useful to look at this in terms of base human behaviour: fight or flight, adrenal rush etc.

If you read about these things, you can begin to understand why you are anxious and try to control it.

Focusing on your breathing, as others have mentioned, is a good starting point.

It's worth studying high performing athletes because there is a lot of crossover in terms of controlling nerves and playing your 'A game'.

Pokerstudy · Jan 4, 2022

I have found tremendous success dealing with anxiety by taking magnesium supplements (usually only 1 tablet) or increasing my magnesium naturally by eating magnesium rich foods like avocados or almonds etc

There are various forms of magnesium, but each one/type I have tried helped greatly with overall anxiety. Talk to a doctor before using magnesium supplements or which one is best to take if you explore that route.

791a791 · Jan 4, 2022

anxiety

I'm in the same boat too I can't handle the anxiety

Chica_bonita · Jan 4, 2022

guderas said:
It is very difficult to control anxiety. does anyone have any tips to give me

Hello! :ciao:
An increased level of anxiety is a serious problem. First, decide what is causing you anxiety. Then think about why it bothers you. Think about what the worst thing can happen. Now think about it: is it so scary? After analyzing the situation, it is easier to cope with it (of course, if we are talking about permissible anxiety, which is not considered a disease). Also think about what exactly calms you down: it can be music or something else. Use this in those moments when you know that you will be worried. Brew chamomile tea. :icon_flow
Good luck and worry less.:wink:

Dalyn · Jan 4, 2022

Meditation and relax your mind this will helps

Sivraj · Jan 5, 2022

In the beginning I get butterflies in my stomach but after I settle 10 mins later I'm good and relax.

Mati532 · Jan 5, 2022

It really is very difficult to control anxiety, especially for those who are just starting the game. But I think it comes with studying and practicing because after you feel safe to play,

alien666dj · Jan 5, 2022

In controlling my anxiety, meditation in the morning and in the evening for about an hour for a week helped me a lot and I felt better.

lyki67 · Jan 5, 2022

Eight years ago I had heart problem. At this time I had much anxiety problems. After my heart surgery is everything O.K.. Good thank you. Surgeons thank to all of you very much.

Tails97 · Jan 5, 2022

When I first went to a casino my legs didnt stop shaking for the first hour haha I think it just gets better with experience

Syltan · Jan 5, 2022

I played a couple of very expensive tournaments for myself, and there was anxiety in every hand. Saved with validol and soothing tea.

gupiel0k69 · Jan 5, 2022

I would say experience plays the most improtant role, every stressfull situiation you are in makes you more resistant to enxiety, so sometimes you just need to go with it and don't "run away" - it will make you stronger.

ObbleeXY · Jan 5, 2022

guderas said:
It is very difficult to control anxiety. does anyone have any tips to give me

As someone with clinical anxiety and depression, I feel well-qualified to answer this.
Play a tonne of games/hands...often playing multiple games simultaneously.

The anxiety comes from valuing the money the chips represent. You must do away with this. Chips are merely tools in a game. You have many tools...

Play 100,000 hands and tell me you're still anxious. You won't be. If you play a freeroll and someone shoves...it's no skin off my back, so there is literally no anxiety.

Get up to $220 buy-ins though and that anxiety starts to creep back...clearly indicating to me that I have no business being in a $220 game! But its the same thing really. If I had played 100K hands in $220 tourneys, I too would get over this as I have for smaller stakes.

At the end of the day, anxiety is related to a feeling of lack of control and sometimes feeling not up to the challenge before us. Become an expert in something and then anxiety is redirected to other things.

Finally, if the game KEEPS making you anxious...then get away from it. Nobody needs that in their lives. But if it gives you excitement, pleasure and general well-being without being too much of a financial burden, shuffle up and deal!

Cheers,
ObbleeeXY

Alizona · Jan 5, 2022

When I first started playing live poker in a casino, I was very nervous and had much anxiety. My hands would shake and my face would turn red. Obviously, these are very bad things for live poker when you have such obvious "tells".

But over the years, as I played more and more hands at live poker, these things began to go away all on their own. I became more comfortable and more confident, and now today, I no longer have shaky hands and I can control my emotions and my heartbeat much better so my face doesn't turn red.

They key is just doing something enough times so it feels normal, just repeat it over and over again, despite any anxiety you may have... and eventually the anxiety will just go away. My opinion obv. If your anxiety is due to an actual medical condition, perhaps this advice won't work... but this is how I overcame mine at the poker tables. It takes time, that's the biggest drawback. There's really no quick solution, but as long as you understand that each time you get anxious, you are making progress towards the day it will finally be gone, that knowledge can help the process along and help to calm a little bit more of your anxiety each time. Eventually you WILL get there! Best wishes in your journey.

YenRodriguez · Jan 5, 2022

It is difficult to do it, I usually lose part of my bank when anxiety arrives. I usually play a tournament and be as meticulous as possible, without playing bad hands and so it goes away

scottish770 · Jan 5, 2022

Honestly I play one table Here are my list of don'ts: over think, watch leaderboards, drink energy drinks, if you listen to music nothing voivod or god of lamb main thing The one do " get up periodical walk and clear out breath calms nervous system for me personally
Hope it helps

TaigaMaster · Jan 6, 2022

you can drink a little alcohol and eat well, have a delicious snack

zapadlol · Jan 6, 2022

poker game control!

You need to control everything, but I am not a controller of the poker hands provided by the organizers, this is the main thing in my opinion!

YenRodriguez · Jan 6, 2022

It is difficult to do it, I usually lose part of my bank when anxiety arrives. I usually play a tournament and be as meticulous as possible, without playing bad hands and so it goes away

WrongUsername · Jan 6, 2022

i am not a doctor, but i would suggest meditation.

Lenka65 · Jan 6, 2022

opinion

There is a very good answer to this question from a sage from antiquity. "If you work a little, you are more afraid, if you work a lot, you are less afraid. It's simple.

odonob · Jan 6, 2022

Learn to just walk away from a situation that bothers you. Step outside the box. Or if you can just do not focus on any reason that upsets you.

ppartizan2 · Jan 6, 2022

I guess you just have to be yourself and not try to be someone you arent,just because you want other people to like you.

HeshamTwix · Jan 6, 2022

Hello when you're feeling anxious or stressed you have to take a deep breaths, take a break, calm anxiety by accepting it.

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