Quote Originally Posted by SarahJPhilli:
Moneyline wagers go bad when bullpens implode.
Fielder’s indifference leads to -1.5 wagers becoming 1-run wins.
A famed starting pitcher’s stuff resembles batting practice than ace form.
A gas can throws a gem.
Totals go over after many scoreless innings.
Totals go under after explosive frames to begin a game.
We’ve all seen it happen over and over again. The MLB season is a long, tough grind. Losses, as with any sport and maybe more viciously than the other major ones, are inevitable.
For me, I’m a terribly sore loser. It’s not the money that bothers me because I have a very disciplined money management system. Money is a way of keeping score. I just hate losing . . . at anything. We could have a thumb war and I’ll want to punch you in the face if I lost. However, as much as I hate losing, I don’t blow a gasket. Understanding losing is a part of betting assists me with coping during a losing day. I think we can all agree that losing makes us all a little bitter. Some more than others.
How do I deal with the tough days? I reach for some ice cream. Nothing cures the pain like chocolate ice cream combined with marshmallows, chocolate chunks, and chopped peanuts. I’ve been accused of placing a losing wager so I have an excuse to eat some Rocky Road. Obviously not true, but what a deliciously expensive idea.
I compare my rather calm behaviors with some who create “AGAIN?! I FUCKING LOST AGAIN?!” threads in the forum. I can only imagine what’s going on behind that computer.
In real life, I’ve seen some angry drunks at the sports books. Some get overly aggressive against themselves, or overly aggressive against others. Some compound their drinking with other social drugs. It’s a roller coaster and I thankfully do not meet the height requirements to ride.
Losing days. Everyone has them.
How do you cope with the bad streaks?
Anything that ends up with having ice cream is always in the end good, although cookie dough is the call.
I've been mad with imploding bullpens, a three pointer tossed in at the buzzer to beat the under, etc. and finally realized that is was effort without accomplishment. Sure I could be mad, but at who?? and was it really going to make a difference??
For most people, including me, gambling is a hobby. Many of us would like to do it professionally and either do or at some point, tried (I have), but it's a tough to get off the roller coaster.
My advice, if it's becoming a big roller coaster for anyone, take a step back, maybe go to a GA meeting and listen to what folks have to say. My parents had me go when I was 22 for 3 months because they thought I had a problem. At the time, they were right.
I learned a lot listening to others and realized that if I ever planned on gambling again, I would need to find another way to manage the dramatic swings.
I guess the simple truths stuck with me. If you absolutely need to win, you won't. If you can't read a newspaper or watch a game without something on it, you're headed in a dangerous direction. If your livelihood depends on it, step away for awhile. I realized most gamblers remember the bad beat more than the great or unlikely win, which is kind of a half empty glass and I like mine half full..
So if you view it as entertainment, have a set budget and stick to it, you roll with the flow. I cope by knowing it's a hobby, and a hobby I like. If I can make a little money along the way, great. Whether I win or lose any given day, it's not going to dramatically impact my life and that's what makes the losses more tolerable.
Not for everyone, just figured I'd share. Where is my ice cream?
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