Relaxation Techniques

While playing tournaments I deal with a whole lotta nerves and anxiety. The uncertainty of it all always has a way of suppressing my appetite and commanding my attention. Yet, not matter how solid of a game I play, the nerves and anxiety never dies down. Any relaxation techniques to help the nerves die down?

Just try to enjoy the game win or lose.... you can play the best you can call someones crazy all in with an AA and lose to a set of 2s... just enjoy the game and you will do better

Oh, oh. I play poker to relax. I must be doing something wrong. Wouldn't be the first time.

You can listen to music or eat some candy, it always works for me.

If playing a game of poker causes major anxiety and physical consequences to one’s body.

The Logical and Practical solution is simple…………. Change your game……….. No deep thought required

I think playing relaxed is very important to make a good game, and keep focused so you can observe your opponents that is critical.

Find a relaxation playlist to listen to. Just don't fall asleep from being too relaxed.

I think that sometimes you need to forget about poker for a while. See a good movie, or read a book. Or just take a walk and breathe the air.

How does one relax in the middle of a game?

Are you playing nose bleed stakes? I think it's relaxing to play low buy in poker cause you know that even if you bust, what did you really lose. I still get the shakes and the heart rate increase when I get it in though. I actually like it though.

PokerEstrella said:

How does one relax in the middle of a game?

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Poker is how I relax, and sometimes earn a little coin.

Have a glass of wine.

I usually get some drink or coffe to help me to relax in the tournaments... Or a good music

I take a long hot bath while playing.

ledsmith said:

I think that sometimes you need to forget about poker for a while. See a good movie, or read a book. Or just take a walk and breathe the air.

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this is very good advice, but if it happens during a tournament and you can not give up, the technique of deep breathing several times in a row helps a lot

Every person is different, I just calm down with good thoughts...

Get up, little bit gymnastics. Go wash face, eat. I also often go out into the street, the walk has a favorable effect on the game

wilywiles said:

While playing tournaments I deal with a whole lotta nerves and anxiety. The uncertainty of it all always has a way of suppressing my appetite and commanding my attention. Yet, not matter how solid of a game I play, the nerves and anxiety never dies down. Any relaxation techniques to help the nerves die down?

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It is pretty funny but I have the same things while playing poker.If I have some bad beat or silly mistake I become hungry and dont even wanna play poker anymore.But sometimes i eat while plaing and then my brain shutting down and I lose.And it were my bad habits.What do I do now? I eat before poker at least 1 hour.I can eat half an apple or cabbage at poker pause.And before poker I concentrate my attention on making good decisions and even if i lose but do good I stay calm and feel good cause it is only game and in a long distance I ll be fine if I do right choise!

You can also try some breathing exercises,it helps alot.

Dude, you have a little problem if you can not control yourself

I think playing relaxed is very important to male a good game, and keep focused so you can observe your opponents that is critical.

the fear of losing is one of the causes that make you tense when you start to fold in plays that you could win, so relax and stay calm concentrating on the game that as you relax you will feel safe and the probability of winning more than losing increases

I play poker to relax. Every time something goes wrong, I try to remember that and focus on having fun

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