A kiravio
Legend
Loyaler
I think it depends on what state you are thrown into or how it manifests itself, but what matters most is the real dough you are made of. Maybe it's a passing thing or there's a predisposition to it, so a lot of variables....., my answer would be well below %00,😉
A kiravio
Legend
Loyaler
Maybe in the meantime I get rid of depression and manage to perform, then you are very right, my dear.
A kiravio
Legend
Loyaler
So let's stop talking and think positively,😍 almost all of us have some falls but it is certain that we get up and go much further. Good luck brother and good luck 👍
Flyer35
Legend
Platinum Level
Depression is a complex issue. There are many kinds of depression. I get depressed from time to time, as most people do. Could I win a tournament while depressed? Yes, but I'd be relying more on luck than if I were in top mental & physical shape to get there.
Many people however suffer from chronic depression. That's a whole different thing. I know someone who suffers from that. He pretty much can't do anything, anytime, let alone play and win in a tournament.
And I know someone who has terminal cancer. She should be depressed, and I guess she is, but not noticeably so. She'd love to play and stick it to someone (her ex for example) playing a tournament. That would be her final hurrah!
... her ex sucks at poker, btw.
Many people however suffer from chronic depression. That's a whole different thing. I know someone who suffers from that. He pretty much can't do anything, anytime, let alone play and win in a tournament.
And I know someone who has terminal cancer. She should be depressed, and I guess she is, but not noticeably so. She'd love to play and stick it to someone (her ex for example) playing a tournament. That would be her final hurrah!
... her ex sucks at poker, btw.
dreamer13
Legend
Platinum Level
Poker is not just a card game, poker is, first of all, psychology, an analytical mind, composure, and, if you like, remarkable acting abilities.Depression can lead to aggression and loose play, which can result in you losing. One of the main reasons why people are so quick to lose their heads in this game, tilting and giving away their money left and right, is because they expect poker to give them positive results instantly, here and now. Even if you are the best player on planet Earth, poker doesn’t work like that.
SpanRmonka
Legend
Loyaler
You have good days and bad days during long periods of depression. For me I can get up for and be happy or focused for poker, or for work, or friends etc, but then I suffer for it later, as I can not very well manage my emotions. So yes, I have won, and or cashed well while suffering from depression many times over a number of years. Pretty much all my winning times have come during this period.
When I win or do very well in a poker tournament, live or online, I do not feel depressed that day or the next. But I will totally tend to crash some days after that.
I am now once again getting some help with my mental health, and am feeling more positive. I am playing less poker while I try to deal with it, and I'm not sure if I will ever play as much as I have in the last few years.
Maybe it actually didn't help me, it was definitely a distraction, I'm just not sure if it was a good or bad one!
When I win or do very well in a poker tournament, live or online, I do not feel depressed that day or the next. But I will totally tend to crash some days after that.
I am now once again getting some help with my mental health, and am feeling more positive. I am playing less poker while I try to deal with it, and I'm not sure if I will ever play as much as I have in the last few years.
Maybe it actually didn't help me, it was definitely a distraction, I'm just not sure if it was a good or bad one!
Flyer35
Legend
Platinum Level
Thank you for your openness. I mentioned someone in my life suffers from depression. It helps to read your comments. Unfortunately I think he may be much worse than you and doesn't really seem to be able to reach out in any meaningful way for help.You have good days and bad days during long periods of depression. For me I can get up for and be happy or focused for poker, or for work, or friends etc, but then I suffer for it later, as I can not very well manage my emotions. So yes, I have won, and or cashed well while suffering from depression many times over a number of years. Pretty much all my winning times have come during this period.
When I win or do very well in a poker tournament, live or online, I do not feel depressed that day or the next. But I will totally tend to crash some days after that.
I am now once again getting some help with my mental health, and am feeling more positive. I am playing less poker while I try to deal with it, and I'm not sure if I will ever play as much as I have in the last few years.
Maybe it actually didn't help me, it was definitely a distraction, I'm just not sure if it was a good or bad one!
seiya1989
Legend
Platinum Level
Depression should not be taken lightly, but it is constant... and then it depends on what type of tournaments are being played. If you play free tournaments and microphones you could win with depression and with 20 cups as there are flying fish everywhere. You just need luck
SpanRmonka
Legend
Loyaler
I hadn't been able to for a long long time. I just kept it all to myself and unfortunately therefore my girlfriend has had to bear the brunt of it for a very long time.
Its actually close to splitting us up after 10 years. I can't imagine my life without her, but I do have some hope that things can be resolved and get back to how we used to be, or a better version of that even. Finally, along with some recent other events, this revelation/pressure/shock seems to have jolted me out of it, to some extent at least. I'm a little worried that I'm now just a bit manic though, and this is kind of masking my usual mood swings etc. It been awful for her to be honest, and I feel so bad that I've put her through it.
I recently told my group of friends and that was such a relief, not to be pretending all the time. My family is next, which I'm not looking forward to.
Interesting that you said your friend seems worse than me. This is one of the things that gets to me a lot. I don't feel like I'm bad enough for help, or that I should require it, as so many people have a had a harder life etc!!
I hope your friend can get help, I think you can try to reassure him or her that it will be such a relief to start to try to do something about it.
I've made a pact with myself to never ever stop therapy, even if its just once per month. Once I feel like I am more back to normal.
Marshmalo1994
Legend
Platinum Level
I think that it would be more difficult than it usually is.
Depression feelings makes us think that our decisions don't matter, or don't change anything, that is the same if we win or lose, so it probably makes us make more unnecesary mistakes.
Also, there are many people that suffer of depression, that they can't even get out the bed. So is not just a word to describe a sadness or emptyness feeling.
I think that with bad feelings, it's better to take a rest, to take care of ourselves or give ourselves some time.
Igor G
Legend
Platinum Level
I think it is more likely that it can than not. It would be wrong to say that a person cannot. Sometimes, in our life, there are cases when luck can be so crazy that it is even hard to imagine
A bingo player, a depressed office worker, an inexperienced schoolboy, or a housewife, all have a chance to be the first. And the coolest thing is that such a victory can change whole life.
Flyer35
Legend
Platinum Level
Your girlfriend sounds like an amazing person. Be nice to her. It can't be overstated how important preserving and nurturing a relationship with the person you love can be for your health.
It sounds like you're doing the right things - talking to friends and loved ones and getting therapy. Keep it up. You'll be fine.
thetick33
Legend
Loyaler
Depression is tricky to your specific ? sure you can go on a run at any time playing poker no matter how you feel or if your down to last chip its happened to win....I take breaks from poker every year or have took last time 3 and a half years off longest in 30 some years....never took over a year off till now....Was busy with autistic children and was playing video games with them over poker by self etc...anyway always open to talk...when depressed its not a one way or easy state of mind to break...Just keep moving not necessarily forward or any sort of way but keep moving and things will change...Its when you dont move you get sucked into quicksand that poker and life is the hardest
R.Melnyk77
Visionary
Platinum Level
Of course it does. First of all, it all depends on the person and the level of their skills. Sometimes, despite being depressed, good specialists and professionals do their job perfectly, regardless of their internal and psychological state in general. A specialist, a professional who knows his job perfectly, will always remain a professional.