Bankroll Management.

[Invigilator]

This is the sacriest part of the post to me. Windbreaker was on the right track; gambling can be a problem even for the winning player. It can consume time that a mature and emotionally healthy person should be spending on work, family, friends, exercise, etc.

A gambling problem is at its base, a lack of self-control (for whatever reason). For this reason, outside support from friends, family, and even professionals is very important. If you could set things right all by yourself, you would not have a problem.

GL

[Clutch]

Well I've gotten some great responses. Each tidbit of advice is valued too- ranging from the suggestions to quit poker to setting specific goals. They all help.

I've decided to take two weeks off from poker to make sure I have a clear mind and a better perspective on this before playing another hand. I'm leaning towards aiming to play 100 $5 full table sit-n-go's to improve my final table play, and to build up a solid bankroll to eventually drift into MTTs full time.

Thanks again- I'm sure to be around adding to discussion and asking for specific hand advice when they inevitably come up. GL to everyone.