depression (gambling and life)

[Tricky Dick]

When you become depressed about poker and life in general what have some of you guys done to kind of break the slump?
I've been in a rut for about 1 year now and it's starting to show to ME finally. Any help would be appreciated!!!

- thanks

[Johnny Holdem]

I picked up a new hobby, Golf.
Not sure how old you are but I started thinking about my future (gonna be 30 this year, so i need to hurry). i.e. take the CPA exam, start thinking about my career and how I can improve it.

As for poker, I realized that I am not a winning player and I can't be like many of the 2+2er's here who live off there poker income or there poker income supplements there current income. This mean, giving up online poker and local b&m poker. strictly recreational player now.

good luck to you.

[TPupAZ]

I beat the dog, j/k.

Nah when I get in a rut ( i wont use the term depressed because i used to suffer from depression and it wasnt from poker related things ), but when I get in a rut , I try new things that I couldnt normally try or have always wanted to , just to mix it up.

I also take breaks to clear my head, maybe read a old poker book to remember somethings i forgot. I also take the time to exercise sometimes....not as much as I should but i thinkia bout it!

Positive visualization, i cant stress itenough.

Maybe prozac also....and a therapist...mine did wonders for me in life and in poker life.

[Mike]

Imo, depression is as normal as happiness, it is just a part of life.

AlanBostick made a great post on the 20'th that you should read and can applie to your life. If the link doesn't work, it is about changing a judgemental trait. Excellent post, one of the best on this forum.

<http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...ost6986782>

[Tricky Dick]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate that link, it really opened my mind to the big picture and got me motivated today to do some reading and applying. Once again, thanks alot.

- Tricky Dick