I have lost my excitment for poker

#1 June 4th, 2020, 3:08 AM

Since about 7 years ago, I ever was a maniac passioned for poker. At the four last months of 2019, I could make good earnings on poker live. Since January of 2020, playing poker is like to hold a big rock. I hope someday I could have that old passion again.

#2 June 4th, 2020, 4:24 AM

Poker is interesting because it can be healthy, or unhealthy. If it was healthy for you, then maybe by playing less, you'll still find enjoyment and/or still be earning some. Unless you need the earnings, in which case you may need to treat it like any other job and just power through, or find another job. If it was unhealthy, then maybe that's a good thing. And if you don't know, then some time away will probably help you answer that too. Good luck.

#3 June 4th, 2020, 4:43 AM

Originally Posted by frnandoh

Since about 7 years ago, I ever was a maniac passioned for poker. At the four last months of 2019, I could make good earnings on poker live. Since January of 2020, playing poker is like to hold a big rock. I hope someday I could have that old passion again.

Time changes us we relax a little with age generally I think,
Today I deposited a few hundred hours ago only played one freeroll for example since.
Downswings can really crush the enthusiasm too give it time you should bounce back hopefully mentally. I have lost my excitment for poker

#4 June 4th, 2020, 4:45 AM

Originally Posted by frnandoh

Since about 7 years ago, I ever was a maniac passioned for poker. At the four last months of 2019, I could make good earnings on poker live. Since January of 2020, playing poker is like to hold a big rock. I hope someday I could have that old passion again.

too much of anything can have that effect. its just your body and mind telling you they need a break. many players go thru this. take some time off and you will see it will become enjoyable again.

#5 June 4th, 2020, 11:36 AM

Although poker is a hobby for me, I always feel excited while playing. I have noticed that with time and experience, my passion for poker only grows.

#6 June 4th, 2020, 1:03 PM

In my opinion you just need a rest from poker, switch to something nice for you. It is possible to find a new motivation in the hobby. And then it will be seen whether passion has returned or not.

#7 June 4th, 2020, 1:12 PM

I too, lost desire to play in 2016, decided to get slowly back into it , only play mtts,
had a demanding job and worked crazy hours, 14/7 12 hrs a day , for the last 4-5 years.
anyways good luk folks

#8 June 4th, 2020, 1:21 PM

Some months ago I was playin 7 or 10 torunaments every day, but it becomes a work, a hard work. Today I m playing 2 or 3 torunaments, just some days.. I play just for fun, but some freerolls, like o dayly PS CC this days of quarentene becomes bingo tournament... so sad

#9 June 4th, 2020, 1:57 PM

Just take a break for few days, weeks or even months if needed. Get some rest, focus on your other hobbies and at some point will to play poker will also come back.

#10 June 4th, 2020, 2:02 PM

Hey. Sooner or later, people may lose interest even in what they loved. I think soon you will play poker again, as this is a pretty cool game, with different points. We are waiting for you in poker! I have lost my excitment for poker

#11 June 4th, 2020, 2:04 PM

It is completely normal and happens to majority of people that play poker in any capacity. I can tell you it happened to me and I didn't play poker at all for good 8 years until very recently.

Don't force it. If you are not feeling it move on. If the will comes back to you, you can always return.

#12 June 4th, 2020, 2:05 PM

I am at that level where I am passionate about poker, I really hope I don't lose that passion. I find this game very fun, and it is also a mental game that requires a lot of discipline and I love that

#13 June 4th, 2020, 8:19 PM

It's absolutely normal!
I think everyone has the same situation. I have been playing for 8 years.
Usually start new session in the spring and after 2-3 months the enthusiasm evaporates)

I don't know Why, just may be my nature, the desire of changings)

#14 June 9th, 2020, 2:22 AM

I was going to say maybe thats a good thing? If you take the fun out of it maybe it would/could make you more successful since you would see it for what it is. Numbers, timing, unpredictable playing style.

Ive always found that when you do something that bores you but youre compelled to do it (household chores, at the job, etc) ive been able to push through and even enjoy my time by focusing on another aspect of the thing that I do find interesting or new or maybe a way to improve. Before long I forget that Im doing something im bored of and then weirdly my enjoyment can increase and ive improved in the meanwhile.

#15 June 9th, 2020, 2:26 AM

This is normal in everything in life. But if this is hurting you, I suggest taking a break, many professionals do this.

#16 June 9th, 2020, 5:01 AM

When starting to play poker, one always has the ambition to achieve something, and by doing it every day our mind gets tired and disappointments are caused by not being able to go any further, instead if you manage to play only a few days, the mind can rest more and manage to be clear, and trust is born again and begins to acquire fruits. I have lost my excitment for poker

I have lost my excitment for poker

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