tilt problems

CianCrillz · #1 10-02-2007, 08:02 PM

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.

JJT · #2 10-02-2007, 08:18 PM

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

LiveInPeace · #3 10-02-2007, 08:31 PM

"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.

NoRakeBackHere · #4 10-02-2007, 09:14 PM

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.

CianCrillz · #5 10-02-2007, 09:27 PM

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.

Nightlight87 · #6 10-02-2007, 09:31 PM

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.

JJT · #7 10-03-2007, 05:15 PM

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.

MrHorace · #8 10-07-2007, 03:21 PM

One of my MAJOR leaks. As the saying goes, misery loves company! I also spew chips when ahead, cash, tournaments, whatever.
One thing I'll suggest and will try myself: Try leaving the game when your stack is high, even if you've only been playing a little bit. Of course easier for cash games than tourney games. This may be a technique to discipline yourself better.

In tournaments, depending on the blind levels, try getting up from the seat for 3-4 hands.

I welcome any suggestions for plugging this Major leak.

Acein8ter · #9 10-04-2007, 11:23 PM

When you start loosing to suckouts, whatever and feel that your tilting, shut down all tables and do something else. Physical activity is best. Restart your session with a clear mind or you'll end up tilting the rest of your cash away.

iRockPoker03 · #10 10-06-2007, 06:45 PM

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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.

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I can totally relate to this. Its definitely something that i need to improve on if i even want to consider playing more poker. It seems like i'll play perfect poker, get aa cracked by some goof and panic and move up stakes when i should go down. It always ends the same way about 5 hrs later, im sitting going wtf were you thinking. You turned a thirty dollar downswing to a 200 downswing. And then i start over again with a much smaller br.