I’m here because I see myself in a lot of what’s being said. Every day I wake up knowing exactly what I need to do—I’m motivated, focused, I feel good. Then the session starts, a few minutes in and I lose awareness. I start drifting, making stupid mistakes, burning stacks. Then I re-enter 1, 2, 3 tournaments… then comes the 4th, the 5th, the 6th—and my bankroll goes up in smoke… every time… every damn time. And the worst part is, I know it. I know it’s going to end like this, because this is how I am!!! I need to break this cycle…

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First off, Thank you Joey for creating this space! You are addressing a topic that is honestly an epidemic in America as it pertains to people gambling beyond their means/recklessly/impulsively. Accountability, the proper mindset and habits are vital to being able to participate and hopefully succeed without "torching" bankrolls and indeed lives needlessly. I hope that with the creation of this community, people can share, support and learn from each other to be able to continue playing the game we all love. Much respect! Now, as for me, I am here in the midst of a self-imposed hiatus from poker which I hope to see end in a few weeks. I have not played since January as I have been slowly correcting my life course, but Joey's posts about his destructive cycle ring so true for me but on an admittedly much smaller scale (dollar wise). I have been good in avoiding poker when I know in my heart, I am not ready to resume the game. Being honest with yourself is the first step in any endeavor in life. Best of luck to all!

My name is Will I've been playing poker for 20+ years and working in and around poker for the last 13 years. I've met people that have made millions playing the game of poker and I've met people that used the last of their mortgage money as their last buy in on a 1/3 table. I've recently taken a hiatus away from poker to do some soul searching. Just like many before me and many after I torched my bankroll in November/December and lost most of my savings. Over 33k gone in a span of 2 months trying to "get it back". In the midst of losing all that money and living in chaos I felt nothing, at times I felt at peace. I struggle at times with a purpose of playing. As a poker professional that floors and runs tournaments on the outside looking in I try to stop people from going off the deep end and losing their last. I just don't have enough discipline to do it for myself. I've put my "10000 hours" into learning this game and I know the professional side of it. I need to figure out if I have an addiction to choas and losing or do I want to learn the discipline it takes make the turn and play under control and become a profitable player. If anyone else feels the same then you're not alone it's just hard to admit these things out loud.

Welp, I just fired my 4th bullet in the 250k. Couldn’t find any momentum what so ever. Just kept running into it. Big thanks to those who bought action. I have some big things coming up and I want you guys to be involved! I’m thrilled with all the activity here… feels good to see everyone coming together and supporting one another with our struggles. Do your part and put back in what you take from this group. Leave a comment on someone’s post, let them know you’re here for them and drop some advice/helping hand. Words of encouragement goes a long way ❤️ -Poker Joe