Depends on why you tilt. Focusing on playing a better game as opposed to winning usually helps. I understand it's hard to lose when experience informs the fact you are a good player, but sometimes crap happens. I know I lost a match today because I, after land taxing for three lands with 2 on the battlefield, drew another 7 lands across 9 draws. But being forced to play in a way that, bc i had no action, made me eek out as much value from my plays as possible was much more interesting than the other two matches I played, bc I just curb stomped them without thinking.

My main thing was that I was playing against Miracles and I got really angry because Counterbalance is extremely oppressive and impossible to beat. It just doesn't make for fun game states. It's not that I think I deserve to win because I'm a good player (I don't think I am), but rather I wish the games had more balance to them. I feel like such an underdog and I use a lot of energy to attempt to win just for them to nonchalantly just counter everything and win. It's awful.

Magic is my outlet but sometimes it's my crutch. I supposed I need to identify why I'm playing the game and enjoy it for what it is rather than needing it to derive enjoyment.

save your self-help derivative tripe for the "general" advice thread

How do I stop hating myself?

stop thinking about yourself so much. hating yourself is fine but yeesh don't dwell on it.

Happy birthday to mjacks alt account!