Hey guys,

I just got home from my worst session ever (lost 3 BI's in 1.5 hours). I had previously drank about a pot of coffee.

-1/2 BI from bad calldown/worse "value" raise (I even put the guy on his exact holding and raised AI anyway....WTH is that?)
-1 BI from bad bluffing OOP after check-calling 2 streets
-1/2 BI from bad call of a re-raise on river after guy checks behind his flush on turn
-1 BI from pricing a draw in + him hitting in a big pot

I had been playing really well (imho) recently, and the only thing I can think is that I was playing way too fast and not taking enough time to think things through before making (very poor) decisions.

Is this too much caffeine theory something real, or is it just a total lapse in concentration and focus (not sure what else could have caused it)? Has anyone else experienced anything like this before? I want to make sure I don't ever do this again if it's a real thing.

I'm probably just venting, but I really have no idea what else would have set me off to play so poorly. I wouldn't call myself the next Phil Ivey or anything, but I'm certainly not a super donk either (excepting today apparently).

Thanks,
-TG

Never in poker have I ever been so embarrassed/humiliated. I don't really try to impress people with my play...I just mean if my bankroll were a person I'd have a real hard time explaining this to him/her.

Also, I just realized this is probably more suited to the bad beats and whining forum...sorry about that, mods please move if that's the case.

Everyone is different, experiment with yourself.

thats your problem right there, never start playing till you down your 2nd-3rd pot minimum

So you have a good image? Is that what you mean by that?

You guys need to bring a 6pack of redbull for every 2 hrs of play. I'm so much more alert at the table and I get this flinchy eye darting stare and people are caught off guard bc they don't know wtf it means.

Or take crack. Same results.

Caffeine is no good. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

You have to mix some downers in with your uppers. Irish up that coffee, or if you go the Redbull route, Jaegerbombs.

Drink water, get good rest the night before, when you feel tired leave.

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