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Originally Posted by DumbosTrunk
I’m tired of people proliferating this incorrect stereotype about individuals with mental disabilities - that we can’t or shouldn’t play poker professionally. A lot of us are able to overcome our troubles and do quite well in spite of (or sometimes even because of) them.
Besides, haven’t you seen Rain Man?
In a very real way, poker has helped me keep my depression and anxiety away the past decade.
I have many things I do to monitor those problems, and keep them away, but poker has been a significant tool to help me stay mentally healthy
The time at the tables with tons of other people to talk to has been an excellent way to avoid being alone too much with nothing to do and having my brain play tricks on me.
Doing my own homework and study on the game has helped fill time as well, kept my brain busy, gave me something to aspire to
The fact I'm a solidly profitable player at 1-3 is just a side bonus.
I think it depends on what disabilities we are talking about and how impactful they are on the person's normal daily life activities.
My problems were helped by poker, some others, maybe not