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Reducing stress in poker

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  1. P0KERDUUDE P0KERDUUDE is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 7:08am)

    Hey guys,

    Just before I logged off the computer tonight I decided to google "less stress in poker", and clicked the first few links. One link had suggested a supplement "Rhodiola Rosea" and I was wondering if anyone here has tried it. My stress has gotten so bad that when I just see a table it's triggered in my mind and the headaches begin. I think the best path for me to take at this point is seeing a psychiatrist to figure out my thought process and what exactly is causing it, but was just wondering about this supplement. Any responses appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Believer82 Believer82 is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 7:20am) in reply to P0KERDUUDE

    Vodka,beer,crown,tequila, you know
     
  3. QuickCashKid QuickCashKid is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 7:23am) in reply to Believer82

    Try reading the bible...always helps me
  4. tmac2424 tmac2424 is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 7:28am) in reply to QuickCashKid

    BJ

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  5. NarcoCop NarcoCop is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 7:30am) in reply to tmac2424

    Had a friend take it for high anxiety situations and said it worked great for him. Kept him calm in stressful situations. He didn't use it for poker but i am pretty sure it would only help with bad beats, running bad, downswings, etc. Good luck hope that helps some. BTW my friend used it for work as a police officer.
     
  6. Genetikfreak Genetikfreak is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 7:39am) in reply to NarcoCop

    Just take flips allllllllin!
  7. downbylaw11 downbylaw11 is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 7:41am) in reply to Genetikfreak

    http://www.5htp.com/
  8. jmeow jmeow is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 7:43am) in reply to downbylaw11

    Exercise regularly, sleep 6-8 hours each night, eat a balanced diet, take days off, try to do things outside of poker that you enjoy.
  9. Poker Orifice Poker Orifice is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 7:50am) in reply to jmeow

    "Balance" in life does wonders. If that isn't possible there's always valium, atavan, etc. (< with side effects being.... it'll make it get worse if you're not taking it).
  10. FGEasiest FGEasiest is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 8:15am) in reply to jmeow

     
    Originally Posted by jmeow View Post

    Exercise regularly, sleep 6-8 hours each night, eat a balanced diet, take days off, try to do things outside of poker that you enjoy.

    ^^^
    Balanced life helps heaps...
     
  11. MarkFSU1 MarkFSU1 is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 8:36am) in reply to FGEasiest

    run better obv
     
  12. jokerpoker88 jokerpoker88 is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 8:47am) in reply to MarkFSU1

    sleep/exercise/healthy meal before a session puts me in a great state of mind to grind

    adderol/weed is a suitable alternative
  13. jiggybluff jiggybluff is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 8:52am) in reply to jokerpoker88

    boooze/bananas
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  14. Got All Day Got All Day is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 8:53am) in reply to QuickCashKid

     
    Originally Posted by QuickCashKid View Post

    Try reading the bible...always helps me

    Really? Without goin the religious path or trying to offend, i didnt think religion and poker mix. Try atheism. Then u know ur lack of results is all your fault. Or in case of myself poker is rigged obv...
  15. BenJamin327 BenJamin327 is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 9:05am) in reply to Got All Day

     
    Originally Posted by Got All Day View Post

    Really? Without goin the religious path or trying to offend, i didnt think religion and poker mix. Try atheism. Then u know ur lack of results is all your fault. Or in case of myself poker is rigged obv...

    not this
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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 9:07am) in reply to BenJamin327

    Rapid City,SD? Brother state of Utah?
  17. BenJamin327 BenJamin327 is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 9:09am) in reply to Got All Day

     
    Originally Posted by Got All Day View Post

    Rapid City,SD? Brother state of Utah?

    Enjoy our life, my friend
  18. Got All Day Got All Day is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 9:11am) in reply to BenJamin327

    Nope. Thats gone over my head. Anyway...
  19. pokerproplaya08 pokerproplaya08 is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 9:39am) in reply to Got All Day

    Smoke a blunt n be oi.
  20. rayfox111 rayfox111 is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 10:34am) in reply to pokerproplaya08

    Fav music to calm or enjoy.
    Get in right frame of mind before, but expect to get some stress..
    Self psycology works, saying, he leads me beside still waters, he restores my soul, really works for me.
    Then theres having one or two beers, or smoking something.
    Exersize on breaks, have a good sing song while playing.
    Smash some ugly looking object youve wanted to for a while!
    Sure you can think of plenty more.
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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 10:38am) in reply to pokerproplaya08

    Go see the shrink. This is an emotional/psychological issue, and drugs, booze, exercise, etc. are not going to help you get much relief. The headaches you're experiencing are psychosomatic in nature and are not going to be "cured" by these bandaid approaches.
  22. pinishe45 pinishe45 is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 1:21pm) in reply to finewhine

    get a dutch, split it, put weed in.. wug lighter?
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  23. mattdb9er mattdb9er is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 1:43pm) in reply to pinishe45

    take a break imo, my confidence is at a low right now , good thing is i leave for vegas this morning to play some live mtts and get away from online for about a week , i def need , i think a break can work wonders, also ^^^^^^ all of the above prolly will help as well, gl
     
  24. bminty bminty is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 2:29pm) in reply to mattdb9er

    Maybe go see a doctor, I use to get really stressed about little things went to the docter he put me on vanlafaxine and its helped a lot. Also exerice and eating healthy are very important
  25. bankrollme87 bankrollme87 is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 2:54pm) in reply to bminty

    to be honest, a balanced life doesn't prove to help a whole lot in my case most of the time, I work out 5 or 6 days a week, eat a healthy diet most of the time, and usually get 8+ hours of sleep, and still become quite stressed out from poker, so maybe drugs and alcohol are the way to go, lol
     
  26. Exterminate U Exterminate U is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 3:25pm) in reply to bankrollme87

    lol at whoever said reading the bible, thats some funny shit right thurrr .... on a serious note i would suggest piffsettin on a blunt or bustin one off
  27. P0KERDUUDE P0KERDUUDE is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 5:19pm) in reply to finewhine

     
    Originally Posted by jmeow View Post

    Exercise regularly, sleep 6-8 hours each night, eat a balanced diet, take days off, try to do things outside of poker that you enjoy.

    I do this already. I live a much healthier life than I used to, and take tons of time off from poker. I haven't played much at all this year due to this issue, and if I can't play stress free then I can't make money.

     
    Originally Posted by finewhine View Post

    Go see the shrink. This is an emotional/psychological issue, and drugs, booze, exercise, etc. are not going to help you get much relief. The headaches you're experiencing are psychosomatic in nature and are not going to be "cured" by these bandaid approaches.

    I think this was the best response ITT. I do know it is an emotional/psychological issue, so I shouldn't try to cure it with drugs. That is the problem with society today, every problem has a pill to "fix" it. It's going to be interesting trying to find a psychiatrist who knows something about poker and my situation. Will look around my area.

    Thanks for all the responses.
    Edited By: P0KERDUUDE Nov 15th, 2010 at 05:19 PM
     
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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 11:31pm) in reply to P0KERDUUDE

    Shrink = bad idea. You have to realize the reality of poker and get your ego out of the way. Poker is a numbers game. Bad beats will occur. As long as you perceive it that way and don't take it personally when you lose, even when you should of won. Be happy people play the wrong cards @ the wrong time and suck out on you. If that didn't happen you could never have an edge at this game. Most of us want to win and be a baller so badly, we can't see the forest for the trees. All the above about balance, rest, exercise, and proper diet also matters. A shrink would only help if there are underlying issues that make it impossible for you to see any competitiion that way. Mostly a shrink would decide you are addicted to gambling and try to move you away from that. That is not the kind of help you are looking for. Remember every bad beat, suckout, and loss gets you closer to a nice win, if you are playing properly. Like panning for gold: Have to sort through a lot of trash to find the nuggets. Good luck on the tables. Kat
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    Nov 15th, 2010 (11/15/2010 11:35pm) in reply to bankrollme87

     
    Originally Posted by bankrollme87 View Post

    to be honest, a balanced life doesn't prove to help a whole lot in my case most of the time, I work out 5 or 6 days a week, eat a healthy diet most of the time, and usually get 8+ hours of sleep, and still become quite stressed out from poker, so maybe drugs and alcohol are the way to go, lol

    LOL
  30. duclover duclover is offline

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    Nov 16th, 2010 (11/16/2010 12:03am) in reply to agilles

    Get a motorcycle and a vaporizer, then just learn to deal with stress. I've rarely played a stress free day of poker. Due to business and my job and especially the last 2 years. The best I do is get vaped as much as I can before I start playing. Find some good grind music. And you will be as stress free as possible after a little while.

    But, I'm obv. no pro and I dont have any fancy medals. Just a struggling business and 2 soon to be 3 sons.
    Edited By: duclover Nov 16th, 2010 at 12:05 AM
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