Do you play poker when you are stressed?

[Alex Sentsov]

I don 't play when I'm stressed, out of time, tired. Because nothing good will come of it.

 

[casinogames]

Don't do that

 

[MishkaZL]

If I'm feeling stressed or feeling bad, I never start playing poker. I think it's a waste of time and money.

 

[antonis32123]

I have tried recently keep on playing despite tilt or stress or losses to see what will happen . Of course the same thing I noticed in the past I saw also now .More losses , stupid games , total loss of time (and money , although I have extremelly strict BRM the last years , with the exceptions of some tilt breakdown bankroll disaster moments , due to casino mostly , that's why I stopped casino for more than a month , hopefully FOR EVER ) .
So yes , take a break when you are stressed , or when you have many losses , play another day .

But if you just want to kill time just to feel better , not having sth else better to do , playing a game freeroll or very very low buyin , not at all concerning for your BRM , just to kill time while you watch a video or movie or whatever , I would do that , rarely but it happens . It depends on losses and mood . If I have losses I don't wanna play at all . If I have very bad mood and I am extremelly sad , I don't want to play . If I am a little sad or anxious , wanting to kill my time or to play with sth to forget my worries , I might play a very low buyin game or a freeroll for fun , cashgame or tournament , if I really don't care so much about the outcome because of the low buyin , so I am free to have completely fun , even if I lose in the end

 

[Lena M]

Hello.
I actually never feel stressed. And this is solely due to daily meditation. Meditation is a great way to get rid of negative emotions and get a boost of positive energy.

 

[valeski 28]

Hi mate.I always enjoy this game no matter if I´m stressed or not..But,obviously,this depends on each person.

 

[10gerka]

no, on the contrary I play when I am full, when I am motivated, when I want to destroy the tables, hahaha in other words I play when I feel good, because that makes me make better decisions and so I can get profitability in poker, advice never play when you're stressed, things are not going to go well for you.

 

[Nano5722]

For sure you can have some fun playing some freerolls games. Of course, it,s better not to play high stakes, if you are stressed. Just take a little rest and play some freerolls without risking your own money.

 

[MrAlabama]

it's best to play when you are focused and rested. a solid mind and body approach. you will always play your best when you feel your best

 

[possle]

It's not a good idea to play stressed. I think bad decisions will be the result and you won't be able to play your best poker.

 

[kosorez1980]

I like poker, I get high from it when you are among the top 10 out of 4,500 participants, I understand what victory is, even if you have stress, drink a pill and go forward to achievements, I just wish everyone victory.



 

[milka1605]

In this state, the game will not do good. I am in such cases to distract from the stress of playing small computer games.

 

[marcofud]

stress in poker is not recommended. stress stops us in making important decisions regarding the game. try to play at ease you will immediately increase the amount of money in your pocket

 

[VivicvrMga]

I played for a long time when I was stressed, today I prefer not to start when I'm not well.

 

[mtmigmike]

I try not to play when i have stress, but sometimes i can 't hold myself, if i win then i get double pleasure

 

[vittopio]

Ideally, I try not to stress play poker - but that's life and it is impossible to predict or adjust! Sometimes during the game you can time how to get stressful situation and conversely be reduced, and the positive aspects!

 

[Dailon Arroyo Blandon]

Of course not ... stress is one of the main reasons why we shouldn't play poker .... if you feel stressed and want to play poker ... first relax a bit ... put your mind calm .... and then play poker ...!

 

[Branimir84]

Well, for example with the current pandemic going all around playing poker actually makes me take my mind off such stressful things.

Poker is stressful by it self, but if you only play for fun with good bankroll management it can be a distraction from even more stressful things in life.

 

[AizenFalck]

If I try to play poker stressed, probably going to last about 5 minutes, I have founded that the best way of playing it is enjoying play. If you enjoy it, be patient and play smart, for sure I'll see you at the final table

 

[NauGad]

Poker

To play poker without too much stress, you need to dissolve in it.

 

[greatgame230]

yes but only free or stt with low buy-in since generally in that state of mind I always lose, I do it precisely to forget about the world and release stress

 

[Kielnia]

Poker is one of the smartest cards games and this why i like to play poker

 

[jesuisjesus]

Unfortunately, yes.
Recently, I try to deal with it.

 

[dompoker]

You can play with play money when you're stressed, but if you play with real money, you could lose all your money.

 

[gersom]

Yes I do! And I always increase my stress ...