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[QUOTE="PhilGalfond, post: 4783681, member: 360431"]
Everyone responds differently to downswings, and it's very important to learn what works for you.

For me, bad losing sessions make me feel pretty negative while I'm playing, but once I quit the session, and especially once I get a good night of sleep, I usually feel good again.  Spending time with friends or family can help a lot too - I am so obsessed with the game that while I'm playing, it's like I'm living inside the game of poker, so taking myself out of that and back into the real world is what snaps me out of it.

Obviously, extended downswings are really tough, and like everyone, I've experienced my fair share of them.  I have had the luxury of being able to take a long break from poker if I want to, so my policy has almost always been to play only when I want to play.  Some people who are barely making ends meet off of their poker earnings don't have that luxury, so they need to find another way to get back to their A game quickly, even if it's unpleasant to keep battling.
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