Quote Originally Posted by reDZill4
Quote Originally Posted by Gooser
I guess this is kind of off topic but....

I got into poker to take my mind off certain things that were going on in my life, and when ever I need to get away from the world I play poker. I know this is the opposite of when you should play poker, but I find that it can really clear my head to get involved in some cards.
this is the same reason people get addicted to drugs.

Maybe, but it is also the reason people might meditate, or go for a nice long walk.