I've just identified this flaw in my playing and wondered if anyone else has experienced it as well.
It's not traditional tilt, hence the title of the thread. It became apparent yesterday. I'd been playing for a few hours in the 10 man SNGs and was doing well, with ITM finishes for the past 4 out of 5. And then it hit me. I was in a tourney and made a bluff for the blinds and raised 3x with trash. I got called. I made a play on the flop and got called. So I knew my opponent had hit whilst I had a 9 high card.
I knew I was beat but I reraised a silly amount and got called and then I moved all in. And was out.
What I felt - from making the initial pre flop bet to continuing was just a general apathy. I just couldn't care. And if he had folded, my disdain would have grown even greater and I would make even bolder moves next time around. Which would not be wise. And so I was in a no win situation.
Was it because of the level I was playing at? The opponents I'd been trouncing for the past few hours? Was it the length of time at the tables? I don't know but it was a weird sensation that cost me needlessly.
I didn't feel particularly tired nor was I aware that I wasn't in the mood to play anymore.
