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Ok I know you guys dont like to talk about girlie things and just shrug it off but PMT IS THE PITS.

I have noticed than when Im errr due..I play like a complete a$$hole..Im on a "KILL THE BARSTEWARD MODE" and during this period (no pun intended) I ALWAYS LOSE... I always take comments too seriously where as normally I wouldnt, I play hands I wouldnt normally...but just coz hes a numpty lets see if my 63s holds up. I go on tilt when my AA is busted and I get abusive to calling stations even though I know they are our bread and butter  >:?
The fact that I have on my profile that im a female just gives u blokes ammunition to wind me up further and yes...i bite.

I am sure the younger guys on here have no idea what im talking about, the older ones know what its like to be mid tourney with pots and pans flying about the kitchen.

Was so pleased to see Claires post not so long ago and realise im not the only one.

Tablets have kicked in now and im fine but dont be surprised if there is D-Day number 3 :-)

Will pm those who posted soon but want the thread to die ...till next month...cackle cackle

You could always switch off the chat during this...period?

(Just what a woman wants, a logical solution to a problem when really all she was after was a chance to vent her anger.)


 ;hide;

Or have a break or take dble dose of tablets ;D

But being serious, if you think that this is due to you hormones, perhaps you should go and see a doctor, change your diet a bit (plenty of soya sauce) and see if this will  make any difference. (the trouble is in the UK they don't like doing proper hormonal tests on the NHS)  I know it will sound really cliche but plenty of exercises and relaxation techniques can help.  It really depends how bad it gets (i have a feeling it can get bad) There are ways of improving your wellbeing and you have to do something about it.






Suzanne are you serious?  Don't want to sound controversial,  but I can bet that most older blokes here don;t even know how 'the pots and pans' look like. ;D


I think there is a lot of women who do suffer from monthly rages, but there are ways to decrease that problem.  It is one of those things that one have to deal with it and try to fix it.   I would love to do some research into top women who play sports, how they deal with their hormones.

You are not the only one, but there are ways in which you can significantly reduce your monthly D-Days.

Serious advice- Don't play when emotionally unstable. If you play when you know you aren't of sound mind then you will not play well and will waste 3 good weeks work with one week of madness.

I think Ariston's right Suzanne, but if you feel you want to play and release aggression, why not drop to the 10c + 1c Stts or freeroll mtt's where the overaggression may well help (and if not it won't seriously dent the bankroll). Also lower limit heads-up games where the aggression could give you an advantage.


Nice one BTW Tantrum - make a sexist comment about men, just before you suggest the sexist comments will be coming. Pot/Kettle?

Rod , just re-read it, deleted,

 pots and pans have to stay.
form me kettle pls.

rod its ok for tantrum to make sexist comments about us but woe betide if we return the favour. Double standards don't count to females, you should have learned that by now.

Glad to see you know your place Ariston  ;angel; ;)

You can't help yourself Ariston? I know it must be difficult for you....

I tell you what, why don't you write the whole essay entitled 'The definition of a woman according to Ariston', Looking through some of the threads posted by you on Blonde, there is enough material for your intro.

Gl with that,

Let's not derail suzanne's thread for some silly cat fight.   ;)

Get a room you 2 :D

I actually think women have an advantage over men (most of the time)

They can evaluate a situation properly because they don't have testosterone fueled minds that see every re-raise as a direct challenge to their manhood

Agree red. When was the last time you saw two women having a "measuring" contest at the table with 2 rag hands. I immediately gave some sound advice in this thread instead of going for all the obvious gags as I thought Suzanne may be going through some turmoil on a monthly basis on the tables- playing when not emotionally sound is not good for the bankroll.
 I have been married twice and saw the pots and pans on a daily basis as I did all the cooking so label me a sexist if you wish but taking the mick is fine for women on these subjects but not for men? At least I dont edit my posts when I have said something so subsequent posts look out of context. Sexism goes both ways, you cant chose to make sexist comments yourself then berate us when we have a bit of banter back.

You gave suzanne sound advice and I am sure it is apprieciated. 




I can argue Ariston, that my comment was a banter, why would you take it as sexist comment?  I have removed for the reason that some would take it personally and the words would be mis-interpeted.

Your choice of wording is fascinating I interpret the meaning of your above statement that you do banter and I do sexist comments.
Something to think about it.

Nowhere in my posts I have labeled you sexist. 

oi woman


get in that kitchen and make the tea


 ;yellowcard;

hmmmm.........men in the kitchen. What a great idea...............NOT

In Flushy's case, I couldn't agree more! though he does try (or is that, he is trying? can't remember now....   ;hide; )

I genuinely love to cook.

Love the tag line ginger btw- shouldnt it be something to have dinner with but then they give you a headache and make you feel rough the day after?

LOL, I may just end up adding that little extra to my tag   ;)

On a quick note to Suze, hun, if you are having that bad a time of it, you need more help than you are getting now. I know from experience how bad it can be and have found a resolution to my own problem/symptoms, thankfully I have been totally free of any part of that side of being a woman for 5 years now and long may it continue! Ariston is correct though, don't play when you know you are hormonal, or use that aggression to your advantage! 

Its true and thats exactly what I do...I am aware that I do this and if I remember to countdown then I play low stake so in theory it will not effect my bankroll.

Unfortunatly it doesnt always work as I get even madder at being beaten by numpties on a $1 stt so I go on 25/50 cash even though my brain is SCREAMING..dont do this.


I sooooo need to go to the docs coz i have so many health problems but I have a bit of a phobia about doctors.

Last time I went was a couple of years ago about a really bad eye infection, i was given drops that didnt work and went back, was given antibiotics the second time and it still didnt clear it so i now live with it. I suspect I have diabetes but from what I have read on the net the doc is only going to tell me to give up on all the things I love LOL.

The hormonal thing is what worries me the most..I get so bloody NASTY and then I have to apologise for being such a cow, I am now getting to the stage where I think ffs.....throw the pc out the window and lock all the doors.

I know I need to see the doc and hopefully i will find the courage soon.

If you suspect you are diabetic you must go to the doctors immediately Suzanne. Don't see it as being told to give up everything you love it just means you have to be more careful. There are different kinds od diabetes and it may well be you just need a slight change to your diet or even take a tablet every day but its not something that will go away, if you have it you have it for life.

yes you shouldnt be mucking about if you think you have diabeties. you might even get some good news and get something else for yours eyes. you dont need to suffer like this either around your hormones. tantrum gave you some sound advice there and you should also tell the doctor. you would see your life improve a lot with just a little effort

good luck and let us know how you get on

mad

Absolutely, what ariston and mad said.

AS to your  doctor phobia, why don't you make a first step and call NHS direct, and explain your situation, they might be able to help you find someone to talk to and find a doctor who will be symphatetic to your problems?  I am sure if you don't want to go to the GP surgery, they might find someone who would come to your house.  worth a try.  Diabetes is an illness and if untreated can lead to kidney failures/blindness and lower limb amputations.  the pros of being properly diagnosed and treated outweight the cons.

As to your hormons, often your thyroid function (among other things- but this one is fairly common) can lead to hormonal imbalance, but proper treatment and diagnosis can change your life. 

GL with that and if you need any more help  send me a PM anytime.

I have the opposite problem, I don't get aggresive, I just feel miserable and down and think every hand can be beaten and that I am rubbish and I should give up.

Outcome is the same - I lose

Echo, echo: we have a history of diabetes in our family, I have seen first hand how bad it can get if one doesn't treat the matter with all due seriousness.

Please, Suz, don't avoid the doc if you think you might be diabetic.

Is it really that serious?

I have looked it up on the net and its not the serious "inject insulin type"  but I am showing all the signs for the milder version.

From what I have read the doc will only tell me to eat more fruit and veg, drink and smoke less and the dreaded word EXERCISE lol.

if you are self diagnosing, you are playing with fire. yes its hugely serious and you need to get there pronto

I get what I call a 'red rage' a bit like road rage every now and again due to hormones/life/work and anything else that makes me tilt. Last week I played 3 satts for the CPC even though I knew it was a lost cause, because whatever I had the money was going in. Today I heard my Grandad died and the money will be going in all day- somehow (even though I know it doesn't help) it fuels something in the brain.

I don't think its just a hormone thing - I think it's a human thing.

Untreated diabetes is serious, but you are self diagnosing yourself anyway.  If you might think you have one level, the risk is that untreated will turn into other level and you will either end up having to use insulin injections for rest of your life or if untreated - read above possible outcomes.

DOCTOR = PRONTO


Please accept my condolences Dingdell.

Hi Suze

I've had diabetes now for about 8 months.  I went to doctors because I was feeling tired most of the time and was very hormonal.   Doctor sent me for 3 blood tests (all done at same time)
and when the results came back I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes which is the most common part of diabetes.

I was given metformin which is a tablet to help the diabetes, but unfortunately my body didn't like it and I had 5 of 7 side effects so went str8 back to doctors who then prescribed me glicazide which i'm fine with.

The nurse gave me a very good information sheet which basically told me to eat lots of bread, pasta , potatoes and starchy food as it helps and to drink lots of water, and sugar free drinks
and lost about 2 stone in 5 weeks

My pmt went when I altered my diet, its now a case of to really watch the sugar content of what you're eating/drinking but other than that now have to go to docs every 3 months for check ups and regular blood tests.

My next test is to find out if the tablet is enough, or I may have to inject which will not be good as I have a phobia with needles :( but i'm sure it will work out in the end

Definately go see your doc str8 away. 

to be honest i don't know why poker players hate Exercise,healthy living etc. I find the way i play after an hour of 5 aside, or and 20 mile bike ride so much better. I find a balance of good quality food and excercise compliments poker. (saying that my best ever run was when i tore my hamstring twice and couldn't move more than 10 feet for 6 weeks). If you get a balance in other things your positive outlook will automatically spill over to your poker. I'm starting to think positive thought can have a lot to do with poker. Look at the players who have done really well in a short space of time esp in big on line mtt, they always seem to helpful happy individuals with healthy intrestest outside poker, they also often have  young kids, and that seems to add a 'happy' factor to there game.

Take reddog as an example, I've never met him in person, and only shared a table in passing once i think.
He seems to put a lot into his family unit, has an intrestest in almost everything!, seems resourceful, is always up to something outside of poker, seems to take lifes experiences and use them for the better. Now i bet he never sits down at a mtt and thinks..............."Oh well here we go 400 idiots to wade through" or " i bet i get AA 5 hands in and it gets busted". I may be wrong but i suspect its more like, "I'm looking forward to this", or "what sort of time will the FT be starting".
I know he has a razor sharp wit, and thats got to help.

wow I've wandered OT there.

but i think the general gist is poker is a game we play to enhance our life, where as we should enhance our lives to play the game.

nice post Mex :)

Thank you Mex, but the truth is, I use the Oscar Hammerstein approach to poker, and life.




Whenever I feel afraid
I hold my head erect
And whistle a happy tune
So no one will suspect
I'm afraid.

While shivering in my shoes
I strike a careless pose
And whistle a happy tune
And no one ever knows
I'm afraid.

The result of this deception
Is very strange to tell
For when I fool the people
I fool myself as well!

I whistle a happy tune
And ev'ry single time
The happiness in the tune
Convinces me that I'm not afraid.

Make believe you're brave
And the trick will take you far.
You may be as brave
As you make believe you are.....



Without that song, my boyish good looks and incredible talent, I don't know what I would do!

After I posted, i was feeling good............. I went and played 4 games and got 2x 1sts and a 2nd 

Clearly variance then... ;D

and i played 2 hrs 1/2 limit......limit?? and ended up $60 which i cant work out.

LUCK? :dontask: ;D

oi.   i can't work out how cos i can't remember playing that many hands, but i appear to have won all i played to river??

After reading some of the posts on here I decided to bite the bullet and made an appointment to have a blood test which I had on Tuesday and was told if anything was wrong I would hear within 7-10 days.

Today (3 days later) I got a letter saying the doctor has received my results and he has suggested I have a further blood test. I tried ringing the surgery for more information but it has closed for Christmas so I will have to wait till next Wednesday to find out what is going on and its driving me nuts not knowing.

Can anybody make a guess as to why I would need more tests?

Is it normal to have 2 tests to diagnose diabetes?

you can get a free test down at the chemist( lloyds) i  think do it. I wouldnt worry to much, even if its xmas, and they are closed, if it was urgent they would have had you in straight away, so i wouldnt worry to much about it. I have just had a full body check, from being very ill, i know how worring it can be waiting for them tests results. I also think there is 2 types of diabetes, so it could be the case they want to check the other one.

I didn't have a Lloyds nearby which is why I did it through the docs.

They did the liver/kidney/cholestral test too.

Im just abit worried that they have asked for more tests...surely the first lot would have given the results they needed  :dontask:

I don't know anyone who has diabetes to ask and googling hasnt helped much :-(

Suze don't panic I had about 3 blood tests right at the start

MOst GP's do 3 tests to ensure the readings are correct. It is possible that you could have had elevated or reduced sugar levels in one test for all sorts of reasons, so they do several tests to get an average reading.

PHEW!!! Thanks girls I feel much better now :-)