Downswings....

LegallyBlind · #1 07-13-2006, 08:00 PM

Playing 400NL, Im down 9 buy ins since the start of June!!!. Its not the amount that has me freaking it's the length of time, I don't even remember what a cashout is like. Although I don't play as many hands as most people in here, and there is a good sized break mixed in there b/c I was running so cold. But I would say I have lost $3500 in 15k-20k hands.

Its been vicious, I keep thinking I'm back on solid footing and then the bottom falls out. Its out of control.

Anyway, my question is..can this be attributed to varience? Should I just keep playing and try and ride it out? How much longer can it last? Should I question whether I am a winning player? I have been playing for about 11 months, and never experienced anything even 1/3 as bad as this (again im talking over the amount of hands played, not so much BB's lost)...Anything to help me understand/deal with this is much appreciated

#2 07-13-2006, 08:02 PM

is that avitar really u?

cts · #3 07-13-2006, 08:10 PM

15k-20k hands is NOTHING

jjigglers · #4 07-13-2006, 08:13 PM

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I don't think I've ever seen a 15k hand downswing at NL, from my stats or anyone I know.

Triumph36 · #5 07-13-2006, 08:38 PM

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15k-20k hands is NOTHING

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I don't think I've ever seen a 15k hand downswing at NL, from my stats or anyone I know.

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HA HA HA HA.

Oh - you weren't being funny.

OP, 15K-20K DS is fairly standard - but I'd suggest reviewing your biggest losses and posting difficult hands on the board.

cts · #6 07-13-2006, 08:40 PM

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I don't think I've ever seen a 15k hand downswing at NL, from my stats or anyone I know.

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Can't tell if you're being serious here, I hope not.

i.e. you're in for a rude awakening if not

SirArthur · #7 07-13-2006, 08:53 PM

Give us more information.

Do you play full ring of 6 max? This is important as swings & variance are much greater in 6 max.

Do you play an aggressive style, or are you a FR, set mining nit?

Dropping 9 buys in 15K hands is nothing major, especially if you play 6 max.

I suggest you post a couple of key hands in some recent sessions and gain some feedback to discover if you have any major leaks.

pethie · #8 07-13-2006, 09:02 PM

I won 7 buyins at 5/10 earlier today.

I lost 7 buyins at 5/10 tonight.

It's awesome.

CallYNotRaise06 · #9 07-13-2006, 09:06 PM

9 buy ins isnt really a terrible downswing...

smartalecc5 · #10 07-13-2006, 09:18 PM

I feel ya OP, being in a downswing myself just sucks. I thought I was good at poker?