How Do You Handle Stress in Poker?

[badelf]

I listen to music... and watch a movie to distress myself

 

[prozitu]

I used to get really worried and tilted when I lost in cash games now I just accept it as being part of the game.

 

[CHUVASHMAN]

After losing, I watch an exciting movie and the stress is gone

 

[CHUVASHMAN]

But best of all it's certainly whiskey

 

[Acechador]

An important point to handle stress is to be positive and not play at times when we may be going through very difficult times in our lives.

In addition to that it is convenient to know the limits of our bankroll and not create situations of game that are difficult to handle and that can lead us to make bad decisions.

 

[ritehere]

here's the trick. Lots and Lots of WEEEEDDDD!!!!! lol

 

[an9312]

music.
and just try to tell myself you arent going to win every single time.
take breaks, eat food, drink coffee....

 

[MAGICUZ]

Some scientists believe that stress in its small form can ease boredom.You can't win all the time)This should be treated normally this is part of the game, part of life

 

[FrothyGoodness]

Learn and grow from mistakes. When I first started I used to stress the hell out over my Aces getting smashed , but then I realized after the 7th time...maybe I shouldnt just limp in , then I'd get stressed out about because people would demolish me off rivers and then slowly but surely learned the code of 3 betting. Then I'd start watching videos of poker tourneys and such and people losing 15k buy ins and I'd always say "its shitty to lose 300 but it could be worse" . Learning more and more about the game relieves my stress

 

[JAAMEZz]

i try and take a step back, maybe dont play for 1 or 2 days and when i start again i make sure to stick to my ranges and play tight and bluff in the good spots

 

[JJP]

MARIJUANA ! Lol, that has been my secret for a long while . Take some beats nothing is better than a nice toke of some fine nugs. Coming from the world of MTTs you can get used to some brutal days, and it always allows me to look at the brighter side of things ! 420 for life

 

[nevadanick]

Playing mostly live tables it's easier to cash out of a table and just get up and walk around. If you don't want to give up a seat, just put your seat on 'pause' and take a walk or a trip to the 'John'. Used to grab a smoke too ... but I quit 10 years ago.


Playing live tourneys you play only one at a time, no multi-tables. Works for me ... NO stress. If I should get a bad attitude or feel stress at all, just don't sign up for the next one.

 

[Cloxy]

And I play freerolls only so have no stress))) but it's becoming boring(((

 

[kostas1234]

If you have stress or panic you shouldn't play poker cause this is a sighn that you canot think well and you are not sure about your hand .

 

[mtmigmike]

Need to take a break in the game and think about your mistakes.

 

[Mortis]

Poker is relaxing and a stress reliever for me. Proper bankroll management also reduces stress. Don't play above your limits.

Proper bankroll management makes it easier for you to concentrate and not worry about breaking your bankroll if you lose.

Then you can analyze your wins, losses, and mistakes, then move on.

Don't focus on an opponent or a bad beat, or how bad an opponent may have played a hand. You can't control how another player plays or their attitude, only your own.

I find all of that helps reduce tilting.

 

[ironduke11]

I think it is important to include a bit of live play in your mix, playing online takes you away from the fundamentals too much I feel

 

[UncleConRon]

My opinion

You also know when the losing will start by the feeling you get when a certain play changes the momentum. It doesn't make sense mathematically cause each feeling should come out the same percentage of win/loss percentage. I like to have a smoke during the times of the down fall. Better yet a good shot of marijuana.

 

[damgold]

Patience poker is a sport you have to have a lot of patience if you want to win

 

[muse713]

I don't think you can avoid it; Just learn to control it. If you have a stop loss strategy, you will eliminate the stress inducing uncertainty associated with a fear of a bad session etc.

 

[Ranish625]

In this case, it is generally better not to sit down to play poker, I have never experienced stress playing my favorite game, on the contrary, I feel only pleasure.

 

[neiroob]

Yes, I can be upset because of the loss of my hand, but not for long, I am not always lucky, and I can also play incorrectly, I am not upset and laugh at myself and my mistake.

 

[pepsilv]

Stop playing is my solution.

 

[swanet83]

I play easy listening music so I dont think about it to much glad its a simple thing that works for me

 

[Czornydym]

Good music always helps me