Do you play poker when you are emotionally down?

[magnus2022]

I do play poker when am emotionally down though i make sure it does not include or involve cash. I use poker and few bottles of beer to forget some emotional upsetting issues. Apart from casual poker games with my friends, i don't gambling when an emotional unstable.
Do you play poker when you are emotionally down?

 

[Kross]

The easiest way to Tilt is to play poker when you are emotionally down. If care is not taken, you would run down your bankroll. That's because at that point, the player is more emotional than logical in decision making.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

It is very important for players to consider their emotional stability before going to the table to play but if playing poker can help you unwind and relax, there's nothing wrong in playing poker when you’re emotionally down

 

[ScorpionGirl]

I try not to but sometimes I do it anyway, which is usually a mistake. When I'm upset or stressed, I make terrible decisions and chase losses. I've learned that poker when you're emotional is just burning money. Now I try to take a break and come back when I'm in a better headspace.

 

[Maya]

I play poker when I am emotionally down. Poker cheers me up. Poker isnone of my favorite passtime activities. However, when I am in low mood, I try to avoid making emotional decisions.

 

[MRai]

Playing poker while emotionally low is usually a bad idea. Emotions like frustration, sadness, or stress can lead to impulsive decisions, chasing losses, and poor judgment. Poker requires discipline and clear thinking, so it’s generally better to play when you’re calm and focused. Therefore I avoid it.