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Dasecret · #1 (**permalink**) 02-02-2010, 05:42 PM

I dont get it ive lost all interest in playing poker!!! It happened after a 9k hand session in 6 days i guess im just burnt out. Ive tried other games but just cant get into it??Whats up?

robbyd86 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-02-2010, 06:47 PM

I go through many slumps like that and I think it's extremely common. If u have no interest playing, then just don't play for a little while. If your income depends on it i guess that would be hard though. Just take a week or two, or even a month until you're ready to come back and grind some more. It almost always comes back. gl sir

also, you can try watching Rounders or recently i just watch a few episodes from 2 months 2 million, and I'm insta ready to play again

RikaKazak · #3 (**permalink**) 02-02-2010, 07:00 PM

Breaks are never overrated imo

Also...I'd try something you "enjoy"....maybe lower stakes? maybe less tables? maybe higher stakes but less tables? maybe a new site? maybe a site that has a cool "reward" you want?

Dasecret · #4 (**permalink**) 02-03-2010, 02:49 AM

Well, i got talked into going to the Indian Casino on O.K. played 1an 2 with 200.00 max buyin,omg these guys were sooo bad calling damn near with any 2 and chasing to the river.Its only about 1hr from the house ended up almost a grand,hope that will help me get back online.I hadnt been there in along time so it was good to get out.Its sooo hard not to laugh at there bet sizes,and 10x raises.Thanks Robby.an Rikka.

emmy · #5 (**permalink**) 02-04-2010, 09:40 AM

either you really lost interest or you have just played too much in the last days. Losing interest for something just happens ... if I think what i have tried out in my life so far and then lost interest ... that happens.

in second case just stop playing for the next two weeks and you will see that interest is going to come back fast

JamesMa · #6 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 08:00 PM

Try mixing up and playing diff games (sngs, mtts, cash, holdem, omaha, stud, etc.) , play some rush poker, take a break whatever you gotta do to get you back in the grind.

Student Caine · #7 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 11:44 PM

Congratulations on the Indian Casino heater. Winning is always a great way to become interested again, haha.

With regards to lost interest, as already stated breaks are a good thing in these types of situations. Realistically, short term loss of interest in the face of a long stretch is not completely bad.

I think that the time for concern would be if the lack of desire extends itself for a duration with which you are not able to cope. For example, if you play for a living and have weeks of lost interest. At this point you should do your best to rekindle your desire to play (there are some great suggestions in this thread already). If this does not work, then you probably need to start considering that some deeper issue could be the culprit (e.g., avoiding playing so as not to affect earlier “solid” results with a losing session).

Above all, we do not want to underestimate the importance of eliminating the lack of interest before we begin playing again. The reason for this is that the presence of any type of boredom is more likely to lead to modifying or flat out abandoning our game. Modifying our game so that we do not feel bored will ultimately erode our winrate.

Oki-Oki · #8 (**permalink**) 02-10-2010, 10:20 AM

the only way for me is to sit hudless, 1 tabling trying to own souls as hard as I can.

This means having a justification for every open/size/bet/etc, also planning ahead for possible future turn/river actions or raises before I act. This never fails to fire me up, its a great way to get intune with the GAME of poker, which is what we all fell in love with (or I assume we sicko's like me did). Not midlessly grinding clicking button/machine operating which we can all sometimes fall into the habit of, especially if you suddenly grind a huge amount of hands without building stamina first. Which could be the case here, I am assuming?

JamesMa · #9 (**permalink**) 02-10-2010, 09:29 PM

Playing fewer tables automatically helps u focus more and helps you play ur A game... also I think the more hours u put in and the more tables ur on, the more ur going to feel the grind that is poker

Dasecret · #10 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Oki-Oki

the only way for me is to sit hudless, 1 tabling trying to own souls as hard as I can.

This means having a justification for every open/size/bet/etc, also planning ahead for possible future turn/river actions or raises before I act. This never fails to fire me up, its a great way to get intune with the GAME of poker, which is what we all fell in love with (or I assume we sicko's like me did). Not midlessly grinding clicking button/machine operating which we can all sometimes fall into the habit of, especially if you suddenly grind a huge amount of hands without building stamina first. Which could be the case here, I am assuming?

This makes alot of sense,was 10 tableing 30 to 40k hands a month.Ive now just moved up a level and play 4 tables.Thanks everyone ive also started a little cardio workout b4 i play and this seems to help also.