Just to echo what people are saying, it's a marathon, not a race. I put in $50 just like everyone else, lost that, put in $50 more, ran that up to $200 and then had a really bad spell that caused me to step away, realizing that I was playing way too much poker and neglecting other parts of my life.

However, recently I'm back at it and forcing myself to play small stakes and grind up my bankroll slowly until I can play bigger tables. Think of it as a learning experience so that when you get back up there you can really play properly and proper play wins consistently over time. We all have days where we lose and days where we win, but applying yourself every time you play will even things out and make sure you walk away in a year with a profit. And next year with more.

Trust me, sitting at a table with $5 feels like nothing but it also means you are playing within your means and can relax and play the right way because you don't tilt after those bad beats. Give it a try.