What is the impact of Poker on your life? Health or Problems?

[adriantempo]

You don't have to lose money to play.

Play money and freerolls is still poker.

Just make sure to keep your back in good shape and healthy.

 

[acemenow]

I believe this is an individual issue dependent on discipline, personal tendencies and personal awareness.


I played strictly for fun and recreation for years and blew plenty of money doing so but viewed it as entertainment and never bet more than I could afford. With that I am pretty well disciplined. Regardless if at the casino or online.

I view the potential to make a living playing poker at a bit of a crap shoot for myself and never put my mortgage, rent or necessities at stake. But I am in it for the long haul. The more I learn about Poker the more I apply it as a philosophy of life. Hedging your bets is key keeping a +EV is helpful but not necessarily profitable in the moment, but I believe it will be over the long haul.

As for being good enough to be a pro I think this would have been easier in my 20s and 30s, even my 40s when I had the stamina to grind for 10-20 hours at a time. But back then it was much more profitable for me to work and make a decent living doing my job, so never considered taking the plunge (It would have admittedly been a disaster if I had lol).

I put my health first so if money is at stake I do not play unless I am well rested and in good spirits. I have found I do not do well if I am in a funky mood so I don't force it at the casino. If I am online I will give up if not feeling well so I can lie down when I need to even if in the middle of a tourney.

Not sure if I answered the question properly but that's all i got !

 

[williamsc99]

Neither of them for sure. Having an athlete's life, I only have to win with poker, and it does not bother me in other activities, on the contrary for me it helps to be better and more focused on other activities

 

[praevus]

I never put money in pokersroom, I start playing freerolls and I win little money after that sometimes I play freerols and sometimes I play tournament.
I play because I love poker and its a good way to exercise the brain.

 

[bzvz222]

Previously, I spent on the game an average of 20-30 dollars a month. I think it was a tuition fee. Now I realized that I have little experience, so I no longer spend money and play only in freerolls. I believe that poker has only a positive impact on my life.

That's a good choice, play freerolls till you get better, you can build bankroll for more serious games from there. I really love these PS daily freerolls since people really play well, there is practically zero mindless shoving preflop, unlike some other freerolls out there. If yoi are playing tonight, gl.

 

[Alex Sentsov]

Poker is a hobby for me. I do it and improve my game. You need to play wisely. You don't know how to control the excitement, so poker is not for you.

 

[oskariy]

Poker

It is usually fun but when I lose I get very upset. Also I like to play poker a lot so it takes lots of time. Atleast I have only invested 20 Euros to the game. Sometimes my girlfriend don't like when I play poker so it damages our relationship.

 

[spottedflyer]

it only affects my mind because i still have a lot to learn, like building my patience level and self control...and with the mind starts everything

 

[muazkkh1996]

poker has definitely impacted my life,it has for one made me lazy,i dont want to go out anymore because i am always thinking about playing poker ,always sitting in one place has increased my weight ,but it also has positive impacts like you will never be bored ,your decision making skills will improve and you can cope with other losses in life easier than most people because of the many losses in poker so it has its pros and cons

 

[oneybiggs]

was having eye trouble from cheap phones that seem to burn the eyes out without trying and i tried doin some work the other day that involved some heavy lifting,lol nearly had a heart attack.high time i prioritised correctly with my health on top.a simple and easy fitness routine is very much required for wellbeing and better results in poker...no two ways about that.

 

[ironduke11]

people should approach it with the same discipline they do with any hobby....set a b=udget know when to stop

 

[okeedokalee]

You move to what you think about, my thoughts on poker, is be entertained, and challenge myself to improve my abilities, and sometimes beat some good players.
I never think of the outcome, that is winning money, just concentrate on getting the processes correct and the rewards flow from doing what I learn and implement.
If you have unrealistic expectations you will miss your goals.
If you think you are a loser you will join the 95% who lose.

 

[FIERROS]

What is the impact of Poker on your life?

For now poker has not had any impact on my life maybe because I'm just getting started now and I'm just doing it as a hobby and to improve my game, and hopefully to make money in the near future.

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[juninhigh]

I play just for fun, it's just a hobby, i never spend a cent, but already accomplish some good results at freerolls, so is a profitable hobby for me.

 

[Maikychan]

I felt a big impact on my psychological, mainly on the stress and irritability, where I had a worsening.

 

[hachile1]

I see that many people take poker to a dark level, they are not profitable, on the contrary, they sell all their goods to play. I see people with negative $ 18k in Micro limits. In my case, it's health, I work on my mind and I make a profit on something I love.


What is your credit with Poker? What does this cause you?

I think that you should never play poker the financial solution, you have to play at certain periods and do not spend a lot of time because if you lose you will hope to win and as you said we will start selling products or other way to spend poker so do not take poker seriously otherwise it can make life more difficult And good luck to everyone

 

[HaroldHouse]

The way poker affects my health is in a good way. Some days, just occasionally, playing cards on my phone is about all I can do. So the distraction of freerolls and focusing my mind on the cards and opponents makes my bad days better. Then on my good days its an enjoyable and entertaining way to spend a little time.

 

[n3rv]

Pros
- Mentally stimulating
- Better than chess
- Beats boredom

Cons
- Illusion of winning
- Gateway to gambling
- Can lead to higher depression

 

[cwdignus]

I see that many people take poker to a dark level, they are not profitable, on the contrary, they sell all their goods to play. I see people with negative $ 18k in Micro limits. In my case, it's health, I work on my mind and I make a profit on something I love.


What is your credit with Poker? What does this cause you?

Poker only benefits me, I started from scratch without spending 1 dollar, all I won was started only in freeroll, the big tournaments I have participated in were with tickts I won here in CC , in freerolls or draws,
I play poker to improve my mind , profits happen when I have a well-balanced mind and a little luck.

 

[novaldodps]

Hard

It's been kinda up and down for me, but i'm learning everyday to get better

 

[Igorek1313]

I think I'm on the web of the game. I'm interested in it.

 

[Lena M]

Hello.
Poker is a hobby for me, so I prefer freerolls and do not risk my own money. Poker is a good opportunity to get distracted and have some fun, so for me personally, this game is useful.

 

[Joe]

Similarly to others, close to 100% of my BR's have been generated from utilising first/no deposit bonuses and freerolls..

Having made numerous withdrawals and minimal deposits, things are certainly moving in the right direction.

Considering the fact that time spent playing poker is a productive distraction from numerous much more harmful pursuits, all in all poker is very beneficial in my case, thus far.

Here's hoping the poker gods see fit to bless me with some kind of breakthrough soon! <3

 

[jumaischi]

until now ..just problems,I hope for something good

 

[A fox 666]

It all depends on what place poker takes in your life. If this is an ordinary hobby, then there are no health problems! But if this is a means of making money, then problems (including health) will be necessary. A particularly devastating blow is made to the nervous system-Bedbit, cooler, relocation, and so on.