tilt problems
 

I am having major tilt problems, I had played well and built a bankroll, only to tilt off 50% of it a few days ago. I played some solid poker the past few days, got it back up to where it was and a few bad beats and off I go again, and I tilted off 75% of what i had. Feeling pretty down now, don't know if there is any answer but others experiences or advice would be most helpful.

Re: tilt problems
 

Take a break. Let your BR rest for a few days.

Re: tilt problems
 

"What's measured gets managed"
Trying scoring yourself 1-5 after every hand on how you feel at that point:
5 - great, playing very well
4 - good, playing well
3 - soso, could be better or unsure of how well I'm playing
2 - not good, making minor mistakes
1 - bad, definitely irritated with my play or major mistakes
This is a means to measure your emotional state and through that process, to manage it. For example you might decide to immediately take a 10 minute break if you ever score yourself 1 on a hand. Don't sit down again until you feel that you can start over fresh and solid.

Re: tilt problems
 

Id have to say that this is one of the posts where I see the most sarcastic responses, when really it is one of the best posts, to help somebodys game.

I have had a major tilt problem in the beginning of my play. A couple months ago I decided enough is enough. I set rules for my self and I am sticking to them. I mainly play HU poker, and I have some strict goals I set for my self.

1.) If I am playing a guy, I never let the rake take over, where If i bust the guy I break even, I make sure he has enough so I am profiting.
2.) If I ever lose 50BB to one player I take a 30 min break or so.
3.) If somebody hits a massive suckout, and I am more pissed then ever I will try my hardest not to tilt my money off.
4.) If I take 1 person busto for 100BB I will take a break, and I will comeback so I am not act cocky and bluff away my money.


There are a few rules, but easy to follow. As I said I play HU alot, and there are many HUGE swings. You just have to set goals and stick to them.

Re: tilt problems
 

Number 4 there is pretty big for me, my big tilting sessions usually begin as winning sessions, then when i feel as if I'm deep stacked I end up making loser calls. Honestly I expected some sarcastic replies, nice to see helpful ones. Appreciate it.

Re: tilt problems
 

I don't think there's any miracle fix for tilting, it happens to everyone. It just takes discipline to keep focused on making the correct play and not worrying about the results. If i ever find myself getting angry at suckouts, or playing looser after a big win. Then I take a break and come back when I know I can focus on making the right decisions.

Re: tilt problems
 

I'm certainly on a break right now. Played in one game, OOP player with 78o sucked out a str8 on my raised AQ. Played a 2nd game, had A9, a 9 the highest card on the board. Person before me limps in PF, bets 175 post-flop, I call, turn is X, he goes all-in, I think, putting him on face cards against a low board, then call. He turns JJ. A 3rd game I have AK, the board is A-J-7-J-7. Person goes all in. She has a 72o for a FH.
I think I'll stay away for a while.

Re: tilt problems
 

YOGA,

this isn't a joke, I have played many years and I devote my success to yoga. Poker itslef can make people tense winning or loosing, you need to stay level headed to have a chance.

Re: tilt problems
 

One more thing, your tilting for due to mental problems, dont take it the wrong way. Unless you really change something it is unlikely that you will change

Re: tilt problems
 

"IS DUE"