feeling down...but dont want to be out.

[ollie]

Hi..First post.

Ive been playing online low limit mostly at stars for almost 3 yrs now. I budget $200 per month for my poker.

Though my poker started out as a way to pass time and have fun, I have had a few tourney wins and small successes in cash games.

The problem is id like to start taking it more seriously but..despite cashing 3-4 tourneys a week, at the end of the month, I am nearly always broke again and have to re deposit. Financially its not a problem...whats getting to me is the fact that I just cant seem to maintain a winning streak. For example...i will win $400 in a $10 tourney, then squander it away on cash games...way above my skill level...thing is, when i play .50/$1 games for example, I find myself getting bored, so I go to $2/$4 and get slammed. I skulk back to lower limits get bored and frustrated.

How do I learn to control my boredom at lower levels where players play ANY cards. I've read the books, listened to advice from friends, but nothing is working. I'm at the point where I know if I can find the discipline...I can start to turn a profit...I just need some help in how to hold it all together.

Desperately seeking some helpful advice...Im about to lose my mind. My husband is losing patience with my whining.

Ollie