how do you deal with depression and playing poker?

my mood only worsens ....... it is better not to play in such a mood, to do something else

Originally Posted by christmasscorpion

how do you deal with depression and playing poker?

Hi.
Honestly, I usually have so much work to do that I just do not have free time for depression. I only play poker 3-4 days a week, and it is sad because I'd like to play every day. Therefore, the lack of free time is the only thing that makes me sad sometimes.
Good luck.

It's hard, very hard... 'cause when I have a bad day at poker, my mood worsens dramatically.

I think the best way to deal with depression is to plan your actions annually, monthly, and weekly to achieve your goals. It may seem routine at first glance, but it is an effective mechanism that will allow you to move forward and ignore minor setbacks.
Good luck and do not be sad.

in my humble opinion poker is not the best place to try to improve a depression.
sometimes with a very calm head, this game can drive people crazy !!!!

Originally Posted by christmasscorpion

how do you deal with depression and playing poker?

I am trying to not a play poker during the depression if possible of course because I will loose for sure. If I have been depressed during the game because of bad beats, which is happening sometimes just trying to control myself and take the brake.

Беру 1-3 дня перерыва в игре,
I can't hold out for more than three days without a game

Sometimes it's well to take a break when you feel like you lose motivation to play

If I feel depressed, I often stand up, take a deep breath, and think of a positive thing before I start playing poker again.

sometimes need breaks!

I never deposti money, so I hope never happens to me

Originally Posted by 007Leon

I never deposti money, so I hope never happens to me

haha very funny

Originally Posted by Ultfrozen

sometimes need breaks!

Yes you're quite right

Hello everyone.
At the moment, there is no depression, but she sometimes visits me, and then I just stop playing for a week, maybe two. The main thing is to remove from your life the things that make you depressed.

To be honest, playing poker helped me get a little out of the grip of depression, when I am at the table I forget most of the problems and negative thoughts

Fortunately, I do not really have to deal with depression, however, I will say, if I am the slightest bit irritated about something, I have come to learn that it is not a good time to play poker (for me). Perhaps I could play a FreeRoll, maybe if I do well, I might get over it, but not likely. If I do poorly, which is more likely, I will probably be more irritated. Cash Games are DEFINITELY OFF LIMITS! This is a situation that is ripe for BANKROLL MISMANAGEMENT!

For me, when I encounter this situation, it is just better to go to bed early, and skip the poker.

Ok, that is depressing, lol! Moving rapidly along to a new topic...

Best of Luck at The Tables All,

CheezeWiz

Leave table & watch some joke video.

Nothing is so important about poker.

I deal with it too and honestly, some stoic principles that help the mental game of poker also helped with my depression.

However, If I'm in the fog of it I'm too fatigued and never focussed enough to play my A-game. Most of the time I quit within 20 minutes because I play my worst in this mindset and it's more profitable to study poker instead of playing like your sleepwalking through it.

I am fairly balanced but notice results still affect me more than they should. I am pretty chilled when I have a good day but bad days do irritate me and I can imagine someone who suffers from depression having hard time.

However, one thing which helps me to stay level and keep perspective is keeping good records on a spread sheet. I can look over results I have had (say since joining CC) and see whilst the amount of cashes varies, it is still a relatively steady stream of results even on low ebb. It helps with letting a bad session or day go. The downswings are seldom quite as bad as we feel they are.

The other thing is to be aware of when you are not in the mood (mentally or physically) and limit your involvement that session. IF you are not feeling great, do not force it.

I think a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise is the best way to prevent depression and frustration. I think that sport will help you get rid of all the negative.

I don't even sit down to play poker when I'm depressed. Because I know that I will completely lose everything.

What depresses me is my bad game, when I make very bad movements and that leads me to lose, it depresses me, it leaves me lying on the floor, I cannot get up or improve, I just think that by studying I can deal with it.

Depression is a dangerous combo with poker.

poker and depression

how do you deal with depression and playing poker?


Don't play! If I had a bad at work, poker isn't a activity choice. Looking to be well rested and in a positive mood. Otherwise it is a waste of my time. Playing an MTT, few hours in and it seems like a chore instead of a hobby.

Much rather get outside, and enjoy a hike or spending time with my dog. At least this is promoting my mental health in a more constructive manner.

I think it destroys me.

Originally Posted by christmasscorpion

how do you deal with depression and playing poker?

Hello.
I do not have depression. I meditate twice a day, and because of this I always feel great and ready for any difficulties.

I'm depressed almost all the time.
I can't do anything about it.

Don't play poker if you're depressed. Although poker can also be a cause of depression

A veces es bueno tomar un descanso en el póquer

I'm one of the lucky ones who doesn't suffer from depression. But poker does affect my mood in the obvious way. If I have a big win at night (BIG "if") I make a point of not playing anymore that night so I can go to sleep on a high.

When I don’t play poker, I watch movies, I read books, there is more live communication. Poker and depression don't go together, you can't play poker when you're depressed, you just lose all your money and it gets worse.

It helps me to watch a movie while playing. Not investing emotions when you win and lose is key. I achieve this by watching movie.

Yea i get depressed when i dont get to play poker but im weird like that. I gotta play every other day just so i dont get the itches. Depression is a man made word but apparently so is rich. Good luck and help those who need it.

When poker goes from fun to depression ... it's a sign that things are not going well.
The nature of poker is to lose. So poker definitely doesn't help anyone.

I think you wont get nice results this way, and it can put you down. Better do another thing

Originally Posted by christmasscorpion

how do you deal with depression and playing poker?

For me it helps because it gives me something to focus on. What I notice though is if I play too much I become irritable so I schedule breaks for activities like going out for walks/exercising etc. Or if I had a stressful day at work I don't play that day as not to add more stress. If you play in moderation I think it can be good for your depression as long as you don't have gambling issues. If you have gambling issue and get yourself in tough financial situation then it will definitely make it worse.

physical work and sports save from depression
depression happens when you stay at home and don't go out

Poker helped me to get out of depression, because I didnt have any hope on future. Poker gave me a objective, a dream, a thing to fight for.